Managing Classroom: School Teacher's Perceptions about Techniques and their Effectiveness for Student's Learning
Managing classrooms is the central component of effective teaching and learning practices and, therefore, has always been the concern of teachers. The literature demonstrated that classroom management techniques are generally oriented either towards discipline or towards engaging students with learning. Teachers generally perceive classroom management techniques with an orientation either towards one or both, and these perceptions are likely to guide them about the way they manage their classrooms. In this context, the main intent of this research was to identify techniques that school teachers perceive as classroom management techniques (along with their orientation) and to examine the effectiveness of those techniques for supporting students’ learning. This research further examines gender differences among teachers related to these questions. This research used descriptive survey research design. The teachers in 190 elementary schools of district Dera Ghazi Khan served as population. Using cluster and stratified random sampling techniques, a sample of 406 elementary school teachers was selected. Of these 406teachers, 128 were female, and 278 were male. A questionnaire, adopted from Asiyai (2011), was employed as a research tool. The reliability of the tool was computed through Cronbach-Alpha coefficient, and validity was ensured by aligning items with research questions. It was found that teacher sightly believe that although both discipline- and engagement-oriented aspects of management can be perceived as classroom management techniques, both are also effective for students' learning
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Classroom Management, Discipline, Engagement, Learning, Teachers, School
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(1) Bashir Hussain
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
(2) Asia Zulfqar
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
(3) Tayyaba Batool Tahir
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, ISCS, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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.
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Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Students Engagement, Higher Education, Engaging Instructions, University Teachers
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(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.
Effectively Managing Classroom: A Case Study of Four Novice Elementary Teachers in Private Schools
This study explored the lived experiences of novice elementary school teachers with respect to classroom management. This study used a phenomenological case study research design. Four novice elementary school teachers struggling with classroom management were selected from private elementary schools in Lahore. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to elicit the lived experiences of the participants. All interviews were audio-recorded and later transcribed for conducting a qualitative content analysis of the data. The analysis revealed that novice teachers faced various challenges in managing their class-and used multiple pedagogical techniques to handle day-to-day classroom issues. Usually, a new teacher is highly dependent on the support and help from the school management; irony, however, is that they seldom receive any. This study contributes to contextual knowledge related to the issues and needs of novice private elementary school teachers at the start of their careers.
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Private Schools, Effective Classroom Management, Case Study, Novice Elementary Teachers
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(1) Ayesha Saleem
Lecturer, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Yaar Muhammad
Assistant Professor, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Malahat Fuad Siddiqui
Research Associate, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Effect of Professional Training on Teacher Leadership and Teachers' Performance
The objective of this study was to determine the impact of professional training on teacher leaders and teachers' performance. The population of the study was secondary school teachers in Lahore; while there were selected 20 respondents were selected through a random sampling technique. For this study, a pre-experimental research design was administered.This scale was administered on the basis of the Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium. The research data was collected before and after treatment while SPSS was administered to analyze the research questions proposed in this study.The findings of this research revealed that the post-test score was greater than the pre-test. Significantly, this study is beneficial to developing the teacherleader skills and teachers' performance through professional training. Moreover,it may enhance the teaching-learning process by adopting innovative strategies and techniques.
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Professional Training; Teacher Leader; Teachers' Performance
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(1) Muzdalfa Fatima
M. Phil Scholar Education, Leadership and Management, Superior University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
(2) Tariq Mahmood Khan
Professor, Institute of Education and Research (IER) University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Naveed Jabbar
Head of the Department of Education, National College of Business Administration and Economics (NCBA and E), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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.
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Motivation, Prospective Teachers, Learning, Self-Esteem, Academic Performance
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(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.
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.
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ECE, Assessment, Challenges, Students, Teachers, Education
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(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.
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
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Citizenship education; Global Citizenship; Pre-service teachers; Phenomenological case study
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(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.
Informal Bases of Formalisation in Pakistan: Recording the Lived Experiences of Female School Teachers
This paper focuses on exploring the way ingrained cultural wisdom and mechanisms provide the base for actualising official roles in formal organisations. Most of the formal interactions and transactions are made through personalised dealings (Qadeer, 1999). Some senior scholars feel that such cultural wisdom/mechanisms (like VB) are not relevant anymore (Chaudhary, 1999), but the current research and existing practices are giving a different picture of reality (Saher & Mayrhofer, 2014; Saher et al., 2014;
Qadeer, 1999). Considering this lacuna in literature and between literature and practice, this paper is going to unravel the process of informalization in formal organisations and will contribute to the ongoing debate on convergence divergence. This paper will also discuss the implications and extend guidance for future research in this field.
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Convergence-divergence, Female Teachers, School, Vartan Bhanji, Indigenous Wisdom, Pakistan
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(1) Noreen Saher
Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
(2) Hadiba Kanwal
Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, GIFT University, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
(3) Nimra Nimra
Lecturer, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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.
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Online Teaching, Public and Private Universities, Pakistan, Education, Students, Teachers, Online Education
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(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.
Secondary School Teachers' Perception of Goal Attainment and Measures of Quality Control in Lahore District
The present research aimed to study quality control techniques used by secondary school teachers in district Lahore to improve educational outcomes. The link between quality control measures, secondary school teachers' performance, and target accomplishment was examined in particular. The study's sample was selected by convenient sampling technique and included 418 secondary school instructors from 200 secondary schools. Questionnaire QCMSSGA was adapted to collect data on quality control measures and secondary school goal achievement (QCMSSGA). It was found that the instrument has a coefficient of reliability ranging from 0.75 to 0.81. Analysis including frequency distribution and Pearson product-moment correlation. Secondary school pupils who received high-quality supervision and teacher evaluations were more likely to meet their objectives. Due to the reasons mentioned earlier, secondary school instructors were instructed to conduct more frequent, routine instructional monitoring and pay greater attention to teacher performance evaluations.
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Perception, Quality, Control, Secondary School Teachers, Goal Attainment
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(1) Mubbsher Shahzad
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Huma Lodhi
Ph.D., Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Siddique
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.