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Developing Reading Skills Of Students With Hearing Impairment By Using Sign Language Stories
(University of Management & Technology, 2017) Afzaal, Hafiz Muhammad
Reading development is the basic component of getting education. Where students with hearing impairment are troubled about their education, there they have a great problem about their reading. Reading development is the basic need for the all students especially students with hearing impairment who lack in reading development. Researcher used true experimental research design to conduct study. The population of the study were students with hearing impairment. The sample was selected randomly for this research and district Lahore was selected for this purpose. A sample of the study was consist of 20 students with hearing impairment of class 7th having sever to profound degree of hearing loss who were selected randomly. Ten students were selected for the control group and ten students were selected for the experimental group. These two groups were homogeneous in nature so, the results of both groups can be easily compared. Experimental group was taught by the strategy of sign language stories as well as control group was taught by traditional method. Two instruments were used to see the reading development of the students with hearing impairment before and after the treatment. Data was analyzed and independent sample t-test & paired sample t-test were used to compare the results of both groups. There was a statistical significant difference in the pre-test and post-test of experimental group whereas there was no statistical significant difference in the results of control group. Researcher founded that teaching through sign language stories has a great effect on the reading development of the students with hearing impairment. Researcher recommended that the reading skills of the students with hearing impairment can be increased through the use of sign language stories.
(intern) Iqbal`s Concept of Khudi and its Implication in Education
(University of Management and Technology, 2017) Abbas, Syed Raza
In this research, the main theme is to create for unification in the society by creating unification in prevailing foundational philosophies, taking Pakistan as a prime example where a nation is facing an identity crisis. Other than society itself, education can be termed as a major player sharing a great responsibility in the resolution of this crisis by creating philosophical unification resulting into unification in the society. In Pakistan the ideology of Allama Muhammad Iqbal can possibly be taken as an official ideology for education as it is based upon unification of knowledge approach which unites the two said opposite poles of Idealism and Realism thus practically defeating the right and the left extremism. In this study an insight analogy is presented between the ideologies of Allama M. Iqbal and Mullah Sadra, depicting that the patterns of Iqbal`s concept of Khudi (individuality) are quite traceable on the foot prints of Mullah Sadra`s metaphor of waj`ud (existence), leading to unification of both subject and the object. Four of the major factors influencing the development of Iqbal`s individuality, are identified to conduct content analysis of primary science textbooks of four different publishers implemented in Pakistani society. This study is done in order to analyze the difference in the ideological patterns of these books to be more Idealistic, realistic or unification in nature. A QUAL+QUAN design is selected, involving qualitative content analysis of the books and quantitative survey on the same selected themes of the books by the teachers teaching them. Interesting results are observed showing the books to be ideologically tilted either towards left or right wing ideologies, helping in grooming some sort of extremism rather than unification, the middle path. These verified patterns show the variety of the philosophical foundations in the society and explain the reason for the identity crises in Pakistani society. Those who are groomed to be philosophically at odds to each other can never be alike in their practice as a nation.
Managing Language Learning Anxiety through Psychosocial Classroom Learning Environment.
(Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences., 2015) Iqbal, Muhammad Zafar
Learning a language can be very interesting activity, but for some students it may be a problematic exercise. There are some factors like intelligence, motivation; attitude, classroom environment and anxiety that contribute significantly in learning English language. Classroom learning environment plays a pivotal role in teaching learning processes of a language, especially, psychosocial learning environment. Learning English is a compulsion in number of countries like Pakistan. In Pakistan English is being taught as a compulsory subject up to graduation level. Students do not feel at home in English classroom a foreign language classroom in Pakistani perspective. The present study is an attempt to explore the importance of psycho social learning environment for managing English language anxiety. The sample of the study comprised of secondary school students. For data collection two standardized scales were used. For analysis of data correlation and regression were applied. The results showed that the foreign language anxiety can be managed through creating conducive psychosocial learning, especially with teachers’ support, equity, and cohesiveness among students in English language classroom at secondary level.
Policy paper: technical and vocational teacher education for promoting entrepreneurship among students.
(Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 2015) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal; Muhammadn Zaheer Asghar
This paper aims to determine entrepreneurial potential among technical education students and to develop a policy for technical and vocational teacher education for promoting entrepreneurship. Qualitative and quantitative approaches have been utilized in this research paper. Theory of Planned Behavior will be help full for proceeding quantitative research. Survey will be conducted among technical education students for determining entrepreneurial potential among students. It will also observe the impact of technical education on entrepreneurial mind set development. Qualitative approach will be utilized to analyze scheme of studies of technical and vocational education training institutes. Policy will also be analyzed. On the basis of analysis we give recommendations. This study will be help full for promoting entrepreneurial mind set among the youth of the region. It will develop job creating opportunities for socio-economic development of the region. It will also explore the horizons for future research how to develop entrepreneurial technical and vocational curriculum. This study will be help full for policy makers, curriculum developers, future planners and institutions
The level of awareness about inclusive education among the parents of children with disabilities
(University of Management and Technolog, 2017) Samina Ashraf
The study aimed at determining the level of awareness about inclusive education among the parents with disabilities. Major focus of the study was to find out parents level of awareness about inclusive education. This study followed survey research design and a questionnaire was developed for parents of children with disabilities. Awareness level of parents was checked at three levels; macro, meso and micro level. This questionnaire was validated from experts of the special education and pilot tested and their reliability was found as 0.843. The study was descriptive in nature.The research sample comprised of 222 parents of children with special needs studying in both special education institutions and inclusive education settings. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were applied to analyze the collected data. One sample t-test, independent sample t-test and ANOVA statistics were applied to check the awareness level of parents about inclusive education. Findings of the study show that parents are aware of the micro, meso and macro level of educational processes in the special education institutions. Overall conclusion of the study showed that education level of the parents and type of disability of the child don’t play a significant role on their perception as only goal setting, support, educational practice and vision are the indicators which were found different with respect of education. Perception of parents doesn’t change with respect of type of the school where their children are going.
Teachers perceptions about motivation and effective teaching
(University of Management and Technolog, 2017) Alexander, Sarah
The purpose of this study is to ascertain school teachers’ perceptions about motivation and effective teaching to assess self-efficacy beliefs of teachers to motivate students; whether or not teachers are self motivated towards effective teaching; to which motivational strategies teachers use for effective teaching in their classroom. Finally, to gain an understanding of how self-efficacy beliefs are translated into effective teaching and professional commitment. Further, this study will assess what is the relationship between personal motivation, effective teaching and professional commitment. This study might use to evaluate teachers perceptions about their beliefs to assess their professional commitment with the help of the model presented in the study. The data was collected by 400 participants from different districts of Punjab. The results show a significant relationship among teachers’ perceptions about motivation, effective teaching and professional commitment. Also there is a positive correlation among teachers’ self- efficacy beliefs to apply effective teaching strategies to enhance motivation among students.
A Case Study of the Department of Technology Education to Promote Entrepreneurial Pedagogical Skills of the Educators of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE)
(Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 2015) Muhammad Zaheer Asghar; Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
The research aims to study the entrepreneurial pedagogical skills of the pre-service educators of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). It also aims to examine the curriculum of pre service TVET educator training programs in Pakistan. It’s a mixed type of research. KAP survey has been coduted from the students of the department of Technology Education, University of the Punjab to study their knowledge, attitude and teaching practices towards entrepreneurhsip education in TVET. A comparison has also been made between Technology education students and Business Education students to study the attitude towards entrepreneurship. Curriculum analysis of the department of technology education was also analysed. National Education Policy (NEP) was analysed to study the current efforts at the national level to promote entrepreneurship education in TVET programs. SPSS was used to analyse quantitative data. T- test was applied for statistical analysis. The practical implecations of this study are for the policy makers, curriculum developers and TVET institutes. This research will provide a basis for future research on effective pedagogical skill to enhance entreprenruial mind set of the TVET students.
Teachers perception about the usefulness of it labs project in schools of punjab, pakistan
(World Journal on Educational Technology, 2014) Muhammad Javid Qadir; Pacurar, Ecaterina; Abdul Hameed
ICTs can provide relevant and high quality knowledge and this knowledge helps students in field work. A strong ICT framework in education is an essential for knowledge- based development. The Punjab IT Labs was the first project of its type launched by the provincial government of Punjab. 4286 computer labs were established in public secondary schools of province Punjab in 2009 under this Project. The objective was to investigate the views of teacher about the usefulness of Punjab IT Labs Project. The population of the study was included all teachers of Govt. Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools equipped with IT labs in Punjab. Six (6) districts were selected randomly among all 36 districts for study. Data was collected by developing survey questionnaire. The questionnaire was consists of questions designed to collect data concerning perceptions of teacher about the usefulness of Punjab IT Lab Project. A five points Likert scale questionnaire was adopted for measuring teachers' perceptions about the usefulness of Punjab IT Lab Project. SPSS 19 was used to analyze the data. Most of the teachers do not use IT Lab due to lack of time and lack of knowledge about computer. The study recommended that the teachers should be provided training about computers. There is also need to provide technical support and maintenance fund to get better results of this mega project.
Effect of leadership behavior of principals on students’ academic achievement at secondary level: a comparison of the leaders and teachers perceptions
(Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, 2014) Tatlah, Ijaz Ahmad; Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad; Muhammad Amin; Uzma Quraishi
This article reports a study aiming to investigate the affect of leadership behaviour of secondary school leaders on the academic achievement of the 10th grade students from public and private sector schools in Punjab, Pakistan. This study also explored if there was any difference in affect of leadership behaviour of principals as described by them and as described by the observers regarding students’ academic achievement. A survey was conducted using Leadership Practices Inventory Self and Observers (LPI- Self & LPI-Observers). These inventories were comprised of 30 items separately. LPI-Self was served over 64 secondary school leaders / principals and LPI-Observer was served over 128 secondary school teachers who were the observers of the prevailing practices. Students’ achievement score was taken from the annual examination results declared by the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education. Regression Analysis was conducted to find out the effect of leadership behaviour and t statistics was applied to find out any difference between both of the perceptions. Moreover, there was effect of leadership behaviour of principals on students’ academic achievement but there was a significant difference between the view point of the leaders and observers regarding this affect. A significant contrast between the observations regarding the affect of leadership behaviour on students’ achievement as described by the principals themselves and as described by the observers was noted.
Psychologists serving persons with special needs
(LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013) Amna Arif; Abdul Hameed
Psychologists working in special schools collaborate with special education teacher for the rehabilitation of persons with special needs. The topic of standard operating procedures. The purpose of the study was to develop a manual prescribing specifically all the responsibilities and possible roles of psychologists in special schools. The objectives of the research were to highlight the need for clear standards for psychologists working in special schools, investigate the existing roles and responsibilities of psychologists, highlight the perception of special education teachers as well as administrators about the roles and responsibilities of psychologists, in order to develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) for psychologists working in special schools in consultation with administrators, special education teachers and psychologists. In this descriptive research, researcher developed a scale on the basis of related literature. The scale consisted on 30 items covering seven areas. These areas include assessment and interpretation; direct intervention for students; consultation and training; program development; school psychology program; professional practice and development; and communication and relationship skills. The data were collected through purposive sampling from 70 psychologists and 100 special education teachers from different districts of Punjab Province of Pakistan. The data was analyzed statistically and conclusions were drawn. Frequencies of responses were computed and the items bearing up to or above 75% percent agreement were selected for SOP. Item no. 1.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.7, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 are not selected and their agreement percentages are respectively, 72%, 43%, 65%, 62%, 60%, 67%, 59%, 46%, 66%, 70%. All the areas in the scale were selected except one which is professional practice and development. The interrater reliability of psychologists and special education teachers was 0.73. The result showed that respondents have almost same perception about the roles and responsibilities of psychologists regardless of their gender, age, income. There is a significant difference in the opinions of psychologists and special education teachers about the roles and responsibilities of psychologists working in special schools. On the basis of the results, a standard operating procedure (SOP) was developed and validated by the 6 experts from the relevant fields. An open-ended question at the end of the scale was analyzed qualitatively and suggestions by the respondents were incorporated in the SOP in order to further improvement.
Rasch calibration of general science test at grade-viii in pakistan
(2012) Muhammad Javid Qadir; Iram Gul Gilani; Abdul Hameed
The present study aimed at calibration of General Science achievement test for grade (VIII) through Rasch Model. For this purpose a General Science achievement test comprising 45 items was constructed from the text book of General Science for class VIII. Finally the test was administered to 300 students (M/F) in different high schools for boys and girls in Multan District. The answer sheets were scored and results were tabulated. Eleven (11) items were rejected on the basis of F, D and . Fifteen (15) items were to be improved on the basis of F, D and . Remaining all items were good items. Rasch Model indicates that overall test is good to measure the achievement of the students class (VIII) in the subject of General Science. On the basis of findings, major conclusions were drawn: One item was rejected on the basis of facility index (F). Twelve (12) items need improvement on the basis of facility index (F). Thirty two (32) items were very good items on the basis of facility index (F). Seven items were rejected on the basis of discrimination index (D). One item needed improvement on the basis of discrimination index (D). Thirty seven (37) items were good items on the basis of discrimination index (D). Three items were rejected on the basis of phi-co-efficient (). Two items needed improvement on the basis of phi-co-efficient (). Forty items were good on the basis of phi-co-efficient (). Test has high positive test reliability value.22 distracters were to be rejected as attempted by less than 5%.The distracters D(27), B(28), A(31), D(37), B(41), A(43) and B(10) were distracters attracted by high achievers more than low achievers, so they were rejected.
Dreem on: Validation of the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure in Pakistan
(Pakistan Medical Association, 2011) Junaid Sarfraz, Khan; Saima Tabasum; Usman Khalil Yousafzai; Mehreen Fatima
Objectives: To validate DREEM in medical education environment of Punjab, Pakistan. Methods: The DREEM questionnaire was anonymously collected from Final year Baccalaureate of Medicine; Baccalaureate of Surgery students in the private and public medical colleges affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. Data was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis with Varimax Rotation. Results: The response rate was 84.14 %. The average DREEM score was 125. Confirmatory and Exploratory Factor Analysis was applied under the conditions of eigenvalues>1 and loadings > 0.3. In CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS, Five components were extracted accounting for 40.10% of variance and in EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS, Ten components were extracted accounting for 52.33% of variance. Total 50 items had internal consistency reliability of 0.91 (Cronbach's Alpha). The value of Spearman-Brown was 0.868 showing the reliability of the analysis. In both analyses the subscales produced were sensible but the mismatch from the original was largely due to the English-Pakistan contextual and cultural differences. Conclusion: DREEM is a generic instrument that will do well with regional modifications to suit individual, contextual and cultural settings.
Inclusive education system a study of perceived success of inclusive education system by the teachers
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012) Haneef, Muhammad; Zaheer Ahmad; Khudadad Saeed
Four-letter words and the Urdu learner's dictionaries in Pakistan
(Language in India, 2010-10-10) Mahmood Ahmad; Zafar Iqbal
The paper aims to analyze the way the Urdu learner's dictionaries treat the taboo/four letter words. In the characteristic Pakistani context, most of the taboo words are related to sexual organs, acts and excretions. In the present study, the macro-and micro-structures of the selected dictionaries have been analyzed to find out (i) whether the taboo words have been included or not (ii) whether meanings have been defined and exemplified in an appropriate manner. It was revealed that the treatment given to the taboo words in the dictionaries selected for investigation was shabby. This is a matter of grave concern as it is tantamount to depriving the users of the much-needed information about the most important aspect of their lives -sex. It seems that these words have been treated in this way in the dictionaries under the misplaced notions of decency and modesty. The paper concludes with the observation that the inclusion of the taboo words in the dictionary and provision of explicit and precise information on them will enhance the users' awareness of the word as well as the world.
A survey of teaching strategies in ESL classroom
(Language in India, 2011-11-11) Abdul Malik Abbasi
The study surveys as to what kind of teaching strategies are applied by English language teachers for the development of linguistic abilities of ESL learners at intermediate level in Pakistan. English language pedagogy keeps on exploring the ways and means of teaching second language in various strategic forms to ESL learners. The study focuses on the related analysis of English language teaching strategies applied by both Public sector and Private sector at intermediate level at District Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan. The study applies both quantitative and qualitative methods for data analysis. Participating subjects were 40 English language teachers of intermediate level of Public sector and Private sector schools and colleges. The ELT teachers were interviewed in details coupled with data via questionnaires. The evidence from the data manifests that the ELT teachers of public sector are more inclined to apply the teaching strategies of GTM (Grammar Translation Method) while Private sector teachers are interested in Communicative Teaching Approach Strategies. Furthermore, the study suggests that there is a great need to train and motivate Public sector teachers through workshops for applying Communicative Teaching Approach Strategies in their ESL context in order to make their ESL learners communicatively competent.
HRM practices in public and private universities of Pakistan: a comparative study
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2011-11) Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad; Irfan Arif, Muhammad; Furrakh Abbas
The purpose of this study was to compare the HRM practices of public and private universities in Punjab province of Pakistan. The data for the study was collected through a questionnaire comprising 30 items mainly related to job definition, training and development, compensation, team work, employee’s participation and performance appraisal. The instrument was validated through pilot testing. The internal reliability of the instrument was found to be 0.85. The sample was comprised of 60 executives (directors/heads of departments) selected randomly from six universities. The collected data was analyzed by applying descriptive and inferential statistical techniques such as means and independent sample t-test. The results showed that there was a significant difference in HRM practices according to executives of public and private universities. HRM practices in the areas of job definition, training and development, compensation, team work and employees participation were better in the public universities than private universities. However, performance appraisal practices were found better in the private universities than public sector universities. At the end recommendations were made for the HRM executives of private and public universities to improve their HRM practices in favor of their employees.
Faculty satisfaction in higher education: a TQM approach
(Clute Institute, 2010-06) Uzma Quraishi; Ishtiaq Hussain; Makhdoom Ali Syed; Farah Rahman
This paper was aimed to investigate the levels of satisfaction among faculty members in higher education in Pakistan. Five hundred faculty members were surveyed from leading public and private universities through an instrument developed by the authors and 450 were completed and returned. Percentage method was used to analyze and interpret data. The results highlighted the value of the survey as a strategy for management and human resource planning in universities.
Communicative language teaching: a modified version
(Language in India, 2011-04-04) Furrakh Abbas; Sahar Aslam; Rabia Yasmeen
The study aims at providing solutions for implementing Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in accordance with local culture. CLT is the first comprehensive method of language learning and it has achieved enormous importance as it addresses all important issues regarding language learning. It has also been criticized by many researchers for paying insufficient attention to the context in which teaching and learning take place. It is considered unsuccessful in a sense that it conflicts with social, cultural and physical conditions of the recipient countries. Despite all the drawbacks in CLT, its importance can not be denied. With expansion of globalization and increased demand of English, adopting communicative language teaching is inevitable. Its prominence is well observed not only in East Asia but also in South Asia. The need of the hour is to particularize its theoretical notions and the most important aspect of teaching is peculiarity. This peculiarity can be achieved by introducing local culture in the framework of CLT. As it is the product of sociolinguists who believe in the relation of language with culture and society, so importance of culture cannot be left out of language teaching.
Stress and early careers: coping strategies of young women academics in pakistani universities
(BERA Annual Conference, 2010) Uzma Quraishi; Ghazala Norin
Currently educational reforms are taking place in Pakistan, specifically focusing on teacher education - Teacher Education Standards are developed - National Teacher Education Accreditation Council has also been established alongside other reforms to improve higher education in the country. Although educational policy is now also focusing on improving overall standard of teacher education in the country, the careers of young women academics is not highlighted as a focus. The research and scholarship on teacher education appears to ignore and overlook the experiences of young women academics which can provide and bring in unique dimensions for reform and improvement in teacher education institutions. Some recent research has indicated that young women academics face stress and anxiety primarily because of the authoritarian culture prevalent in teacher education institutions and find it difficult to deal with because of lack of understanding on part of university/institution leadership and policy makers. This body of research, is not primarily focused on young women academics and is not extensively focused on coping strategies. The researchers argue that in order to have ustainable reform to improve the quality of teacher education the early careers of women academics need to be facilitated and the experiences of young academics in their early careers can provide much needed insight into the practice and can identify areas for improvement and reform.
Gender-based faculty development model for higher education
(Oxford Business & Economics Conference Program, 2008) Uzma Quraishi; Rukhsana Kalim

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