SEARCH ARTICLE

19 Pages : 195-216

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).19      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).19      Published : Dec 2024

An Evaluation of the Integration of Sustainability Knowledge Into Architectural Education: A Case Study of Lahore City, Pakistan

    Current and emerging trends in architectural education in Pakistan are changing locally and internationally, equally by environmental and socio- cultural factors. Especially with the current global trend towards more sustainability, Architectural education works to prepare its students for the current and future architectural practice. It has become critical aspect of Architectural education to raise awareness among future architects about the environmental impact of Architecture. In this context, promoting the term of “sustainable architectural education” has become a current trend globally. Consequently, the schools of architecture have integrated sustainability principles in their curricula, world wide. This shift raises key questions regarding the structural models and integration approaches used to incorporate sustainability education into architectural programs. The objectives of this paper is to examine the structural models adopted by selected schools of architecture in the city of Lahore and to assess the extent to which sustainability knowledge is emphasized within their curricula.

    Integration, Sustainability, Architectural Education, Curriculum, Environmental Control System, , Design Studio Objectives, Socio-economic & Cultural Environment, Policy Formulation by PCATP, Envi
    (1) Muhammad Tahir Khan Khalidi
    PhD Scholar, (UMT University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Memoona Rashid
    Assistant professor, School of Architecture, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

11 Pages : 124-133

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).11      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).11      Published : Mar 2025

Education and Social Mobility: A Pathway to Economic and Social Empowerment

    Education plays a crucial role in social mobility by providing individuals with the tools to access better economic opportunities and improved social status. This paper explores the impact of educational attainment on social mobility, highlighting how it empowers individuals and bridges social classes. Through a literature review, the study establishes a direct link between education and upward mobility, particularly for disadvantaged groups. It examines formal, informal, and lifelong learning and their influence on raising living standards. The research investigates barriers to quality education economic, social, and political and how they perpetuate social inequality. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the study demonstrates that education is a key driver of economic and social transformation. It emphasizes the need to improve educational access, especially in underserved communities, to promote social mobility and overall societal welfare. The paper offers policy recommendations to reduce educational disparities and support lifelong learning for all social groups.

    Education, Social Mobility, Economic Empowerment, Social Empowerment, Educational Inequality, Lifelong Learning
    (1) Sajida Roshan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Fazul Rahman
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.

19 Pages : 208-229

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).19      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).19      Published : Mar 2025

Climate Change Education at the Primary School Level in Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis of Curricula and Teaching Practices

    Education about climate change serves as a fundamental requirement for establishing environmental stewardship among primary school students. The investigation compares climate change knowledge between Pakistani public and private primary schools by utilizing UNESCO's climate education framework together with Shulman's Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). The research methodology combined quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze textbooks from the Punjab Textbook Board and Oxford University Press, gather survey data from teachers, and conduct structured interviews followed by statistical assessment. The research shows modest direct climate-related learning appears in both public and private school curricula with private schools achieving better results in teaching methods. The participating sectors demonstrate teaching difficulties because of insufficient training and complex material which strengthens the argument for educational development based on UNESCO principles as well as PCK best practices.

    Climate Change Education, Unesco Framework, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Pck), Public and Private Schools Pakistan, Curriculum Analysis, Teacher Perceptions
    (1) Saima Habib
    Section Head, Rangers Public School, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tayyaba Zain
    M. Phil Scholar, Department of STEM Education, University of Education Township, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

06 Pages : 66-79

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).06      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).06      Published : Jun 2025

Impact of Online Learning on Students’ Engagement and Academic Performance at Higher Institutions

    This research examines the effects of e-learning on academic performance and student engagement in universities. Through a quantitative approach, data were gathered from a sample of 200 students drawn from a population of 1,050. Descriptive statistical procedures, i.e., mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages, were used together with inferential tests like ANOVA and regression to test the association among variables. The results confirm that a reliable internet connection, access to digital devices, and technical support significantly improve students' experience through online learning.  It suggests the integration of mixed-method studies with long-term designs in terms of developing a more complete profile of online courses of study. It also recommends that the use of good teaching practices, strong student support services, and equitable institutional policies should be embraced to enhance motivation and attainment. All these conclusions are essential to teachers and policymakers who aspire to get the most out of online learning.

    Online Learning, Student Engagement, Academic Achievement, Higher Education
    (1) Sobia Tasneem
    Lecturer, Department of Education, National University of Modern Language (NUML) Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Marium
    Undergraduate, Department of Education, National University of Modern Language (NUML) Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Talha Quraishi
    Undergraduate, Department of Education, National University of Modern Language (NUML) Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.