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07 Pages : 45-51

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).07      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).07      Published : Dec 2019

Classroom Assessment, Literacy and Practices of Teacher Educators in Pakistan

    Literacy practices focus classroom assessment skills and knowledge. This study investigated the correlation of classroom assessment literacy and practices of teacher educators in Pakistan. Teacher educators of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Teacher education institutions were investigated through Assessment Literacy Test (ALT), Classroom Assessment Practices Questionnaire (CAPQ) following quantitative correlational research design. The results reflected moderate level assessment literacy of teacher educators in Pakistan and found them practice traditional assessment practices. Furthermore, majority of teacher educators were found to have less knowledge and skills in designing and selecting appropriate assessment tools and that most of the classroom assessment practices were limited to paper-pencil tests. Teacher training with mutual consultation of Learning and Innovation Division (LID) of Higher Education Commission (HEC), the establishment of National Assessment Wing under the Umbrella of National Curriculum Wing and support from ICT supported devices/software, online resources were recommended.

    Assessment Literacy, Assessment Practices, Teacher Education, Reforms
    (1) Farooq Nawaz Khan
    Assistant Professor,Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajjad Hussain
    Lecturer,Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Maryam Imad
    Lecturer,Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan.

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10 Pages : 68-76

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).10      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).10      Published : Dec 2019

Executive District Officers (Education) and Quality Assurance at Secondary Level in Punjab, Pakistan

    Quality of education furnishes learners to develop intellectual capabilities, knowledge, skills and to contribute information of respectful, enlightened and peaceful democratic societies in order to uplift the sustainable well-being of individuals. The aim of secondary education is to build individual intellectual capabilities. There have been no serious and integrated efforts to develop an effective system of quality assurance for secondary education though, certain efforts have been made to improve certain aspects of school education. The aim of the article is to collect the opinion of Executive District Officers (EDOs) about quality assurance in education in the area of teachers and learners at secondary level. The research instrument was developed, validated through experts in the field of education, and reliability (internal consistency) was found through SPSS. Results of this study showed that teachers had mastery over the subject but did not have competency in pedagogical skills

    Physical facilities, Quality education, Secondary Schools, Quality teachers, Quality learners
    (1) Nazneen Nazak
    PhD. Scholar, Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Aslam Asghar
    Professor,Faculty of Social Sciences, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (3) Tariq Javed
    SST, Federal Government Public School No. 2 (Boys), Tariqabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

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21 Pages : 165-170

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).21      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).21      Published : Dec 2019

Leadership Behavior of Principals and Attitudes of Teachers towards Academic Environment in Private Schools

    The research was focused on the “Leadership Behavior of Principals and Attitudes of Teachers as related to the Academic Environment in Private Secondary Schools of District Dera Ismail Khan”. The study was quantitative and data were collected using a survey. The population was 147 heads and 1470 teachers who were working in private secondary schools of the District, Dera Ismail Khan. A sample of 324 was selected for gathering data. The correlation, t-test, and regression were statistical analysis techniques. The results depicted that better academic environment is the result of positive attitude of teachers. The relationship between attitude and leadership behavior was highly positive. No differences were found between rural and urban on attitude scale, leadership behavior scale and environment scale.

    Teachers’ Attitude, Leadership Behavior, Academic Environment, Private Secondary Schools
    (1) Latif Ur Rehman
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Qurtuba University of Science and Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, Kp, Pakistan.
    (2) Liaquat Hussain Shah
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Khuda Bakhsh Malik
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

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33 Pages : 258-263

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).33      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).33      Published : Dec 2019

Assessing Leadership Roles of Secondary School Principals: Comparison Between Principals and Teachers Perceptions

    The current study assessed the leadership roles of secondary school heads in Kohat division (SSHKD). The study used a quantitative research design for examining whether principals and teachers interpreted leadership roles differently and whether gender and age have any effect on leadership role of principals or not. A random sample of 60 secondary school principals and 120 Senior School Teachers (S.S.T) from 03 districts of Kohat Division participated in the study. It was found that both teachers and heads perceived that school heads perform their leadership roles effectively and efficiently. However, performing leadership roles by male and female heads viewed differently. Female principals viewed that they perform leadership roles efficiently as compare to their male counterparts. No significant differences were found in the perceptions of principals when compared regarding age. The study recommends preservice training programs for principals after their selection.

    Age, Gender, Kohat Division, Principals, Leadership Role, Teacher
    (1) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqbal Amin Khan
    Lecturer,Department of Education,University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Mohammad Naseer ud Din
    Professor, Department of Education and Psychology,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Kp, Pakistan.

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36 Pages : 278-285

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).36      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).36      Published : Dec 2019

Personality of Students: The Role of Pakistani Teachers

    This research investigated the impact of four features of teachers behavior viz. teachers support, facilities provision, security in classroom, and motivation of teachers on five aspects namely agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness personality traits of the students. The technique of Stratified random sampling was used for the selection of 1438 students from a population of 10 graders of the Hazara Division. The questionnaires, for teachers behavior and for exploring the Big Five personality of the students, were used for gathering data from the students. For analysis, Mean (M), standard deviation (S. D), and multiple regression analysis were used. Results showed that Teachers support negatively predicts the agreeableness trait of personality, Provision of facilities positively predicts extraversion factor of personality. Classroom security positively predicts the extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness factors of personality. Teachers motivation positively predicts extraversion, and conscientiousness factor of personality and negatively predicts neuroticism factor of personality.

    Big Five Factors of Personality, teachers’ support, facilities provision, security in classroom, and motivation of teachers
    (1) Syed Afzal Shah
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Haripur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Bibi Asia Naz
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Javed Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.

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37 Pages : 286-294

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

The University Environment's Contributions to the Teachers' Performance

    The current investigation is a struggle to find the University’s environment’s contributions to the teachers’ performance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The overall population under this study was 4000 teachers and 79000 students enrolled in 19 universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Different sampling techniques were used at different levels (Multistage). At the first stage out of 19 public sectors HEC recognized general universities, only six universities were selected through simple random sample technique. At second stage a stratified random sample of 270 students of six universities was taken for this study. Two questionnaire one for performance of teachers and second for internal environment was used. The ANOVA, t-statistic and Regression were used. The result shows the significant contributions of environment in the teachers’ performance

    Impact, Environment of University, Performance of Teachers,Higher Level
    (1) Qamar Uz Zaman
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education,Qurtuba University of Science and Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Liaquat Hussain Shah
    Assistant Professor,Institute of Education and Research, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Asif Jamil
    Professor, Department of Education, Qurtuba University of Science and Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.

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09 Pages : 84-94

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).09      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).09      Published : Mar 2020

Effectiveness of Accreditation in Assuring the Quality of Teacher Education Programs: Exploring the Case of an Underdeveloped Country

    This study examined the effectiveness of an accreditation mechanism for teacher education exclusively with a fragile higher education system in Pakistan. A quantitative research method was employed. Using the stratified technique, 614 participants from 24 higher education institutions were selected. Questionnaires were used to collect data from participants. The findings revealed that the standards of national accreditation council for teacher education (NACTE) cannot win wide acceptability and support of educators. The accreditation mechanism in Pakistan has emerged less effective in meeting standards of imparting modern, relevant and quality teacher education in the country. A comparative perspective to explore the factors affecting the effectiveness of accreditation in assuring quality teacher education in an academically underdeveloped country Pakistan is discussed at the end of this article. This study provides essentialities of accreditation in teacher education programs. It carries the value of graduate attributes that is a brand image in the quality of teacher education program development.

    Teacher Education, Program Quality, Accreditation, NACTE, Higher Education
    (1) Hina Jalal
    Student,Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ayub Buzdar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Bushra Naoreen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

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25 Pages : 241-247

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).25      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).25      Published : Mar 2020

Impact of Teacher Effectiveness and Student Attitude on Students Academic Achievement in Science Subjects in the Secondary Schools of Dera Ismail Khan (Pakistan)

    This study was conducted to find the influence of teachers effectiveness and students attitude on students academic achievement in science subjects at secondary school of district Dera-IsmailKhan. An important aim of the study was to explore the impact of teachers effectiveness and students academic performance on the subject of science. A multi-stage and stratified random sampling technique was used for data collection. The survey questionnaire was used. A standardized questionnaire was used and this questionnaire was also validated. A normality test was applied to normalize all variables. Reliability was checked through Cronbach Alpha and it was found in the range given by (Pallant, 2010). The data-was-collected-from teacher at the secondary school level. The hypothetical influence was tested using simple regression. The teachers effectiveness was found significantly on students academic achievement as β=0.727 p<0.05. Similarly, the influence of students attitude found significantly positive on students academic achievement as β=0.616 p<0.05.

    Teacher Behavior; Student Attitudes: Academic Performance; Science Subject
    (1) Zameer Ahmad
    PhD Scholar,Department of Education,Qurtuba University D. I. Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Zafar Saleem
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Qurtuba University D. I. Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Khalid Rehman
    Lecturer, Department of IBA,Gomal University D.I.Khan, KP, Pakistan.

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26 Pages : 248-259

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).26      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).26      Published : Mar 2020

Teachers Humanistic Role Regarding Students Guidance

    This study was conducted to explore and compare perceptions of Subject Specialist Teachers about their role as a humanistic student guide. Subject specialists were taken from 28 male and 13 female higher secondary schools situated in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. As per the data analysis, it was concluded that most of the teachers did not possess proper awareness f a humanistic approach for the guidance of the student. Student guidance was almost absent due to lack of skills, resources, time specification for the purpose of the school administration and expertise. It was noticed that the situation in female higher secondary schools was almost the same as it was noted in the male schools as no significant difference of perception was found among male and female teachers. There was a need for proper training, and provision of resources for an appropriate guidance of the students.

    Teachers, Guidance, Students, Humanistic Approach
    (1) Azmat Ullah
    PhD Scholar,Institute of Education and Research,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Malik Amer Atta
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Ayaz
    Chairman,Department of Education and Research,The University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.

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32 Pages : 313-321

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).32      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).32      Published : Mar 2020

Role of Organizational Environment in Reducing the Effect of Techno-Stress on Work Behavior of the University Teachers

    This research determines the role of the Organizational Environment in reducing the effects of the Techno-Stress on Work Behavior of the University Teachers. The quantitative research method was followed whereas descriptive research design for being the most befitting in these kinds of investigations was opted for reaching certain findings and drawing the conclusions. The study was conducted on 394 university teachers appointed in various public sector Universities situated in the province of Punjab. A scheduled questionnaire built on a five-point Likert scale was used for gathering required data, whereas, in addition to descriptive analysis, inferential analysis of the collected data was done using t-test, correlation, and regression. Results of the study revealed that a significant correlation among the organizational environment and techno-stress prevails, whereas the analyzed data affirmed a significant effect of the techno-stress on the work behavior of the University Teachers.

    Organizational Environment, Techno-Stress, Work Behavior, University Teachers
    (1) Abid Ali Khan
    PhDScholar, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asif Jamil
    Professor,Department of Education,Qurtuba University of Science & Technology, DIKhan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Khuda Bakhsh
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

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