03/06/2015
Throughout his career, Nisar has done his best to work independently and remain self-motivated in the face of extreme odds.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/896482/step-forward-lachis-good-mentor-continues-to-lead-by-example/
Step forward: Lachi’s good mentor continues to lead by example - The Express Tribune
Nisar Mehmood remains self-motivated against extreme odds.
27/04/2015
The benefits of teacher licensing include increased assurance and confidence of parents and pupils in the teachers’ knowledge, attributes, professionalism, skills and training.
Teacher Certification and Licensing: A step towards quality education in Pakistan - The Express...
The National Education Policy formed in 2009 stipulates this strategy to improve education standards
27/04/2015
should be a spiritual undertaking, not a utilitarian one.
Aao Parhao – A school is as good as its teachers
Teaching and learning should be a spiritual undertaking, not merely a utilitarian one.
16/04/2015
The objective of making our country a progressive, democratic state, with a dynamic economy, will not be achieved unless the people are educated and enjoy a good quality of life - Dr.Hafiz A Pasha
The crisis of primary education - The Express Tribune
The time has come to declare an education emergency, especially for primary and secondary education
06/04/2015
While many people have the passion and willingness to give back, not everyone can make teaching their full-time career.
AAP volunteers, who we refer to as Learning Coaches, typically sign up for an easily manageable 4-8 hours a week commitment, for a two-month module at a time. .org
Follow this link to apply: http://aaptrust.org/volunteer/
While many people have the passion and willingness to give back, not everyone can make teaching their full-time career.
AAP volunteers are mostly, but not exclusively, university
students who can teach alongside their own studies, and
stay-at-home moms, who have time in the afternoon to spare. Our classes run at partner schools for two hours in the afternoon.
Occasionally, for government schools, these classes may run in the morning during school hours.
AAP volunteers, who we refer to as Learning Coaches, typically sign up for an easily manageable 4-8 hours a week commitment, for a two-month module at a time.
02/04/2015
Teacher recruitment and training is precisely what must be focused upon.
On teacher recruitment & training - The Express Tribune
Focusing on teacher recruitment, training at primary level is quintessential to improve Pakistan’s education system
31/03/2015
This year, in 2014-15, the federal and provincial governments allocated Rs.641 billion for education which is an increase of 11 per cent compared with the previous year’s allocation.
A question that pinches a common citizen is why the educational situation is not improving in public sector institutions!
State of education financing in Pakistan
Budget increase needs to be supplemented with its proper utilization, earmarking significant amount of funds for development and non-salary components.
30/03/2015
The new recruitment system in K-P is an attempt to create a uniform standard for candidates who belong to different educational backgrounds and make merit and transparency the basis of the recruitment process.
Teachers in K-P now enjoy a level playing field - The Express Tribune
Introduction of standard entry tests leaves little room for anything other than merit.
26/03/2015
team awarded 700+ teachers at Express Family Festival.
25/03/2015
The Sindh government has moved forward on other fronts to improve its cadre of teachers.
Gone are the days of cushy life-long guarantees of a salary whether you went to class or not. Now the government will only appoint teachers on three-year contracts.
Maddeningly slow but steady reform on teacher hiring
The committee reviews the results and determines the eligibility of the candidates by checking their credentials and scrutinizing their degrees