Faculty of Education - Al Khair University

Faculty of Education
Welcome
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 opportunities
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 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
Welcome to the Faculty of Education
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.
Senior PhD Faculty Profile
Prof. Dr. Mahmood Hussain Awan
Professor/Dean
Dr. Sabir Hussain Raja
Associate Professor
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 years
Developed 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.
PhD Education from AIOU Islamabad
First 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 University
Ex 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 Welfare
Written 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. Muhammad Hameed Nawaz
Profess or
PhD Education from the
University of Punjab
Worked as academician in
responsible capacities at University of
Punjab for 30 year.
Supervised and evaluated several Master,
MPhil and PhD level research thesis
Performing duties as Professor Incharge
Main Campus, Bhimber along with his
scholarly responsibilities.
Prof. Dr. Ehsan Ullah Khan
Professor
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
University
Ex Director Institute of Education &
Research, Punjab University.
Supervised many PhD Scholars and has
written 20 research articles.
Programs Offering
The 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 Education
b.Early Childhood Education
c.Educational Leadership and Management
d.Science Education
e.Special Education
f.Teacher Education
2. MPhil Education with Specialization in:
a.Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
b.Early Childhood Education
c.Educational Leadership and Management
d.Science Education
e.Special Education
f.Teacher Education
3. M.Ed. with Specialization in:
a.Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
b.Early Childhood Education
c.Educational Leadership and Management
d.Science Education
e.Special Education
f.Teacher Education
4. Master of Arts (MA) in Education with Specialization in:
a.Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
b.Early Childhood Education
c.Educational Leadership and Management
d.Science Education
e.Special Education
f.Teacher Education
5. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
7. Associate Degree in Education
One year program 6. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
(ADE)
Four year program
PhD, MPhil / MS Programs
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.
MS/MPhil Education Program
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.
Requirements of MS/MPhil Education Programs
Common Courses
Specialization/Elective Courses
Research Project/Thesis
12 Credit Hours
12 Credit Hours
12 Credit Hours
Semester wise Breakup
First Semester Common Courses (12 Credits Hour)
Code
ED701
ED702
ED703
ED731
Course Title
Problems, Trends and Issues in Education
Computer Applications in Education
Advanced Course on Educational Research and Statistics
Comparative Education
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
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED713
Theories and Models of ECE
3
ED714
Maintaining Effective Learning Environment
3
ED715
Early Childhood Assessment Strategies
3
ED712
Educational Technology
3
C. Educational Leadership and Management
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED716
Leadership and Reflective Practices
3
ED717
Personnel Management in Education
3
ED718
Instructional Supervision
3
ED719
Macro and Micro Planning in Education
3
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
D. Science Education
Code
Course Title
ED720
Philosophy of Science & Science Education
ED721
Scientific Attitudes and Skills
ED722
Management of Laboratory
ED723
Educational Technology for Science Education
E. Special Education
Code
Course Title
ED724
Advanced Study on Exceptionalities
ED725
Assessment and Evaluation of CSN
ED726
Career Planning and Rehabilitation
ED704
Educational Technology for Exceptionals
F. Teacher Education
Code
Course Title
ED727
Educational Management and Administration
ED728
Modern Trends in Teacher Education
ED729
Professional Ethics for Teachers
ED712
Educational Technology
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
Credit Hours
3
3
3
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)
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.
Requirements of PhD Education Program:
18 Credit Hours course work;
Common Courses
Specialization/ Elective Courses
Collateral Area Courses
9 Credit Hours.
6 Credit Hours
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
Semester wise Breakup
st
1 Semester
Common Courses
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED831
Comparative Teacher Education
3
ED832
Discourse Analysis
3
ED833
E-Learning
3
nd
2 Semester
Specializations/Elective Courses
A. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education.
Code
ED834
Literacy and Lifelong Education
3
ED835
Instructional Design and Course Ware in Distance Education
3
B. Educational Leadership and Management
Code
Credit Hours
Course Title
Course Title
C. Special Education
Credit Hours
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED836
Human Resource Management
3
ED838 Planning and Programming for Exceptional Youth
3
ED837
Educational Leadership and Management
3
ED839 Emerging Trends in Special Education
3
D. Teacher Education
Code
E. Science Education
Course Title
Credit Hours
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED832
Discourse Analysis
3
ED842 Scientific Behavior Outcomes
3
ED841
Emerging Trends in Pedagogy
3
ED837 Educational Leadership & Management
3
Collateral Area
The 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
M.Ed Program
Aims and objectives of the Program
1)
2)
3)
4)
To acquaint teachers with latest curricula, teaching methods and techniques.
To meet country's increasing demand of trained manpower in education at all levels.
To develop attitude and behavior appropriate for educational personnel.
To enable student teachers to address individual and collective needs of learners.
Structure of the Program
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.
Dr. Mehmood Husasin Awan Delivering Lecture to the Students of MPhil
Semester wise Breakup
First Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED601
Foundations of Education
3
ED602
Curriculum Development and Implementation
3
ED603
Educational Research and Statistics
3
ED604
Pedagogical Skills
3
ED605
Computer in Education
3
A. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED606
Distance & Non Formal Education
3
ED607
Developing Material for DNFE
3
ED608
Educational Technology
3
ED609
Adult and Continuing Education
3
ED610
Educational Measurement & Evaluation
3
B. Early Childhood Education
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED611
Theory & Practice in Early Childhood Education
3
ED612
Trends & Issues in Early Childhood Education
3
ED613
Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Education
3
ED614
Psychology of Learning Problems: Major Developments
3
ED615
Play and Child Development
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
Education
b) Early Childhood Education
c) Educational Leadership and
Management
d) Science Education
e) Special Education
f) Teacher Education
C. Educational Leadership and Management
Code
D. Science Education
Credit Hours
Code
ED616 ELA Theory & Practice
3
ED621
Foundations of Science Education
3
ED617 Elementary & Secondary Schools Administration
3
ED622
Teaching Strategies in Science Education
3
ED618 Financial Management
3
ED623
Assessment in Science Education
3
ED619 Contemporary Issues in Educational Planning & Policies
3
ED624
Laboratory Techniques and Management
3
ED620 Economics of Education
3
ED610
Educational Measurement and Evaluation
3
Course Title
Course Title
Credit Hours
E. Special Education
A student may choose any area of study comprising 12 credit hours
Code
F. Teacher Education
Credit Hours
Code
ED625 Exceptional Children
12
ED649
Elementary Education in Pakistan
3
Community based Rehabilitations of Persons
ED626 with Disabilities (PWDs)
12
ED650
Secondary Education in Pakistan
3
ED632 Inclusive Education
12
ED651
Higher Education
3
ED608 Educational Technology
12
ED652
Teacher Education in Pakistan & AJ&K
3
ED608
Educational Technology
3
Course Title
Anyone of the following
ED627 Education of Children with Hearing Impairment
Education of Children with Physical Handicaps
ED628 and Health Impairment
ED629 Education of Children with Learning Disabilities
12
ED630 Education of Children with Visual Impairment
12
ED631 Education of Intellectually Challenged Children
12
12
12
Course Title
Credit Hours
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
Semester wise Breakup
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.
Semester 1: Compulsory Subjects
Course
List of Elective Subjects
Credit Hours
Course
ED501 Perspectives of Education
3
ED508
Islamic studies and its teaching
ED502 School Organization and Classroom Management
3
ED511
Pakistan Studies and its teaching
ED503 Human Growth and Education
3
ED512
Urdu and its teaching
ED504 Curriculum and Instructions
3
ED513
English and its teaching
ED505 Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir Studies
3
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
Course Title
Semester 2
Course
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED506
English (Compulsory)
3
ED507
Teaching Strategies
3
2
Courses
From the list of Electives
3
ED509
Practical workshop and Teaching Practice
3
ED510
Two Final Lessons/Practicum
3
Semester 3
Course
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED601 Foundations of Education
3
ED602 Educational Research and statistics
3
ED603 Curriculum Development and Implementation
3
ED604 Pedagogical Skills
3
ED605 Computer in Education
3
Subjects
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 Education
b) Early Childhood Education
c) Educational Leadership and management
d) Science Education
e) Special Education
f) Teacher education
A. Distance , Non- Formal and continuing Education
Course
Course Title
Credit Hours
D.Science Education
Course
Course Title
Credit Hours
ED621
Foundations of Science Education
3
ED622
Teaching Strategies in Science Education
3
ED623
Assessment in Science Education
3
ED624
Laboratory Techniques and Management
3
ED610
Educational Measurement & Evaluation
3
ED606 Distance & non formal Education
3
E. Special Education
ED607 Developing Material for DNFE
3
Course
ED608 Educational Technology
3
ED625 Exceptional Children
3
ED609 Adult and continuing Education
3
ED626 Community Based rehabilitation of persons with
3
ED610 Educational Measurement & Evaluation
3
ED632 Inclusive Education
3
ED608 Educational Technology
3
B. Early Childhood Education
Course
Course Title
Course Title
Disabilities(PWDs)
Credit Hours
Any One of the following
Credit Hours
ED611 Theory & Practice in Early Childhood Education
3
ED627 Education of Children With Hearing Impairment
3
ED612 Trends& Issues in Early Childhood Education
3
ED628 Education of Physically Handicaps And Health Impairment
3
ED613 Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Education
3
ED629 Education of Children With Learning Disabilities
3
ED614 Psychology of Learning Problems: Major Development
3
ED630 Education of Children With Visual Impairments
3
ED615 Play and Child Development
3
ED631 Education of Intellectually Challenged Children
3
C. Educational Leadership and management
Course
F. Teacher Education
Credit Hours
Course
ED616 ELA Theory & Practice
3
ED649
Elementary Education In Pakistan
3
ED617 Elementary & Secondary Schools Administration
3
ED650
Secondary Education in Pakistan
3
ED618 Financial Management
3
ED651
Higher Education
3
ED619 Contemporary Issues in Educational Planning & Policies
3
ED652
Teacher Education in Pakistan & AJ&K
3
ED620 Economics of Education
3
ED608
Educational Technology
3
Course Title
Course Title
Credit Hours
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 interview.
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 supervisio n 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 skill 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
Semester 2
Course
ED 501
ED 502
ED 503
ED 504
ED 505
Course Title
Perspectives of Education
School Organization and Class
Management
Human Growth and Education
Curriculum and Instructions
Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies and Kashmir
Studies
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
Course
Course Title
ED 506
ED 507
2 Courses
ED 509
ED 510
English (Compulsory)
Teaching Strategies
Two Electives from the list
Practical Workshop & Teaching Practice
Two Final Lessons/Practicum
List of Elective Subjects
ED511
Pakistan Studies and its teaching
ED515
Physics and its teaching
ED508
Islamic Studies and its teaching
ED516
Chemistry and its teaching
ED512
Urdu and its teaching
ED517
General Science and its teaching
ED513
English Literature and its teaching
ED518
Mathematics and its teaching
ED514
Biology and its teaching
Credit
Hours
3
3
6
6
3