Questionnaires

Teachers

Name:

Age:

Gender:

Designation:

Marital Status:

Name of the Madrasa/School:

1. How important do you think is the inclusion of modern subjects at the primary level in Madaris?

A. Very Important

B. Important

C. Not so important

2. What importance are modern subjects given as compared to religious subjects in the curriculum
and why?

A. Equal importance…………………………………………………………………………

B. More importance…………………………………………………………………………

C. Less importance…………………………………………………………………………..

3. How different are the students of a Madrassa compared to students any other education system
in the aspect of socialization?

A. Very different

B. Indifferent

C. Not different

If answer is (a), explain in a few words how_________________

4. What are the driving factors that make individuals admit their children in Madaris?
 A. Socio-economic factors

B. Religious factors

C. Other factors (Specify)…………………………………………………………………

5. Would you support a Madrassa modernization program where alongside of religious subjects,
courses for a state/central board school are also offered and vice versa?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Do your students take interest in conversations relating to their higher education?

A. Yes

B. No

7. What are the chances of economic mobility of these students?

A. High

B. Medium

C. Low

8. What kind of employment does a Madrasa pass-out seek?

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9. Are there children from different religious sects in one class? If so, what difficulties do you face
in educating them?

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 10. What percentage of students would you say get an acceptance from universities? Out of 100
students;

A. 0-25%

B. 25-50%

C. 50-75%

D. 75-100%

11. Our institution organizes teachers training

A. Strongly Agree

B. Agree

C. Neutral

D. Disagree

E. Strongly disagree

12. Our management trains us with psychological techniques that are necessary for teaching

A. Strongly agree

B. Agree

C. Neutral

D. Disagree

E. Strongly disagree

13. When was the last time you were part of such training? Mention year

Year:
14. What was the most important concept, that you understood through that training (open ended
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15. In the last 12 months, some of the teachers were part of such trainings?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Don’t Know

16. Our institution offers pension

A. Yes

B. No

C. Don’t know

17. Our institution offers medical insurance (health policy)

A. Yes

B. No

C. Don’t Know

18. Our institution offers facility of loan for employees

A. Yes

B. No

C. Don’t know

19. Madaris in Pakistan are hub of terrorism?

A. Strongly Agree

B. Agree

C. Neutral

D. Disagree
 E. Strongly Disagree

20. Madaris in Pakistan are hub of extremist thoughts?

A. Strongly Agree

B. Agree

C. Neutral

D. Disagree

E. Strongly Disagree
Students

Name:

Age:

Gender:

Years of education:

Name of the Madrasa/School:

1. Did you have a say in what education system you wanted to study in?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If the answer to the above question is yes, then why did you opt for it?

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3. Choose the category to which your institution gives more weight to in the educational
curriculum

D. Modern subjects

E. Religious subjects

F. Both

4. What academic or career prospects do you aim to achieve?

A. Medicine

B. Entrepreneur

C. Public sector job

D. Private sector job

 E. Others (specify)………………………………………………..

5. Do you think the standard curriculum being offered will establish a skill set useful for the
professional life?

A. Yes

B. Maybe

C. No

6. Do you think the prevailing curriculum being taught is refining your skill set?

A. Yes

B. Maybe

C. No

7. Do you take part in extra-curricular activities? (If so then specify)

A. Yes

B. No

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8. If the answer to the question above is yes then are these activities organized by the institution
you study in or are you doing it privately?

A. Private

B. Institution

C. Both

9. If you had the option to study in another education system which one would you choose and
why?

A. Matriculation

B. Madrasa
 C. Cambridge

D. International Baccalaureate

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10. What is your father’s schooling background?

A. Madrassa

B. Matriculation

C. International Baccalaureate

D. Cambridge

11. What is your siblings schooling background?

A. Madrassa

B. Matriculation

C. Cambridge

D. International Baccalaureate

12. Father’s years of schooling

A. Primary

B. Secondary

C. High School

D. Bachelors

E. Post Graduate

13. Have you ever participated in any event alongside conventional schools?

A. Yes

B. No

14. Choose the facilities available in your school

 A. Playground(s)

B. Library

C. Cafeteria

D. Computer lab

E. Science lab

F. Media room

G. Recreational room

H. On campus mosque

I. Medical facility

J. Common room

K. Gymnasium

L. Swimming pool

M. Reading area

N. Art room

15. Evaluate your faculty

A. Excellent

B. Good

C. Average

D. Below average

16. How different are the students of a Madrassa compared to students any other education system
in the aspect of socialization?

A. Very different

B. Indifferent

C. Not different

17. Madaris in Pakistan are hub of terrorism?

F. Strongly Agree
 G. Agree

H. Neutral

I. Disagree

J. Strongly Disagree

18. Madaris in Pakistan are hub of extremist thoughts?

F. Strongly Agree

G. Agree

H. Neutral

I. Disagree

J. Strongly Disagree
Parents

1. Years of education:………………………………………………………….

2. Spouse years of education:………………………………………………………….

3. Family monthly income:………………………………………………………………

4. Number of children:………………………………………………………………………

5. Have you ever attended a Madrasa?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Has your spouse ever attended a Madrasa?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Are you/your spouse happy with the education they received from the Madrasa?

A. Yes

B. No

If no, then explain why in a few words________________

8. How up to date would you say you are with the current world affairs?

A. Very

B. Average

C. Not too well

9. Would you want to send your child to a Madaris?

A. Yes

B. No
If no, explain why in a few words____________________

10. Would you want to send your child to a Madaris after a change of policy that leads to better
quality education offered there with relatively more focus on worldy subjects than what is being
offered right now?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Maybe

11. How much are you willing to pay for your children’s education per month?

A. Rs.1000

B. Rs.10000

C. Rs.100000

12. Would you be willing to pay for your childrens education even if it meant cutting down on other
expenses drastically leading to a lower standard of living?

A. Yes

B. No

13. Where you come from, how normal is it considered to send girls to school?

A. Very

B. Not so much

C. Not at all

14. Do you think it is more important for boys to be educated than a girl?

A. Yes

B. No

If no, then explain in a few words___________

15. Would you allow your daughter to work and pursue a career oriented life?
 A. Yes

B. No

16. Do you think at least one woman in every household is a working woman?

A. Yes

B. No

17. Do you view education more as an expense or more as an investment?

A. Expense

B. Investment

18. What system of education does your child study in and why?

A. IB

B. Madrasa

C. Matriculation

D. Cambridge

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19. Madaris in Pakistan are hub of terrorism?

A. Strongly Agree

B. Agree

C. Neutral

D. Disagree

E. Strongly disagree

20. Madaris in Pakistan are hub of extremist thoughts?

A. Strongly Agree

B. Agree
 C. Neutral

D. Disagree

E. Strongly disagree

Employers

Name:

Organization:

Job Title:
No. of employees:

Gender:

1. What do you look for in an employee?

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2. Do an employee’s religious views matter for job application?

A. Yes

B. No

3. In your opinion what is the importance of an individual being open minded to adjust in a
working environment?

A. 1-3

B. 3-6

C. 6-10

4. What system of education would you prefer your employee to have graduated from?

A. IB

B. Matriculation

C. Madrasa

D. Cambridge

5. What traits do you consider to be a part of a generic skill set? (Select more than one option)

A. Communication

B. Problem solving ability

C. Patience

D. Flexibility

E. Easy to comprehend new/different views

F. Adaptability

G. Etiquettes

6. Do you think the generic skill set of an employee varies on the education system they received
their basic education from? If so then specify how

A. Yes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

B. No
 7. Rate these systems of education in order of preference (IB, Matriculation, Cambridge and
Madrasa)

1) ………………………………………….

2) ………………………………………….

3) ………………………………………….

4) ………………………………………….

8. How would you classify your work culture?

A. Conservative

B. Liberal

C. Hybrid

9. Have you ever employed an individual from a background different than the organizations
preferred background?

A. Yes

B. No

10. If the answer to the previous question is yes then please share your experience.

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11. In your opinion how does exposure in different education systems affect liberalism in relation to
employment?

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