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IMPACT OF SIX SIGMA PRACTICES ON TEACHINGLEARNING EFFECTIVENESS A CASE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKARA

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).58      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).58      Published : Jun 2023

Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara

Abstract

    The study aimed to assess the impact of implementing Six Sigma practices on teaching effectiveness. This exploratory research, conducted at the University of Okara, centred on teachers from various departments. Qualitative data was gathered via semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that faculty members were unintentionally addressing three phases (define, measure, and analyze) of the Six Sigma process due to a lack of awareness. Students were knowledgeable about their educational standards and rights, and their issues were addressed when communicated. However, the remaining two phases (improvement and control) of Six Sigma were neglected by university teachers, with quantity taking precedence over quality. Teachers acquainted with Six Sigma practices demonstrated greater teaching effectiveness. The study recommends raising awareness among teaching staff about Six Sigma practices and ensuring their implementation for better outcomes. Expanding the data collection scope for result triangulation is also suggested.

    (1) Muhammad Tahir Khan Farooqi
    Associate Professor, Department of Education Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naveed Khalid
    Resource Person, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Aima Shafiq
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Farooqi, M. T. K., Khalid, M. N., & Shafiq, A. (2023). Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(II), 657-670. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).58

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Farooqi, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Muhammad Naveed Khalid, and Aima Shafiq. 2023. "Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II): 657-670 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).58

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    HARVARD : FAROOQI, M. T. K., KHALID, M. N. & SHAFIQ, A. 2023. Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 657-670.

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    MHRA : Farooqi, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Muhammad Naveed Khalid, and Aima Shafiq. 2023. "Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 657-670

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    MLA : Farooqi, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Muhammad Naveed Khalid, and Aima Shafiq. "Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.II (2023): 657-670 Print.

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    OXFORD : Farooqi, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Khalid, Muhammad Naveed, and Shafiq, Aima (2023), "Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II), 657-670

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Farooqi, Muhammad Tahir Khan, Muhammad Naveed Khalid, and Aima Shafiq. "Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study of the University of Okara." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. II (2023): 657-670. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).58