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30 Pages : 289-297

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).30      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).30      Published : Sep 2020

Political Development and Pakistan Studies at 10th Grade: An Analytical Study

    Political participation and unity of nation on political affairs in the country to increase the participation of youth in political affairs their political development is a basic requirement. Pakistan studies support creating political awareness among the youth of the nation. This research study investigated that how the 10th grade 'Pakistan to study textbook' creates a political sense among the youths. This study was conducted through content analysis of 10th-grade textbooks, and the students' political development level was also measured through a survey questionnaire focused on the questions related to political development elements. The sample for content analysis was 10th grade Pakistan studies textbook, and for the survey was 120 students of 10th grades enrolled in secondary schools of Quetta city. Major findings high lights that political development was not supported by the Pakistan studies textbook.

    10th Grade, Political Development, Secondary Level, Textbook, Content
    (1) Alia Ayub
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, SBKWU, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Khadija Karim
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, SBKWU, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Shabana Akhtar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, SBKWU, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.

01 Pages : 1-10

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).01      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).01      Published : Mar 2020

Imperialistic Approach Of Pakistani Electronic Media: Case Study Of Express Entertainment

    This research work was carried out in continuation of some previous researches in Pakistan on inclusion of social taboos in televised contents. The main objective was to set up a phenomenon of imperialism as television channels are becoming habitual in inclusion of social prohibited contents in their transmissions. The study resulted that offensive attitude, nudity and sexual elements were the major part of Express Entertainment televised contents. It was further resulted that unlawful marital status and drug addiction remained always been a part of its contents.

    Express Entertainment; Prohibited Content; Imperialistic Approach; Frequency
    (1) Farrukh Nazir
    PhD Scholar, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Arshad Ali
    Assistant Professor,Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Farooq
    PhD Scholar, Center for Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

03 Pages : 31-48

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).03      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).03      Published : Dec 2018

American, Indian and Chinese Media on "Belt and Road Initiative"

    This research treats contents of newspapers from America, China and India reporting on "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) with respect to US, India and China's foreign policies. The study investigates if unlike China, American and Indian press relatively report more 'risk' than 'opportunity' frames on BRI. Detailed literature on risks and opportunity frames is produced through media lenses, underpins regional and global significance and future status of BRI. Comparing framing techniques of The New York Times, Times of India and China Daily, contents of total 60 news articles are quantitatively analyzed. Finally, comparative research paradigm found both Indian and American press framing more risks than opportunities in news, therefore highlighting respective concerns of staying away from the signatory summit of BRI held in Beijing in May 2017.

    BRI, Silk Road, CPEC, News Framing, Content Analysis
    (1) Inamullah Jan
    Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad. Pakistan.
    (2) Tariq Mehmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, BUITEMS, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Shabir Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, IIU, Islamabad. Pakistan.

19 Pages : 196-206

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).19      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).19      Published : Jun 2022

Exploring the relationship between digital literacy skills and Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) among secondary school teachers

    There is an increasing demand for teachers to present technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) in their classrooms with the help of their digital literacy skills (DLS). Though the teachers at the secondary school level are provided with digital gadgets, however, the teachers are still struggling with the use of digital tools during the teaching-learning process. Lack of digital literacy might be the cause of this reluctance, so the current study aims to explore the relationship between the digital literacy skills of teachers with respect to Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK).Data was collected from four hundred school teachers through Digital Literacy Scale (DSL) and TPACK inventory. The results indicate a low level of digital literacy and knowledge of TPACK, identified through descriptive statistics.However, a significantly positive relationship was identified through a significant correlation relationship ((r =.587, p equal or less then .001) between both variables.On the basis of results, more trainings are recommended for teachers on both digital literacy and content pedagogy.

    Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge TPACK, digital pedagogy, Digital Literacy (DL)
    (1) Ruzina khan
    MPhil Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fariha Gul
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

26 Pages : 289-300

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).26      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).26      Published : Mar 2023

Treatment Of Environmental Issues In Leading Pakistani Dailies

    Environmental issues are contemplated as the most frightening and challenging issues that occurred due to climate change. These environmental issues are disturbing the whole world including living species. Pakistan is also facing issues regarding environmental changes. Pakistan is considered the 7th most susceptible country in terms of environmental disasters. The current research is conducted to study and analyze the treatment of Pakistani English papers in the coverage of ecological issues and the basic drive of this research is to evaluate the “media representation of environmental issues” as discussed in leading Pakistani dailies (Dawn and The News). The content analysis is used to know the frequency and direction of environmental issues. The universe of the study contains textual content of print media including news stories and editorials. It is concluded that The News, gives more coverage to environmental issues as compared to Dawn newspaper in terms of news stories and editorials.

    Environmental Issues, Media Representation, Pakistani English Dailies, Content Analysis
    (1) Nasim Ishaq
    School of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghazala Kanwal Ejaz
    Govt. Fatima Jinnah College (W), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Noor
    Govt. Fatima Jinnah College (W), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

02 Pages : 10-21

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).02      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).02      Published : Mar 2024

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Government through the Lense of Print Media: Exploring the Predominant Narratives

    Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was a significant political alliance formed in 2020, comprising major opposition parties in Pakistan. The PDM came into power as a result of a 'no-confidence-motion' (NCM) against the then Prime Minister Mr Imran Khan in April 2022. The NCM and its consequences are very interesting given the fact that this 'political move' was very first of its kind in the history of Pakistan which resulted in the toppling of a democratically elected PM. The move and its subsequent political result i.e. the formation of the PDM government received a variety of coverage in the media. This study is an attempt to explore the coverage of PDM government-related issues by dailies The Dawn and The News International from February 2022 to August 2022. This research is an attempt to determine and analyze the predominant narratives produced by the selected newspapers regarding the PDM government in their editorials.

    PDM, No-Confidence-Motion, Imran Khan, Content Analysis, Framing
    (1) Syed Abid Ali Bukhari
    PhD Scholar, Department of Media Studies, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Nadia Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Virtual University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Waqar Ahmad
    Independent Researcher, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

03 Pages : 22-29

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).03      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).03      Published : Mar 2024

Critical Thinking Skills Development: An Analysis of Mathematics Curriculum 2006 (Grade-wise)

    The current qualitative study was conducted to analyze the mathematics curriculum across grade levels for students’ critical thinking skills development. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the document with the facilitation of NVivo software. As per the analysis, Grades I-III cover core math concepts at an introductory level using real-life examples presented concretely. Then grades IV-VIII revisit these same ideas with more depth and add logical reasoning. Finally (IX-X) and higher secondary (XI-XII) levels aim to build a rigorous conceptual understanding of complex mathematical topics like calculus, vectors, and complex numbers as well as non-routine problem-solving capacity utilizing proof techniques and technology tools like MAPLE software. The research results show that the curriculum is indeed effective for 21st-century skills development such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological literacy. Students who complete this systematic program will be prepared for advanced studies or careers that require mathematical proficiency.

    Critical Thinking, Mathematics Curriculum, Qualitative Content Analysis, Grade Levels, Logical Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Technology Integration
    (1) Muhammad Jamil
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Noor Muhammad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Aslam
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.