In connection with International Education Week, a mock Critical Thinking Circle was arranged with students and faculty members of Women University Swabi where ‘Challenges in Girls’ Education’ were discussed on November 22, 2021. Beneficiaries from WILL Training I and II were invited to take part in the discussion moderated by Ms. Sofia Hussain.
The article covered eye-opening facts about Girls’ Education in Pakistan. The participants through the use of critical thinking skills identified the reasons for low literacy and school enrollment rates, gender biases in curriculum and textbooks, and cultural norms affecting girls’ education.
Students engaged in healthy debate to share their perspectives and hear others’ points of view. It provided them the chance for self-expression and participation in intellectual stimulation. The Critical Thinking Circle provided a sense of community where students were given the freedom to be honest without being judged.