Browsing by Author "Zareena Ahmad"

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    A study of supervision of teaching practicum
    (UMT.Lahore, 2015) Zareena Ahmad
    This research study was designed to investigate supervisory practices of teaching practicum and development of a plan for improvement. The mixed research approach was used to complete this research. For the purpose of data collection five universities of Lahore were selected by using Random Sampling technique. One-hundred students–teachers and twenty supervisors, selected by using random sampling technique, took part in this research. Two questionnaires were used to collect data from student teachers and supervisors.Both likert scale item and open ended questions used to collect the data. Data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings threw light over the current supervisory practices of teacher practicum needs to be improved by employing various innovations like inculcation of Information Technology, regular and vigorous supervision and proper documentation of student teacher teaching practices. Practicum has been found beneficial enough for those who are planning to adopt teaching as profession. It has also been found that present practicum exercise can be made better through some changes: Introduction of IT technology in teachers training program Regular supervision of student teacher Proper documentation of their practicum period Holding reinforcement classes By acting upon above mentioned suggestions, quality teachers are likely to be produced which, in turn, would be helpful in the promotion of quality education.
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    Issues that compel the students go to the tuition / coaching centers
    (UMT, Lahore, 2013) Zareena Ahmad
    Education today is one of the leading industries globally. Due to influx of technology majority of the students are ambitious for higher education and reaching out for their educational needs globally. However, the educational level and situation in our schools systems is still a big question mark. Unfortunately, schools are unable to deliver quality teaching/learning environment to its stakeholders therefore many other supplementary options are available to satisfy this quench of learning. Researcher was keen in finding out the stimulating factors among the prevailing educational and supplementary practices in our culture i.e. culture of tuition centers and tuition academies. To fulfill this objective an empirical study was conducted and a questionnaire was distributed among 3 different types of respondents i.e. students at tuition centers, parents and school teachers. Total number of respondents were 240 i.e. 80 respondents belonging to each group mentioned above. Data was collected through the method of random sampling from the 10% of the area under study i.e. Punjab society, Wapda town, Faisal town and Johar town and their vicinities. Findings revealed that this tuition center culture has permeated to a great extent in our society. Students who attend tuition centers consider it as a better option to fulfill their educational requisites and parents have also accepted these tuition academies as a healthier place of learning where a comfortable environment is provided to students. Conversely, the school teacher responses revealed that they are fulfilling their educational responsibilities quite sincerely; however students and parents response doesn’t support this notion. Therefore, findings evidently reveal a contradiction among respondents. Researcher recommends school accreditation from public sector body which specialize for better system of accountability, parent counseling forums, improved professional development and training opportunities not only for teachers but also for educational managers, technology oriented testing methods must be incorporated to develop a transparent system of evaluation in schools. Primarily, a culture of learning, knowledge sharing and developing wisdom among students must be introduced among the educational stakeholders in order to emphasize the true meaning of education. Attainment of higher grades and studying for grade acquisition and chasing it like anything should not be the practice in our society at large rather it must be condemned through more research.