SEARCH ARTICLE

39 Pages : 383-395

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).39      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).39      Published : Mar 2021

Impact of Student Satisfaction Index Model on Quality Assessment of Higher Education: Mediating Role of Student Satisfaction

    In today's education industry, more and more Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are emerging, where students have a lot of options in opting for the best intuition, which they perceive would fulfil their educational needs and requirements. Both public and private HEIs are constantly evolving their services for the students. This study examine the 'Explanatory Model' which explored the Student Satisfaction Index (SSI) and try to evaluate the student satisfaction level. The software Statistical packages for social sciences is used to test the proposed hypotheses. These HEIs should explore and formulate new and innovative strategies to attract, retain and establish good relationships with students in order to establish or keep their competitive edge in the education industry. This study concluded that 'Perceived Quality' along with other factors, influenced students' satisfaction and loyalty.

    Perceived Quality, European Customer Satisfaction Index (ECSI) model, Student Satisfaction, Student Loyalty, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Partial Least Square
    (1) Sofia Jamil
    MS Scholar, Department of Project Management, Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

43 Pages : 429-438

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).43      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).43      Published : Mar 2021

Analysis of MPhil/PhD Supervisor's Relationship Development and Communication Competence

    The purpose of this research was to analyse the relationship development and communication competence of MPhil/PhD supervisors. A confirmatory mixed-methods research design was used to conduct the study in two stages. For both phases, 360 MPhil/PhD graduates and 72 supervisors were selected from four public universities in Punjab using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected electronically from 239 MPhil/PhD graduates during phase-I using an adapted questionnaire from ASHA's supervision model, while in phase-II, 72 MPhil/PhD supervisors were interviewed to cross-check the Phase-I findings. According to MPhil/PhD graduates, their supervisors have relationship development and communication competence. During interviews, most MPhil/PhD supervisors refute their supervisees' claims and offer suggestions to improve supervisors' competence. Based on supervisor suggestions, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan should revise the supervision structure, provide Postdoctoral fellowships to all supervisors, and promote international conferences. This study may be helpful to supervisors in self-evaluation as well as understanding relationship development and communication competence.

    MPhil., PhD, Communication, Education, Higher Education Commission
    (1) Muhammad Sher Baz Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ashfaque Ahmad Shah
    Dean, Faculty of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Baltistan Skardu, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Sarwar
    Director, QEC, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

33 Pages : 330-338

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).33      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).33      Published : Jun 2021

Causality of Higher Education and Unemployment: An Empirical Evidence from Pakistan Economy

    Higher education and unemployment is a substantial concern for developing countries and developed countries as well. To get the empirical evidence of the Pakistan economy, the present research is being carrying on. This study applies time series data in nature covering the period from 1985 to 2018. Assessing the long run association within the policy indicators and commuting the causality of higher education and unemployment, two different econometric techniques Johansen Co-integration and Granger Causality test is arrayed whereas the annual speed of adjustment is estimated when disequilibrium enters in the system through VECM model. The Johansen Co-integration’s test reports 5 co-integrating equations and error term reveals 3 Percent for higher education in first model which postulate speed of adjustment in case of disequilibrium. Whereas second model explains 4 co-integrated and VECM reflects The results presents that any disequilibrium transpires in short term, higher education enrollment and unemployment will be converging to equilibrium in the long run at the speed of 32 and 36 percent correspondingly. The Granger causality test’s findings imply that higher education does not affect the unemployment whereas unemployment is reported to be responsive towards higher education which means unemployed labor force again enroll for higher education to absorb capacity for new professional avenues by producing innovative and constructive ideas.

    Higher Education, Unemployment, Pakistan, Economy
    (1) Malik Saqib Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Sohail
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Zahid Mehmood Akhtar
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.

05 Pages : 38-48

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).05      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).05      Published : Sep 2021

Engaging Instructions in History Classrooms: Exploring University Teachers' Perceptions and Practices

    This interview study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices of the university teachers regarding student engagement in History & Pakistan Studies classrooms. Data were collected from four PhD professors from a public sector university. A qualitative research design was used, and semi-structured interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis was done to extract findings from the qualitative data. The finding is arranged into three themes, i.e., student engagement, instructional strategies, and classroom management. The finding suggested that teachers use different strategies and practices to improve student engagement. Moreover, teachers used different practices to make their classes interesting. It is reported that having a cordial teacher-student relationship is beneficial for enhancing student engagement level and overall performance at the postgraduate level of education. Effective classroom management plays a significant role in creating a positive learning environment for engaging instruction.

    Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Students Engagement, Higher Education, Engaging Instructions, University Teachers
    (1) Gouhar Pirzada
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saba Zaka
    District Trainer, Department of Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.

03 Pages : 17-25

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).03      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).03      Published : Mar 2022

Virtual Disparities and Educational Divide as Determinants of Online Health Literacy: A Cross-sectional Study of University Students in Lahore

    The study assumes that students belonging to diverse educational levels were dissimilar in the level of practicing and competence in online health literacy. The survey method used a questionnaire to measure the responses of students of 16 universities in Lahore, Pakistan. A sample of 1512 students was selected by using a 4-stage stratified cluster sampling strategy. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis H test, Dunn test, and Mann-Whitney Utest (non-parametric). The findings show that educational level does have a significant association with practicing level in online health literacy (P.Value.0041). Moreover, education level also has a significant association with competence level in online health literacy (P. Value.045). The study recommends that online health literacy should be encouraged among the students, and the universities should be well-equipped with adequate hardware and human resources to facilitate the students.

    Online Health Literacy, Educational Divide, Universities, Virtual Disparities
    (1) Adnan Adil
    Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ayesha Siddiqa Bugvi
    Lecturer, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rahla Rahat
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

06 Pages : 46-58

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).06      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).06      Published : Mar 2022

Theory of Deconstruction: A Study of Scholastic Scope Thereof

    This research article primarily dealt with the impact of theory of deconstruction in various disciplines; it endeavored to study the power of pervasion of this notable literary and philosophical theory into other areas of study including the field of education, too. Theory of deconstruction as propounded by Jacques Derrida, famous French abstruse thinker and philosopher of twentieth century, emphasizes the transient nature of the meaning of a text by finding various aporias -- a logical dis-junction in a text -- and impasses lying in the text whatever. Such aporias disturb the underlying system of logic of the text under consideration leading to its own negation.Being considered as the main building block of Postmodernism --a style and concept in the arts characterized by distrust of theories and ideologies and by the drawing of attention to conventions -- this aggrandized theory has pervaded a great many fields of knowledge changing their fundamental claims altogether . In this way, this theory has gained much attention in the realm of knowledge. This article, as a matter of fact, studies this very influence of theory of deconstruction in the realm of various disciplines.

    Theory, Deconstruction, Derrida, Education, Aporias, Postmodernism, Impact/influence.
    (1) Ghulam Sarwar Butt
    Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies, Government Associate College, Pasrur, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naveed Khalid
    Resource Person, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Tariq Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

14 Pages : 134-146

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).14      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).14      Published : Mar 2022

The Perception of Physical Education Teachers towards Physical Education at Public Secondary Schools Punjab, Pakistan

    The study aimed to examine the physical education teacher's perception of physical education classes at public secondary schools in Punjab,Pakistan. The targeted population of this study was the physical education teachers working in secondary schools. The study sample was taken from four districts of Punjab (Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Rajanpur). Eighty physical education teachers participated in this study. Data was collected using an adapted questionnaire. The descriptive and inferential statistic techniques were applied to analyze the data. The gender perception differences of teachers were tested through an independent t-test. Age and qualification differences were measured through a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The relationship between age, qualification and perception was examined through correlation analysis. The findings revealed a significant difference in teachers' perceptions of gender, age and qualification groups. Age, qualification and perception have a positive and meaningful relationship. The results showed that male teachers have a higher perception of physical education than females.

    Physical Education, Teacher's Perception, Secondary School, Pakistan
    (1) Saira Akhtar
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Imran Yousuf
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Qaisara Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

46 Pages : 494-502

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).46      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).46      Published : Mar 2022

Examining the Elemental Spectrum: Unravelling the Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy within Chemistry Question Papers for Secondary Education

    This study aimed to utilize the cognitive subcategory of Bloom's taxonomy in analyzing chemistry tests administered to high school students from 2009 to 2013. The study aimed to investigate if the Peshawar Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) assessed students' cognitive abilities beyond memory. The study involved five experts who assessed the importance of the objectives of individual inquiries. The majority of participants in the study were high school sophomores who had completed chemistry exams within the past five years. The study's questionnaire underwent expert review to ensure the accurate allocation of points to each cognitive subcategory. The grades were computed based on a percentage scale. This study aimed to assess chemistry exam questions using a standardized set of criteria. The capacity for synthesis, application, comprehension, and knowledge acquisition.

    Bloom's Taxonomy, Chemistry Tests, Cognitive Abilities, Peshawar Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Exam Questions
    (1) Muhammad Naseer Ud Din
    Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Farid Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.

48 Pages : 511-519

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).48      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).48      Published : Mar 2022

The Role of Discourse Analysis in Understanding Language Teaching and Learning

    The role of Discourse Analysis (DA), which is important in teaching and learning language, is discussed in this paper. DA allows researchers to analyze speech and writing, shedding light on the social structures, power dynamics, and cultural contexts through which classroom lives are enacted. The presentation introduces DA and its theoretical bases and then discusses its educational use. Research has found that DA improves teaching through critical thinking and differentiated instruction. For example, it shows how specific classroom communication patterns and student engagement can stack up to improve outcomes. Through case studies, the paper presents practical insights into how DA shapes curriculum and pedagogy that includes students’ linguistic backgrounds. Finally, it concludes by asserting that incorporating DA into language classrooms fosters effective communication and cultivates the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate global interactions in a diverse society.

    Discourse Analysis, Language Teaching, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Education
    (1) Khalid Azim Khan
    Consultant Academic Accreditation, Deanship of Development and Quality, Umm Al Qura University, Saudi Arabia.
    (2) Aziz Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Ayyaz Mahmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.

06 Pages : 57 - 65

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).06      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).06      Published : Jun 2022

Social Justice in Higher Education: Revisited, Practices, and Grievances

    Social justice is a fundamental concern for ideal social structure and human rights. To develop social order and philosophical discourses, higher education is one of the holistic approaches to educating it. It elevates the level of idealized modern state formation among students. The present study was designed to examine the contexts of students about practices and malpractices of social justice in higher education. The quantitative approach was adopted to gather the data from 630 university graduates. All the data were gathered through a self-made questionnaire. The findings of the study explained that the participants were not satisfied with practices of social justice in higher education. Most of the participants expressed malpractices of social norms.Especially female students claimed their injustice experiences in higher education. The researcher recommended bold recommendations to uphold the social justice in higher education departments

    Social Justice, Higher Education, Social Oppression, Injustice, Human Rights
    (1) Ghulam Dastgir
    PhD Scholar, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Khuda Bakhsh
    Assistant Professor, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.