JCTE

Evaluation of Effect of Quality Standards on Quality of Education in Public and Punjab Education Foundation Funded Schools at Secondary Level

Sabir Hussain, Masood Ahmad, Sobia Altaf, Muhammad Farooq Ahmad — Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of quality standards on the quality of education in public secondary and Punjab Education Foundation Funded Schools against the Quality Standards provided by School Education at the secondary level. Eighteen schools were selected from each district of Punjab province, of which 9 were public and 9 were Punjab Education Foundation schools. Then 102 teachers of Public Secondary and 102 teachers of Punjab Education Foundation were randomly selected from these schools. A total of 15 questions were asked from the teachers using a 5-point Likert scale, including about quality of school assessment, quality of management, quality of teachers, quality of school infrastructure and quality of monitoring. The mean, standard deviation, t-test and F-test were used for this. The results obtained were compared with previous research and discussed deeply. It was concluded that the quality standards issued by the Ministry of School Education were being followed more by the public schools. Quality of monitoring, management, teaching staff quality, assessment, and school infrastructure were found to be good in public schools. It is recommended that the quality of monitoring in schools should be raised; as seen in public schools, the quality of assessment should also be raised.

Teachers’ Attitudes toward Transition Services from School to Work by Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

Erum Aslam Khan, Muhammad Javed Aftab — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Transitioning refers to a range of activities that help students transition from high school to post-secondary education, work, and independent life. A student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) includes a section on transformation planning. The IEP team will work with your kid to determine their talents and interests in order to build this program. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the legislation that governs the program for individuals with disabilities (IDEA). Teachers' opinions of the effects of moving from school to employment This research focused on students with modest intellectual impairments. It is the goal of this study to discover how special education teachers' views on the availability of transitional assistance affect their students' ability to find employment. Data was gathered through the use of a questionnaire in this study. Demographic and inferential data were employed to help shed light on the investigation's central question(s). In order for individuals with minor intellectual impairments who obtain an Individualized School Plan (IEP) to succeed in job or education, the results of data analysis are required. Some believe that job placement is closely related to transition planning. There were two sections in the questionnaire: the first contained preliminary information and the second contained an opinion regarding the impact of transition services and their use. Due to the privilege of covid 19 in southern Punjab, an online survey was done. SPSS version 2020 and statistical tests like t-Test ANOVA and mean were used to analyze data from 101 participants. There is a substantial correlation between instructors' professional qualifications and transition planning, according to the data (90 percent). The study also found that (95 percent) teachers believe that transitional plans need to be improved through the use of feedback. Discussion shows that allowing students to be self-sufficient in school is essential.

Analysis of the Digital Education Practices among University Students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Bakht Jamal, Dr. Muhammad Munir Kayani; Dr. Syed Aasad Abbas Rizvi — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Digital education is an emerging field. This study was designed to find out the digital education practices among university students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A descriptive research design was adopted. A sample of 214 including 86 male and 128 female students of Bachelor of Science (Education) from five public sector universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan were selected through a simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire was used as an instrument having nine aspects of digital education. Descriptive and inferential statistical calculations were applied for the analysis. The findings reflected that the most of university students
were engaged in digital education practices and male and female students are of the view that digital education is one of the important needs for them while male students are involved more as compared to females. It was recommended that students may be educated more about digital laws, etiquettes, digital rights, digital safety and security and digital health to able them to use digital education only for positive and healthy activities. Keywords: Digital Education Practices, University Students, Digital Health, Safety and Security, Descriptive and Inferential statistics

Classroom Assessment Literacy at Elementary Level: A Focused Group Discussion

Hassan Arslan Khalid, Fariha Gull — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Classroom assessment literacy focuses on knowledge and practices of classroom assessment to maximize the students’ achievement. The focus of the present study was to investigate classroom assessment literacy and its practices among elementary school teachers. Elementary school teachers of district Hafizabad were investigated through focused group discussion. 15 elementary school teachers were selected through purposive sampling by considering their demographics. A semi-structured interview was conducted through selected participants which revealed the classroom assessment literacy and its practices among elementary school teachers. Interview protocol was developed based on seven standards of classroom assessment inventory developed by Mertler, 2003. The data
were analyzed through narrative analysis. The study revealed that elementary school teachers know very little about classroom assessment. The classroom assessment literacy can be enhanced by providing continuous professional development in-service courses, mentoring by higher authorities and by giving freedom of assessment to teachers.

Self-Confidence and Environmental Learning Adjustment among Secondary Level Students of Private and Public Sector in Punjab, Pakistan

Abid Masood Khan, Shehzad, Sumera Bano — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study attempted to explore the level of Self-Confidence and Environmental Learning Adjustment among the students in private and public sector schools at Secondary Level in Punjab, Pakistan. Secondary level students of District Jhang were the population of the study, and a convenient sampling technique was used for sample selection. Sample of the present study was N= 100 (n=50 students from the private sector and n=50 from the government sector. A 5-Point Likert scale questionnaire was used for data collection. After analyzing data through SPSS, ANOVA statistics showed a significant difference in the level of Self-Confidence and environmental learning adjustment among the secondary level students in the private and public sector. It can be accomplished that the
different categories of school can affect the Self-Confidence and environmental learning adjustment level of students at secondary level. Tstatistics showed that the private schools’ students had more selfconfidence as compared to government schools’ students. Study findings also declared that students of private schools had more done their homework on daily basis; they make interaction with their peer group for learning problems, while they felt lonely and wished for company of their class fellows, felt bored in free time and made an effort to keep in touch with teachers as compared to government schools’ students. It was recommended on the basis of conclusion that the administration of the government education department should arrange refresher courses for the teachers and students. The present study focused on the secondary level; similar study may be carried out in other levels of students.

The Effect of an Online Professional Development Program on Computer Accessibility, Teaching Proficiency, and Motivation Among Educators in Higher Education in Pakistan

Ibtasam Thakur Thakur, Asmaa Azeem*, Moafia Nadar — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The main purpose of conducting this study was to determine the effects of online professional development courses on teachers’ computer access, teaching skills, and motivation in higher education. This was a quantitative study based on a descriptive research design that collected data through a questionnaire. The population of this study was consisted of teachers of
public and private colleges of Narang Mandi city of Punjab, Pakistan. The sample of this study was obtained from four public and four private colleges of Narang Mandi. The sample size was 200 teachers. The researcher adopted the stratified sampling method to select a
representative sample. Independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to investigate the effects of an online professional development course on teachers’ computer access, teaching skills, and motivation in higher education. Findings underscore the substantial benefits of online professional development courses in equipping educators with the necessary tools and skills to thrive in the dynamic landscape of higher education, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of their teaching
effectiveness and motivation.

The Relationship of Job Satisfaction with the Performance of University Faculty in Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Asma Zia Zia, Adeel Ahmed Khan, Rabia Khurshid — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Job satisfaction has a direct link with the performance of workers in an
institution. Satisfied teachers with their job responsibilities perform better
in their educational institutions. The purpose of this study was to
determine the relationship between university faculty performance in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and job satisfaction. The correlation design was used in this quantitative investigation. Using a random sampling procedure, 541 academic staff members from Azad Jammu & Kashmir's five public universities were chosen. To obtain data, a self-structured questionnaire was employed. The findings of the study showed that there is a positive correlation between job satisfaction and performance among
university faculty, although the relationship is relatively weak.

Impact of Teachers' Training on Students' Learning Attitude and Organisational Behavior

Atteeq Razzak, Muhammad Adeel, Sabrina Agha, Gazal Rao — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Enhancing the performance and productivity of the instructors has always been a focus of Training and development. An institution's Training and development program is a real effort to give instructors the chance to get familiar with a range of abilities, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The education sector needs to become more adept at using technology, being dynamic and up to date to meet the ever-growing demands of the current educational system. To elevate this educational sector to the heights of
worldwide standards, there is always a need for talented and skilled labor. This study examines how instructors' Training affects students' learning and, as a result, organizational performance. The sample was taken from teachers, head teachers, and school heads. This study employs quantitative research methodology. Random techniques were used in the collection of data. For this research, 100 questionnaires were delivered to the teachers and heads of different schools, i.e., the primary, middle, and high groups
of various schools. The data were analyzed in SPSS 19 using multiple descriptive and correlation techniques. This research enables us to conclude that we can shape students' learning abilities and critical thinking skills through teachers' Training. As a result, the whole performance of organizations can be improved. Teacher training should be conducted in keeping with the latest trends so that students and Organizations can

Role of Generic Competence in Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of University Students

Rahat Yasmeen, Zunaira Fatima Syeda, Sehrish Naseer — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research aim was to analyze “Role of Generic Competence in Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of University
Students”. Quantitative survey research design was used for this research. All students at University of Sargodha, were the population of the study. Convenience sampling technique was used for data collection. 320 students from Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Department of English), Faculty of Social Sciences (Department of Social Work), Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (Sargodha Medical College) and Faculty of Agriculture (Department of Plant Pathology) were selected conveniently. Two adopted instruments were used in study. The online Google form was used for data collection. Mediation analysis techniques were used to assess
the Role of Generic Competence in Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of University Students. The findings of the study produced an insignificant mediating role of Generic Competence in Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of University Students. It is recommended that universities need to provide guideline to curriculum developers to design such curriculum and evaluation system to fulfill the emerging needs of students and professionals.

Communication Apprehension in English Learners and its Impact on their Motivation

Saira Rahman, Hazrat Umar — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Learners who experience communication apprehension may try to avoid interpersonal interactions, hampering the language learning process. This experience may hinder learners from performing well in any communicative setting. This study examines communication
apprehension (CA) in learners when they speak the English language in classes focusing on speaking and investigates the influence of fear of communication on the learners’ motivation. The sample consists of 350 diploma students studying English and 60 English teachers teaching diploma courses. Qualitative data included semi-structured interviews, and quantitative came from a questionnaire. The quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while the qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Regression and correlation analyses were performed to determine the effect of CA on learners’ motivation. The results showed that communication apprehension exists in learners and affects their motivation significantly, which may slow down their communication skills development. This study has implications for teacher preparation and teacher training in the intersection between motivation and oral skills
development.