ISSUE

Volume-VIII

, Issue-I

(WINTER 2023)



01 - The Relationship Between Public School Teachers Self Esteem and their Assertiven

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).01
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).01      Published : Mar 2023

    Present research identified the relationship among female public-school teachers self-esteem and assertive behavior. The purposes of the research were: Firstly to find out the degrees of self-esteem.Secondly to explore the level of assertiveness of school teachers. Thirdly to determine the correlation among school teachers' self-esteem and assertiveness. The total population of the study was compr... Details
    Assertiveness, Self-esteem, Correlation, SPSS, RAS, Rosenberg, Reliability, Validity, Internal Consistency
    (1) Misbah Bukhari
    M.Phil. Scholar, University of Education Attock Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Umar Farooq
    Assistant Professor, University of Education Attock Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Tanveer Kouser
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

02 - Effect of Parents Involvement at Early Childhood Education in Government Schools

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).02
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).02      Published : Mar 2023

    The cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children are all improved when their parents are actively concerned in their early education. The purpose of this research is to examine how parental participation influences children's academic and social-emotional growth in public preschools. Peshawar parents who sent their kids to public school were surveyed using a quantitative methodology that ha... Details
    Parents Involvement, Early Childhood, Government Schools
    (1) Zuha Rahman
    Clinical Psychologist (Ex), Rehman Medical Institute (RMI), Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Farid Ullah Khan
    Endeavour Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australia.
    (3) Naveed Ahmad Taseer
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

03 - Role of Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development Punjab in Capacity Buil

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).03
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).03      Published : Mar 2023

    This paper investigates the role of Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development Punjab (QAED) in the capacity building of teachers in three districts of South Punjab, namely Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, and Rahimyar Khan. The study followed a descriptive methodology involving quantitative analysis to gather perspectives from government school teachers. A sample of 1189 respondents was obtained fro... Details
    QAED, Capacity Building, Teachers, Government, South Punjab
    (1) Muhammad Azam Rana
    PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Robina Yasmeen
    Associate Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

04 - Psychosocial and Clinical Determinants of Achievement Motivation in University S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).04
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).04      Published : Mar 2023

    This research was designed to analyze the effect of resilience, depression, behavioural vs. emotional engagement and metacognitive awareness on the achievement motivation of university students. Past research has highlighted the predictive role of cognitive and mental capabilities on the academic achievement of students. A correlational research design was used for the study and 425 participants w... Details
    Resilience, Academic Achievement, Behavioral Engagement, Emotional Engagement, Dummy Coding
    (1) Syed Messum Ali Kazmi
    Assistant Director, Department of Higher Education, Government of the Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rabia Karim
    Lecturer, Government Jinnah Associate College for Women, Mozang, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Madiha Ashfaq
    Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

05 - A Study on Effective Leadership Style and School Effectiveness Improvement

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).05
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).05      Published : Mar 2023

    The objective of this research study is to analyze and comprehend principals and other stakeholders in school leadership philosophies and styles.Value the opinions of various stakeholders regarding the efficiency of the educational system, how these opinions relate to the leadership style used, and how this impacts the general educational atmosphere effectiveness, how they connect to a leader's st... Details
    Effectiveness, Improvement, Stake-holders, Leadership Style, Connection
    (1) Syeda Tehzeeb Alvi
    Senior Subject Specialist, School Education Department, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Farheen Saeed
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Adeela Saleemi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Research and Evaluation, Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

06 - Administrative Problems Faced by Newly Inducted Female Teachers and Their Potent

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).06
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).06      Published : Mar 2023

    This study was conducted to dig out the administrative problems faced by newly inducted female teachers with their potential solution. The researcher applied survey method for collection of data from 200 newly appointed female teachers of 4 tehsils of Multan through a self constructed questionnaire by using systematic sampling method. The researcher concluded that, among many other problems, the n... Details
    Female Teachers, Problems, Administrative, Newly Inducted, Potential Solutions
    (1) Shagufta Jabeen
    M.Phil Education, Department of School Education, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ahmad Nawaz
    PhD Scholar, Department of Media and Communication Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Shakoor
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

07 - Online Teaching, University Teachers and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploration of T

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).07
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).07      Published : Mar 2023

    The aim of the study was to explore the effectiveness of the online mode of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this research a qualitative method was applied and the instrument used to collect data was semi-structured interviews from university teachers. The research conducted under the umbrella of Technology acceptance model. How the teachers from public and private sector universities ad... Details
    COVID-19 Pandemic, Online Teaching, Universities, Teachers, Semi-structured, Adoption of Technology, Technology Acceptance Model
    (1) Hafiz Muhammad Nouraiz Anwar
    University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Basit
    University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

08 - Youth and Youtube Advertisements: A Critical Analysis of Purchasing behaviour of

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).08
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).08      Published : Mar 2023

    The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of celebrity endorsement, music and slogans in YouTube ads on the purchasing intention of the university students of Lahore. A questionnaire was designed to get the data regarding this consideration topic; consisted on convenience sampling. The data was gathered from 120 students of four main universities in Lahore. The ages of the respondents were... Details
    YouTube, YouTube Advertisements, Students Purchasing Intention, Celebrity Endorsement, Music, Slogans
    (1) Usama Bin Saleem
    Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tanveer Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Research, School of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zafar Iqbal Bhatti
    Assistant Professor, Department of English Linguistics, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

09 - The Situational Leadership Theory: Application in Educational Institutions of Pa

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).09
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).09      Published : Mar 2023

    There is severe competition among educational institutions in Pakistan's public and private sectors as a result of the country's more dynamic educational environment. Using a descriptive methodology, we investigated the function of situational leaders and examined how the situational leadership style is relevant in Pakistan. We have concluded that educators place a high value on situational leader... Details
    Leadership, Situational Leadership Theory, Leadership Styles, Contingencies Leadership Theory
    (1) Asmat Nawaz Khattak
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Waqas A khan
    Fellow: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Hiroshima University, Japan.
    (3) Abdul Karim
    Assistant Professor, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

10 - Factors Contributing to Delay in Research Work at M.Phil. Level

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).10
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).10      Published : Mar 2023

    The purpose of this study was to examine the factors contributing to the delay in the research work of MPhil students in the public sector universities of Punjab. The focus of this study was to identify the key factors that have affected MPhil Degree delay. The population of the study was all the supervisors and supervisees of the public sector universities of Punjab. The sample of the study was t... Details
    Supervisor, Supervisee, Delay Factor
    (1) Rohina Khatoon
    PHD Scholar, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khwaja Hisham ul Hassan
    Assistant professor, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farhana Akmal
    Lecturer Scholar, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

11 - Investigating the Effects of Education for Sustainable Development on Students'

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).11
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).11      Published : Mar 2023

    Examining how ESD affects students' pro-environmental attitudes and actions is the primary goal of this research. Two hundred children were chosen at random from a variety of schools for the study. Students' pro-environmental attitudes and actions were measured before and after the ESD intervention. The study found that ESD significantly increased the number of pupils who displayed pro- environmen... Details
    Sustainable Development, Pro-environmental Attitudes, Environmental Issues
    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Thal University Bhakkar, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zobia Shabbir
    PhD Scholar, Faculty of education, Department of Teacher Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Umar Amin Khan
    PhD Education Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.

12 - Effects of Occupational Stress on Mental Health in Colleges' Physical Education

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).12
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).12      Published : Mar 2023

    The current study investigated effects of stress upon mental health mediated by copying style. A sample of n=176 (males=115; females=61) lecturers working at college level from southern districts of Punjab was taken and surveyed. Self-structured questionnaires consisted occupational stress, mental health, and copying style. Frequency and parentage were used assess the individuals' demographic char... Details
    Occupational Stress, Mental Health, Physical Education Teachers, Punjab
    (1) Iqra Yaqoob
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Aslam
    Lecturer, Department of Health and Physical Education, Government College of Physical Education, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Asma Rani
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.

13 - Exploring the Need of Career Counselling for Choosing the Career at School Level

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).13
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).13      Published : Mar 2023

    This paper examines the current state of career counselling services in Pakistani schools and explores students' and parents' perceptions of these services. This paper provides an understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to career counselling in schools and recommends strategies to improve the delivery of these services. The paper highlights the limited availability of trained car... Details
    Career Counselling, Career Field, School Level Students, Parents and Teachers
    (1) Sohail Hussain
    Ph.D Scholar, Department of Education, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khawaja Hisham ul Hussan
    Assistant Professor/Director University, Department of Education, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Munawwar Ahmed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Superior University Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

14 - Effect of School Climate on School Performance at Secondary School Level

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).14
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).14      Published : Mar 2023

    The study aimed to examine effect of school climate on performance of schools. School climate includes measuring quality of the schools on various indicators such as dealing with internal and external dynamics, sustaining and fostering the school climate, high expectation and respects, handling conflicts and crisis, and shared decision making. Performance of schools is described as accomplishment ... Details
    Quality Practices of School Climate, Internal and External Dynamics, Fostering and Sustaining School Climate, Respects and High Expectations, Handling Conflicts and Crisis, Shared Decision Making, Sch
    (1) Muhammad Irfan Malik
    Lecturer in Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Akram
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Hameed Qamar
    Lecturer in Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

15 - Exploring the Factors Affecting Students Drop-out: A Case Study of Public Second

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).15
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).15      Published : Mar 2023

    The purpose of this study was to explore the factors affecting the dropout rate in public secondary schools. The research design for this study was a case study design. The tool of the study was a semi-structured interview schedule. The population of the study was all the students of public secondary school. The convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. The sample of the study w... Details
    Students ‘Dropout, Secondary School, Commitment
    (1) Sarfraz Ahmad
    Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khawaja Hisham Ul Hussan
    Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farhana Akmal
    Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

16 - The Impact of Training on Teachers' Knowledge and Understanding of Different Lea

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).16
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).16      Published : Mar 2023

    This study aimed to evaluate teachers' comprehension and awareness of various learning disabilities in students through experimentation. The research was carried out at Cantt Board Public School, District Kohat, using purposive sampling to choose ten teachers who participated in a two-week training programme. The study employed a pre-test and post-test design with a treatment that included activit... Details
    Essential Skills Acquisition, Teacher Training, Instructional Abilities, Coping Strategies, Learning Difficulties, Professional Development
    (1) Sadia Ambarin
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naseer Ud Din
    Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Faridullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.

17 - Moral Education for Visually Impaired Students at School Level: A Quantitative S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).17
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).17      Published : Mar 2023

    Moral education is an integral part of the education system for visually impaired students. This study intended to seek moral education for visually impaired students at the school level. This study was quantitative and descriptive. The sample of the study included teachers of visually impaired students (N=81) from the schools of visually impaired students. A self- developed structured questionnai... Details
    Moral Education, Visual Impairment, Students, School, Challenges
    (1) Kashif Iqbal
    Lecturer, Government Training College for the Teachers of Blind, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Arshad Khan
    B.Ed (Hons) Special Education, Government Training College for Teachers of Blind, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Hina Khalid
    B.Ed (Hons) Special Education, Government Training College for Teachers of Blind, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

18 - Educational Career Counselling for the Higher Secondary Level Students of Karach

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).18
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).18      Published : Mar 2023

    The research aimed to examine the connection between career counselling and career choice and its influence on the process of choice procedure of higher secondary level students. Students must not be forced to comply with the wishes of their parents and must not make career choices due to pressure. One can only succeed in any field with motivation and self-interest. The author emphasizes the impor... Details
    Career Counselling, Career Choice, Mixed-Method, Higher Secondary Schools, Karachi
    (1) Scherezade Naeem
    Research Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Najmunnisa Khan
    Associate Professor, Head of the Department Education, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

19 - An Ethnographic Study on Beliefs and Attitudes of Some Larkana Teachers of Engli

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).19
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).19      Published : Mar 2023

    Many specialists agree that beliefs have a powerful impact on teachers’ practices. However, it should be taken into account that their attitudes affect their practices as well. This paper is about English language teachers´ attitudes and beliefs. The objective was to share some data from ethnographic research developed with a group of high school English teachers from Larkana. The rese... Details
    Beliefs, Attitudes, English, Teachers
    (1) Syed Sada Hussain Bukhari
    Assistant Professor of Education, Shaheed Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto Government College of Education, Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Ajab Ali Lashari
    Lecturer, Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Abid Ali Shah Jilani
    Director (HR), Directorate General of HR & Training, Schools Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

20 - Engagement Features in Business Newspapers Corpus: A Comparative Study of Busine

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).20
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).20      Published : Mar 2023

    The study explores the Pakistani business newspaper corpus for the presence of engagement features—one of the systems of interactional metadiscourse. Business corpus of 1 million words comprised Pakistani business news and business articles collected from the four well-reputed Pakistani English newspapers, i.e., The Daily Times, The Nation, The Business Recorder, and The Dawn. It was found t... Details
    Interactional Metadiscourse, Engagement, Business Discourse
    (1) Hassan Moavia
    Department of English, School Education Department, Government of Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Moazzam Ali Malik
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Humayun Manzoor
    PhD Research Scholar, Department of Language & Communication, University of Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia.

21 - The Experiences, Challenges, and Acceptance of Item Bank System (IBS) as a Tool

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).21
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).21      Published : Mar 2023

    Using the Item Bank System (IBS) for paper generation is gaining popularity in educational settings. However, limited research has been conducted on the experiences, challenges, and acceptance of IBS. This study explored the challenges educators and head teachers face when implementing IBS for paper generation in educational settings. Thematic analysis of data collected from four participants reve... Details
    Item Bank System, Paper Generation, Educational Settings
    (1) Mahboob Ahmad
    Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khawaja Hisham Ul Hussan
    Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Tayyab
    Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

22 - Exploring Students' Perceptions of the teaching pedagogies: in developing Commun

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).22
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).22      Published : Mar 2023

    The focus of the research work is to report on research from the curriculum interventions that explored whether undergraduate university students are proficient enough in communication skills for social and academic purposes, moreover, the perception of students about their communication skills is studied and factors are identified that may have contributed towards their strong or poor communicati... Details
    ESL, Communication Skills, Students’ Perception, Translingual Pedagogies Curriculum design
    (1) Shabana Zafar
    Senior Lecturer, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Amir Hashmi
    Associate professor, Institute of Education & Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Madiha Shafiq
    M.Phil. Scholar, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

23 - Impact of Meditation on the Level of Post-traumatic Stress in Flood Victims of S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).23
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).23      Published : Mar 2023

    This study aimed to find whether meditation can be effective in terms of post-traumatic stress(PSTD) or not. The purpose of this current study was to analyse the flood victims specifically (IDPs) by the influence of meditation on state post-traumatic stress. Guided meditation is helpful in reduction of the stress. The study analyses how meditation reduces the post-traumatic stress of IDP flood vic... Details
    Internally displaced persons, Flood victims, Meditation, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Stress Reduction
    (1) Hani Abdul Wahid
    Student, Department of Psychology, Muhammed Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Maryam Hanif Ghazi
    Head of Department of Psychology, Muhammed Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Ajab Ali Lashari
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

24 - Role of Children's Magazines in Promoting Children's Literature in Sindh: An Ana

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).24
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).24      Published : Mar 2023

    Wordsworth a renowned English romantic poet calls a child a father of man. Children of today are the citizens of tomorrow. Literature plays a pivotal role in shaping human personality and moulding human beings into responsible beings. For shaping thinking, ideology, personality and literary as well as the psychological development of the child, Children's literature plays a very significant role. ... Details
    Children's Literature, Children's Magazine, Sindhi Literature, Young writers
    (1) Muhammad Ibrahim Khokhar
    Assistant Professor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Saqib Abbas
    M.Phil Scholar, Institute of English Language & Literature, University of Sindh Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Ali Asghar Ghanghro
    Assistant Professor Benazir Bhutto University, Lyari Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

25 - Dynamics of Violence in Pakistan: A Mixed Method Study

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).25
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).25      Published : Mar 2023

    The purpose of this research was to explore the patterns of violence in Pakistan and the possible causes of this. A total of 4,000 respondents were chosen using a combination of multi-stage stratified and convenience sampling for the general survey (GS). A thorough analysis of the findings was performed; interviews were conducted with intellectuals to foster cross-discussion. Various data analysis... Details
    Dynamics, Terrorism, Sectarianism, Ethnicity, Inequality, Violence, Education
    (1) Mumtaz Khan
    Assistant Professor, Government Graduate College, Hazari, Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tariq Mahmood
    Senior Headmaster, Government High School, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shafqat Rasool
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

26 - Impact of Smartphone Usage on the Academic Performance of Students at Public Sec

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).26
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).26      Published : Mar 2023

    This research study was conducted to examine the impact of Smartphone usage on the academic achievement of students at a public-sector university in Karachi. The strategy of the research was quantitative and the population of the study was limited to a public university in Karachi. The simple random sampling technique was applied to collect the data and the sample size of the study was 100 respond... Details
    Smartphone, Students' Academic Performance, Public University
    (1) Salma Channa
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Naseem Abdul Karim
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Kaneez Abdul Fiza
    Lecturer, Department of English, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan.

27 - Bridging the Gap between Educational Research and Practice: A Qualitative Study

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).27
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).27      Published : Mar 2023

    This qualitative study attempts to investigate the current disconnect between applied educational studies and professional practice. The study focuses on the requirement that academic researchers give policy implementation in the area of education more consideration. Ten faculty members from two private colleges were chosen as participants for semi-structured interviews using a simple random sampl... Details
    Bridging the Gap, Practice-based Research, Evidence-based Practice, Knowledge Mobility
    (1) Nasir Mehmood
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khuwaja Hisham Ul Hassan
    Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business & Management Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farhana Akmal
    Lecturer, Faculty of Art and Humanities, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

28 - An Analysis of the Problems in the Use of English Participles by Undergraduate S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).28
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).28      Published : Mar 2023

    The current study aimed at finding out the problems faced by undergraduate students in learning English present, past and perfect participles in Hazara University Mansehra. A descriptive survey design was used to collect data from a sample of hundred students through a non-randomly convenience sampling technique. For answering the questions and achieving objectives, the researchers used a proficie... Details
    English, Participles, Undergraduate, Problems, Tense, Formation, Voice
    (1) Muqadar Khan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Laraib Rahat
    Lecturer, Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Rafiq
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.

29 - Determinants of Women Employability: Case Study of a Technical College in a Deve

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).29
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).29      Published : Mar 2023

    This qualitative study explored the determinants of women's employability in a developing country. The sample of 25 (N= 25) passed outs of the Government College of Technology for Women (GCTW) was selected through a purposive random sampling technique. The data were collected using a self-constructed interview protocol. The trustworthiness of the interview protocol was ensured through Maxwell's va... Details
    Women Empowerment, Technical College, Developing Country
    (1) Syeda Maryam Muzaffar
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalid Rashid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

30 - Effectiveness of Teachers' Feedback at Universities: Analysis of Students' Persp

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).30
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).30      Published : Mar 2023

    This quantitative survey design research study focuses on factors which influence the effectiveness of instructional feedback. The main objective of the study, therefore, was to analyze university students’ perception about effectiveness of their teachers’ feedback. Researchers themselves developed questionnaire based on the five point Likert rating scale consisting of six factors with... Details
    Effectiveness of Feedback, Feed Forwarding, Transparency, Students' Perspective
    (1) Misbah
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Dilshad
    Professor, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

31 - Determinants of Percentage Achievements of Public Primary School Students in Nor

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).31
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).31      Published : Mar 2023

    This study probes the socio-economic and school background factors that may affect students' marks in primary schools in northern Pakistan. The data was collected from four parts of the province. The result confirms that free lunch is an influential academic booster if provided to lower groups of students; in some cases, the school is away from students. Adequate staff and adequate funds, too, hav... Details
    Education, Evaluation, Gender, Economics Public Finance, Public Policy
    (1) Noor Jehan
    Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Fahim Nawaz
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

32 - Role of Professional Training of Teachers and its Relationship with Teaching Qua

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).32
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).32      Published : Mar 2023

     This study explores the association between the professional training of teachers and teaching quality. It aims to find out how instructors' contribution to professional growth and training sessions impacts their instructional techniques and classroom management to improve the quality of education. Teachers' involvement in professional development workshops and programs concerning the succes... Details
    Teachers' Training, Professional Development, Teaching Quality
    (1) Noshaba Muzaffar
    Headmistress, Government Girls High School, Nisar Colony, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shagufta Nahid
    SST, Government Girls High School, Nisar Colony, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Abbas
    Principal, Workers Welfare School, Sahianwala, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

33 - The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).33
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).33      Published : Mar 2023

    This study investigated the current status of sign language interpretation for students with hearing impairments and the problems they face with interpretation in higher education in Lahore. A quantitative, descriptive approach was used. The population comprised students with hearing impairments in higher education; the sample included 40 students from different higher education institutes in Laho... Details
    Sign Language Interpretation, Hearing Impairment, Higher Education, Visual Aids, Simultaneous Interpreting
    (1) Mudassar Hussain
    Sign Language Interpreter, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Snober Bukhari
    M.Phil. Special Education Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Saira Riaz
    M.Phil. Special Education Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

34 - Relationship between Elementary School Head Teachers' Servant Leadership Style a

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).34
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).34      Published : Mar 2023

    This quantitative study has been conducted to investigate the relationship between Elementary School Head Teachers' servant leadership style and their Self-Efficacy. The School heads (both males & females) working in the Public Elementary Schools of the District Lahore were the targeted population for this study. The sample of 312 head teachers was taken conveniently from the population. The h... Details
    Elementary School, Head Teachers, Servant Leadership, Self-Efficacy
    (1) Abid Ali
    PhD Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqra Hameed
    M.Phil. Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shumaila Nizam
    M.Phil. Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

35 - Exploring The Challenges and Solutions in Doctoral Dissertation Writing and Defe

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).35
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).35      Published : Mar 2023

    Doctoral dissertation writing and defending to complete the doctorate degree program is a true learning experience; an arduous mission, which entails knowledge of academic writing and confidence for dissertation defence to a satisfactory level. In the present research, the researchers have made an effort to divulge the foremost challenges faced by those ESL scholars, who had completed their degree... Details
    Academic writing, Doctoral degree program, Dissertation writing, Dissertation Defence, ESL scholars, Challenges & Solutions
    (1) Azhar Ahmad
    M.Phil. English (Linguistics), Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sonal Khan Maitlo
    M.Phil. English (Linguistics), Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Salma Jeevan
    M.Phil. English (Linguistics), Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

36 - Maximising Professional Growth: A Case Study Exploring Reflective Practices of T

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).36
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).36      Published : Mar 2023

    This qualitative case study aimed to explore the reflective teaching practices used by teacher educators in their classrooms for professional learning and development in Pakistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two experienced teacher educators from a public university. Using within-case and cross-case analysis, data analysis uncovered themes related to interactive teaching methods... Details
    Reflective Teaching, Teacher Education, Professional Development, Qualitative Case Study, Thematic Analysis, Developing Countries
    (1) Sajida Saif
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Samina Safdar
    Assistant Professor of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

37 - Experts' Views Regarding Vertical and Horizontal Alignment of Pakistan Studies C

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).37
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).37      Published : Mar 2023

    The study aims to explore the vertical and horizontal alignment of the Pakistan Studies curriculum from Intermediate to Master's level in different institutes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Interviews,consisting of open-ended questions, were conducted to collect information from Subject Specialists and experts besides members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board. The analytic approach was used for the... Details
    Alignment, Vertical, Horizontal, Pakistan Studies, Curriculum
    (1) Tabassum Mehboob
    Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), University Model School, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

38 - Relationship between Students' Cognitive Abilities and Cumulative Grade Point Av

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).38
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).38      Published : Mar 2023

    The better the cognitive abilities of undergraduate students, the better their academic performance. To identify the relationship between students’ cognitive abilities and CGPA of B.S. and B.Ed (Hons.) students. The two universities, a public university (i.e., University of Punjab, Lahore) and a private sector university (i.e., University of Management and Technology) of the undergraduate st... Details
    Cognitive Abilities, CGPA, Assessment, Academic Performance
    (1) Shahid Abbas
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saba Latif
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farzana Jabeen Khoso
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.

39 - Training Need Analysis Model for Teachers and Managers: A Case of Trainings at Q

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).39
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).39      Published : Mar 2023

    Education plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals and societies, driven by the quality of teachers and educational managers. Effective teacher training and continuous professional development are vital to achieving educational excellence. This study explores the importance of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in the context of education, focusing on the Quaid e Azam Academy for Educational Develop... Details
    Education, Training Needs Analysis (TNA), teacher training, professional development, educational managers, curriculum design, Pakistan, Quaid e Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED), quali
    (1) Hina Ashraf
    M.Phil. Research Scholar, Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghalib Ata
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Aisha Rizwan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

40 - How Does Students' Attitude towards Biology Affect Their Academic Achievement at

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).40
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).40      Published : Mar 2023

    Despite the widespread importance of Science, students' interest in it has deteriorated over time. Achievement is mainly related to the students' attitude. The major goal of the present research is how students' attitudes about Biology affected their academic performance in Biology at the secondary level. A 24-item questionnaire (Biology Attitude Questionnaire, BAQ) was adopted. All the 10th grade... Details
    Attitude, Biology, Achievement
    (1) Maira Zia
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Anwer
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muqaddas Butt
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

41 - Exploring the Progression of University Students' Critical Thinking Skills Acros

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).41
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).41      Published : Mar 2023

    This study aimed to assess and compare the critical thinking skills of university students. The study employed a convenient sampling method for selecting universities, while student participants were chosen randomly. Data were collected from 475 students across five public universities. The Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA) was utilized to measure participants' critical thinking sk... Details
    University Students, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking Skills, Progression in Studies
    (1) Huma Lodhi
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Soofia Noor
    PhD Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farah Shafiq
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

42 - Students Perceptions Regarding English as a Medium of Instruction and its Effect

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).42
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).42      Published : Mar 2023

    This study investigates students' perceptions of EMI and its impact on learning, aiming to provide insights into the complex dynamics surrounding this educational approach. Two hundred students from various academic backgrounds and language proficiencies were surveyed, and questionnaires were filled up to gather their perceptions of EMI. The findings reveal a multifaceted picture of how students p... Details
    Students Learning, Instruction Medium, Native Language
    (1) Muhammad Faisal Farid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sabahat Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asif Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

43 - Exploring the Connection between Organizational Justice and Personnel Commitment

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).43
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).43      Published : Mar 2023

    This study investigates the connection between organizational justice and personnel commitment among postgraduate-level teachers. The study adopted a correlational research design. A random sample of 255 teachers was selected from eleven universities in Lahore, and data was gathered using a structured questionnaire comprising two sections. Data analysis involved statistical calculations, including... Details
    Distributive Justice, Organizational Justice, Interactional Justice, Personnel Commitment, Procedural Justice
    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maria Sarwar
    M.Phil. Education (ELPS), Division of Education University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shamim Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education & Research, University of the Punjab Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

44 - Problems Faced by Teachers in Implementing Single National Curriculum in Punjab

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).44
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).44      Published : Mar 2023

    The article examines teachers' perceptions of challenges in implementing the Single National Curriculum (SNC). Teachers working in primary schools were considered for data collection. For the collection of information regarding above mention issue, a five-point Likert scale was used. Collected information was tabulated and through an analysis of response data, key issues were identified, including... Details
    Single National Curriculum, Implementation Problems Primary Schools
    (1) Mehnaz Amin
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shafqat Ali
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Tariq Mahmood
    Govt. High School, Chicherwlai, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

45 - Analyzing Students' Perspectives About School and Respect for Social Rules

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).45
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).45      Published : Mar 2023

    The main purpose of the study was to analyze students' perspectives about school and respect for social rules. The objectives of the study were (a) to review the impact of respecting social rules on the overall environment of the school, and (b) to examine students' perceptions about school and respect for social rules. The study was descriptive in nature while a quantitative research approach was... Details
    Students' Perspectives, School and Respect for Social Rules
    (1) Muhammad Riaz Ahmed
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Akhtar Ali
    Dean, Faculty of Online and Distance Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shakir
    Associate Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

46 - Utilization of Information Communication Technology among Public and Private Sec

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).46
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).46      Published : Mar 2023

    This study aimed to compare secondary school teachers from the public and private sectors in terms of their perception and understanding of Information Communication Technology (ICT). It also examined how these teachers are facilitated and trained by their respective schools. The sample size for this study was 50 teacher respondents, with 5 public and 5 private schools being selected in Malir Town... Details
    ICT, Secondary School Teacher, Public School, Private School
    (1) Naseem Abdul Karim
    M.phil Scholar, Department of Education, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Layari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Salma Channa
    M.phil Scholar, Department of Education, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Layari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Erum Naz
    M.phil Scholar, Department of Education, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Layari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

47 - Effect of Mnemonic Instructional Strategy (Keywords) on Students’

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).47
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).47      Published : Mar 2023

    The present study investigated the effect of mnemonic instructional strategy (Keywords) on students' memory at the secondary school level. The students of Grade 10 were the population of this research. The sixty (60) students of GGHS Mewakhel, Bannu were the sample of this study. This was experimental research, so the pretest-posttest design was adopted. The Post-Experimental group (Keywords) show... Details
    Mnemonic Strategy, Keywords, Memory, Instructional Strategy, Experiment
    (1) Bushra Hanif
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education & Research, University of Science & Technology, (UST), Bannu, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) S. R. Ghazi
    Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Science & Technology (UST), Bannu, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Khan Sardaraz
    Registrar, University of Science & Technology (UST), Bannu, KP Pakistan.

48 - Continuous Professional Development and Performance of Secondary School Teachers

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).48
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).48      Published : Mar 2023

    Continuous professional development (CPD) plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance of secondary school teachers. This article explores the intersection of continuous professional development (CPD) and the performance of secondary school teachers. The research population comprises all head teachers and teachers in the study area. The quasi-experimental design applies to the 10 head teacher... Details
    CPD, Teacher Performance, Learning Outcomes, Teaching Effectiveness, Pedagogical Skills
    (1) Noreen Akhtar
    Headmistress, Govt Girls High Sechool, QADIR Baux Tehsil Kamalia, Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sumera Rashid
    Secondary School Teacher (SST), Government MC Girls High School People's Colony No 1 Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

49 - Examining Educational Quality in Public and Private Secondary Schools of Gujranw

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).49
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).49      Published : Mar 2023

    This study critically assesses the educational standards in both public and private schools in Gujranwala, focusing on key aspects such as physical infrastructure, teacher competence, and the financial framework. The primary objective is to conduct a comprehensive examination of the physical facilities in both sectors, identifying potential differences that may impact the overall educational exper... Details
    Quality, Education, Public, Private, Schools, Gujranwala, Policy, Pakistan
    (1) Shafqat Rasool
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education , Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Asma Anis Alvi
    Principal, The Knowledge School, Walton, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ayesha sheikh
    Principle, Bright Career School System, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan

50 - Principal Leadership Strategies for Achieving Organizational Excellence of Publi

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).50
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).50      Published : Mar 2023

    Understanding how different strategies and leadership styles contribute to organizational excellence is essential for higher education institutions that face increasing pressure for accountability. Objectives include identifying effective leadership strategies for organizational excellence, exploring the links between strategic leadership practices and employee efficiency, and evaluating the impac... Details
    Principal Leadership Strategies, Organizational Excellence, Leadership Styles, Performance, Organizational Success
    (1) Abdul Wahab
    Lecturer, Institute of Education and Research, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Yasir Fayyaz
    M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sajid Ishaq
    M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
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