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School Improvement: A Case From Bangladesh, Yasmeen Bano, Sultan M. Bhuiyan Jan 2006

School Improvement: A Case From Bangladesh, Yasmeen Bano, Sultan M. Bhuiyan

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

No abstract provided.


Mentoring As An Alternative Approach To In-Service Teacher Education In Balochistan: Some Successes And Challenges, Muhammad Memon, Firdousali Lalwani, Rakhshinda Meher Jan 2006

Mentoring As An Alternative Approach To In-Service Teacher Education In Balochistan: Some Successes And Challenges, Muhammad Memon, Firdousali Lalwani, Rakhshinda Meher

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

No abstract provided.


The Establishment Of Aga Khan University-Institute For Educational Development, Sadrudin Pardhan, Dennish Thiessen Jan 2006

The Establishment Of Aga Khan University-Institute For Educational Development, Sadrudin Pardhan, Dennish Thiessen

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

No abstract provided.


Challenges To Education In Tajikistan: The Need For Research-Based Solutions, Sarfaroz Niyozov, Stephen Bahry Jan 2006

Challenges To Education In Tajikistan: The Need For Research-Based Solutions, Sarfaroz Niyozov, Stephen Bahry

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

Education in Tajikistan today is acknowledged by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Tajikistan and by international agencies as facing many challenges. Infrastructure and materials need replacement or repair; curriculum needs to be adapted to changing conditions; professional development for teachers is required, while means to retain experienced teachers and attract new ones need to be found. At the same time, children's' meaningful access to education has been threatened by various factors that reduce their attendance and participation in education, keeping some youth out of school altogether. This chapter argues that research in education in Tajikistan and the …


An Assessment Of Web Based Instructional Strategy, Thomas M. O'Connor Jan 2006

An Assessment Of Web Based Instructional Strategy, Thomas M. O'Connor

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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School Violence Prevention Programs And Changes In Violence Incidents In New Jersey (2002-2005), James V. Fiasconaro Jan 2006

School Violence Prevention Programs And Changes In Violence Incidents In New Jersey (2002-2005), James V. Fiasconaro

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Study Of The Qualities Of Effective Mentor Teachers, Eileen Mooney Cambria Jan 2006

A Study Of The Qualities Of Effective Mentor Teachers, Eileen Mooney Cambria

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

A STUDY OF THE QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE MENTOR TEACHERS The purpose of this study is to identify the attributes of teachers who are master teachers and exemplary mentors. This qualitative inquiry was designed to shed light on the values, attributes, beliefs and practices of these individuals as they relate to the art of teaching and mentoring novice teachers. A stable faculty provides schools with a strong support structure that enables students to achieve high levels of instruction and new teachers the high quality of mentoring needed during the first phase of their careers. Recruiting new teachers to fill the void …


A Case Study Of Public School Secondary Teachers Of English, Supervisors Of English, And School Administrators Awareness And Implementation Of Issues Of Moral Education Within The Canon Of Literature Presented In The Classroom Setting, Dennis M. Flynn Jan 2006

A Case Study Of Public School Secondary Teachers Of English, Supervisors Of English, And School Administrators Awareness And Implementation Of Issues Of Moral Education Within The Canon Of Literature Presented In The Classroom Setting, Dennis M. Flynn

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Case Study Of The Writing Consultant As A Professional Development Model For Elementary School Teachers, Shirley E. Martin Jan 2006

A Case Study Of The Writing Consultant As A Professional Development Model For Elementary School Teachers, Shirley E. Martin

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Qualitative Assessment Of Superintendents' Decision-Making Practices In Selecting School Violence Prevention Programs, Darren Anthony Petersen Jan 2006

A Qualitative Assessment Of Superintendents' Decision-Making Practices In Selecting School Violence Prevention Programs, Darren Anthony Petersen

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Qualitative Study Of The Efficacy Of A Preservice Experience By Alternate Route Teacher Candidates At A Regional Training Site In Union County, New Jersey, Ethel Kozlik Jan 2006

A Qualitative Study Of The Efficacy Of A Preservice Experience By Alternate Route Teacher Candidates At A Regional Training Site In Union County, New Jersey, Ethel Kozlik

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Study Of Demographic Variables And Their Influence On Teachers' Perception Of Bullying Behavior In A Suburban New Jersey High School, Brian Purzak Jan 2006

A Study Of Demographic Variables And Their Influence On Teachers' Perception Of Bullying Behavior In A Suburban New Jersey High School, Brian Purzak

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Affecting Schools Through A Health Education Initiative, Tashmin Kassam-Khamis, Sadia Muzzafar Bhutta Jan 2006

Affecting Schools Through A Health Education Initiative, Tashmin Kassam-Khamis, Sadia Muzzafar Bhutta

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

No abstract provided.


Continuing Professional Development And The Relevance Of The Ied Model In East Africa, Jane Rarieya, Fred Tukahirwa Jan 2006

Continuing Professional Development And The Relevance Of The Ied Model In East Africa, Jane Rarieya, Fred Tukahirwa

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

No abstract provided.


Why Does Policy Fail? Understanding The Problems Of Policy Implementation In Pakistan - A Neuro-Cognitive Perspective, Sajid Ali Jan 2006

Why Does Policy Fail? Understanding The Problems Of Policy Implementation In Pakistan - A Neuro-Cognitive Perspective, Sajid Ali

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

Education policy in Pakistan, as in other developing countries, faces the challenge of poor implementation. The article explores the history of education policy in Pakistan and describes the conventional accounts of policy failures. It particularly highlights the issues of unclear goals, political commitment, governance, centralisation, resources and foreign aid. Generally, it is assumed that overcoming these conventional challenges will result in better policy outcomes. Although this is partially true, Spillane, Reiser and Reimer (2002) direct our attention to the cognitive factors that play a critical role in policy implementation. They argued that implementing agents try to make sense of policy …


Emphasizing Ekphrasis: Linking Visual Arts And Language Arts Curriculum Standards Through Museum Pre- And Post-Visit Activities For Upper Elementary School Students, S. Stephen Alsa Jan 2006

Emphasizing Ekphrasis: Linking Visual Arts And Language Arts Curriculum Standards Through Museum Pre- And Post-Visit Activities For Upper Elementary School Students, S. Stephen Alsa

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Comparative Study Of The Ways In Which Selected New York State District Administrators In Districts In Need Of Improvement Respond To The No Child Left Behind Act, Paula C. Childs Jan 2006

A Comparative Study Of The Ways In Which Selected New York State District Administrators In Districts In Need Of Improvement Respond To The No Child Left Behind Act, Paula C. Childs

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Closing The Achievement Gap Of The Urban Minority Student Migrating To The Suburban Public High School, Joseph Pompilio Jan 2006

Closing The Achievement Gap Of The Urban Minority Student Migrating To The Suburban Public High School, Joseph Pompilio

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Small Is Healthy: A Guide To Promoting Health In Small Schools, Pat Pridmore, Tashmin Kassam-Khamis Jan 2006

Small Is Healthy: A Guide To Promoting Health In Small Schools, Pat Pridmore, Tashmin Kassam-Khamis

Books

No abstract provided.


Teachers’ Experiences Of Learning Science: A Case Of Autobiographical Reflection, Nelofer Halai Dec 2005

Teachers’ Experiences Of Learning Science: A Case Of Autobiographical Reflection, Nelofer Halai

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

This paper analyzes the experience of learning science in school of 34 teachers enrolled in a science methods course in the M.Ed. programme offered by the Aga Khan University, Pakistan. The participants were expected to write their reflections after recalling their experience of learning science in school. The findings reveal that the majority of teachers recalled negative experiences of learning science and that the teaching style of their teachers influenced the way they feel about science even to this day. It follows that if teachers are helped to recall their own experience of learning science in the classroom, it opens …


Citizenship Education In Pakistani Schools: Problems And Possibilities, Bernadette L. Dean Dec 2005

Citizenship Education In Pakistani Schools: Problems And Possibilities, Bernadette L. Dean

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

A critical aspect of education that is often overlooked or inadequately addressed is the preparation of school students for citizenship. This paper assesses the current state of citizenship education in Pakistani schools. It draws on the findings of two research studies: an analysis of the social studies curriculum and textbooks and a review of teaching and learning practices in schools. The findings indicate that the curriculum and textbooks do not distinguish between Islamic education and citizenship education and promotes exclusionary and passive citizenship. They also shows that while Pakistani students acquire knowledge and learn some important values in schools, they …


Educational Development Projects At Ied: Towards School Improvement, Khalid Mahmood, Nilofar Vazir Dec 2005

Educational Development Projects At Ied: Towards School Improvement, Khalid Mahmood, Nilofar Vazir

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

The M.Ed. program at The Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Development helps to develop Course Participants (CPs) as teacher educators / educational leaders. The institute always welcomes innovations in its various programmes. The Educational Development Project (EDP) was conceived as an alternative to research to develop CPS’ knowledge and skills required for developmental work. The EDP is concerned with capacity building at classroom and school level depending on the needs of the relevant stakeholders. A contextually relevant model was adapted for EDP at the institute. The research reported in this paper discussed the question: To what extent does the course …


Creating Independent Learners: Using Inquiry In Pakistani Classrooms, Bernadette L. Dean, Farah Huma Dec 2005

Creating Independent Learners: Using Inquiry In Pakistani Classrooms, Bernadette L. Dean, Farah Huma

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

No abstract provided.


Autonomy And School Success: A Case Study From Pakistan, Muhammad Babur, Qamar Safdar Dec 2005

Autonomy And School Success: A Case Study From Pakistan, Muhammad Babur, Qamar Safdar

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

This paper reports on a case investigated as a part of several case studies conducted under ANTRIEP (Asian Network of Research and Training Institute for Educational Planning) in seven different countries. (India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Nepal and Bangladesh) to look into the management of successful schools. Three cases studies were conducted in three different school systems in Pakistan: public school, private school and AKES (Aga Khan Education Services) managed schools. In this paper the case study of public and cross case analysis based on the findings of the three schools is reported. The findings reveal that school autonomy, …


Will Using A Constructivist Approach Improve Laboratory Work For Phase 6 Electrical Apprentices?, Francis Ashworth Jun 2005

Will Using A Constructivist Approach Improve Laboratory Work For Phase 6 Electrical Apprentices?, Francis Ashworth

Theses

This study used action research to implement a constructivist approach in the delivery of the electronics and measurements laboratory classes for a phase six group of electrical apprentices in the Electrical Services Engineering Department of the Technologicl University Dublin. The aim of the study was to investigate if the constructivist approach adopted, with a research group, could improve the effectiveness of the two labs. The research group consisted of sixteen, phase six, male electrical apprentices for both the electronics and measurements labs. The students ranged in ages between eighteen and twenty five years of age and were a randomly selected …


Action Research For Female Science Teacher Development: Case Pakistan, Harcharan Pardhan Jun 2005

Action Research For Female Science Teacher Development: Case Pakistan, Harcharan Pardhan

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

No abstract provided.


Promoting And Investigating Students’ Uptake Of Reflective Practice: A Pakistan Case, Jane Rarieya May 2005

Promoting And Investigating Students’ Uptake Of Reflective Practice: A Pakistan Case, Jane Rarieya

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

Today reflection is considered one of the essential principles underlying good teaching practice and teacher education. However, this tacit acknowledgement that teachers need to be reflective practitioners and the development of reflective practice has largely been in the West. Teachers in Pakistan and most of the developing world are generally unaware of what the term ‘reflective practice’ means. This article presents findings of a study that was undertaken to observe course participants' uptake of an alternate approach to engaging students in reflective practice during a module offered to students in the Masters programme at the Aga Khan University–Institute for Educational …


Teaching And Trading: Local Voices And Global Issues From Central Asia, Sarfaroz Niyozov, Duishon Shamatov May 2005

Teaching And Trading: Local Voices And Global Issues From Central Asia, Sarfaroz Niyozov, Duishon Shamatov

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

No abstract provided.


Using Portfolios As Evidence Of Candidate Growth & Program Impact, Cynthia Carver, Paul Vellom, Katharine Cummings Mar 2005

Using Portfolios As Evidence Of Candidate Growth & Program Impact, Cynthia Carver, Paul Vellom, Katharine Cummings

Assessment Grants

Presentation on the use of portfolios for assessment in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Leadership.


Teachers’ Perceptions Of Their Professionalism In Government Primary Schools In Karachi, Pakistan, Meher Rizvi, Bob Elliot Mar 2005

Teachers’ Perceptions Of Their Professionalism In Government Primary Schools In Karachi, Pakistan, Meher Rizvi, Bob Elliot

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

This paper examines teachers’ perceptions of their professionalism under conditions of educational reforms in government primary schools in Karachi, Pakistan. Conceiving teacher professionalism in terms of four dimensions (teacher efficacy, teacher practice, teacher leadership and teacher collaboration) it reports a quantitative survey research study of teachers in these schools, where educational reforms have been initiated. One conclusion from the study is that such teachers do perceive themselves as professionals—a finding that is counter to the often-held beliefs about these teachers. The paper argues that it is important to regard teachers as professionals, capable of further enhancing their own professionalism, for …