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40 Pages : 437-445

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).40      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).40      Published : Mar 2022

The Teaching of Islamiyat and Students' Character Building: An Analysis of Elementary School Teachers

    This quantitative study was designed to analyze the effects of teaching Islamiyat on students' character building at the elementary level. The proportionate sample of 817 elementary school teachers was drawn from the total population of Okara district elementary schools using random sampling.The tools' reliability was also tested using a pilot study and Cronbach's alpha on the pilot study's responses. Scale reliability was.88. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations), t-test and ANOVA to compare teachers' demographics, and regression to examine the effects of variables. The researcher used factor analysis to determine if the scale's items were gears of a common construct. The study found that most teachers agree that Islamiyat teaching is vital in developing students' character.

    Islamiyat Teaching, Character, Character Building, Elementary Schools
    (1) Majid Ali
    M. Phil (Education Leadership and Management) Scholar, The Superior College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Mukhtyar
    Lecturer of Physics, Divisional Public School and College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zobia Kanwal
    Lecturer Education, The Superior College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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44 Pages : 447-462

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).44      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).44      Published : Jun 2022

Development And Validation of Students' Academic Performance Scale For Higher Secondary School Level

    The aim of this study was to develop and validate a comprehensive instrument to measure the holistic academic performance of higher secondary school-level students in Pakistan. Data were collected from 1035 higher secondary school level students enrolled in public sector colleges and higher secondary schools. Content validity was determined by eight national and international experts' opinions. The reliability coefficient was found (α=.74) for the said scale. Initially, 52 statements were developed by integrating the students' academic characteristics, students' performance domains, and academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks.Finally, 24 statements were retained after applying the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). It resulted in two distinct sub-factors of Students’ Individual Performance (SIP) and Students'
    Group Performance (SGP). Findings of the research indicate that Students' Academic Performance may be used as a reliable and holistic measure by the educational stakeholders for higher secondary school level students.

    Students' Academic Performance, Higher Secondary School Level, Individual Performance, Group Performance, Holistic Performance
    (1) Maria Saima Jabir
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shahid Farooq
    Professor & Chairman, Department of Advanced Studies in Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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02 Pages : 10‒22

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).02      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).02      Published : Dec 2022

Effect of Instructional Leadership on School Performance

    The study examined the effect of instructional leadership on school performance. Instructional leadership is a process that how quality practices: building and sustaining the school vision, monitoring of curriculum and instruction, leading a learning community, data gathering and assessing, and shared leadership were implemented by head teachers effectively. School performance is defined as the attainment of targets by teachers, students and schools. In district Sahiwal, head teachers were evaluated for instructional leadership by their SSTs (N=1026) on HTEQ. For school performance, a score of student achievement were obtained from their schools, while data on factors: cleanliness of schools, student presence, the functionality of facilities, and teacher presence were obtained through monthly visit reports of MEAs. The study revealed that head teachers were used practices of instructional leadership effectively and excellent level of schools' performance were found. The study explored a moderate relationship between variables (r=.54), and a 39 % variance in school performance could be explained through instructional leadership. The recommendations were also added in the study.

    Instructional Leadership Quality of Head Teachers, Building and Sustaining School Vision, Shared Leadership, Leading a Learning Community, Data Gathering and Assessing, Curriculum and Instruction Moni
    (1) Muhammad Akram
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Irfan Malik
    Lecturer in Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (Bahawalnagar Campus), Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saira Taj
    Assistant Professor, STEM Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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10 Pages : 101-107

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).10      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).10      Published : Jun 2023

A Study on School Leadership Effectiveness at Secondary Level in Punjab

    Leadership is the art of motivating a group of individuals to do tasks in achieving desired goals. The leader is a source of inspiration for workers. The purpose of the study was to examine the school leadership effectiveness at the secondary level in Punjab. The study was quantitative in nature and survey design was used. Three hundred principals, headmasters and headmistresses of secondary schools of districts Hafiz Abad and Sargodha were the samples of the study. For data collection, an instrument that was based on three factors i.e. anticipation, alignment and action was used. Five educational experts ensured the validity of the instrument and the Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient value was 0.86. Mean, Standard Deviation, and independent sample t-tests were applied for analysis.The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between male and female heads in school leadership effectiveness. Male leaders were better in school leadership effectiveness as compared to female leaders. Training is recommended for female leaders.

    School Leadership Effectiveness, Transactional, Transformational
    (1) Khizar Hayat
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ihsan
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Naveed Tufail
    PhD, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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35 Pages : 385-395

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).35      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).35      Published : Mar 2023

Unlocking Academic Success: Exploring the Impact of Distributed Leadership on Schools' Climate and Students' Achievement at Secondary Level in District Kohat

    This study examines the correlation between distributed leadership practices of principals, the academic performance of students, and the school climate in government secondary schools in Kohat, Pakistan. It investigates the relationship between the distributed leadership approach of principals and the school atmosphere, as well as its impact on academic achievement. The research involves 30 principals and 198 teachers who completed surveys on distributed leadership practices and school climate. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, and regression models were used for data analysis. The study found a significant correlation between the adoption of distributed leadership by principals and the overall school climate. Furthermore, a moderate correlation was observed between students' academic achievements and the distributed leadership approach of the principal. The research suggests that a principal's distributed leadership positively affects school climate and leads to improved student achievement, although it also indicates a negative impact on students'
    academic performance.

    Distributed Leadership, School climate, Students' achievement
    (1) Farid Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Wahab
    Lecturer, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.

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29 Pages : 324-330

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).29      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).29      Published : Jun 2023

Teachers' Training Impact on Teachers' Professional Development at Primary School Level

    Researchers investigated how primary school teachers benefited from their training. A total of 150 public school teachers in primary schools (75 men, 75 women) participated in the study. Using the survey method, the researcher adopted a simple random sampling technique. The researche employed a self-developed questionnaire with a five-point scale to compile the results. The questionnaire consisted of six main aspects. The validity of the research instrument was ensured in light of experts' opinions and pilot testing. The reliability was also ensured properly by applying Cronbach Alpha and its value was found .83. The data collected from respondents was organized properly. The data was analyzed through inferential statistics, and an independent-sample t-test was applied. The data was tabulated, presented and interpreted in a mean score, standard deviation and in the form of t- value to see the significant difference in mean score. It was concluded that teachers' training enhanced theteachers' professional competencies and recommended that teachers' professional training may be conducted continuously.

    Professional Development, Teachers Training, Subject Specialist, Pedagogical Impact, Public Schools
    (1) Bakht Jamal
    PhD Scholar, Education, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shabnam Razaq Khan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sultan Akbar Shah
    PhD Scholar, Education, Institute of Education and Research, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.

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41 Pages : 443-454

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41      Published : Jun 2023

Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners

    This study examines error analysis in written English paragraphs by secondary school-level English learners. It focuses on 20 participants from Government Girls High School Sambrial, Sialkot, shedding light on their challenges. These learners from the English group navigate a linguistic landscape where English is not their primary mode of communication. Using Chanquoy's (2001) framework, the study categorizes errors in the learners' written paragraphs. It reveals challenges in spelling,capitalization, prepositions, verbs, and sentence structure, with the most common error being improper usage of English articles. The study offers tangible suggestions and recommendations to empower EFL instructors in addressing the hurdles faced by English language learners. It aims to unlock their potential for confident expression in English. This research invites the scholarly community to delve
    into language acquisition and error analysis. Addressing challenges faced by secondary school English learners, it aims to enhance education, empowering the new generation to thrive in an interconnected world.

    Error Analysis, L2 Learners, Written English Paragraphs, Language Acquisition, Secondary School
    (1) Komal Akbar
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aqsa Atta
    Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Alia Awan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

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45 Pages : 492-505

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).45      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).45      Published : Jun 2023

Teaching Values to Secondary School Students: An Analysis of Teachers' Practices

    In this multiple case study, the focus was on how teachers in the selected schools in Narowal cultivate values in their secondary school students. To attain a comprehensive understanding, twenty teachers were purposefully selected for interviews. Qualitative content analysis using NVivo 12 software was used to analyse the gathered data. The research found that these teachers employed diverse approaches to teaching values education. They incorporated storytelling, moral dilemmas, Islamic quotes, examples, activities, games, and projects into their practices. Furthermore, they aimed to foster a positive atmosphere in the classroom by endorsing respect, cooperation, tolerance, and empathy among students. However, the teachers felt hindered by several challenges. They highlighted time constraints due to curriculum overload, the presence of large class sizes, test-oriented educational systems, a diverse student population, and limited resources as factors impeding their effectiveness. Following these findings, it is recommended across society and administration levels that support should be provided to aid secondary school teachers in delivering effective values education.

    Values education, Teachers’ Practices, Secondary school, Qualitative case study, Methods and Constraints
    (1) Imran Khan
    Visiting Faculty, Department of Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Yasira Waqar
    Assistant Professor, Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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53 Pages : 579-588

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).53      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).53      Published : Mar 2023

Secondary School Teachers' Perception of Goal Attainment and Measures of Quality Control in Lahore District

    The present research aimed to study quality control techniques used by secondary school teachers in district Lahore to improve educational outcomes. The link between quality control measures, secondary school teachers' performance, and target accomplishment was examined in particular. The study's sample was selected by convenient sampling technique and included 418 secondary school instructors from 200 secondary schools. Questionnaire QCMSSGA was adapted to collect data on quality control measures and secondary school goal achievement (QCMSSGA). It was found that the instrument has a coefficient of reliability ranging from 0.75 to 0.81. Analysis including frequency distribution and Pearson product-moment correlation. Secondary school pupils who received high-quality supervision and teacher evaluations were more likely to meet their objectives. Due to the reasons mentioned earlier, secondary school instructors were instructed to conduct more frequent, routine instructional monitoring and pay greater attention to teacher performance evaluations.

    Perception, Quality, Control, Secondary School Teachers, Goal Attainment
    (1) Mubbsher Shahzad
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Huma Lodhi
    Ph.D., Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Siddique
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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54 Pages : 616-628

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).54      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).54      Published : Jun 2023

Impact of Head Teachers' Transformational Style on Students Achievements

    This research was done to explore the head teachers’ transformational leadership style, to see its impact on students’ achievement. The descriptive quantitative and survey approach was applied to conduct this research. The data were attained from secondary school teachers about the transformational leadership style of their heads through a five-point questionnaire. The matriculation results of students from sampled schools were also taken to see the effect of the head's leadership style on students' achievements. The purposive sampling method was used to collect data. Eight representative schools were selected from the district Lahore cantonment area and fifteen teachers were selected from each school to collect data and analyse SPSS. The data is presented in frequency distribution tables. Descriptive and influential statistics were applied to infer from data. It revealed that school heads with transformational leadership styles and strict rules regulations clear goals and values had a high effect on students’ achievements.

    School Heads, Transformational Leadership Style, Students’ Achievement
    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shamim Ullah
    Assistant Professor, The Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rizwan Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punajab, Pakistan.

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