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An analytical study of governance strategies at secondary school level in Pakistan
(2011) Sajida Mukhtar; Khalid Rashid; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah
This article analyzes and assesses the current status of governance strategies at secondary school level and examines emerging trends. While we commonly accept that the purpose of schools properly focuses on teaching and learning, the focus of control over these functions has traditionally resided far from the school-site level of the professionals. This study examines the way teachers and principals in a representative sample. The degree of competition among professions is affected by the nature of institutional and occupational differentiation and by particular cultural and historical forces in different societies. Teachers and administrators typically adhere to divergent views of governance. Others argue that conflict between administrators and teachers is not inevitable, and Accountability provides the school with an opportunity to collect information about its performance and enter into a debate with its community about the results of its exercise. show institutional variation in the degree of conflict between the perceptions and preferences of teachers and principals in secondary school. Governance of schools is becoming an increasingly important issue, as educators begin to realize how crucial it is to empower the participants in any educational process. Schools must use the knowledge, skills and experience of parents to improve or maintain standards through PTA/SMC.. The standards of quality will be determined by the quality of the accountability system...
An analytical study of higher education system of Pakistan
(2011) Sajida Mukhtar; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Muhammad Saeed
Purpose; This article analyzes and assesses the current status of higher education in Pakistanto examine emerging trends. Design/methodology/approach; The discussion concentrates on structure, access, quality, funding patterns, private enterprise, and future prospects of higher education. It is argued that if quality does not match quantity, and the higher education sector fails to bring out enlightened, highly skilled, trained, motivated and ethically committed individuals, the countries cannot meet any of its development objectives. Findings; to attract the brightest students towards social sciences in different paradigms and research, funds have to be allocated for the higher education sector in the country. These emerging scenarios have given birth to some new issues.
The current context teachers and teaching in Pakistan
(Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 2011) Farah Naz; Abida Khalid; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to throw light on the current context of teachers and teaching in Pakistan and to suggest further line of research on teaching and teachers in the country. Design: This paper is based on the review of different papers and articles available in different journals; and downloaded from internet and also on the daily experiences of mine which I face as a teacher and a teacher trainer. Findings: The review shows that teaching is a profession by default or an additional source of income. Male members only opt this profession because they could find any other job or adopt it for surplus income. Mostly the teachers are with low qualifications. Teaching is only the transmission of knowledge. Practical Implications: Future directions for the future exploration in this area of study are suggested. Originality: This paper is an attempt to know about the life of the teachers in developing countries, like Pakistan.
Effect of mentoring on the teaching skills of b.ed level students during teaching practice
(Common Ground, 2010) Abida Khalid; Farah Naz; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Farhat Munir
Teachers development is considered very important for the teaching- learning process in education. To enhance the learning opportunities mentoring is considered an effective tool now days. It is one of the most important ways to improve the quality of teaching. This research was conducted to see the perspective of prospective teachers (mentees) and mentors about the effect of mentoring on classroom practices. The study was conducted in one of the campus of University of Education at Pakistan. An experimental study was designed, implemented and evaluated in a year. Fifty prospective teachers and 12 senior faculty mentors were involved in the program. Fifty prospective teachers were taken in the control group and 50 prospective teachers were taken in the experimental group. This study was basically conducted to determine the improvement in teaching skills of mentees after providing a complete session of training and the research supported that mentoring contributes a lot in enhancing the teaching skills of teachers and indicated clearly that mentoring has a positive effect on classroom practices.
Emotional intelligence and transformative leadership style of principals in high schools
(Asian Economic and Social Society, 2012) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Tahseen Mehmood Aslam
Considering the importance of human resource development goals of today's Schools and organizations, to address the patterns and techniques necessary for understanding and guiding staff is one of the most effective methods and guidance, familiarity with topics and transformative leadership styles and management practices is the transformative leadership style and management skills. The purpose of the present research as a descriptive-correlative research was to study the relationship between emotional intelligence and transformative leadership style of Principals who work in Secondary education. So five components include Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy and Social skills and four styles of transformative leadership Inspirational. Principals have high EI (Emotional Intelligence) focus their efforts to create enthusiasm in their team with abundant energy and refer others to move forward. A principal's skill in the area of human relations, decision-making, control of subordinates and conflict resolution are indicators of transformative leadership traits and behaviors. Effective leaders will support and encourage staff to model behaviors promoting collegiality and a professional working environment.
Entrepreneurial skills enhance the achievement level of school leaders
(Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2011) Farah Naz; Farhat Munir; Abida Khalid; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah
Educational systems of almost every country of the world are facing the challenges of new dimensions. To manage with such fast growing challenges it has to coordinate with the global demands. Education being an industry has to work under the same patterns as any business organizations do. It is widely agreed that the intention of Conservative education policies is that the schools are to become business with a primary focus on profit and loss account (Ball, 1990, p68). In business sector business entrepreneurs are going to be encouraged. So it is the high time to realize the worth of educational entrepreneurs to make it successful as business and strengthen the country s economy. The objective of this article is to analyze the results of a survey carried out among school leaders at different schools in Lahore. The aim of this study was to investigate entrepreneurial skills in school leaders.The research involves analysis of data gathered from school leaders serving in different schools at Lahore Pakistan.Education has become the back bone of every country s economy. So it has become very necessary to develop the educational on the same patterns as any business organizations do. For this the role of school leaders should become significant and functional. They should become forward to lead the educational systems as business. They should be more focused to quality and profit to up lift the country s economy. The research has the implications for the school leaders and policy makers in term of identifying the importance of entrepreneurial skills for school heads in order to refine and up lift the educational system to strengthen the country s economy. The research will be valuable in terms of training of school heads. It will also provide the policy makers an insight about its importance in global perspectives.
The implementation of curricula at secondary level: role of head teacher
(Common Ground, 2011) Farah Naz; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Abida Khalid
A curriculum plan is as good as its implementation since it is the actual achievement and not merely the objectives set and organizational mechanism provided that determine the impact of a plan. Without effective implementation the decision of the curriculum planner are not to be carried out successfully. Since the people who plan the curriculum are not the same who carried out it, there is a considerable room of distortion of the curriculum planner’s intentions if the steps and actions appropriate to the plan are not taken. Construction and implementation of curriculum involves an intricate set of actions on the part of many people. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors which influence the implementation of curricula at secondary school stage as perceived by teachers, and principals. The study was based on the assumption that the curricula introduced were not fully implemented. Data was collected and tabulated for the purpose. Statistical techniques were applied to analyze the data. Analysis of major hypotheses and items shows that supervisory function had not performed in a manner that could ensure the effective implementation of curricula at school level. There are many factors that impede or facilitate the process of implementation of the curriculum as perceived.
Leadership behavior and organizational commitment: An empirical study of educational professionals
(2011) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Zulfiqar Ali; Saeed, Muhammad
One of the important factors influencing perceptions of the existence of organizational commitment is leadership behaviors. It is argued that leadership behaviors are developed to humanize and renormalize the workplace. In various studies, leadership behaviors were evaluated as antecedents of organizational commitment. In this sense, the purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between leadership behaviors and organizational commitment (OC). This study is based on the behavioral approach of the leadership. Data were obtained from 150 individuals. Results indicated that over all leadership behavior and organizational commitment of educational professionals have a strong positive correlation. A significant effect of leadership behavior on organizational commitment was also found through regression analysis. Moreover, it was found that Initiation Structure pattern of leadership behavior is negatively related with Affiliation commitment while positively with Exchange commitment; however this has no relationship with Identification commitment. While Consideration pattern of the leadership behavior is strongly correlated with Identification commitment a dimension of OC, further it was concluded that this has not any relationship with Affiliation and Exchange commitment dimensions of OC.
Leadership style of school head-teachers and their colleague’s work-family conflict
(Academic Journals, 2010) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Uzma Quraishi
This paper aims to investigate the relationship of people-oriented and task-oriented leadership styles with the work-family and family-work conflicts and the intensity of mutual relationship between workfamily and family-work conflicts. Data for the research were collected through a survey of public sector elementary and secondary school teachers of Punjab in Pakistan. Factor analysis and Pearson's correlation were used to estimate the relationship of people-oriented and task-oriented leadership style with the work-family and family-work conflicts. The results show that the three underpinnings of relationship are positively related with each other. Significant relationship exists in the work-family and family-work conflict. People-oriented managers and principals are significantly more facilitators than task-oriented administrators at elementary and secondary school level. Leaders at higher levels of people orientation mediate the work-family conflicts between work commitment and family obligations. The research focuses on teachers at public school education sector; further research in other sectors may be necessary before generalization can be made on the entire service sector. In this study peopleoriented leadership style plays an important role in work family conflict. People-oriented managers tend to be more spurring than task-oriented. Although, there are studies on relationship work family and family work conflict but research on leadership roles in it is very limited. By contributing to the body of knowledge in this area, this research adds significant value. Moreover, the study presents valuable information on the leadership behaviour of teachers, which may be unfamiliar to many readers.
A linkage between human capital and demographic externalities
(Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2011) Naila Nisar; Ahmad Raza; Zulfiqar Ali; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah
The Industrial Revolution and the Demographic Transition are the two great forces that explain the upward march of modern economy. What is the general effect of increase in Human Capital Intensity (HCI) on major demographic factors? Despite the universal agreement on socio-economic return of Human Capital (HC), much less is known about the demographic return of HC. This study attempts to explore major demographic externalities of overall increase in HCI. This paper mainly utilizes the published data of International Labor Organization and United Nations. In this study, both bivariate and multivariate analyses have been performed. From this study, It is observed that, HCI is robustly associated with the productivity of the country. Our findings reveal that, a negative relation exists between HCI (PWSI) and Population Growth Rate, Total Fertility Rate, Crude Birth Rate and Crude Death Rate, and a positive correlation appears between HCI and Net Migration Rate. Formation of HC is very important in different aspects for a nation, as well as the individual. Every nation should emphasize HC formation for prosperity of the nation. Besides this, HC formation should also be stressed as an indirect measure of population control, which is very important for well-being of all nations.
Linkage between leadership and reading : A theoretical review
(Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2011) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Uzma Quraishi; Shabir Ahmad
This paper deals with reading and effective leadership. It highlights the fact that every reader is a potential leader. Effective leadership is therefore hinged on acquiring essential reading skills. The paper concludes by recommending ways individuals can enhance their reading skills and leadership skills are enhanced accordingly.
Management of Pakistan higher education in emerging scenarios
(2011) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Saeed, Muhammad; Sajlda Mukhtar; Zalar Iqbal, Muhammad
Purpose of the article is to analyzes and access the current status of higher education in Pakistan to examine emerging trends .The discussion concentrates on structure, access, quality, funding patterns, private enterprise and future prospects of higher education .It is argued that if quality does not match quantity, and the higher education sector fails to bring out enlightened, highly skilled, trained, motivated and ethically committed individuals ,the countries can not meet any of its development objectives .Findings of the study are to attract the brightest students towards social sciences in different paradigms and research ; funds have to be allocated for the higher education sector in the country .These emerging scenarios have given birth to some new issues.
Motivation and student's behavior: A tertiary level study
(Academic Journals, 2011-02) Zulfiqar Ali; Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Saeed, Muhammad
Student motivation is an important focus of research in Education. The research in the area has primarily focused on student motivation and academic achievement. There are no significant studies looking at the relationship of motivation with student behavior at tertiary level. This article draws on social exchange theory to examine the connection between motivation and student behavior as a learning outcome. The main premise of the article is that motivation basically depends upon the goal achievement that the students may be allowed to carry out. This means the extent to which creative skills and competence of students are appreciated. Students’ needs for achievement were used as the moderator. Analysis was conducted on the sample of 200 students in one of the leading private universities in the province of Punjab in Pakistan. The findings reveal that an important factor that affects the motivation level is the extent to which students are duly given rewards. Results showed that if motivated, students display positive feelings towards their institute and vice versa. Recommendations in the light of the outcomes were made that the students need to be motivated by providing them more rewards. They should also be provided more encouragement to achieve their goals. This will result in positive behavior from students.
Organizational behavior and procedural-interactive justice in HRM: A secondary school level study
(Scholarlink Research Institute Journals, 2011) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Saeed, Muhammad; Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad
The purpose of the present study was to explore the basic problems being faced in organizational behavior and human resource management. An empirical study was made, whether and how the organizational behavior (OB) influences the relationship between employees perception towards Procedural-Interactive Justice in human resource management (HRM).This study is based on the leadership-member exchange theory (LMX). A survey was conducted over the educational professionals of mixed cadres. Exploratory analyses of 300 employees representing 60 local secondary schools in Punjab, Pakistan showed that organizational behavior and procedural interactional justice are significantly correlated with each other. Two dimensions of the OB i.e. altruism and generalized compliance, have significant relationship between procedural and interactional justice dimensions like formal procedure and interactive justice in HRM. More over regression analysis also provided a significant effectiveness of organizational behavior with procedural and interactive justice.
A review of educational values of the modern muslim thinker: Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal (R.A)
(2011) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Zulfiqar Ali; Naila Nisar
This research is encompassed on the review of the available literature regarding the thoughts of the modern Muslim thinker Dr.Allam MuhammadIqbal the national poet of Pakistan. His thoughts and view point about life, reality, education, humanism, God, ultimate reality, eternal things, and death has been addressed. An answer of the questions has been assembled here according to his point of view, like what is life? , What is reality? , What is man, God, death? What is nature? What is eternal reality?
Role of antecedents in managerial success
(Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2011-07) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad
The environment of competition in all the fields of life has made demands for more number of successful managers in organizations. In this article an empirical attempt has been made to establish some of the antecedents as the background factors for attaining managerial success. A questionnaire comprised over 30 items were administered on the 280 working managers at various levels in different organizations located in Punjab, Pakistan. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied and a structural model was developed on the antecedents of managerial success. The results of hypotheses testing were in expected direction and all the studied antecedents had significant impacts on managerial success. The top management of the organizations can comprehend the basic individual characteristics, demographic background, various contextual factors, and the importance of achieving organizational results that make the managers professionally successful. It has got implications in areas related to selection, training and development, performance appraisal, and succession planning of managerial personnel in organizations. The present study has explored only a few antecedents of managerial success, and did not consider the other important factors like salary and status, cognitive ability, and job performance. Through identifying and empirically establishing a few selected antecedents of managerial success, this study helps to understand the contributory attributes of managerial success in Pakistani context.
Role of board of governors and parent teacher associations in district public schools in the context of conflicts and challenges
(2011) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad
Sharing governance in schools to facilitate and support the schools at grass root level yielded Board of Gov-ernors (BOGs) and parent teacher association (PTAs). At present it has become a recognized phenomenon. In one or the other way parents constitute part of the school governance structure. Their involvement and active support in teaching and learning is critical to sustained educational quality. The main focus of the study is on conflicts and challenges associated with the role of Board of Governors (BOG) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA).This study is survey design comprising of heads (30), chairs of BOGs (30) and PTAs (30), and was conducted in the thirty Districts of Punjab, Pakistan to investigate the role of BOGs and PTA in the teaching and learning process. A questionnaire was served on heads and chairs of BOG and PTA in thirty purposively sampled mixed schools. The questionnaire format consisted of closed, open-ended and rating scale items. While BOGs and PTAs were considered part of the school leadership team, they perceived their roles differently and operated in an environment characterized by contradictions, challenges, tensions and conflicts, which were attributed to role overlap and lack of clear guidelines resulting in roles overlap. The study also identifies lack of training and, appropriate induction programme and induction pack as challenges that impede the roles of the BOGs and PTAs. Also a majority of the BOGs and PTAs lacked confidence in their roles.
Role of human capital and education in economic growth
(2011) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Farah Naz; Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
The purpose of this paper is to explore the association between general education and economic growth of the human beings. The associations were investigated through content analysis of different researches published in a wide range of journals, proceedings and books. Findings suggest strong evidence supporting the relationship between levels of general education and several pecuniary success measures. The findings linking level of education to the well beings of human in all aspects of life are found strong. Given the significant investments by both private organizations and governments aimed at increasing rates of economic growth success through education, it is important to understand that while the evidence supporting the links between education and economic outcomes is promising it is not yet definitive. This very much relation is also become stronger, while locating the reasons of brain drain. In addition to endow with a review of existing research this paper suggests an integrative framework for future research.
Role of intelligence and creativity in the academic achievement of students
(2012) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Tahseen Mehmood Aslam; Zulfiqar Ali; Muhammad Iqbal
The study was designed to investigate the influence of Emotional Intelligence and creativity on the academic achievement of Business Education Students using Ex- post facto research design. A total of 235 students purposively selected from four College of Education participated in the study. Three research questions were raised and answered in the study. Three instruments: Student Cumulative, Grade Point (CGPA) Information Format (SCIF); Wong and law emotional intelligence scale (WLEIS) and Nicolas Holt Creativity Test (NHCT) were used for data collection. The multiple regression analysis and ANOVA were the major statistical tools used for data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that; emotional intelligence and creativity when combined, jointly predicted the achievement of Business Education Students. It is recommended among others that emotional intelligence and creativity skills should be taught as a separate course with the aim of enhancing students' achievement and positive attitude towards learning.
A survey study to find out the relationship between leadership styles and demographic characteristics of elementary and secondary school teachers
(Academic Journals, 2010-11) Ijaz Ahmad Tatlah; Uzma Quraishi; Ishtiaq Hussain
This article reports a study aiming to investigate the leadership styles of elementary and secondary school teachers’ in Public Sector schools in Lahore, Pakistan. The study also explored if there was any correlation between demographic characteristics of teachers and their leadership styles. A survey was conducted using Task-oriented and People-oriented T_P leadership styles questionnaire comprising 35 items administered on 150 respondents. Pearson correlation, t-test and ANOVA methods were used to analyze the data. Teachers` gender and monthly income were significantly correlated with the task oriented, participating and selling leadership style. While Age, Designation, of the teachers` were significantly correlated with the people oriented leadership, participating and delegating leadership styles. Experience of the teachers had significant correlation with participating and delegating leadership styles. Professional qualification was also significantly correlated with delegating leadership style of teachers.

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