Innovative technologies and their impact on achieving quality education (SDG 4)

Maryam Ikram (), Zainab Ishtiaq (), Ng Khar Thoe (), Rabindra Dev Prasad () and Muhammad Mazhar ()

International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 2025, vol. 8, issue 6, 1179-1185

Abstract: This study aims to explore how technology contributes to achieving SDG 4 education quality in Pakistani schools through equitable and inclusive educational practices. An investigation based on qualitative data from focus group discussions with 15 individual teachers in Pakistani high schools from Punjab was carried out. A self-administered survey was conducted to obtain data from school teachers. The study employed simple random sampling for participant selection, and data were analyzed through NVivo. Findings indicate that technology promotes equal access to education, inclusive practices for diverse learners, active and collaborative learning, and the reduction of sociocultural and linguistic barriers. However, infrastructural constraints, a lack of proper training for teachers, and low levels of engagement are some of the challenges. The importance of this study is that, in integrating technology, it has to be done in a manner that aligns with constructivism, sociocultural theory, and Universal Design for Learning for education to be inclusive, accessible, and of quality. Other recommendations for policymakers and educators concern investing in infrastructure, expanding teacher development programs, and developing and implementing equitable technology policies. This study focused exclusively on high schools within Pakistan. Additionally, this study is also limited by its reliance on a research framework deduced from previous foundations and literature. The novelty of this article lies in the fact that it addresses the gap in existing literature by exploring how technology contributes to achieving SDG 4 education quality in Pakistani schools through equitable and inclusive educational practices.

Keywords: Educational practices; Pakistan; Quality education; Sustainable development goals; Technology. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://ijirss.com/index.php/ijirss/article/view/9891/2237 (application/pdf)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:aac:ijirss:v:8:y:2025:i:6:p:1179-1185:id:9891

Access Statistics for this article

International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies is currently edited by Natalie Jean

More articles in International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies from Innovative Research Publishing
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Natalie Jean ().