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Faculty of Education

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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 opportunitiesThe 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

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.

Welcome to the Faculty of Education

Senior PhD Faculty Profile

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 30 yearsDeveloped courses of PTC, CT, B.Ed, M.Ed and MPhil (Education) levels Worked in Teacher Education and Science Education Departments at AIOU. Supervised 30 M.Ed./M.A. and 20 MPhil level scholars.

Dr. Sabir Hussain RajaAssociate Professor

PhD Education from AIOU IslamabadFirst 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 UniversityEx 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 WelfareWritten 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. Mahmood Hussain AwanProfessor/Dean

PhD Education from the University of PunjabWorked as academician inresponsible capacities at University of Punjab for 30 year. Supervised and evaluated several Master, MPhil and PhD level research thesisPerforming duties as Professor Incharge Main Campus, Bhimber along with his scholarly responsibilities.

MS in Psychology from Indiana University USA PhD in Education from University of North Texas USA, 30 years experience of teaching and research in the field of education, philosophy and psychology at Punjab UniversityEx Director Institute of Education & Research, Punjab University.Supervised many PhD Scholars and has written 20 research articles.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hameed NawazProfess or

Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ullah KhanProfessor

Programs OfferingThe 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 Educationb.Early Childhood Education c.Educational Leadership and Managementd.Science Educatione.Special Educationf.Teacher Education

2. MPhil Education with Specialization in: a.Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Educationb.Early Childhood Education c.Educational Leadership and Managementd.Science Educatione.Special Educationf.Teacher Education

3. M.Ed. with Specialization in: a.Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Educationb.Early Childhood Education c.Educational Leadership and Managementd.Science Educatione.Special Educationf.Teacher Education

4. Master of Arts (MA) in Education with Specialization in: a.Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Educationb.Early Childhood Education c.Educational Leadership and Managementd.Science Educatione.Special Educationf.Teacher Education

5. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) One year program 6. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Four year program7. Associate Degree in Education (ADE)

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.

PhD, MPhil / MS Programs

MS/MPhil Education Programs consist of 24 credit hours course work and 12 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.

MS/MPhil Education Program

Requirements of MS/MPhil Education ProgramsCommon Courses 12 Credit Hours Specialization/Elective Courses 12 Credit HoursResearch Project/Thesis 12 Credit Hours

Second Semester: Specializations/Elective courses 12 Credit Hours A. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education.

Code Course Title Credit Hours

ED709 Distance Education 3

ED710 Literacy and Non Formal Education 3

ED711 Educational Evaluation 3

ED712 Educational Technology 3

B. Early Childhood Education


ED713 Theories and Models of ECE 3

ED714 Maintaining Effective Learning Environment 3

ED715 Early Childhood Assessment Strategies 3


C. Educational Leadership and Management


ED716 Leadership and Reflective Practices 3

ED717 Personnel Management in Education 3

ED718 Instructional Supervision 3

ED719 Macro and Micro Planning in Education 3

D. Science Education

E. Special Education


ED724 Advanced Study on Exceptionalities 3

ED725 Assessment and Evaluation of CSN 3

ED726 Career Planning and Rehabilitation 3

ED704 Educational Technology for Exceptionals 3

F. Teacher Education


ED727 Educational Management and Administration 3

ED728 Modern Trends in Teacher Education 3

ED729 Professional Ethics for Teachers 3



ED720 Philosophy of Science & Science Education 3

ED721 Scientific Atti tudes and Skills 3

ED722 Management of Laboratory 3

ED723 Educational Technology for Science Education 3

Semester wise Breakup

First Semester Common Courses (12 Credits Hour) Code Course Title Credit Hours

ED701 Problems, Trends and Issues in Education 3

ED702 Computer Applications in Education 3

ED703 Advanced Course on Educational Research and Statistics 3

ED731 Comparative Education 3

Third Semester On successful completion of 24 credit hours course work and other related requirements, the students are allowed to take 12 credit hours Research Project/Thesis (ED730) in the third semester.

PhD Education (MS, MPhil Based)

Requirements of PhD Education Program:

Eligibility to apply:

a) Graduate holding MS/MPhil or equivalent with GPA 3.00/1st 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.

18 Credit Hours course work; Common Courses 9 Credit Hours. Specialization/ Elective Courses 6 Credit HoursCollateral Area Courses 3 Credit Hours

B. Qualify Mid-term and Comprehensive Examinations C. Publish Research Article in Higher Education Commission's approved Journal of Y Category. D. Thesis


Code

ED831

ED832

ED833

Course Title

Comparative Teacher Education

Discourse Analysis

E-Learning

Credit Hours

3

3

3

st1 Semester Common Courses

nd2 Semester Specializations/Elective CoursesA. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education.

Code

ED834

ED835

Course Title

Literacy and Lifelong Education

Instructional Design and Course Ware in Distance Education

Credit Hours

3

3

B. Educational Leadership and Management


ED836

ED837

Human Resource Management

Educational Leadership and Management

3

3

C. Special Education


ED838

ED839

Planning and Programming for Exceptional Youth

Emerging Trends in Special Education

3

3

D. Teacher Education


ED832

ED841

Discourse Analysis

Emerging Trends in Pedagogy

3

3

E. Science Education


ED842

ED837

Scientific Behavior Outcomes

Educational Leadership & Management

3

3

Collateral AreaThe students may choose any course equivalent to 3 credit hours from the courses offered by the Faculty of Education except from the area of their specialization.

ED834 Literacy and Lifelong Education 3

1) To acquaint teachers with latest curricula, teaching methods and techniques. 2) To meet country's increasing demand of trained manpower in education at all levels. 3) To develop attitude and behavior appropriate for educational personnel.4) To enable student teachers to address individual and collective needs of learners.

The M.Ed program consists of 30 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.

M.Ed ProgramAims and objectives of the Program

Structure of the Program

Dr. Mehmood Husasin Awan Delivering Lecture to the Students of MPhil


Code

ED601

ED602

ED603

ED604

ED605

Course Title

Foundations of Education

Curriculum Development and Implementation

Educational Research and Statistics

Pedagogical Skills

Computer in Education

Credit Hours

3

3

3

3

3

First Semester (15 Credit Hours)

Code

ED606

ED607

ED608

ED609

ED610

Course Title

Distance & Non Formal Education

Developing Material for DNFE

Educational Technology

Adult and Continuing Education

Educational Measurement & Evaluation

Credit Hours

3

3

3

3

3

A. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education

Code

ED611

ED612

ED613

ED614

ED615

Course Title

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

Credit Hours

3

3

3

3

3


Second Semester (15 Credit Hours)

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

Educationb) 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

Managementd) Science Educatione) Special Educationf) Teacher Education

C. Educational Leadership and Management


ED616

ED617

ED618

ED619

ED620

ELA Theory & Practice

Elementary & Secondary Schools Administration

Financial Management

Contemporary Issues in Educational Planning & Policies

Economics of Education

3

3

3

3

3

D. Science Education


ED621

ED622

ED623

ED624

ED610

Foundations of Science Education

Teaching Strategies in Science Education

Assessment in Science Education

Laboratory Techniques and Management

Educational Measurement and Evaluation

3

3

3

3

3



ED649

ED650

ED651

ED652

ED608

Elementary Education in Pakistan

Secondary Education in Pakistan

Higher Education

Teacher Education in Pakistan & AJ&K


3

3

3

3

3


ED625

ED626

12

12

E. Special EducationA student may choose any area of study comprising 12 credit hours

Exceptional Children

Community based Rehabilitations of Persons

Inclusive Education


Anyone of the following

Education of Children with Hearing Impairment

Education of Children with Physical Handicapsand Health Impairment

Education of Children with Learning Disabilities

Education of Children with Visual Impairment

Education of Intellectually Challenged Children

with Disabilities (PWDs)

ED628

ED629

ED630

ED631

ED632

ED608

ED627

12

12

12

12

12

12

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


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.

List of Elective Subjects

Course Subjects

ED508

ED511

ED512

ED513

ED514

ED515

ED516

ED517

ED518

Islamic studies and its teaching

Pakistan Studies and its teaching

Urdu and its teaching

English and its teaching

Biology and its teaching

Physics and its teaching

Chemistry and its teaching

General Science and its teaching

Mathematics and its teaching

Semester 3

Course Title Credit Hours

ED601

ED602

ED603

ED604

ED605

Foundations of Education

Educational Research and statistics

Curriculum Development and Implementation

Pedagogical Skills

Computer in Education

3

3

3

3

3

Course

Semester 2


ED506

ED507

ED509

ED510

English (Compulsory)

Teaching Strategies

From the list of Electives

Practical workshop and Teaching Practice

Two Final Lessons/Practicum

3

3

3

3

3

2 Courses

Course

Semester 1: Compulsory Subjects


ED501

ED502

ED503

ED504

ED505

3

3

3

3

3

Perspectives of Education

School Organization and Classroom Management

Human Growth and Education

Curriculum and Instructions

Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir Studies

Course


ED606

ED607

ED608

ED609

ED610

3

3

3

3

3

Distance & non formal Education

Developing Material for DNFE


Adult and continuing Education


Course

A. Distance , Non- Formal and continuing Education


ED611

ED612

ED613

ED614

ED615

3

3

3

3

3

Theory & Practice in Early Childhood Education

Trends& Issues in Early Childhood Education

Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Education

Psychology of Learning Problems: Major Development

Play and Child Development

Course



ED616

ED617

ED618

ED619

ED620

3

3

3

3

3

ELA Theory & Practice

Elementary & Secondary Schools Administration

Financial Management

Contemporary Issues in Educational Planning & Policies

Economics of Education

Course

C. Educational Leadership and management


ED621

ED622

ED623

ED624

ED610

3

3

3

3

3

Foundations of Science Education

Teaching Strategies in Science Education

Assessment in Science Education

Laboratory Techniques and Management


Course

D.Science Education


ED649

ED650

ED651

ED652

ED608

3

3

3

3

3

Elementary Education In Pakistan

Secondary Education in Pakistan

Higher Education

Teacher Education in Pakistan & AJ&K


Course



ED625

ED626

ED632

ED608

ED627

ED628

ED629

ED630

ED631

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Exceptional Children

Inclusive Education


Any One of the following

Education of Children With Hearing Impairment

Education of Children With Learning Disabilities

Education of Children With Visual Impairments

Education of Intellectually Challenged Children

Course

E. Special Education

Community Based rehabilitation of persons with Disabilities(PWDs)

Education of Physically Handicaps And Health Impairment

Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)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 Educationb) Early Childhood Educationc) Educational Leadership and management d) Science Educatione) Special Education f) Teacher education

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 interv iew.

The Admission Committee will determine the merit and recommend candidates for admission.

Structure of the Program: B.Ed. Program consists of two semesters (36 Credit Hours)

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 supervis ion 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 ski ll 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 503 Human Growth and Education 100

ED 504 Curriculum and Instructions 100

ED 505 Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir Studies 100

Semester-wise Breakup Semester 1 Course Course Title Credit

Hours

ED 501 Perspectives of Education 3

ED 502 School Organization and Class

Management

3

ED 503 Human Growth and Education 3

ED 504 Curriculum and Instructions 3

ED 505 Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir

Studies

3

Semester 2

Course Course Title Credit

Hours

ED 506 English (Compulsory) 3

ED 507 Teaching Strategies 3

2 Courses Two Electives from the l ist 6

ED 509 Practical Workshop & Teaching Practice 6

ED 510 Two Final Lessons/Practicum 3

List of Elective Subjects

ED511 Pakistan Studies and its teaching

ED508 Islamic Studies and its teaching

ED512 Urdu and its teaching

ED513 English Literature 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

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