SEARCH ARTICLE

32 Pages : 240-247

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).32      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).32      Published : Mar 2019

Reciprocal Peer Tutoring and Innovation of Initial Teacher Education in Pakistan: Looking Through an Experimental Lens

    The current quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study involved master level students enrolled in a teacher education program. The Learning performance test was administered together with survey instruments on intrinsic motivation, metacognitive awareness, and self-efficacy beliefs. Analysis of covariance of results points at a positive significant differential effect of reciprocal peer tutoring on student teachers’ learning performance. However, no interaction effect was observed in mediating variables. Post-reciprocal peer tutoring interviews were organized to analyze students and teachers’ reflections about reciprocal peer tutoring. Implications are presented to educational psychologists, teacher educators, and educational policymakers with recommendations to model collaborative learning approaches; such as reciprocal peer tutoring.

    Collaborative Learning, Peer Tutoring; Teacher Preparation; Learning Performance
    (1) Abid Shahzad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rafaquat Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muqaddas Butt
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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37 Pages : 281-286

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).37      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).37      Published : Mar 2019

Effects of Principals' Leadership Styles on Teachers' Performance at Secondary Schools in Dera Ismail Khan

    This learning was directed acts discover the effect of Principals leadership strategies on teachers act of secondary school in D.I.Khan. The research was cross sectional and parametric in nature. The record was collected by both from principals and teachers of secondary school located in the district. The outcomes were fascinatingly opposing to the assumed statements i.e in this broadsheet the impact of transactional and transformational guidance style has been found contrary on teachers enactment. The reason for such phenomena has been deliberated in this broadsheet. The study concluded that both leadership styles i.e transformational and transactional styles of principles of the school understudy have been found not supporting in improvement in teachers performance

    Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership, Teachers Performance. Secondary School
    (1) Farhat Yasmin
    Ph.D. Scholar, Depart of Management Sciences,Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology. D.I.Khan KP. Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Imran
    Assistant Professor,Depart of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology. D.I.Khan KP. Pakistan.
    (3) Maria Sultana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences,Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

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41 Pages : 312-318

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).41      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).41      Published : Mar 2019

Investigating Teacher Identity Construction through the Study of Narratives and their Identity Portraits in Pakistan

    The current article investigates teacher identity construction at the tertiary level educational institutions of Pakistan. Identity is the sense or perception about oneself and the position or role one has in a given context and environment; teachers construct their identities in the specific work and Institutional environments they face every day. This research adopted the Life History approach to narrative inquiry, where five participants were selected through purposive sampling. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview protocol that focused on the narratives; the narratives were inductively analyzed vertically and horizontally to reconstruct identity portraits for each participant. The portraits also presented commonalities and convergent issues and themes in identity development, such as the effect of positive or negative educational experiences; the role of the organizational culture, leadership and colleagues in shaping identity; the difficulties, negotiations and challenges experienced in the construction of identity; time and workload management issues.

    Teacher identity, Identity Construction, Identity Portraits, Semi-structured interviews, Life History Approach to Narrative Inquiry
    (1) Shagufta Moghal
    Lecturer, Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women University Lahore, Pakistan.
    (2) Asma Shahid Kazi
    Assistant Professor,Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women Universities, Lahore, Pakistan.
    (3) Aishah Siddiquah
    Assistant Professor, Research and Evaluation DepartmentLahore College for Women University Lahore, Pakistan,

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46 Pages : 354-364

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).46      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).46      Published : Mar 2019

Who are More Successful Researchers? An Analysis of University Teachers Research Productivity

    Key objective of the study was to assess the research productivity of university teachers and to analyze the effect of demographic variables (gender, faculty, designation, age and experience) on their research productivity to ultimately explore the profile of successful researchers. Data regarding demographic variables and research productivity in last three years were collected from a sample of 200 faculty members from four public sector universities in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Findings revealed that university faculty is striving hard to contribute in the field of research. Furthermore, demographic variables (gender, faculty and designation) affect their research productivity in favor of male teachers, teachers from physical sciences and teachers with higher designation. Age and experience are not associated with many indicators of RP or they are weakly positively correlated with number of research articles and published books. Educational implications for faculty members and other stake holders are also discussed.

    Research, Research Productivity, University Teachers, Faculty
    (1) Shamaiela Mehboob Farooqi
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shumaila Shahzad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Syeda Samina Tahira
    Assistant Professor, Chairperson, Department of Education, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

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15 Pages : 110-117

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).15      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).15      Published : Jun 2019

An Anaylsis of Modern Trends in Teacher Education

    This is a descriptive study. Objectives of the research included: examination of modern tendencies in Teacher Education and find out the breaks and give ideas for improvement of Teacher Education Programs of the region. The population of the research was all teacher education organizations of the province. The sample comprised 55 Course instructors of these institutions. The device of the research analysis was a questionnaire. The data was analyzed and the result was shown in percentage in tables. The literature review explored diverse directions of the concern and reflected the requirements of Teacher Education and Transformations, teachers Quality, Teachers Competencies and Policy. The traditional trend is in practice and the pursuit of quality scares teaching. It is recommended in the research report that technology integration in Teacher Education. The research suggests that the government should take timely notice of the need and importance of the use of modern technologies.

    Modern Trends, Electronic devices, Web-based, Learning, Quality of Teachers
    (1) Mujahid Azam
    Policy and System Coordinator, UASID/IRC Pakistan Reading Project, Pakistan.
    (2) Niaz Muhammad Aajiz
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Islamia College and University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Idris
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

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17 Pages : 124-131

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).17      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).17      Published : Jun 2019

Students Self Perception as Learners, Teachers Support and Institutional Climate as Achievement Predictors

    Several factors are important determinants of students achievement. Students positive perceptions about these factors contribute to their achievement. Considering importance of students perceptions about themselves, teachers support, and institutional climate in influencing their academic achievement, this study specifically examines students perceptions about themselves as learners, teachers support, and institutional climate for predicting their achievement. This research employed survey and correlational research designs. For this research, 372 students were randomly selected as a sample using cluster and stratified random sampling techniques. For data collection in this study, a questionnaire was adapted from Donahue (1994). For data analysis, both descriptive and inferential statistics were used, with help of SPSS. It was concluded from multiple regression analysis that university students achievement (i.e., dependent variable) can be significantly predicted from their self-perceptions, teachers support and institutional climate (i.e., independent variables).

    Achievement, Institutional Climate, Students’ Perceptions, Teachers' Support.
    (1) Bashir Hussain
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalid Khurshid
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
    (3) Abid Shahzad
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

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39 Pages : 298-306

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).39      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).39      Published : Jun 2019

Reflection of Teacher Educator's Professionalism on Prospective Teachers

    Reflection of teacher’s own professionalism matters so the present study aimed to evaluate the reflection of teacher educator’s professionalism on their students. The survey was conducted to collect data by using two self-developed questionnaires one for teacher educators and others for prospective teachers. A sample of 155 teacher educators and 200 prospective teachers participated in this study randomly selected from one general university of Islamabad and seven universities of Punjab province. Analyses revealed that prospective teachers were highly reflecting professional attitude, professional practice and professional confidence while less professional commitment, professional ethics, and professional knowledge and competence. Teacher educators showed high level of professional commitment, professional leadership and supportive culture whereas less professional practice, professional ethics and professional knowledge and competence. Nevertheless, the prospective teachers were not properly acquiring teacher educator’s professionalism. Findings may be used in teacher education programs to enhance professionalism through organization of continuous professional development practices

    Teacher Professionalism, Reflection, Teacher Educators, Prospective Teachers, Teacher Education programs
    (1) Asma Khizar Khizar
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Nadeem Anwar
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Mushtaq Ahmad Malik
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

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42 Pages : 327-335

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).42      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).42      Published : Jun 2019

Prevalence of Physical Abuse at Primary School Level in District Faisalabad

    Physical abuse in schools is quite visible in developing countries like Pakistan; it is being covered by maintaining discipline in schools which instigated to conduct this study as a dire need of the time to cope with physical abuse at the primary school level. A multi-stage sampling technique was used. Two hundred and forty-five teachers and 23 head teachers and 500 students were selected from the Primary Section of Higher Secondary Schools of two tehsils (City & Sadar) of District Faisalabad. A Likert type scale for teachers and headteachers and a dichotomous questionnaire for students were used as research instruments. Mean, Standard Deviation, ANOVA, ttest, frequency, Mann-Whitney u test were applied to analyze data. Teachers and headteachers’ perceptions indicated that physical abuse exists moderately whereas students’ responses explored the presence of a high level of physical abuse by the teachers in the schools.

    Physical abuse, Primary school level, School teacher, Head teacher
    (1) Nadia Rafique
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Bushra Naoreen
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Ayub Buzdar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

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28 Pages : 221-228

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).28      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).28      Published : Sep 2019

Teachers' Misconceptions in Science: Implications for Developing a Remedial Teacher Training Program

    This study is designed to investigate future teachers’ misconceptions in heat and temperature concepts. The objectives of the study were to find out (i) misconceptions of future teachers in concepts of heat and temperature, (ii) to develop a counteractive teacher-training program for certain misconceptions and (iii) to establish the efficiency of treatment. The study sample was 96 prospective science teachers. Convenient sampling method was used in the study. Data from 96 respondents were collected in phase one of the study. Experimental treatment (lesson) based on the 5Es learning model was prepared in the second phase of the study and implemented in the third phase of research. A two tiers test, consisting of 12 items was used to collect data. Each tier was based on choices. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and t-test. The study explored the misconceptions of prospective teachers’ about heat and temperature concepts and established the importance of experimental treatment.

    Science Education, Prospective Science Teacher, Misconceptions, Constructivism, Conceptual Change, Heat and Temperature Concepts
    (1) Saria Rasul
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Shahzad
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zafar Iqbal
    Adjunct Professor, Director Graduate Studies UMT Lahore,Punjab, Pakistan.

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32 Pages : 250-256

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).32      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).32      Published : Sep 2019

Meta-Analysis Approach towards Importance of In-Service Training in Teacher's Professional and Social Development

    The paper highlights the significance of in-service training and establishes that its role cannot be denied in a teacher’s professional and social development. It plays significant role in enhancing teacher’s competencies and improves teacher’s teaching skills. Its role is of vital importance in achieving teaching and learning outcomes. In-service teacher training enables teacher to have awareness about the advanced instructional technologies used in the teaching-learning process. This equips teacher with modern teaching tools, enhancing a teacher’s efficiency and effectiveness. The in-service teacher training program is a systematic attempt to change teacher’s attitudes and beliefs and also bring changes in classroom practices. A teacher undergoes different experiences and practices after joining teaching profession. In-service teacher training improves these experiences and practices. Its role is also of vital importance in developing quality education.

    In-service Training, Professional Development, Teacher's Improvement
    (1) Zafar Saleem
    Assistant Professor , Department of Education ,Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (2) Mohummad Ishaq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan .
    (3) Ziarab Mahmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.

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