Faculty of Education

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1 Faculty of Education

2 Welcome The existence of human being is rewarding with education. It rewards by providing understanding of world around us, prepares for survival and competitive jobs, ensures secure and productive future, opens new vistas of knowledge, enrichment of existing skills and experiences for greater illumination to shape the society. The unwavering confidence and creative work of educated persons broaden horizon of awareness, understanding and practice in dichotomizing right and wrong that enhances intelligent understanding of life and helps how to think ideally, how to work properly and how to make decisions to become authors of our own life stories. Nothing denying that at the heart of every educational endeavor is a vision of the teacher; even the quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers. The academics are part of knowledge building communities without any geographical, local, provincial, national and international levels. When someone is ready to take on the world, the blossoming relationship between teacher and taught accelerates access to the best possible educational opportunities The academics are part of knowledge building communities without any geographical, local, provincial, national and international levels. When someone is ready to take on the world, the blossoming relationship between teacher and taught accelerates access to the best possible educational opportunities. Since the establishment of the faculty of education at Al-Khair University we strongly believe in significance of teaching as a profession and committed to raise the quality of teacher education at all levels of teaching and learning process in the country by offering a range of innovative and flexible undergraduate and postgraduate research oriented programs. We are devoting our best efforts providing quality education and preparing the next generation of researchers and academics ambitious to look forward to a bright future for Pakistan and AJ&K. The academia of the faculty comprised of distinguished and experienced academics having a wide range of expertise including, Teacher Education; Special Educational Needs; Adult Literacy and Non-Formal Education; Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership and Early Childhood Education. Our offering of programs is attractive and flexible providing adaptability for busy professionals and working teachers. So be the pioneers to make a real difference in career, knowledge production, addressing social and technological changes, and equitable learning outcomes by joining Faculty of Education, Al-Khair University. The detail of programs is given in the proceeding pages, please feel free to share with us if you encounter any difficulty in selection of program or courses, we will be pleased to give any further information you might need relating to our study programs. I hope you can join us to be a part of generation of outstanding teachers, education researchers and practicing professionals and, I along with my qualified, knowledgeable and experienced faculty members look forward to welcome you in the next semester. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mahmood Hussain Awan Dean

3 Welcome to the Faculty of Education The Faculty of Education emerged with the establishment of the university. The Faculty offers teacher-training programs at various levels of professional development, from Associate Degree in Education (ADE) to PhD level. These programs are structured to provide teachers with a deep understanding of educational theories, practices and policies together with opportunities to focus on their personal and professional development through critical thinking. The emphasis of the teacher training programs is on intellectual academic and professional skills to train practitioners who can effectively address demands and challenges of the 21st century. The programs of study are designed at par with national & international standards recognized as professional education of teacher by both private and public sectors in the country and abroad. All the programs of faculty are embedded with the beauty of dual mode of instructions comprising distance learning and face-to-face component. It would not be out of place to mention here that students of MA Education, M.Ed, MS/MPhil and PhD are given choice for selection of specialization according to their aptitude, interest and market demand. Senior PhD Faculty Profile Dr. Sabir Hussain Raja Associate Professor PhD in Science Education from Glasgow University, UK Certificate course in "Distance Education in Developing Countries" from University of London Worked as Assistant Professor at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad for 0 years Developed courses of PTC, CT, B.Ed, M.Ed and MPhil (Education) levels Worked in Teacher Education and Science Education Departments at AIOU. Supervised 0 M.Ed./M.A. and 20 MPhil level scholars. Prof. Dr. Mahmood Hussain Awan Professor/Dean PhD Education from AIOU Islamabad First Position holder in M.Ed (Specialization in Professional Education of Teachers) Certificate in "Distance Education for Developing Countries from University of London" Ex Chairman, Department of Special Education Allama Iqbal Open University Ex Consultant, American Institute of Research (ENGAGE) New York, UNICEF Pakistan and EDLINKS Pakistan Visiting Professor at NUML; IIUI, Riphah University, Education Foundation, DHA and OPF Girls College Islamabad; Resource Person of UNICEF; British Council; UNESCO; ADB; COL; WHO; NIHE (HEC) PMRC; M/O Education and M/O Social Welfare Written and reviewed a number of pedagogical units for Post-Graduate level programs of AIOU "Best University Teacher Award" by HEC for the Year 2000 Supervised several MA, MPhil PhD Scholars and written 17 research articles. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hameed Nawaz Profess or PhD Education from the University of Punjab Worked as academician in responsible capacities at University of Punjab for 0 year. Supervised and evaluated several Master, MPhil and PhD level research thesis Performing duties as Professor Incharge Main Campus, Bhimber along with his scholarly responsibilities. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ullah Khan Professor MS in Psychology from Indiana University USA PhD in Education from University of North Texas USA, 0 years experience of teaching and research in the field of education, philosophy and psychology at Punjab University Ex Director Institute of Education & Research, Punjab University. Supervised many PhD Scholars and has written 20 research articles.

4 Programs Offering The Faculty of Education is presently offering following seven programs which are further bifurcated in the most demanding specializations. 1. PhD Education with Specialization in: a.distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education b.early Childhood Education c.educational Leadership and Management d.science Education e.special Education f.teacher Education 2. MPhil Education with Specialization in: a.distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education b.early Childhood Education c.educational Leadership and Management d.science Education e.special Education f.teacher Education. M.Ed. with Specialization in: a.distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education b.early Childhood Education c.educational Leadership and Management d.science Education e.special Education f.teacher Education 4. Master of Arts (MA) in Education with Specialization in: a.distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education b.early Childhood Education c.educational Leadership and Management d.science Education e.special Education f.teacher Education 5. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) One year program 6. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Four year program 7. Associate Degree in Education (ADE)

5 PhD, MPhil / MS Programs The programs of PhD, MPhil / MS are designed to: provide an opportunity of higher education and research in the discipline of education. develop research potential and promote research activities among the professionals. develop a cadre of specialists and professionals who can undertake and lead quality research work in education The admission to PhD, MS/MPhil Education will be granted on merit according to policy of AI- Khair University and criteria given by HEC. MS/MPhil Education Program MS/MPhil Education Programs consist of 24 credit hours course work and credit hours research Project/Thesis. The program is spread over three semesters. The duration of each semester is 18 weeks. The specialization courses are offered in second semester, however, the student has to select their option for specialization or courses in the first semester. Eligibility: Applicants for MS/ MPhil Education must possess MA/M.Ed Education or equivalent at least in Second Division. Students enrolled in MS/ MPhil has to pass the make-up courses prescribed by the department if they are not MA/M.Ed in Education. Requirements of MS/MPhil Education Programs Common s Specialization/Elective s Research Project/Thesis

6 Semester wise Breakup First Semester Common s ( Credits Hour) ED701 Problems, Trends and Issues in Education ED702 Computer Applications in Education ED70 Advanced on Educational Research and Statistics ED71 Comparative Education Second Semester: Specializations/Elective courses A. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education. ED709 Distance Education ED710 Literacy and Non Formal Education ED711 Educational Evaluation ED7 Educational Technology B. Early Childhood Education ED71 Theories and Models of ECE ED714 Maintaining Effective Learning Environment ED715 Early Childhood Assessment Strategies ED7 Educational Technology C. Educational Leadership and Management ED716 Leadership and Reflective Practices ED717 Personnel Management in Education ED718 Instructional Supervision ED719 Macro and Micro Planning in Education D. Science Education ED720 Philosophy of Science & Science Education ED721 Scientific Attitudes and Skills ED722 Management of Laboratory ED72 Educational Technology for Science Education E. Special Education ED724 Advanced Study on Exceptionalities ED725 Assessment and Evaluation of CSN ED726 Career Planning and Rehabilitation ED704 Educational Technology for Exceptionals F. Teacher Education ED727 Educational Management and Administration ED728 Modern Trends in Teacher Education ED729 Professional Ethics for Teachers ED7 Educational Technology Third Semester On successful completion of 24 credit hours course work and other related requirements, the students are allowed to take credit hours Research Project/Thesis (ED70) in the third semester.

7 PhD Education (MS, MPhil Based) Eligibility to apply: a) Graduate holding MS/MPhil or equivalent with GPA.00/1st Division. b) Subject (GAT) (Education) by NTS with at least 60% score c) The candidates fulfilling (a) and (b) above may apply for admission on prescribed form to the Dean, Faculty of Education. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization. However he/she will be given admission in one specialization (as per decision of Admission Committee) in the light of performance during interview for admission. d) The admission of candidates will be decided by the Admission Committee observing merit, as per university policy and HEC criteria. e) Merit will be determined on the basis of educational qualification, related professional experience, score of GRE (Subject) and interview. f) The Dean office will intimate selected candidates. g) The applicants selected for admission will be facilitated for credit transfer. Requirements of PhD Education Program: 18 course work; Common s Specialization/ Elective s Collateral Area s 9. 6 B. Qualify Mid-term and Comprehensive Examinations C. Publish Research Article in Higher Education Commission's approved Journal of Y Category. D. Thesis

8 st 1 Semester Common s Semester wise Breakup Code ED81 ED82 ED8 Comparative Teacher Education Discourse Analysis E-Learning nd 2 Semester Specializations/Elective s A. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education. Code ED84 ED85 Literacy and Lifelong Education Instructional Design and Ware in Distance Education B. Educational Leadership and Management ED86 ED87 Human Resource Management Educational Leadership and Management C. Special Education ED88 ED89 Planning and Programming for Exceptional Youth Emerging Trends in Special Education D. Teacher Education ED82 ED841 Discourse Analysis Emerging Trends in Pedagogy E. Science Education ED842 ED87 Scientific Behavior Outcomes Educational Leadership & Management Collateral Area The students may choose any course equivalent to credit hours from the courses offered by the Faculty of Education except from the area of their specialization. ED84 Literacy and Lifelong Education

9 M.Ed Program Aims and objectives of the Program 1) 2) ) 4) To acquaint teachers with latest curricula, teaching methods and techniques. To meet country's increasing demand of trained manpower in education at all levels. To develop attitude and behavior appropriate for educational personnel. To enable student teachers to address individual and collective needs of learners. Structure of the Program The M.Ed program consists of 0 credit hours (10 courses) to be completed in one year. The program is spread over two semesters. The duration of each semester will be 18 weeks. Eligibility: A candidate having passed B.Ed. or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/ Institute will be eligible for admission to M.Ed. Dr. Mehmood Husasin Awan Delivering Lecture to the Students of MPhil

10 First Semester (15 ) Code ED601 ED602 ED60 ED604 ED605 Code ED606 ED607 ED608 ED609 ED610 Foundations of Education Semester wise Breakup Curriculum Development and Implementation Educational Research and Statistics Pedagogical Skills Computer in Education A. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education Distance & Non Formal Education Developing Material for DNFE Educational Technology Adult and Continuing Education Educational Measurement & Evaluation Second Semester (15 ) In second semester, students will be offered specialization. They may choose anyone specialization from the following according to their interest and aptitude. Different Specializations will be: a) Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education b) Early Childhood Education c ) Ed u c a t i o n a l L e a d e rs h i p a n d Management d) Science Education e) Special Education f) Teacher Education B. Early Childhood Education Code ED611 ED6 ED61 ED614 ED615 Theory & Practice in Early Childhood Education Trends & Issues in Early Childhood Education Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Education Psychology of Learning Problems: Major Developments Play and Child Development

11 C. Educational Leadership and Management ED616 ELA Theory & Practice ED617 Elementary & Secondary Schools Administration ED618 Financial Management ED619 Contemporary Issues in Educational Planning & Policies ED620 Economics of Education D. Science Education ED621 ED622 ED62 ED624 ED610 Foundations of Science Education Teaching Strategies in Science Education Assessment in Science Education Laboratory Techniques and Management Educational Measurement and Evaluation E. Special Education A student may choose any area of study comprising credit hours ED625 ED626 ED62 ED608 ED627 ED628 ED629 ED60 ED61 Exceptional Children Community based Rehabilitations of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Inclusive Education Educational Technology Anyone of the following Education of Children with Hearing Impairment Education of Children with Physical Handicaps and Health Impairment Education of Children with Learning Disabilities Education of Children with Visual Impairment Education of Intellectually Challenged Children F. Teacher Education ED649 ED650 ED651 ED652 ED608 Elementary Education in Pakistan Secondary Education in Pakistan Higher Education Teacher Education in Pakistan & AJ&K Educational Technology

12 M.A Education Program Aims and objectives of M.A Education Program: To develop attitude and behavior appropriate for educational personnel. To enable student/teachers to address individual and groups needs of learners. To enable student/ teachers to address academic, psychological and social needs of children in the classroom. To prepare teachers to critically analyze emerging trends and address future challenges in teaching and learning process. To acquaint teachers with latest curricula, teaching methods and techniques. To meet country s increasing demand of trained manpower in education at all levels. Structure of the Program: The MA education program consists of 66 credit hours in either of the areas of specialization. This program is spread over four semesters (Two Years). The duration of each semester will be 18 weeks. Examinations are held by the university at the end of each semester. The program is comprised of Part I Theory and Workshop PartII Developing pedagogical skills. Necessary requirements are as follows: i. Ten observations each in elective subjects chosen by the students. ii. Teaching practice for six weeks comprising at least 40 lessons in the two elective subjects under supervision of the Faculty. iii. Evaluation of practical skill, (demonstration of two lessons in the two elective subjects in presence of the Board of Examiners) Pass marks (in each component for theory and for practical skills in Teaching) will be 40%. Eligibility: A candidate having BA/BSC or equivalent

13 Semester wise Breakup In the first semester of M.A Education Program, 5 courses of 15 credit hours will be offered to all the students of different specialization. Semester 1: Compulsory Subjects ED501 Perspectives of Education ED502 School Organization and Classroom Management ED50 Human Growth and Education ED504 Curriculum and Instructions ED505 Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir Studies Semester 2 ED506 English (Compulsory) ED507 Teaching Strategies 2 From the list of Electives s ED509 Practical workshop and Teaching Practice ED510 Two Final Lessons/Practicum List of Elective Subjects Subjects ED508 Islamic studies and its teaching ED511 Pakistan Studies and its teaching ED5 Urdu and its teaching ED51 English and its teaching ED514 Biology and its teaching ED515 Physics and its teaching ED516 Chemistry and its teaching ED517 General Science and its teaching ED518 Mathematics and its teaching Semester ED601 ED602 ED60 ED604 ED605 Foundations of Education Educational Research and statistics Curriculum Development and Implementation Pedagogical Skills Computer in Education

14 Semester 4 (15 ) In fourth semester, students will be offered elective courses /specialization. They may choose anyone specialization from the following according to their interest and aptitude. a) Distance, Non formal and continuing Education b) Early Childhood Education c) Educational Leadership and management d) Science Education e) Special Education f) Teacher education A. Distance, Non- Formal and continuing Education ED606 ED607 ED608 ED609 ED610 Distance & non formal Education Developing Material for DNFE Educational Technology Adult and continuing Education Educational Measurement & Evaluation B. Early Childhood Education ED611 Theory & Practice in Early Childhood Education ED6 Trends& Issues in Early Childhood Education ED61 Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Education ED614 Psychology of Learning Problems: Major Development ED615 Play and Child Development D.Science Education ED621 ED622 ED62 ED624 ED610 Foundations of Science Education Teaching Strategies in Science Education Assessment in Science Education Laboratory Techniques and Management Educational Measurement & Evaluation E. Special Education ED625 ED626 ED62 ED608 ED627 ED628 ED629 ED60 ED61 Exceptional Children Community Based rehabilitation of persons with Disabilities(PWDs) Inclusive Education Educational Technology Any One of the following Education of Children With Hearing Impairment Education of Physically Handicaps And Health Impairment Education of Children With Learning Disabilities Education of Children With Visual Impairments Education of Intellectually Challenged Children C. Educational Leadership and management ED616 ELA Theory & Practice ED617 Elementary & Secondary Schools Administration ED618 Financial Management ED619 Contemporary Issues in Educational Planning & Policies ED620 Economics of Education F. Teacher Education ED649 Elementary Education In Pakistan ED650 Secondary Education in Pakistan ED651 Higher Education ED652 Teacher Education in Pakistan & AJ&K ED608 Educational Technology

15 B.Ed. Program (one year) Eligibility: A candidate having passed Bachelor Degree from a recognized university will be eligible for admission to B.Ed. Program. The admission will be on merit basis determined on the basis of academic performance test and interview. The Admission Committee will determine the merit and recommend candidates for admission. Structure of the Program: B.Ed. Program consists of two semesters (6 ) Examinations are held by the University at the end of each semester. The program comprises of: Part I Theory Part II Developing pedagogical skills. Necessary requirements are as follows: i. Ten observations in each elective subject chosen by the student. ii. Teaching practice for six weeks comprising at least 40 lessons of elective subject under supervision of the Faculty. iii. Evaluation of practical skill, (demonstration of two lessons in the two elective subjects in presence of the Board of Examiners) iv. Pass marks in theory papers and for practical skill in Teaching will be 40% in each component. Compulsory Subjects: ED 501 Perspectives of Education 100 ED 502 School Organization and Class-room Management 100 ED 50 Human Growth and Education 100 ED 504 Curriculum and Instructions 100 ED 505 Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir Studies 100

16 Semester-wise Breakup Semester 1 Credit Hours ED 501 Perspectives of Education ED 502 School Organization and Class Management ED 50 Human Growth and Education ED 504 Curriculum and Instructions ED 505 Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir Studies Semester 2 Credit Hours ED 506 English (Compulsory) ED 507 Teaching Strategies 2 s Two Electives from the list 6 ED 509 Practical Workshop & Teaching Practice 6 ED 510 Two Final Lessons/Practicum List of Elective Subjects ED511 Pakistan Studies and its teaching ED515 Physics and its teaching ED508 Islamic Studies and its teaching ED516 Chemistry and its teaching ED5 Urdu and its teaching ED517 General Science and its teaching ED51 English Literature and its teaching ED518 Mathematics and its teaching ED514 Biology and its teaching