Information Communication Technologies Hauling Out University Students' Effective Learning during COVID-19: A Qualitative Study
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant improvements in the world's educational practices and has become a realization of the ideal of online education, whereas COVID-19 is a global problem that affects institutions of higher education (HEIs). The present study is based on the research question: what are the challenges and benefits of ICTs for hauling out university students' effective learning in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic? The study employed a qualitative research design, and a cross-sectional analysis approach was adopted to resolve the key research question. The research sample included 20 BS and MA level students, and during a session, an interview was conducted in the form of open-ended questions. The research concluded university students need internet access 24/7 within the premises and outside the university; in fact, they require free internet access. The study may suggest that the university may provide needy students with university data bundles and laptops.
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ICTs, Effective Learning, COVID-19
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(1) Rashid Minas Wattoo
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Latif
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College Women University Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Namra Munir
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Vehari Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
Effectiveness of 5 Es Learning Cycle Model on Students Learning in Physics at Secondary School Level in Pakistan
This study is designed to find the effectiveness of Learning Cycle Model (LCM) on students learning in physics at the secondary school level. To achieve this objective, null hypotheses were tested. All physics students of Haripur district Khyber Pukhtunkhwah Pakistan at secondary level were included as the population. Eighty (80) physics learners of grade 9th of Hazara Public School and College (HPSC) were chosen as sample of the study. True experimental research design was employed. The pupils were divided uniformly into experimental and control groups such that 40 students included in each group. Physics Academic Achievement Test (PAAT) of reliability coefficient 0.82 was utilized. Experimental and control groups were instructed through LCM and Traditional Teaching Method (TTM) for twelve (12) workweeks. Statistical outcomes showed that pupils instructed via LCM were found more effective learners in Physics than the pupils instructed via TTM.
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Effectiveness, Learning Cycle Model, Learning Physics, Learning Skills, Experimental Group, Control Group
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(1) Kifayat Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Wajeeha Aurangzeb
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Tehsin Tahir
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
Organizational Learning and Effectiveness: The Case of Pakistani HEIs
Higher education is considered to be the lifeline of the development of any nation. These institutions are not only engaged in disseminating knowledge but are also engaged in shaping human capital for todays knowledge-based economy. These higher learning institutions need to focus on their effectiveness if they want to be learning organizations. The present study focuses on organizational learning for attaining effectiveness. The sample of the study consists of 350 academic staff members of public sector HEIs belonging to Khyber Pakhtunkhawa province of Pakistan. Multiple regression analysis was performed on the data set. The overall results showed a significant direct effect of organizational learning upon organizational effectiveness. The results are significant for the top management.
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Organization Learning, Effectiveness, Higher Education Institutions, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Public Universities
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(1) Maqsood Haider
Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, FATA University, FR Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Aamir
Assistant Professor,Department of Commerce, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Khawar Naheed
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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.
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Kumon Method, Teaching, Learning, Grade-6, Achievements, Effectiveness
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(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.
Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Method for Teaching Mathematics at the Secondary Level
Mathematics is considered as an important subject which is taught up to the secondary level as a compulsory subject. Students’ achievements are influenced by the attitude they have for Mathematics subject and the attitude towards Mathematics is affected by teachers and the teaching methods adopted by the teachers. The aim of the study was to find out the effectiveness of the inquiry-based method for Mathematics instruction at the secondary level. The research sample was 30 students studying at secondary level in district Attock. Pretest posttest control group design was used for this research study. Experimental and control group were formed equally on the basis of pretest achievements. Both groups were taught for two weeks. The experimental group was treated with an inquiry-based method using the 5-E model while the control group was treated by the traditional method. After treatment posttest was held and results were compared. Results revealed that the inquiry-based method was better than the traditional method.
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Effectiveness, Inquiry Based Method, Instruction, Traditional Method
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(1) Khalid Mehmood
Ph.D. Scholar,Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Qaisra Parveen
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Arshad Dahar
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Servant Leadership Style and Leadership Effectiveness: The Moderating Role of the Cognitive Style Index
The aim of this study is to find the moderating role of cognitive style index on servant leadership style and leadership effectiveness relationship. For this purpose, a survey was conducted on 415 teaching staff from public and private universities. A total of 200 completed questionnaires were returned and used in the analysis. Bivariate correlation and hierarchical multiple regression were used to test the hypotheses. It is concluded that cognitive style index does acts as moderator voluntary subordination, covenantal relationship and transcendent spirituality while for other it does not act as moderator. So, it means that these variables can bring change in the effectiveness of leaders while making decision to serve for society, community, employees, followers or customers.
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Servant Leadership, Cognitive Style Index, Leadership Effectiveness.
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(1) Zeeshan Zaib Khattak
Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Sammar Abbas
Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Kaleem
Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Unlocking the Role of Corporate Boards in Stimulating Corporate Governance
Corporate boards have gained remarkable significance over the past few years due to the efforts of various scholars who explored the positives of corporate boards in the context of governance of companies. This paper investigates the effectiveness of corporate boards in stimulating corporate governance, generating shareholder value and examining physiognomies that affect good governance practices. The intention is to explore: how principles of corporate governance can be stimulated to be more effective and efficient; what attributes of corporate governance may influence the performance of corporate boards for satisfying the shareholder expectations. The methodology used for this paper is qualitative and employs an inductive approach along with exploratory and analytical philosophy. The findings of this paper emphasize the fair appointment process for directors and to increase the number of external directors in corporate boards; so that the significant issues of companies could be discussed properly and finalized timely.
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Corporate Boards, Corporate Governance, Effectiveness of Board of Directors
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(1) Muhammad Bilal
Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Samza Fatima
Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Aamir Abbas
Assistant Professor,Department of Law, G. C. University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Effective Use of Classroom Management Techniques in Overcrowded Classrooms
This study was conducted to find the effective use of classroom management techniques in overcrowded classroom. It also explored factors that influence overcrowded classrooms. 30 secondary school teachers participated in the study. A questionnaire and a check list were used for the collection of the data. The findings indicated that teachers used different management techniques in the overcrowded classrooms.
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Effective, Classroom Management, Techniques, Overcrowded
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(1) Tehseen Tahir
Assistant Professor, Additional Director,Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.
(2) Kifayat Khan
Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.
(3) Wajeeha Aurangzeb
Assistant Professor, Department of Education,NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Evaluation of Cognitive and Effective Domain of Environmental Education in School Curriculum
The Education has been considered a tool to bring a desired social change in the society, and to achieve this goal Curriculum is the right instrument. This research study was conducted to assess integrated environmental education principles within the school curricula. This study main objective was to analyze the four basic components of the curricula: aims, material, teaching methods and assessment. This research was delimited to the region of Punjab and Islamabad and Class 1-10 high school level. A sample of 370 teacher and 3550 students was selected using Stratified random sampling technique. The researcher personally visited the local areas of Islamabad, Attock Mianwali and Sheikhupura to collect the data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The statistical analysis of the test revealed that cognitive domain of the students and the teachers had shown significant improvement, however there was no significant difference in the attitudinal domain.
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Cognitive domain, Effective domain,
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(1) Muhammad Zaigham Qadeer
Associate Professor, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit – Baltistan.
(3) Hukam Dad
Associate Professor, Department of Education, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Effects of Integrated lessons on Learning Urdu Language Skill of Students at Primary Level
The study explores the effectiveness of integrated and traditional instruction method in developing reading and writing skills in Urdu language at primary level. As an experimental study it used Pretest, post-test and control group design in finding these effects. The researcher developed integrated instruction model for Urdu language by combining contents of Urdu and Islamic Studies by adopting multidisciplinary approach. Lesson plans were prepared by the researcher according to the integrated instruction model to teach the primary level students. In order to measure the performance of the students, teacher made achievement test was prepared by the researcher. The validity of the developed instrument was checked through expert opinion and reliability was checked through pilot testing. This experimental work was carried out for sixteen weeks in a public sector primary level school in Islamabad. Population of experiment was grade IV students. Seventy-six students were selected from class IV for experiment through the draw method. Students were assigned to experimental and control group after their performance in Pre-Test. Experimental group was taught through integrated instruction method while control group was taught through traditional instruction method. After the completion of the experimental period post-test was administered. The data were collected through teacher made achievement test. Data were then analyzed applying independent t-test. The results of study revealed that integrated learning was more effective in developing basic skills of reading and writing of Urdu language in students at primary level as compared to the traditional instruction method.
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Integrated lesson, Integrated Instruction primary level, students, Effectiveness, traditional instruction
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(1) Naseem Zaidi
PhD Scholar (Education), Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2) Sufiana Khatoon
Professor & Dean of Social Sciences, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.