Unpacking the Quality Knack Pack - AKESP's Teacher Development Experiences through Research and Practice
The first presentation in this symposia session will be on 'Quality of teacher education in the context of Chitral'. This presentation will argue that despite growing concern about the quality of education, defining it is still quite challenging. However, it is seen in light of real life application through which practical experience is linked to theory that when the real world is brought into a classroom setting, a quality learning experience is guaranteed. There are many factors which contribute to quality education. One of them is teacher education. Quality of teacher education is a fundamental and central component of the general well-being of an education system. Educational reform considers professional development/ teacher education as a primary source for bringing sustainable and situational changes in schools.
Presenters: Belinda Johnson and Academic Development Officers
The second presentation will be on 'Perception of teachers about classroom observations' by AKES operations in Northern Areas. This gives an overall impression of the classroom observations (one of the major activities under NPEP-II) being conducted by teacher educators based in 11 FEOs of the Northern Areas. With primary focus on the perception of teachers about this rigorous exercise, the perception of other stakeholders, including Academic Development Officers, FEO Heads, head teachers and students, is also reflected in this study. The presentation will highlight how classroom observations can be used as an effective support mechanism for improving teaching and learning in schools. The after-effects of linking classroom observation with teacher appraisal will also be highlighted in the presentation.
Presenter: Khadija Khan
The third presentation will be on 'Creativity, innovation and optimal use of learning possibilities and resources'. This presentation will elaborate on the teacher-student learning projects and integration of technology including library. During the last couple of years, AKES South Operations designed an in-service professional develop programme based on collaborative work of teacher(s) and student(s). Experience of teacher and student learning will be shared in this presentation, especially in relation to how new knowledge is generated as a result of shared learning opportunities.
Presenter: Yasmeen Bano, Noordin Merchant and Amina Kanjee
The fourth presentation will be on 'Way forward: Where AKESP is heading and what could be the possibilities of partnerships among various sectors to promote quality'.
Presenter: Sughra Choudhry Khan, Shahzad Mithani and Wasif Rizvi