Zakariya Journal of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences

Perceptions of Higher Education Teachers Concerning Experiential Learning: An Exploratory Inquiry

Saira Bano — 2024-06-30

Experiential learning leads to intense and profound learning by involving students in any task. Employers prefer graduates who have learnt through various forms of experiential learning. However, in current academic scenario in higher education, experiential learning in higher education institutions is still restricted.Therefore,the major aim of the current work was to explore insights of university teachers regarding experiential learning in terms of their awareness of experiential learning, classroom practices and challenges to implement in classroom This study polled teachers across the general public sector universities of Punjab, Pakistan via thirteen questions based survey involving 208 teachers. The study concluded that collaborative learning is widely used strategy in the classroom as compared to other approaches of experiential learning. Classroom structure, such as overcrowded class, inadequate time, challenge to complete the syllabus, and teachers’ own reluctant attitude, were found to be the most significant barriers to utilize experiential techniques in classroom. Therefore, the study recommends to divide a large number of students in groups for better implementation of various form of experiential learning like project-based learning. Science departments be provided sufficient funding to involve students in project-based learning. Students be provided hands-on experiences in classroom and labs.

Analysis of Unethical Ways Used by the Research Scholars at University Level

Iqra Shaheen — 2024-06-30

Ethics are the distinctions between right and wrong, and research ethics are implementing these norms during research work. The present study was conducted to investigate unethical practices by research scholars at the university level. Descriptive research and a questionnaire were used to conduct the survey. The questionnaire consisted of 34 closed-ended items. Three hundred fifty-five participants were from three universities of Multan. 353 out of 355 questionnaires were correctly filled and returned, so the return rate was 99.4%. Mostly, the researchers admitted that they had used coping and pasting techniques without acknowledging the original author. Referencing skills could be more vital in the research due to the need for more study habits. Another reason research scholars use unethical methods is the need for study habits. Due to this, the researchers are trapped in violating academic integrity. Academic writing skills should be developed among students. Results show that academic writing courses should be introduced in all the disciplines of the universities. Supervisors should guide their researchers about citation and referencing. Penalties should be clear and be practically given to those who plagiarize the work of others.

Analysis of Metacognition of Prospective Teachers

Ayesha Imran — 2024-08-20

Metacognition of the prospective teachers is the cognitive skill and the demand of modern education. Therefore, the present study analyzed metacognition of prospective teachers. The objectives of the study were to find out the perception of prospective teachers regarding the above mentioned construct, analyze demographic based metacognition of prospective teachers. To investigate metacognition, the scale of metacognition (30 items) was administered .The sample for the present study was 116 students enrolled in Department of Education Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. In this study, the descriptive survey research design was used. The data were gathered through the survey method and by hard form of questionnaire. Further, the data were analyzed by using Microsoft Excel. Frequency, Percentage, Mean score, Standard deviation and z-test were computed. The results indicate that the most of the students show high levels of agreement towards metacognition. There was significant difference in gender while there was no significant difference in terms of hostelide students and day scholars for the metacognition. It was concluded that to fulfill the demand of modern education this skill should be taken into account when developing curriculum, planning teaching strategies and assessment of intended learning outcomes. The curriculum should be challenging, teacher use different techniques, and teachers assign challenging task to students which assess their cognitive skills.

Teaching Aptitude of School Teachers: A Gender-Based Comparison

Dr. Romena Ali — 2024-06-30

Teaching aptitude of school teachers is an important factor in making the teaching profession more effective. This research study was carried out for comparison of female teachers’ aptitude of teaching with male teachers of three districts Multan, Khanewal and Muzaffar Garh. The key objective of this research study was to analyze the teaching aptitude of female and male school teachers. The present study includes the sample of 350 teachers including 178 female school teachers and 1172 male elementary and secondary school teachers by using simple random sampling technique. A standardized Teaching Aptitude Test is used as a research instrument for the measurement of aptitudes of male and female teachers. Z-test was applied to compare the aptitude of teaching for female and male school teachers. Data analysis revealed that the significant difference is not found between the teaching aptitude of female and male school teachers. The study recommends to administer aptitude test at the time of selection of teachers to appoint those teachers for teaching profession who have high level of teaching aptitude

Investigation of Teaching Talent of Urban and Rural School Teachers

Robina Faqir — 2024-06-30

The effectiveness of the teaching profession is largely dependent on their natural teaching talent. Keeping in view this utmost importance of teachers’ talents for teaching the study was carried out with the purpose of investigating the teaching talent of school teachers teaching in urban and rural schools of district Multan. By using simple random sampling technique, total 304 teachers including 161 urban and 143 rural teachers were considered as sample of the study. To measure teachers’ natural talent for teaching, a standardized Teaching Aptitude Test was thought appropriate to be used to collect data. Teachers in urban and rural schools were compared for their teaching talent by using Z-test. Data examination showed that there is significant difference between the teaching aptitude of urban and rural school teachers. The study recommends to recruit teachers on the basis of measuring their teaching talents through any standardized aptitude test and further practical test in form of demonstration