How The World Is Becoming Universal Civilization?

Universal Civilization

The world is becoming a Universal Civilization; people are traveling more frequently to other countries.

This world is a group of nations; that live in different parts of the Earth. They have different languages, religion and culture. Most of the scholars define civilizations as a group of people live in a place, among them a specific style, tradition and shared values exist. In the past, our planet has had roughly twelve civilizations. Almost, half of them do not live today. However, the present cultures are the western, the Chinese, the Japanese, and the Russian. All of these civilizations are becoming universal civilization because they are moving towards a similar lifestyle.

In the 20th century, as the means of communication improve the civilizations begins to merge. Nowadays, people have more access to other books, literature and all other things which are considered part of a culture. People are traveling from place to place to earn means of living.

Every year millions of students travel to earn a foreign degree. In this way, they acquire knowledge, observe society, and another way of living. Therefore, they absorb some of the charismatics.

As the means of communication are secure and people are frequently traveling. Therefore, diseases are transmitting rapidly to other places. In December 2019, Coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged from China. In a few weeks, it spread to the rest of the world.

The world is moving towards a global village. People are sharing good and also bad habits. People are embracing other religions that are alien to their region as people are asking for reforms.

English the Alien Language in Punjab

English Language

Around a decade ago, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, made a significant change to the education system by switching the medium of instruction from Urdu to English. A survey conducted across 22 districts of Punjab highlighted some challenges with this decision. The findings indicated that primary school students faced difficulties in both English and Urdu, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the change. As a result, the government decided to revert to Urdu as the medium of instruction, with plans to implement this change by March 2020.

However, the question remains: will this shift back to Urdu be an effective solution? Is the medium of instruction itself a barrier to effective education? Given that Urdu is widely spoken, particularly in urban areas, and is considered a ‘mother tongue’ by many, there are still important factors to consider. The majority of the population resides in rural areas where languages like Punjabi, Saraiki, or other regional dialects are spoken. In such cases, the effectiveness of education might depend more on other factors beyond the language of instruction.

To enhance the standard of education, there are several alternatives to simply switching the medium of teaching. Some of these include:

  1. Revising the syllabus and content to ensure it is more relevant and engaging for students.
  2. Providing comprehensive training for teachers so they can communicate more effectively with students.
  3. Offering students opportunities to participate in co-curricular activities that complement their academic learning.
  4. Encouraging practical application of skills, helping students bridge the gap between theory and real-world scenarios.
  5. Integrating Information Technology into the curriculum, maximizing the potential of digital resources to enhance learning experiences.

If the government aims to ensure that education is more effective, there are many ways to achieve this without frequently changing policies. Instead of focusing on reversing past decisions, prioritizing a consistent, forward-thinking approach would be a more sustainable solution for improving education in Punjab.