HES1 Q.49

Correct Answer: B. They are courageous and laudable efforts

The National Policy on Education (NPE) — particularly the versions of 1986 and 2020 — aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of education across all levels, despite economic and demographic challenges.

Such policies involve:

• Curriculum restructuring

• Teacher training

• Expansion of educational facilities

• Focus on equity and inclusion

• Use of technology in education

Given the resource constraints and rising demands, initiating such large-scale educational reforms is indeed a bold and visionary step.

Therefore, the correct and positive outlook is to regard these programmes as:

“Courageous and laudable efforts” — recognizing that while implementation is challenging, the intent and ambition behind the policy deserve appreciation

• A. Impractical – This reflects a negative and dismissive view, ignoring the intent and long-term benefits of policy reforms.

• C. New forms of traditional programmes – Suggests there is no innovation, which is not accurate. NPE brings many modern, learner-centric approaches.

• D. They increase the workload of teachers – While some programmes may require more effort from teachers, this is not the core perspective on national education policy.

In light of limited resources and a growing population, programmes under the national education policy are best viewed as “courageous and laudable efforts” aiming to uplift the standard of education for a better future.