Impact of Homework on the Student Academic Performance at Secondary School Level
Homework is the means by which the relationship between home and school is demonstrated and developed, leading to more consistent progress in all aspects of school life. The current research was carried out in Gilgit Baltistan to find out the impact of homework on the academic performance of students at secondary level. The research was observed by teachers of Gilgit Baltistan public schools while 100 teachers were chosen by a random sampling technique as a sample. Questionnaires were as a research instrument. The study found that homework impacts learning for learners, its impact differs with the age of students, and it plays an important role in student achievement. The study proposed that homework should be purposeful, i.e. it should include the introduction of new content, the practise of skills, the creation of any data and the ability for students to explore topics of their own interest.
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Homework, Academic, Performance, Skills, Ability
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(1) Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit - Baltistan, Pakistan.
(2) Anila Fatima Shakil
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Jinnah University for Women Karachi, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Naseer Ud Din
Professor, Institute of Education & Research, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
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Multiliteracies and Multilingual Literacies of Young Children: A Study of Linguistic and Social Identities
Pakistan is a multilingual community where individuals communicate in more than one language for everyday communication. Literacy practices of young children in schools reflect the literacy practices of the broader social community. Same is the case with the use of literacy practices at homes. The data is collected by answering questions in questionnaires that are answered by the parents. The collected data is from three different social strata of society. The current study analyzes the literacy practices of young children at homes and the way they are associated with the broader social and cultural context. This includes the linguistic and literacy practices of young children during their playtime, their interaction with the members of the family and their exposure to the media and technology. These multilingual literacy practices that are practised at the homes constitute the social and linguistic identity of the individuals in the long run.
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Multilingual Literacy Practices, Home, Young Children, Identity.
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(1) Ambreen Javed
PhD Scholar, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Sarwet Rasul
Associate Professor / Chairperson, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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Unveil the Dilemma: Run Away Children
"Runaway children" is a growing issue. Print, electronic, and social media highlighted and reported many cases daily. Multidimensional factors are responsible. This study aims to highlight the factors responsible behind and to suggest solutions for families and persons concerned. The assessment of the factors is based on the statements of runaway children. The empirical work focused on 50 children aging from 9 years to 17 years. Structured interviews were carried out. The results indicate that the highest proportion of runaway children was due to violence at home, at school/madras, and at the workplace.Punishments, violence against children, poverty, and strict behavior were pointed out as major causes. Soft and friendly behavior, provision of basic needs including education, parents' guidance, violence free environment without punishment play a role in minimizing the incidence. Extra curricular activities - sports, Boy Scout, and Girl Guide are the key at the school level.
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Runaway Children, Violence at Home, School/Work Place, Socioeconomic Status, Poverty
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(1) Bushra Yasmeen
Associate Professor, School of Sociology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Ramzan
Assistant Professor, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Shadab Iqbal
Lecturer, School of Sociology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Representation of Diasporic Identity in Nadeem Aslam's Maps For Lost Lovers and Kamila Shamsie's Home Fire
he current research analyzes Nadeem Aslam’s Maps for Lost Lovers and Kamila Shamsie’s Home Fire in the light of the concept of ambivalence, hybridity, and mimicry, and the way these texts establish a connection with trans-culturalism, terrorism, and Islamophobia. If Shamsie’s novel Home Fire highlights the issue of fundamentalism and its effect on the distorted image of Muslim immigrants, similarly, Aslam's counsels cultural
hybridity among diversity and heterogeneity for lasting peace and prosperity in diasporic societies. The present study not only explores the feelings of alienation, ambivalence and interdependency of trans-culturalism but also
sheds impartial light on the clash of cultures and the subsequent issues, such as subjugation, exploitation, victimization, and injustice meted out to the Muslim Community across the globe on foreign soil. The researchers have adapted qualitative and descriptive methods while relying on the thorough reading of the selected British-Asian novels as well as the related critical reviews.
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Diaspora Identity, Nadeem Aslam, Map for Lost Lovers, Kamila Shamsie, Home Fire, Novels
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(1) Muhammad Saqib
Lecturer, Department of English, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Mustanir Ahmad
Associate Professor, Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
(3) Laraib Rahat
Lecturer, English Department, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
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An insight into the Causes of Lack of Home-School Connection in Malakand Division, Pakistan
Home-school connection is one of the key dimensions of interest to educational researchers. Home-school connection has not been researched well in the context of Pakistan. Therefore, this study aims to assess the causes of the lack of home-school connection in government-sector schools. This study has been conducted in Thana and Batkhela, Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study is framed as a qualitative exploratory research design. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques have been utilised. Based on saturation, 13 interviews and an FGD were conducted. The sample size for FGD was 7. An interview guide was designed specifically for the current study. Thematic analysis has been used to analyse information, as suggested by Braun and Clark (2019). It is concluded that a multifaceted set of factors impacts home-school connection. Parents tend to focus on involving their children in business and other professions, while avoiding preparing them for government and non-governmental jobs.
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Home, School, Connection, Parents, Involvement
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(1) Nasar Khan
Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Faria Ibad Mirza
Lecturer, Department of Sociology, ARID Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Usra Ahmad
Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
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