SEARCH ARTICLE

05 Pages : 39-47

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).05      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).05      Published : Mar 2021

A Qualitative Analysis of the Support and Conflicts of the Novice-Expert School Teachers

    Novice-expert school teachers' conflicts and support significantly contribute to the working relationship, teaching performance and retention. The present study aims to phenomenologically analyze novice-expert school teachers' experiences of mutual support and conflicts and how it helps their professional development. Seven expert and seven novice teachers were purposively selected from private and public schools from a district located in Punjab, Pakistan, who were interviewed to gain an insight into the phenomenon. The collected data were transcribed and analyzed employing thematic analysis guided by the selected qualitative approach. It was revealed from the themes and sub-themes that novice teachers get support from the expert teachers, and they developed self-confidence and techniques to manage a classroom, solve students' problems and adjust themselves in the school successfully. The study implies that the conflicts between novice and experienced teachers can be resolved through promoting mutual understanding, cooperation, and communication.

    Novice-Expert Teachers, Support, Relationship, Conflict, School, Classroom Management, Confidence
    (1) Nazia Noor
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Educational Research & Assessment, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Abdul Waheed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Research & Assessment, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Nadia Gilani
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.

36 Pages : 357-370

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).36      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).36      Published : Jun 2021

Relationship between Teachers' Classroom Management Practices and Academic Motivation

    The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between teachers' classroom management practices and academic motivation. An information questionnaire was used to observe the relationship between teachers' classroom management practices and academic motivation. The sample of the study consisted of 300 (public and private sector) elementary students. In order to analyze the relationship between the teacher's classroom management practices and academic motivation at elementary level school combined instrument was developed by the researcher for this study. Data was collected personally by the researcher. Percentage and frequencies were calculated. Major findings of the study contain that there is a high level of association between the teacher's classroom management practices and academic motivation at elementary level schools.

    Academic Motivation, Classroom Management, Instructional Technique
    (1) Rabia
    M.Phil Scholar, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Aamir Hashmi
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

09 Pages : 80-87

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).09      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).09      Published : Sep 2021

Effect of Reciprocal Teaching on the Reading Motivation: Experimental Evidence from a Classroom Intervention

    The objective of this research exercise is to examine how reciprocal teaching affects 7th-grade students reading motivation in the subject of English. To meet the desired objective, the study employed a quasi-experimental design. The intact classes were randomly allocated to the experimental and control group. The experimental group was instructed with reciprocal teaching strategies, while the control group was taught with the traditional method. The Motivations for Reading Questionnaire (MRQ) was administered before and after the intervention. The study employed Pretest-Posttest Nonequivalent Control Group Design for data collection. The data was analyzed using the independent sample and paired sample t-test. The results of the study revealed that the motivation level of students who were taught with reciprocal teaching is significantly higher than those students who were taught with the traditional method. These results suggest that reciprocal teaching should be incorporated in teacher education programs as appropriate instructional practice for reading.

    Reciprocal Teaching, Experimental Evidence, Classroom Intervention
    (1) Sadia Khan
    Ph.D. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Hussain Ch.
    Dean Education, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

08 Pages : 72-79

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).08      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-III).08      Published : Sep 2021

Effectively Managing Classroom: A Case Study of Four Novice Elementary Teachers in Private Schools

    This study explored the lived experiences of novice elementary school teachers with respect to classroom management. This study used a phenomenological case study research design. Four novice elementary school teachers struggling with classroom management were selected from private elementary schools in Lahore. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to elicit the lived experiences of the participants. All interviews were audio-recorded and later transcribed for conducting a qualitative content analysis of the data. The analysis revealed that novice teachers faced various challenges in managing their class-and used multiple pedagogical techniques to handle day-to-day classroom issues. Usually, a new teacher is highly dependent on the support and help from the school management; irony, however, is that they seldom receive any. This study contributes to contextual knowledge related to the issues and needs of novice private elementary school teachers at the start of their careers.

    Private Schools, Effective Classroom Management, Case Study, Novice Elementary Teachers
    (1) Ayesha Saleem
    Lecturer, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Assistant Professor, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Malahat Fuad Siddiqui
    Research Associate, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

26 Pages : 254-264

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).26      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).26      Published : Jun 2022

Development and Validation of Students' Learning Experiences (SLE) Scale at Higher Education Level

    This study aimed at the development and validation of a research instrument for students learning experiences (SLE) at the higher education level in the public sector universities of Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected on three constructs as students learning experiences inside the classroom,outside the classroom and on-campus. The factors in students learning experiences inside the classroom factors like teacher interaction, assessment and feedback, and peer group discussion were measured. The factors of outside classroom learning experiences as cultural diversity, library and learning resources and conferences, seminars and webinars were measured. The simple random sampling technique was applied in the department of education,psychology and sociology in six public universities in Punjab to collect data.The tryout of the instrument was conducted on 200 students' samples to measure the content validity and reliability. The expert opinion was sought from the University of Sargodha and the University of Punjab Lahore. The Cronbach alpha reliability was .95, which showed the instrument is reliable.Having pilot tested the instrument. Data were collected from 1024 male and female students. The questionnaire comprised 42 items. Structure Equation Model (SEM) was used to validate the instrument using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The Cronbach alpha and SEM results indicated that students learning experiences resulted in fit indices as an acceptable model.

    Students Learning Experiences, Campus Experiences, Outside Classroom Learning Experiences, Higher Education. Instrument Developmen
    (1) Muhammad Ihsan
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Muhammad Shahid Farooq
    Professor and Chairman DASE, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

39 Pages : 425-437

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).39      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).39      Published : Mar 2023

Investigate the Effectiveness and Student Satisfaction of Online Learning Platforms in Comparison to Traditional Classroom Settings

    This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and student satisfaction of online learning platforms in comparison to traditional classroom settings. A sample of 500 university students was surveyed to gather data on their experiences and perceptions of both learning modes. The study employed a quantitative data collection method. The questionnaires utilized Likert-scale items to measure satisfaction levels and effectiveness ratings. The statistics showed how online learning platforms compare to traditional classrooms in effectiveness and student satisfaction. Students were largely satisfied with both learning styles, with online learning platforms somewhat higher in satisfaction. The study also found that online learning platform accessibility, schedule flexibility, and multimedia resources affect student happiness. Regarding effectiveness, both online learning platforms and traditional classroom settings were perceived as effective by the majority of students. The findings can inform educational institutions and policymakers in their decision-making processes and help improve the design and implementation of online learning platforms.

    Student Satisfaction, Online Learning, Traditional Classroom Settings
    (1) Bakht Jamal
    PhD Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Zainab Sajjad
    Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Humera Omer Farooq
    Assistant Professor, College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

03 Pages : 35-44

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).03      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).03      Published : Jun 2025

Developing English Reading Comprehension Skills through Collaborative Strategic Reading: An Action Research at Eighth Grade

    Reading comprehension is the capacity to make sense and deduce the meaning of a text. Students actively engaged in collaboration and deep thinking enhance their reading comprehension skills. This action research examined the role of Collaborative Strategic Reading(CSR) in enhancing the English reading comprehension skills of eighth-grade students in a private institution in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The purposive sampling technique was used to gather data from 30 students studying in the eighth grade. Ten observations of the class were made to define the students' current comprehension level. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to gauge the effectiveness of student-student interaction offered through pair work.  The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. The comparison of the pre-test and post-test scores indicated significant improvement in students' reading comprehension. The findings suggested that CSR is an effective strategy that teachers may use to improve the reading comprehension skills of their students.

    Collaborative Strategic Reading, Efl Classroom, Reading Comprehension, Action Research
    (1) Hasnain
    English Teacher, Unique Learning Academy, Baffa, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shawana Fazal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Shaista Irshad Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.