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12 Pages : 115 - 125

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).12      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).12      Published : Jun 2022

A Study to Investigate the Sustainability Consciousness of Prospective Teachers

    The current study investigates the student-teachers' sustainability consciousness in the Pakistan context. For this purpose, public sector universities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad region offering four years undergraduate teacher-education programs were selected. The population of the current study were all the 1259 student-teachers studying in these public sector universities. A total population sampling technique was utilized due to the limited number of student-teachers in these universities. Data were collected from 753 student-teachers on the sustainability consciousness questionnaire developed by Gericke et al. (2019). An independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were utilized to ascertain any difference in student-teachers' sustainability consciousness based on their gender and semester of study. The results suggest that there was a significant difference in student-teachers environmental and social consciousness. However, no difference was found in the economic consciousness among the student-teachers.

    Sustainability Consciousness, Student-teachers, Education for Sustainable Development
    (1) Ayesha Nousheen
    Ph.D. Scholar, National University Of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Farkhanda Tabassum
    Assistant Professor, National University Of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.

16 Pages : 163 - 175

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).16      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).16      Published : Jun 2022

Human Capital and Foreign Remittances in Pakistan

    This study analyzes the effects of foreign remittance on human capital by using the pooled data collected from HIES data sets, from 1998/99 to 2018/19. Two proxies (e.g., 1- mean years-of-schooling with age equal to 15 years and above, 2- mean years-of-schooling with age equal to 25 and above) are used for human capital. The panel data techniques, like Fixed effect,Random effect model, GLS regression, and Panel corrected standard error regression, are used. The results show a significant positive relationship between human capital measured in terms of both proxies and foreign remittances in overall Pakistan, but human capital in terms of the first proxy has a statistically significant association with foreign remittances in an urban and rural area, in terms of the second proxy, significant in urban, but not in rural areas. Per-capita-income has statistically significant positive effects on human capital in terms of both proxies in rural areas but does not have a significant effect in urban areas. It is recommended that the Government should formulate policies that can maximize the inflow of foreign remittances in Pakistan.

    Human Capital, Education, Foreign Remittances, Per Capita Income, Pakistan
    (1) Muhammad Yasir Nadeem
    Ph.D. Scholar, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ahmed Raza Cheema
    Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

22 Pages : 220-226

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).22      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).22      Published : Jun 2022

A Study to Investigate the Issues Facing Teachers in ECE Assessment

    This research was undertaken to investigate the problems teachers experience in ECE assessment. A qualitative research design with semi-structured interviewing was undertaken. The study's intent was to identify the assessment techniques used by ECE teachers to assess their students' learning during class. All primary level private schools in urban areas of Lahore were considered as the population of the study. Ten ECE teachers were selected by using a purposive sampling technique from the private school sector of Lahore.The data was analyzed through thematic analysis by using open and axial coding techniques. The major findings were that teachers used different assessments such as small class tasks, question answer techniques and observational techniques. The study revealed that the major issues teachers in ECE assessment were facing were students' individual differences, their level of understanding, their family background and lack of resources.

    ECE, Assessment, Challenges, Students, Teachers, Education
    (1) Hina Akbar
    Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shabana Manzoor
    Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Hafiza Gulnaz Fatima
    Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.

26 Pages : 254-264

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).26      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).26      Published : Jun 2022

Development and Validation of Students' Learning Experiences (SLE) Scale at Higher Education Level

    This study aimed at the development and validation of a research instrument for students learning experiences (SLE) at the higher education level in the public sector universities of Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected on three constructs as students learning experiences inside the classroom,outside the classroom and on-campus. The factors in students learning experiences inside the classroom factors like teacher interaction, assessment and feedback, and peer group discussion were measured. The factors of outside classroom learning experiences as cultural diversity, library and learning resources and conferences, seminars and webinars were measured. The simple random sampling technique was applied in the department of education,psychology and sociology in six public universities in Punjab to collect data.The tryout of the instrument was conducted on 200 students' samples to measure the content validity and reliability. The expert opinion was sought from the University of Sargodha and the University of Punjab Lahore. The Cronbach alpha reliability was .95, which showed the instrument is reliable.Having pilot tested the instrument. Data were collected from 1024 male and female students. The questionnaire comprised 42 items. Structure Equation Model (SEM) was used to validate the instrument using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The Cronbach alpha and SEM results indicated that students learning experiences resulted in fit indices as an acceptable model.

    Students Learning Experiences, Campus Experiences, Outside Classroom Learning Experiences, Higher Education. Instrument Developmen
    (1) Muhammad Ihsan
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Muhammad Shahid Farooq
    Professor and Chairman DASE, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

33 Pages : 326‒337

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).33      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).33      Published : Jun 2022

Cultivating Global Citizenship among Secondary School Students: Pre-Service Teachers' Beliefs

    Global citizenship entails individuals having an immaculate sense of duty towards the benefit of all societies and just not to their own. This qualitative study explored the beliefs of 16 pre-service teachers about global citizenship, its impact on secondary school students, the framework of action they intend to use in cultivating global citizenship, and the strategic involvement of stakeholders in cultivating global citizenship among secondary school students. The findings revealed that pre-service teachers,though they had a limited understanding of the concept, believed that global citizenship education might foster critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills among the students, thus making it crucial for teachers, policymakers, and curriculum developers to harness curriculum and skills for publishing the concept. We argue that pre-service teachers should be provided in-depth awareness about global citizenship and understanding of the strategies to cultivate global citizenship so that they can effectively encourage this among secondary school students

    Citizenship education; Global Citizenship; Pre-service teachers; Phenomenological case study
    (1) Tayyaba Khalid
    M.Phil. Scholar, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Assistant Professor, Government College University for Women, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Malahat Siddiqui
    Research Associate, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

48 Pages : 502-512

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

Challenges & Suggestions of Online Teaching: Opinions of Public and Private Universities in Pakistan

    Online learning has transformed higher education. Many empirical studies have been done on the challenges with online courses, but few have presented an overview. We reviewed the literature using Cooper's framework. Concerns were found to be common in three large groups: online students, teachers, and people who make materials. Online education had problems because students had different ideas about what was expected of them, their level of preparedness, and their level of engagement. Teachers had to deal with problems like getting used to their new roles in the classroom and having trouble with time management and how to teach. Considerations for content development, the role of instructors in content creation, the use of multimedia in content, the importance of instructional methods, and more came up during this research. Higher education institutions can help both teachers and students get past these problems by giving them opportunities.

    Online Teaching, Public and Private Universities, Pakistan, Education, Students, Teachers, Online Education
    (1) Farah Latif Naz
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Wahab
    Lecturer, Institute of Education and Research , University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Raheem
    Department of Disaster Management and Development Studies, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.

03 Pages : 29-41

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).03      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).03      Published : Mar 2023

A Quantitative Analysis of Existing and Expected Status of the Ethics and Morality in High School Curriculum in Punjab

    The study aimed to analyze the current and expected level of the ethics and morality in high school education. A Quantitative Survey Research Design was applied by the study. The required data needed to be specific and relevant, therefore, the stratified random sampling technique was used to collect data from a population of all stakeholders of education in the Punjab: teachers, parents, students, administrators, policy makers and curriculum developers. The data was collected from 500 participants who used Thurstone scale to show their priorities by scaling the 77 items of the 7 questions regarding their importance and these collected priorities were further analyzed by using Borda Count Method “to explore the degree of intensity of the prioritized items”. According to the result of the study, the current status of the concepts of ethics and morality taught at the secondary level is not up to the required standards and lack planning. Therefore, to develop moral attitude, the religious and spiritual values need to be inculcated through moral stories and disciplinary rules using lecture, group discussion and story-telling methods to ensure overall personality development with social adjustability. It is recommended by the researchers to revise the existing curriculum to make it practical and operational for the optimum effectiveness.

    Analysis, Existing Status, Expected Status, Ethical And Moral Education, Thurstone Scale, Borda Count Method, Secondary Level
    (1) Syeda Tehzeeb Alvi
    Assistant Professor (Visiting), Department of Education, University of Education, Bank Road Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zoobia Asad
    Lecturer, English Language Centre, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra, Oman.
    (3) Farheen Saeed
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

25 Pages : 272-288

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).25      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).25      Published : Mar 2023

Effects of Social Media in Pakistan: A Case Study of Gujranwala and Gujrat

    Social media provide a platform for discussion on various issues that often gets ignored in our day-to-day life. In order to keep ourselves connected with the entire world and remain updated about what all is taking place or happening around us, youth is mostly inclined towards using social media for information. It has been seen utilization of social media is becoming more and more effective to mold opinion and in changing their mind-set of the youth. The usage of social media among youth in Punjab, Pakistan offers ample opportunity for evaluation. To investigate the impact of social media usage on educational learning, social behavior, and political awareness among the youth in Punjab, a research study was carried out. The study employed a survey research design, and data was collected through the use of questionnaires.

    Social Media, Social Media Effects, Youth in Punjab, Educational Learning, youth Social behavior, Political Awareness
    (1) Sobia Abid
    Assistant Professor, School of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fakhar Naveed
    MPhil Scholar, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

27 Pages : 301-308

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).27      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).27      Published : Mar 2023

A Qualitative Analysis of the Problems and Challenges in Special Education from the Teacher's Perspective in Sargodha Division

    Students with special needs have come a long way in their education. Numerous transitions have taken place from special education (SPED) to integrated education, as well as from collaborative learning to inclusive education. The objective of the study was to explore teachers' challenges, obstacles in the teaching-learning process and collaborative impediments. This study's respondents were chosen using the purposive sampling technique. The problems and difficulties faced by SPED educators were identified using the Qualitative Research Method (QRM). Data were analysed using a thematic approach. This paper concludes that accessibility, lack of interdisciplinary team, insufficient technological aids, s/t ratio, community attitudes, transition, policy gaps, budgetary constrain, negative social attitudes, parents' negligence about SEN students and administrative laxity are challenges of SPED department that should need to resolve.

    Special Education, Challenges, Teacher’s Perspective
    (1) Muhammad Bilal Tahir
    PhD Scholar, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khawaja Hisham ul Hassan
    Assistant Professor, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farhana Akmal
    Lecturer, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

32 Pages : 352-364

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).32      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).32      Published : Mar 2023

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Academia: A Case Study of Critical Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

    This study scrutinizes the role of AI literacy and ChatGPT-3 in enhancing critical reasoning and journalistic writing competencies among 50 third-term journalism students at Tajik National University. Given the escalating relevance of AI across sectors, including journalism, we aim to highlight the potential advantages of incorporating AI utilities in journalism pedagogy. We utilized a mixed- methods approach, comprising both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, for a comprehensive examination of the influence of AI literacy and ChatGPT-3 on student skill development.We gathered insights via surveys and interviews, revealing the impact of AI on learning outcomes. Our findings suggest a significant improvement in students' critical thinking and journalistic writing skills
    with ChatGPT-3 usage. The integration of AI tools in the classroom encourages in-depth analysis and collaboration, thereby enhancing students' writing skills. The results underline the importance of AI literacy in journalism education, preparing students for the rapidly transforming, AI-centric journalism industry.

    Artificial Intelligence, Academia, Higher Education, Journalism, Students
    (1) Muhammad Irfan
    Researcher at School of English, Irish and Communication, University of Limerick.
    (2) Liam Murray
    Head of Linguistic Department, University of Limerick.
    (3) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand. Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.