Education as an optional subject was included in matric and inter in which policy

The education policy of 1972 introduced reforms that widened subject choice at secondary and intermediate levels including education as an optional field. This move supported teacher pipeline growth and strengthened awareness of pedagogy among youth. Optional status allowed interested learners to study foundations of teaching learning assessment and guidance before formal teacher training. Over time such exposure can lift classroom quality across districts. For district trainers this history helps frame advocacy for school based clubs peer tutoring and micro teaching labs that sustain interest in education careers especially in underserved communities where teacher shortages persist.