06/04/2023
Negligence and Incompetence of Lecturer Cannot be Rectified by "Relative Grading System"
In our previous column, we reported on the appalling results of the Electrical Engineering Power distribution transmission and utilization class, taught by Junaid Alvi. It was shocking to learn that out of 76 students, only one managed to scrape a passing grade of 53%, while the rest failed miserably, with 73 students scoring below 50 marks.
Despite our attempts to contact the top management of the institute via email, no response was received. It was only after we made a telephonic contact that the director of the institute responded and assured us that he would look into the matter. He also claimed to have called upon the concerned department for the next day to investigate the issue.
However, it seems that the institute is now trying to hide behind the concept of the "relative grading system" to rectify the incompetence of the lecturer. The management claims that all students will be awarded good grades, and no one will fail.
But can such a move truly rectify the situation? How can a relative grading system compensate for the negligence and incompetence of a lecturer who failed to impart the necessary knowledge and skills to his students? Is it fair to award good grades to students who failed to meet the required standards?
We believe that the institute must take full responsibility for the dismal results of the class and take appropriate action against the lecturer. The management should conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that such negligence does not occur in the future. An independent inquiry into the matter is necessary to identify the root causes of the poor performance of the students in the class. This inquiry should not only focus on the competence of the lecturer but also on the curriculum, teaching methodology, and the learning environment.
Additionally, the institute should take swift action against the lecturer and remove him from his office, unless he is proven innocent. This action is necessary to show that the institute takes academic standards seriously and is committed to ensuring that its students receive the best education possible.
These students are the future field officers of Electrical distribution system, and if they are not properly equipped with knowledge, it will ruin the already troubled country. The institute must realize the gravity of the situation and take necessary steps to address it. The students who failed to meet the required standards deserve a fair assessment of their performance, and the institute must ensure that they receive the necessary support and guidance to improve their academic standing.
In conclusion, we urge the institute to conduct an independent inquiry into the matter, take appropriate action against the lecturer, and implement necessary measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The quality of education in the country is at stake, and it is the responsibility of the institute to uphold academic standards and provide a conducive learning environment for its students.
