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Knowing About Headteachers As Effective Leaders, Muhammad Memon
Knowing About Headteachers As Effective Leaders, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Bridging The North-South Divide In Teacher Education, Alan E. Wheeler
Bridging The North-South Divide In Teacher Education, Alan E. Wheeler
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Taking “Stock” Of Pedagogical Content Knowledge In Science Education, Harcharan Pardhan, Alan Wheeler
Taking “Stock” Of Pedagogical Content Knowledge In Science Education, Harcharan Pardhan, Alan Wheeler
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
This article focuses on efforts of facilitate the development of MEd science students' conceptual understanding of content, pedagogy and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). A basic premise of the approach taken was that to teach conceptually, students must learn conceptually. A four-step conceptual process was followed with the participants to help them actively construct knowledge about fundamental science concepts and enhance their confidence and enthusiasm for science teaching. Equivalent forms of an assessment instrument entitled the Science Test of Content Knowledge (STOCK), used as per- and post-performance measures, revealed a significant difference. The article describes the structured activities built into the …
Understanding The Headteachers’ Role In Pakistan: Emerging Role Demands, Constraints And Choices, Muhammad Memon, Rana Nazir Ali, Tim Simkins, Viv Garret
Understanding The Headteachers’ Role In Pakistan: Emerging Role Demands, Constraints And Choices, Muhammad Memon, Rana Nazir Ali, Tim Simkins, Viv Garret
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
Little effort is made to study the role of headteachers in the eastern context, including Pakistan. This paper is based on the study conducted in the government and non-government schools in Pakistan in order to understand headteachers ' role in terms of the emerging demands, constraints and choices. The study suggests that the government school headteachers seem to be less proactive and more interested in maintaining status quo because of the influence of the 'topdown management model'. The study also suggests that the government headteachers have limited choices and many constraints because of the influence of the bureaucratic system. Their …
The Impact Of School Reform On Teacher Professionalism Lessons From Case Studies To Inform Future Professional Development Initiatives, Meher Rizvi
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
This paper will outline a number of issues faced by Government Primary Schools in Pakistan. Specifically, it will identify a research agenda that needs to be addressed if these schools are to progress. Pakistan's educational system is faced with many problems and dilemmas and each dilemma justifies a reason, but perhaps no problem is as grave as the low quality, the poor morale and the dejected professional status of the teachers. I say that because I believe that schools are only as good as their teachers, regardless of how high their standards, how up-to-date their technology, or how innovative their …
The Nairobi Model: A Focus On Primary Science Classroom Practice, Harcharan Pardhan, Alan E. Wheeler
The Nairobi Model: A Focus On Primary Science Classroom Practice, Harcharan Pardhan, Alan E. Wheeler
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
This (school based approach) complements the other advantage which comes with school-based teacher education: the opportunity to take stock of a learner-teacher’s needs, and, over an extended period, to cater for these needs, to monitor the ways they develop, and toe respond to these developments.
In Search Of An Effective School Leadership: Some Lessons From Literature, Muhammad Memon
In Search Of An Effective School Leadership: Some Lessons From Literature, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Developing A Vibrant Model For Improving The Quality Of Elementary Education In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Developing A Vibrant Model For Improving The Quality Of Elementary Education In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
The public education system of Pakistan mostly offers children a prescriptive catalogue of knowledge what Freire (1972) calls it a 'banking concept' in education. Hawes and Stephens (1990) argue that today's schools and children are invariably the victim of yesterday's system. During the last three decades, the quality of education has become a serious concern among the policy makers and donor agencies. In general terms, quality is defined in term of efficiency in achieving the desired students learning outcomes predetermined in the policies. In Pakistan, three types of education reforms namely efficiency; quality; curricularbased (Riddell, 1998) were launched but these …
Reconceptualizing The Role Of Headteachers As Pedagogical Leaders In Pakistan: Implications For Policy Reforms, Muhammad Memon
Reconceptualizing The Role Of Headteachers As Pedagogical Leaders In Pakistan: Implications For Policy Reforms, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
Since its independence, Pakistan has launched a series of education reforms, which are either related to curriculum development or teacher education, but no effort has yet been made to address the issues relating to recognition of headteachers' role within the framework of educational management development (Memon, et aI. 1999). However currently the government of Pakistan seems to be cognizant of the importance of professional development of headteachers and others who are responsible for improving the quality of education in schools (Government of Pakistan, 1998). Literature in the area of educational management suggests that schools cannot function effectively without the dynamic …
A Personal Reflection On The Curriculum Development Process In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
A Personal Reflection On The Curriculum Development Process In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
The Professional Development Of Educational Managers In Sindh: Some Personal And Participants’ Reflections, Muhammad Memon
The Professional Development Of Educational Managers In Sindh: Some Personal And Participants’ Reflections, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Reflection On School Visit, Qamar Safdar
Reflection On School Visit, Qamar Safdar
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Headteachers As School Leaders In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon, Fauzia Reza
Headteachers As School Leaders In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon, Fauzia Reza
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Promoting Science Teacher Education Through Dissonance And Discrepancy, Nelofer Halai, Alan E. Wheeler
Promoting Science Teacher Education Through Dissonance And Discrepancy, Nelofer Halai, Alan E. Wheeler
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
While inquiry in science teaching has found a great deal of acceptance (Colletet and Chiapetta, 1989), there is a growing recognition that educators need a wider repertoire of inquiry strategies applicable to various situations. One promising approach is through the use of so-called ‘dissonant’ or ‘discrepant events’. This concept of discrepancy can be traced to the early work of Festinger (1975) and his Theory of Cognitive Dissonance in which he stated that the creation of dissonance is psychologically very uncomfortable and motivates individuals to actively reduce the level of dissonance and thereby return to a state of greater equilibrium or …
Need For Initiating Education Reform Based On School Effectiveness And Improvement In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Need For Initiating Education Reform Based On School Effectiveness And Improvement In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
A Follow-Up Of Professional Development Of Educational Leaders: Implications For School Improvement, Muhammad Memon, Fauzia Reza
A Follow-Up Of Professional Development Of Educational Leaders: Implications For School Improvement, Muhammad Memon, Fauzia Reza
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
The paper presents an account of the processes, outcomes and challenges associated with a follow-up study after the completion of a professional development programme in educational management for senior education officers from Sindh. Prior to induction to their jobs, the district education officers, principals of elementary colleges of education and higher secondary schools are not formally exposed to any new educational management and leadership practices. As a result, most of them remain unaware of the tasks and demands of their role, therefore, they tend to maintain a status quo position rather than engaging in change strategies for improving the quality …
The Future Of Headteachers As Educational Leaders In Pakistan: Implications For Pedagogical Leadership, Muhammad Memon
The Future Of Headteachers As Educational Leaders In Pakistan: Implications For Pedagogical Leadership, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
Literature on educational management and leadership (e.g. Leithwood et al. 1994, Grace, 1995 and Segiovanni, 1998) suggests the significance of the role of headteachers as educational leaders in the western context. Whereas in the eastern context generally and particularly in Pakistan, the role of headteachers as educational leaders of the future is not yet fully understood and recognized. The current practice of headteachers in Pakistan seems to focus on supervision, monitoring and evaluation of teachers and students work, underpinning the style of 'bureaucratic / mechanistic leaders'. At present, headteachers spend most of their time on maintaining status quo through administration …
Understanding Headteachers’ Role In Pakistan: A Case Study, Muhammad Memon, Rana Nazir Ali, Tim Simkins, Viv Garret
Understanding Headteachers’ Role In Pakistan: A Case Study, Muhammad Memon, Rana Nazir Ali, Tim Simkins, Viv Garret
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Retail/Wholesale Trade Employment Directly Related To Population Change In The Nonmetro Great Plains, Adamchak J. Donald, Bloomquist E. Leonard, Bausman Kent, Qureshi Rashida
Retail/Wholesale Trade Employment Directly Related To Population Change In The Nonmetro Great Plains, Adamchak J. Donald, Bloomquist E. Leonard, Bausman Kent, Qureshi Rashida
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
During 1950-90, the nonmetro civilian labor force declined except during the 1970’s. In the 1970’s, nonmetro manufacturing increased substantially, and the baby boom generation entered the labor force. By contrast, the retail/wholesale labor force increased in every decade except for the 1980’s. Several factors could have contributed to the decline in the retail/wholesale labor force, including population decline and the effects of large retail establishments.
Secondary Mathematics Teaching: Should It Be All Chalk And Talk?, Anjum Halai
Secondary Mathematics Teaching: Should It Be All Chalk And Talk?, Anjum Halai
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Need For The Professional Development The Head Teachers Of Secondary Schools In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Need For The Professional Development The Head Teachers Of Secondary Schools In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Use Of Reflective Journal In An In-Service Teacher Education Programme: Some Implications For School Improvement, Shahid Siddiqui, Muhammad Memon
Use Of Reflective Journal In An In-Service Teacher Education Programme: Some Implications For School Improvement, Shahid Siddiqui, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
A considerable amount of research conducted in Europe and elsewhere except in Pakistan indicates that the in-service teacher education programmes facilitated in the implementation and institutionalization of change at school level geared towards the school improvement process (Dalin et.al, 1992). In the past, the in-service education programmes for teachers in Pakistan received little attention of the government since its focus was on the quantitative expansion rather than qualitative augmentation of education. The teachers who attended in-service education programmes found their experiences as a ‘luxury activity’. Most of them seemed to be interested in their traveling and daily allowances (T.A./D.A.) rather …
An Overview Of The Development Of Primary Education In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
An Overview Of The Development Of Primary Education In Pakistan, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Multi-Grade Teaching As An Instructional Strategy: Problems And Prospects, Muhammad Memon
Multi-Grade Teaching As An Instructional Strategy: Problems And Prospects, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Elementary Teacher Education In Pakistan: What Is Needed, Yatta Kanu, Muhammad Memon
Elementary Teacher Education In Pakistan: What Is Needed, Yatta Kanu, Muhammad Memon
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
Variations In Dicto-Comp, Ayesha Bashiruddin
Variations In Dicto-Comp, Ayesha Bashiruddin
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
No abstract provided.
School Ka Sabaq: Literacy In A Girls Primary School In Rural Pakistan, Iffat Farah
School Ka Sabaq: Literacy In A Girls Primary School In Rural Pakistan, Iffat Farah
Institute for Educational Development, Karachi
This paper (which is part of a larger ethnographic study) describes literacy learning practices in the context of a girls' school in rural Pakistan. In this context, school ka sabaq is recognized as involving reading and writing activities, and behavior particular to the institution of the school. A description of the reading and writing activities as well as the division of time and space in the school shows that literacy activities are reflected in and determined by the context of the particular institution within which they are learned and practiced. The author also describes school-community relations and the community's goals …