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43 Pages : 331-340

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).43      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).43      Published : Dec 2019

Practitioners' Perception about Professional Learning Practices at Higher Secondary Level in Public and Private Sector

    The study analyzed practitioners' perceptions about professional learning practices at higher secondary level in public and private sector. The components of professional learning practices were teaching learning process, students' development, teachers' professional relationship and service, institutional development and personal and professional growth. The objectives of this paper focused on checking practitioners' insights regarding above given components. The sample of the study were 633 practitioners. Major findings were that there was no major difference in perceptions of both sector teachers about teaching learning and students' development. The practitioners of private schools showed more interest in professional relationship, institutional development, personal and professional growth. It is recommended that institutional administration may make it mandatory for practitioners to prepare professional teaching portfolio and may design professional development courses about building their competency in classroom management. The administration of public schools may plan professional learning communities and knowledge sharing societies through launching collaborative campaigns.

    Professional learning practices, teaching learning process, students' achievements, institutional development, professional development
    (1) Farkhanda Tabassum
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shazia Zamir
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Saira Nudrat
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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47 Pages : 367-373

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).47      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).47      Published : Dec 2019

A Study to Identify the Psychological Problems of Students at Primary Level

    The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an understanding of psychological problems among students, particularly within the academic learning and achievement of academic goals. The research population contains all the primary schools of District of Rawalpindi. Twenty primary schools were selected as sample of the study. Moreover 20 teachers, 20 parents and 40 students selected from each primary school. The study objectives were 1) To identify the psychological problems to students on primary level. 2) To study and examine why these psychological problems emerged and how to take precautionary steps to reduce them. The Interviews were as a research instrument. Data was collected and analysis revealed the following conclusion: The major causes of psychological problems among students were academic problems, learning disabilities, and exam stress. It is also recommended that newly hired teachers be trained in child psychology before they have the responsibility to teach children.

    Psychological Problems, Academic, Learning Disabilities
    (1) Muhammad Zaigham Qadeer
    Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Mumtaz Gul Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Ghizer Campus Karakoram International University, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Shakoor
    PhD, Department of Education, Sarhad University of Science and IT Peshawar, KP, Pakistan

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02 Pages : 9-16

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).02      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).02      Published : Mar 2022

Analyzing English Language Learning Problems of Students through the Lenses of Action Research

    Traditional mode of teaching promoted rote learning among learners over the years. A University classroom is a place where learners acquire new knowledge, skills, abilities, capabilities, and techniques. This study unveils the English Language Learning problems of undergraduate students. The target population was 155 university students. Qualitative research methods were fielded. 'Observation, video-recording, focus group interview, and diary notes' were research instruments. Outcomes were drawn through the lenses of Action Research. Purposive sampling was the research design. 'Interpretive approach' was employed for data analysis. Results exhibited that students confronted English language problems, and they affected student learning.The study speaks volumes about the gap between teaching and learning. This gap needs to be addressed through Action Research to achieve effective learning outcomes. This study recommends the use of novel teaching strategies, lesson plans, pair work, group discussions, robust material, learner engagement, and constructive feedback in university education.

    Action Research, Teaching Strategies, Learning Problems, English Language Learners
    (1) Abdullah Laghari
    Lecturer, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Inayatullah Kakepoto
    Professor, Department of English, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Faheem Arshad
    Lecturer, Department of English, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

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05 Pages : 35 - 45

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).05      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).05      Published : Mar 2022

Examining the Motivation Level of L2 Students in e-Learning during Pandemic (Covid-19)

    COVID-19 has disturbed the record of the activities in the world.But education is the only diligence that moved entirely in the online method in most of the countries. And virtual learning and teaching as well as the best option to continue the education throughout the covid-19 pandemic,particularly in tertiary learning. The purpose of this study is to know the motivation level of L2 learners during the pandemic. For that purpose, 1015 undergraduate students were selected randomly from the University of Education FSD campus. The quantitative method was used, and data was analyzed through SPSS software. A questionnaire was distributed among all the students and asked to fill it out. After analyzing the data, it has been seen that covid-19 did not affect the motivation level of the students. It is recommended that Govt. should take bold steps and provide funds to students and teachers as well to continue the education properly.

    Online English Learning, L2 Motivation, L2 Motivational Self-system, Novel Covid-19
    (1) Maria Nisar
    School of Foreign Languages, Shanghai University, China.
    (2) Javeria Bano
    M Phil Scholar, Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rana Imran Ali
    Lecturer, Faculty of English, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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07 Pages : 59-69

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).07      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).07      Published : Mar 2022

Learning goes Digital: Impact of WhatsApp Discussion Groups on Academic Performance of University Students in Lahore

    he use of mobile phones, in this era of technology, is considered to be an innovative (Quick learning resource) learning method in the field of education. The way technological advancement is playing its role to boost up the effectiveness of different education-based activities around the globe is also worth considering. This study, therefore, aims to explore the impact of different Discussion Groups over academic performance of the students. The fundamental objectives of the study are to examine the trends of using WhatsApp discussion groups among students, and to analyze the impact of its usage on their academic performance. Population of the study is comprised of the students enrolled in different universities of Lahore. These universities are further divided into two strata i.e. Private-sector universities and Public-sector universities (1-public and 1-private). Students from these universities are then selected using convenience sampling on second level. Similarly, survey method has been used to collect the data from sample of 200 students i.e. 100students from each university both male and female i.e. 50/50 male and female from each university.

    WhatsApp, Discussion Groups, Quick Learning, Digital Media, and Knowledge Sharing
    (1) Sadaf Zahra
    Lecturer, Faculty of Media and Communication Studies, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar
    Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, National University of Modern Languages, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Wasay Ali
    Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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65 Pages : 531 - 545

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).65      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).65      Published : Dec 2019

Effectiveness of Kumon Method of Teaching Mathematics at Elementary School Level in Pakistan: A Longitudinal Study

    The experimental study was designed to determine the effectiveness of Kumon method in comparison with traditional lecture method in the teaching of Mathematics to grade-6. The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of Kumon method for academic achievement of children in Mathematics. All students of grade-6 of Fazaia Inter colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad was the population.Cluster sampling technique randomly was used. One of the three Fazaia colleges (Grade-6) was selected randomly. All grade-6 students of theselected cluster formed the sample of the study. Data was collected and analyzed by applying t-test and recommendations were given on the basis of findings of the study. This study shows that Kumon method is more effective for teaching mathematics to Grade 6 students in comparison with traditional lecture method and equally helpful in teaching mathematics effectively to boys and girls.

    Kumon Method, Teaching, Learning, Grade-6, Achievements, Effectiveness
    (1) Jamila Begum
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, NUM, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Wajeeha Aurangzeb
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, NUM, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Aisha Bibi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, NUM, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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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.

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41 Pages : 446-454

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).41      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).41      Published : Mar 2022

The Effects of Motivational Level of Prospective Teachers on their Academic Achievement and Self-esteem at the University Level

    Students and teachers can use different ways to learn when their motivation is high, moderate, or low. The main objective of this descriptive study was to find out how high levels of motivation affect the performance of the prospective teacher. A survey method was used to gather data. Prospective teachers of the University of Punjab Lahore were included in the sample population .sample size was 560 prospective teachers. We used a questionnaire to find out about different ways to get people interested in learning. SPSS was used to look at the data. The results showed that a high level of motivation among future teachers was positively and significantly linked to all academic achievements and self-esteem, while a moderate level of motivation was also positively and significantly linked to other academic achievements. The results of this study may also persuade policymakers to take into account new motivational factors when hiring new teachers.

    Motivation, Prospective Teachers, Learning, Self-Esteem, Academic Performance
    (1) Rubina Nadeem
    M.Phil. Scholar, Superior University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Amir Hashmi
    Associate Professor, Institute of Educational Research, University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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02 Pages : 10‒22

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).02      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).02      Published : Dec 2022

Effect of Instructional Leadership on School Performance

    The study examined the effect of instructional leadership on school performance. Instructional leadership is a process that how quality practices: building and sustaining the school vision, monitoring of curriculum and instruction, leading a learning community, data gathering and assessing, and shared leadership were implemented by head teachers effectively. School performance is defined as the attainment of targets by teachers, students and schools. In district Sahiwal, head teachers were evaluated for instructional leadership by their SSTs (N=1026) on HTEQ. For school performance, a score of student achievement were obtained from their schools, while data on factors: cleanliness of schools, student presence, the functionality of facilities, and teacher presence were obtained through monthly visit reports of MEAs. The study revealed that head teachers were used practices of instructional leadership effectively and excellent level of schools' performance were found. The study explored a moderate relationship between variables (r=.54), and a 39 % variance in school performance could be explained through instructional leadership. The recommendations were also added in the study.

    Instructional Leadership Quality of Head Teachers, Building and Sustaining School Vision, Shared Leadership, Leading a Learning Community, Data Gathering and Assessing, Curriculum and Instruction Moni
    (1) Muhammad Akram
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Irfan Malik
    Lecturer in Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (Bahawalnagar Campus), Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saira Taj
    Assistant Professor, STEM Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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07 Pages : 56-63

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).07      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).07      Published : Dec 2022

(De) Constructing The Correlation Between First Language Acquisition And Second Language Learning

    Language acquisition is a significant and captivating hallmark of human development. This review article briefly describes a few hindrances that the learner of English as being second language learner may deal with. It searches out the essential factors which play a significant part in the second language (L2) learning process. There is a common notion that the learning of L2 is affected by the learner’s first language, so we may assert that the mother tongue or first language can interfere with the learning process of L2. The current review showcases the dissimilarities and similarities between L1 and second language acquisition, which is finally concluded with a few implications for language researchers and teachers of English as a Second/ Foreign/ Additional Language.

    Language Acquisition, Second Language Learning (L2), First Language Acquisition (L1), (De)constructing, Interference, Language Learning
    (1) Ejaz Mirza
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahzeb Shafi
    MPhil English Linguistics, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Faraz Ahmed
    MPhil English Linguistics, Institute of English Language and Literature, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.

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