Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Collaborative action research (1)
- Cross-cultural studies (1)
- Curriculum (1)
- Curriculum assessment (1)
- Headteacher's role (1)
-
- Headteachers in Pakistan (1)
- Ismailism (1)
- Knowledge enchancement (1)
- Monitoring and evaluation (1)
- Observational learning (1)
- Pedagogical contents (1)
- Professional development (1)
- Religious education (1)
- Researching practice (1)
- Role of leadership (1)
- School education (1)
- School improvement (1)
- School leadership in Pakistan (1)
- School management (1)
- Science teacher (1)
- Teacher education (1)
- Teacher professional development (1)
- Teacher professtional development (1)
- Teaching and learning (1)
- Teaching science (1)
Articles 1 - 7 of 7
Full-Text Articles in Education
Science Teacher Education And The Nature Of Science: A Voice From Pakistan, Nelofer Halai
Science Teacher Education And The Nature Of Science: A Voice From Pakistan, Nelofer Halai
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
The purpose of this paper is to advocate that tenchcrs be encouraged nnd helped to develop an overt and deaf epistemological understanding of the methods and structure of science, i.e., the nature of science (NOS). I have tried to define the concepts that constitute NOS essential for school science. I also want to highlight some of the challenges faced in attempts to introduce NOS in inservice teacher education in Pakistan.
Prospects And Challenges Of School Leadership In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Prospects And Challenges Of School Leadership In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Working With Teachers: Practical Suggestion Stimulates Teacher’S Self-Reflection, Harcharan Pardhan
Working With Teachers: Practical Suggestion Stimulates Teacher’S Self-Reflection, Harcharan Pardhan
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
School Leadership In Pakistan: Exploring The Headteacher’S Role, Tim Simkins, Charles Sisum, Muhammad Memon
School Leadership In Pakistan: Exploring The Headteacher’S Role, Tim Simkins, Charles Sisum, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
There is a good deal of consensus in the literature about the key role of leadership – especially that of the headteacher – in facilitating school improvement. Yet much of the research in this area has taken place in Western industrialised countries. This article explores the issue of headship in the context of schools in a specific developing country context, that of Pakistan. Drawing on 2 studies of the experience of headteachers in Karachi, the article identifies and explores the key variables that may contribute to a sense of personal efficacy for these heads, namely the expectations generated by the …
The Impact Of A Professional Development Program: Case Study From Pakistan, John Retallick, Shahzad Mithani
The Impact Of A Professional Development Program: Case Study From Pakistan, John Retallick, Shahzad Mithani
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
In the context of a developing country with enormous problems in the quality of school education for the majority of children, this article seeks to reveal some insights into the impact of one teacher development program in two schools. The Advanced Diploma in School Management (ADISM) program was conducted by the Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development in Karachi, Pakistan, where there is increasing interest in studying the impact of all programs. An action research method was employed to develop case studies of two program graduates as they sought to bring change to their schools based on strategies of …
Curriculum As Practiced In Pakistan, Nilofar Vazir
Curriculum As Practiced In Pakistan, Nilofar Vazir
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
From 1995 to 1999, as a teacher educator in Pakistan teaching on professional development programs, my colleagues and I were able to address some needs and interests of primary school teachers. After obtaining a degree in teacher education I was better equipped with the skills required for designing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum. I also gained further insight into teaching and learning through the fieldbased component. A "need analysis" determined teacher selection for our field component, with the overarching principle being to select teachers who considered change to be relevant. Other selection criteria included teachers who were willing to bring …
Shi‘A Ismaili Tradition In Central Asia: Evolution, Continuities And Changes, Sarfaroz Niyozov
Shi‘A Ismaili Tradition In Central Asia: Evolution, Continuities And Changes, Sarfaroz Niyozov
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.