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Grievances of Teachers Regarding District Education Offices’ Efficiency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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The aim of this study was to explore the grievances of teachers regarding district education offices’ efficiency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This was a single-method research design and qualitative in nature. Interview guide was used as tool for data collection regarding efficiency of district education offices. Population was all the school teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A sample of fifty school teachers of different cadres were randomly selected. The validity of the instruments was checked with the help of expert committee. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. It was found that most of teachers have grievances regarding efficiency of district education offices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These offices were found as creating problems for teachers regarding leave, GP fund, MPhil/PhD allowance sanction etc. and were found as reluctant to do even legal works in a lenient manner. It was recommended that teaching and management cadres may be merged and only honest, efficient and problem-solving nature officers may be appointed in these district education offices
Explore the relationship between social media use and mental health among young adults.
Get PDFThe rise of social networks now shapes how young adults interact and learn social information. Our study studies how social networking platforms interact with young adults' emotional health and their sense of self-validity. To collect research data this study used mental health tests alongside questionnaires to learn from social media users between 18 and 30. We measured workplace andisolated associations using SPSS's Mean, Correlation, and Regression tests. Our research shows that social media behavior types and frequency show direct links to mental wellness. Browsing feeds triggers more anxiety and depression issues than engaging with social media activities. Anxiety, r = 0.45, p < 0.01Depression: Regularly viewing and passively consuming content on social media links strongly to worse mental health outcomes, β = 0.38, p < 0.05. The analysis tracks specific social media usage types and mental health impacts to understand important findings. Research shows that social media gives people emotional support but unhealthy excessive use can create mental wellbeing problems. Our study results provide key information for mental health experts, teaching staff and public officials to use. Our team helps users maintain safe online behavior while teaching them social media dos and don'ts plus explains how social media affects mental health. Our study adds to digital behavior and mental health studies and aims to guide future research that can develop protective measures to lessen social media risks
CHALLENGES IN IMPROVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS IN MIRPUR DIVISION AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Get PDFThe current study was conducted on challenges in improvement of performance of secondary school head teachers in Mirpur Division AJ&K. The objectives of the study were to analyze the indicators of performance of secondary school head teachers, to explore the secondary school head teacher’s performance and to find out the challenges in the improvement of performance of secondary school head teachers. The research was descriptive in nature, with data collected via a survey method. The population of the study was consisting of all head teachers and teachers of Secondary schools (Male) of Mirpur division in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Stratified Random sampling technique was used to select the sample of the study. Out of 147 head teachers and 460 SSTs 108 head teachers and 216 SSTs were selected randomly as study sample. Two questionnaires were distributed among the participants asking for their responses. One for the head teachers second for the SSTs. Each questionnaire containing 64 items was developed and finalized after the process of validation. Data were collected personally by the researcher from respondents. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data for this study. Mean score and standard deviation were applied to determine the results. The mean scores of two groups of respondents (head teachers and SSTs) were compare through independent sample T-Test. The main finding of the study was that secondary school head teacher’s performance was not satisfactory in two major components, i.e., leadership qualities and supervision. It was suggested that qualified professionals should appoint as head teachers in order to increase the quality of education
The Role of Interpersonal Problem-solving and Social skill in Adolescent Emotional Regulation
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This study investigates the relationship between “Interpersonal Problem-Solving and Social Skills in relation to the Emotional Regulation of adolescents”. For data collection, Cross-Sectional Survey Research Design was used. Students from various institutes in Sialkot were the study's targeted population. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants.
The results of this research demonstrated the linkage between “Interpersonal Problem-Solving and, Social Competence’s effect on Emotional Regulation”. Findings showed a significant positive correlation between the “interpersonal problem-solving and social competence” Present study revealed that emotional regulation has a positive correlation with “social competence and interpersonal problem-solving”, and outcomes also showed a positive relationship between social competency and interpersonal problem-solving.
Transforming Head of Panel Leadership in Malaysian Primary Schools: Strategies and Implications for Educational Effectiveness
Get PDFThe transformation of leadership among Heads of Panels (HoPs) in Malaysian primary schools is vital for strengthening educational effectiveness. This study examines leadership succession strategies and their impact on school performance, teacher professional growth and student achievement. In an increasingly dynamic educational landscape, effective HoP leadership catalyzes fostering collaborative learning environments and sustaining academic excellence. A well-designed succession plan ensures leadership continuity, minimizes disruptions in instructional management and promotes sustained capacity building among educators. This study identifies critical factors influencing the transformation of HoP leadership, including targeted training, structured mentorship programs and active stakeholder engagement. The findings reveal that systematic leadership preparation enhances the adaptive capacity of HoPs, equipping them to navigate both pedagogical and administrative challenges more effectively. Moreover, stakeholder involvement particularly from teachers, parents and local communities, fortifies leadership implementation and ensures alignment between educational policies and school-level needs. The study highlights the pressing need for policy interventions to institutionalise leadership development and succession planning in Malaysia’s primary education system. By integrating comprehensive leadership training programmes and promoting inclusive school governance, education policymakers can build a sustainable leadership framework that enhances resilience and instructional quality at the school level. This study contributes to the scholarly discourse on educational leadership by emphasising the pivotal role of HoPs in driving school transformation. Future research is encouraged to adopt longitudinal approaches to evaluate the sustained effectiveness of leadership strategies and to promote continuous advancement in leadership practices
Assistive Technology Empowering Individuals with Disabilities
Get PDFTAC is an inclusive enabler technology that helps people with disabilities to function through personal assistance technology and gears. Enablement with assistive technology (AT) improves the independence, interaction and community involvement of persons with disability. This study looks at AT to determine the uses, pros, and cons to embrace the technology. Thus, the method and framework cover a survey of 100 persons with disabilities from three setting hospitals in Pakistan namely, Pakistan institute of Medical Science (Pims), Poly Clinic Hospital and Holy Family Hospital person’s disabled preferred AT device through close ended questionnaires and interviews of thirty AT users and five industry experts. The present study finds that 82% of the participants found extended degree of independence and productivity with the use of AT, while the 76% said that there was enhanced communication and mobility. The use of progressive interfaces including artificial intelligent based communication equipment and virtually connected tools were closely associated with the management of complex disabilities. Still, issues like cost, awareness, and availability remain the main inhibitors to the broad use of the systems. However, there are some problems have been observed that include high cost, low awareness, and physical access which in one way or another hinder the adoption of the framework fully. The results show that IT should extend to the design of assistive technologies, costs should be kept as low as possible, and that public health campaigns should be concentrated on the potential of AT. This research is thus ended by calling for a multisectoral effort towards hoping that, assistive technology remains a viable and accessible tool for individuals with disability
Factors Influencing Teaching Methods at College Level: A Case Study of Public Sector Colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Get PDFEffective teaching methods play a vital role in achieving and enhancing student learning outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and understand the factors influencing teaching methods. This qualitative study aims to explore the key factors that influence teaching methods at BS level in public sector colleges. A sample of 8 respondents was selected through purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with mutual consent of the respondents. Following thematic analysis, the data was transcribed, categorized, and summarized. The findings of the study revealed teacher-related, student-related, and institutional related factors. It also highlighted technological and other potential factors that are the main challenges in implementing effective teaching methods in the public sector colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Recommendations include designing the undergraduate syllabus in alignment with the semester duration, involving all the stakeholders in curriculum development process, providing professional training to the college faculty, offering language proficiency courses to overcome language barriers, and allocating sufficient funds for implementation of various activities smoothly.
Cultural Beliefs, Poverty, and Quackery: A Qualitative Study of Patients’ Health-Seeking Behaviors
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Objective: This study aims to explore the prevalence of quackery in rural healthcare systems, significantly affecting the health outcomes and decision-making of rural populations. This research examines the phenomenon of magical healing with a focus on the patients’ views and the reasons for the patients to depend on the unqualified practitioners.
Methods: It employs a qualitative approach, where data were collected through in-depth interviews with twenty patients as respondents, as well as key informants. Data was collected by applying the life history method, which helped to gain profound and reliable information on patients' social sufferings. Besides this, participant observation, field notes, and a Focused Group Discussion were used for data collection. The field data was analyzed by observing trends in Patients.
Results: The existing knowledge includes reporting factors such as poverty, culture, health ignorance, and public dependence on public health systems that influence a patient’s decision to turn to quacks. These quacks take advantage of faith, proximity, and cheap services, and these patients suffer more health problems, longer healing times, and later, worse complications. Also, the research brings attention to the inequities that women must bear because of discrimination in seeking medical attention.
Conclusion: In conclusion the problems of quackery and the practice of magical healing in rural areas of Pakistan are longstanding, and the first step towards addressing these factors should be a focus on education, credentialing of quacks, and health system development. The potential of linking the belief and evidence-based medicine domains is to improve health outcomes and reduce dependency on harmful activities among rural populations
Socio Economic and Environmental Challenges Contributing to Child Malnutrition in Village Sikandarpur Hairpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Get PDFThis research is qualitative, and the research design is exploratory and aims to explore the challenges, coping mechanisms, and health-seeking behavior of parents of children under 5 years of age. The locale for this research was BHU Sikandarpur, Haripur, Hazara KPK, Pakistan. Data was collected using qualitative methods, including interviewing, participant observation, and review of documents like daily diaries and jotting. Interviews were conducted with healthcare workers and parents of malnourished children to get an in-depth understanding of their concerns, worked closely with these parents to get first-hand experience. One important finding of the research was that socioeconomic status, environmental factors, and parental care all played a significant role in children's health. There were multiple barriers that parents face in providing proper nutrition to their children including lack of finances, food insecurity, lack of health education, and cultural practices. The study found that these factors could contribute to children's malnourishment and affect their overall well-being. The study also revealed that healthcare professionals face multiple challenges in providing care to malnourished children, including difficulties with administration, mental health, and other general challenges. The lack of resources, minimal workforce, overcrowded facilities, long waiting hours, and lack of empathy among the hospital staff added in making the situation more precarious. The study highlights the importance of faith, hope, strong will, and dedication as coping mechanisms among such parents. Despite the challenges, many parents demonstrated a deep sense of responsibility to keep their children safe and secure their futures. Parents were seen as determined to keep their children's health in good condition and tried their best to feed them properly, even though they had to sacrifice their meals. Programs focusing on women like educating them on health, family planning, providing skill training, and creating job opportunities will empower the women and make them self-sufficient reduce the risk of poverty and malnutrition in children
Investigating Effective Instructional Practices for Inclusion and Diversity in Classroom
Get PDFoai:ojs.futurehorizon.pk:article/1Inclusion and diversity are always an area of interest among researchers and practitioners. It ensures the learning opportunities to all learners irrespective of their background, intelligence, socio-economic status, learning disabilities, gender, and localities of the learners in one classroom. This study investigates the instructional practices which support the learning diversities of all student types of students. The researchers followed a quantitative survey research design and the population for this study covered primary school teachers at Government Primary schools of district Swat Tehsil Charbagh. Through simple sampling techniques the researchers selected 163 Primary School Teachers (PSTs). The data were collected through a likert scale questionnaires, the reliability as proved in the pilot testing and was validated through content validity method. The data collected were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics, the results revealed that teachers believed culturally responsive instructional techniques, differentiated instructional methods, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and collaborative learning techniques are the most effective instructional methods and practices that support the inclusion of diverse nature students in a class. Based on the findings, it was recommended that teachers be properly trained in these instructional practices, provide learning resources to schools to support the special needs of diverse students, and the policy makers were recommended to revise the curriculum and prospective teachers’ education in the light of sustainable developmental goals