IMPLEMENTING SDG 4 IN PAKISTAN: A QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF OPINIONS OF TENURED FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This article's primary objective was to survey tenured faculty members at the universities in Pakistan to determine their attitudes toward Sustainable Development Goal 4. Methodology: Both quantitative and qualitative research design was adopted for this study. A simple random sampling technique was used to obtain data. Semi-structured interview questionnaires were distributed among 20 tenured public sector university faculty members. The target sample of ten-tenured faculty members was selected from two public sectors, and ten were selected from two private sector universities in District Lahore, Pakistan. Principle findings: The full title of SDG 4 is to 'ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all' (Unterhalter, 2019). When it comes to achieving SDG 4, the opinions of the faculty members are of great importance. Most of the faculty members were familiar with sustainable development to some degree. However, they raised the concern that sustainability and Education must be correctly aligned with the objectives laid down under SDG 4. Application of this study: This study would be helpful in all educational institutes of Lahore. The population for this research consisted of all tenured faculty members of District Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The novelty of this study: The study will go into detail regarding the attitudes professors have toward SDG 4 and the steps that must be taken in the classroom to meet SDG 4's objectives.