CURRENT ISSUE

Volume-IX

, Issue-III

(SUMMER 2024)



01 - School Heads Leadership Competencies: A Comparative Analysis between the Percept...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).01
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).01      Published : Sep 2024

    This study seeks to investigate the insights of teachers about leadership competencies of secondary school heads in Malakand division. The study population consisted of 8481 teachers working in three districts i.e. Swat, Malakand and Dir lower. By using cluster sampling probability sampling method, 635 teachers were randomly selected as sample of the study. A highly valid and reliable questionnair... Details
    Leader Competencies, Conceptual Competency, Technical Competency, Interpersonal Competency, School Head
    (1) Shakira Munir
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Maksal Minaz
    Lecturer, Department of Education Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Idris
    Chairman, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

02 - Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environm...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).02
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).02      Published : Sep 2024

    The main objective of the current research was to investigate the professional development of teachers in public schools who teach in classes with several grade levels. Professional development is a crucial aspect of effective multi-grade teaching.  Multi-grade teaching is believed to have a substantial influence on both instruction and learning. A descriptive research method was used for the... Details
    Multi-grade Teaching, Professional Growth, Multi-Grade, Primary Level
    (1) Asma Bashir
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rabiah Mohyuddin
    Lecturer, Department of Education, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Samina Akhtar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Women's University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

03 - The Impact of Educational Technologies on Modern Education: Navigating Opportuni...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).03
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).03      Published : Sep 2024

    The integration of technology into modern education has profoundly transformed traditional learning environments and offered unprecedented opportunities. This review article explores the multifaceted impact of technology on education, focusing on its role in enhancing access to information, personalizing learning experiences, and fostering collaboration among students and educators. Technological ... Details
    Educational Technologies, Online learning platforms, educational software, Digital Resources
    (1) Munawar Hussain
    Campus Coordinator, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Sub-Campus, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zainab Mehmood Qureshi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Bahawalpur Campus, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shazia Malik
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Bahawalpur Campus, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

04 - Impact of Privatization of Government Schools on Quality and Access to Education...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).04
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).04      Published : Sep 2024

    The government has announced a policy for the privatization of government schools recently. This announcement has raised many concerns about the already compromised quality of education and access to education locally. The current study is an effort to explore the perceptions of teachers, administrators, and parents on the aforementioned phenomenon. Data was collected through semi-structured inter... Details
    Quality of Education, Access to Education, School Privatization
    (1) Naeem Haider
    PhD Scholar, Department of Special Education, Division of Education (DoE), University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fariha Gul
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Faisal Amjad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Special Education, Division of Education (DoE), University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

05 - The Role of Mother Tongue and its Impact on Learning English Grammar at Element...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).05
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).05      Published : Sep 2024

    A mother tongue plays a fundamental role in the use of other languages. The research was carried out to determine the influence of the Pashto language (L1) on the acquisition of English grammar at the elementary level in District Karak. This study employed the detailed procedure of thematic analysis technique and the Pretest-Post-test Equivalent-Groups Design for experimental design. The participa... Details
    Dependent Variable, Independent Variable, First Language, Second Language, Acquisition
    (1) Abdul Waheed
    Senior Subject Specialist (English), Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Irfan Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Mudassir Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.

06 - Cultivating the Competencies: An Examination of Learning Skills in Elementary Ed...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).06
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).06      Published : Sep 2024

    The learning skills cover numerous abilities toward learning, understanding, and applying knowledge. These skills generally include critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, communication, information literacy, and adaptability. This study was designed to determine the extent to which learning skills have been integrated into the Single National Curriculum (SNC) for elementary... Details
    21st-Century Learning Skills, Elementary School Teachers, Single National Curriculum, Professional Development, Pedagogical Skills
    (1) Zafar Siddique
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ishaq Amanat
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Khalid Saleem
    Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.

07 - Impact of Reflective Practice on the Successful Implementation of Teacher Educat...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).07
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).07      Published : Sep 2024

    The study set out to investigate the relationship between reflective practice and the successful implementation of teacher education programs in Punjab. A quantitative research design was applied. The numerical data was collected to find the patterns and relationships regarding reflective practice and its effects. Teachers from different educational levels within the Punjab Education Department co... Details
    Reflective Practice, Teacher Education, Punjab Province, Impact
    (1) Bushra Naz
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Javed Aftab
    Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, Division of Education (DoE), University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Haseeb Sarfraz
    MPhil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

08 - Writing Anxiety: Why do IELTS Test Takers Fail to Obtain their Desired Band Scor...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).08
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).08      Published : Sep 2024

    Numerous individuals with varied backgrounds (doctors, engineers and  IT professionals) either want to study in an English-speaking country or want to immigrate there. Hence they have to attempt an English proficiency test –IELTS –that requires good proficiency in writing, alongside listening, reading, and speaking. However writing has been an uphill task leading the test-takers t... Details
    Writing Anxiety, IELTS Writing, Likert Scale, IELTS Test-Takers, Student Writers, Teaching Practices, Learning Practices
    (1) Rahmat Ullah Kakar
    MPhil Scholar, Iqra University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. IELTS Instructor, AEO-Pakistan.
    (2) Badal Ram Marwari
    Lecturer, Department of English, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Mir Allah Dino Bhutto
    Senior English Teacher, Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan School, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

09 - Effectiveness of Continuous Professional Development Teachers-Training Programme...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).09
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).09      Published : Sep 2024

    This study seeks to determine the effectiveness of continuous professional development (CPD) programs from trainee teachers' perspectives in the Malakand division. The researchers used a quantitative research approach to test hypotheses. A self-constructed questionnaire based on the opinion of trainee teachers was administered before and after the intervention (CPD). Data were collected from 266 t... Details
    Continuous Professional Development Programme, Trainee Teachers, Content Knowledge, Instructional Roles, Classroom Management, Pedagogical Knowledge
    (1) Shah Hussain
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqbal Amin Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.

10 - A Study to Examine Gender-Based Differences in Global Citizenship Awareness amon...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).10
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).10      Published : Sep 2024

    This study aims to determine the level of understanding that prospective teachers at public sector universities and colleges had regarding global citizenship education during their final semester. This study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design. The study population included 2,004 prospective teachers from public universities and colleges in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pak... Details
    Awareness, Education, Gender Based, Global Citizenship, Prospective Teachers, Sustainable Development
    (1) Saliha Khan
    Ph.D. Scholar, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Farkhanda Tabassum
    Assistant Professor, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.

11 - Students’ Perceptions Regarding the Role of Technical Education and Vocatio...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).11
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).11      Published : Sep 2024

    Technical education is crucial for Pakistan's economic progress, providing earning skills and employment opportunities. However, many people focus on earning degrees instead of focusing on technical education. A study was conducted at two female TEVTA public educational institutes in Faisalabad, focusing on computer appliance courses. The study found that vocational educational institutes improve ... Details
    Technical Education, Vocational Training, Computer Competency, Student Confidence
    (1) Amna Zahoor
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Adnan Shad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shafqat Rasool
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

12 - Artificial Intelligence in Education: An Exploration into the University Teacher...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).12
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).12      Published : Sep 2024

    This was a qualitative endeavor to explore the university teachers' perspectives on opportunities and challenges regarding Artificial Intelligence in higher education. For this purpose, there were eight university teachers (from both public and private) who were sampled conveniently from the social sciences disciplines. The data have been collected with the help of a Semi-structured protocol that ... Details
    Artificial Intelligence, University Teachers, Higher Education
    (1) Humayun Sohail
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shokat Zaman
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Hussain Raza Zaidi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.

13 - Relationship between Theoretical Knowledge and Application Abilities of Science ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).13
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).13      Published : Sep 2024

    The objective was to test the hypothesis that there is no relationship between theoretical knowledge and its practical application in assessment practices used by science teachers in the classroom and in general at the school level. The nature of the study was quantitative with descriptive correlational and linear regression design. The sample was randomly taken for the survey questionnaire from t... Details
    Assessment Theory, Assessment Practice, Different Tools and Techniques of Assessment, Science Teachers Training, Assessment Literacy of Science Teachers
    (1) Yousaf Khan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Iqbal Amin Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.

14 - Influence of Teaching Strategies in Developing Critical Thinking Skills: A Revie...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).14
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).14      Published : Sep 2024

    This study aimed to review existing primary and secondary resources to make all stakeholders aware of the influence of different teaching strategies on fostering critical thinking in students. A specific criterion was set out by the researcher like the scope of the study, language, year of publication, nature of the journal, etc. The researcher searched out articles that duly fulfill the required ... Details
    Teaching Strategies; Critical Thinking; Problem-Based Learning; Inquiry-Based Learning; Collaborative Learning
    (1) Muhammad Tahir Khan Farooqi
    Associate Professor & Chairperson, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mohsin Ali Hasrat
    PhD Scholar, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sajida Kanwal
    PhD Scholar, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.

15 - The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Personalized Learning: A Case Study ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).15
10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).15      Published : Sep 2024

    This study investigated the mediating role of artificial intelligence (AI) in intensifying personalized learning in K-12 education by employing qualitative case research. The study examines how an AI deployed within a K-12 school changes the engagement, academic performance, and role of teachers through its implementation. Results show that AI tools lead to large improvements in student achievemen... Details
    Artificial Intelligence (AI), Learning, Personalized Learning, K-12 Education, Student Engagement
    (1) Zahid Hussain Sahito
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Farzana Zahid Sahito
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Imran
    PhD. Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) University Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.