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Educational Psychology and Teaching Methods

TGT, Subject Specialist and Lecturer

By
Arif Hussain
[Link]. Education/ MA English/ [Link]./ [Link]
Table of Contents
Chapter No. 01......................................................................................................................................................
Educational Psychology........................................................................................................................................
Basic Types of Psychology:..............................................................................................................................
Areas of Educational Psychology:....................................................................................................................
Methods of Educational Psychology:................................................................................................................
Schools of Psychology..........................................................................................................................................
1. Structuralism: Late 19th.............................................................................................................................
2. Functionalism: Late 19th............................................................................................................................
3. Behaviorism:..............................................................................................................................................
4. Gestalt Theory: early 20th...........................................................................................................................
5. Humanist Psychology: early 20th................................................................................................................
6. Psychoanalysis/ Psycho-Dynamic Psychology: early 20th.........................................................................
7. Cognitive Psychology: mid-20th.................................................................................................................
Learning Theories.................................................................................................................................................
1. Cognitive Development Theory: (1964)....................................................................................................
i. Sensorimotor Stage: 0-2 years................................................................................................................
ii. Pre-operational Stage: (2-7 years)......................................................................................................
iii. Concrete Operational Stage: (7-11 years)...........................................................................................
iv. Formal Operational Stage: 12-death...................................................................................................
Basic Terms Used by Piaget..............................................................................................................................
2. Vygotsky Socio-Cultural Theory/Cognitive Development:.......................................................................
Role of social interaction in cognitive development:....................................................................................
3. Cognitive Learning Theories......................................................................................................................
i. Discovery Learning by Jerome S. Burner 1915-2016............................................................................
ii. Social Learning Theory / Observational Learning by Albert Badura 1925-2021
(born Canada/ died USA)..............................................................................................................................
4. Personal and Social Development Theory 1963........................................................................................
5. Moral Development Theory Lawrence Kohlberg USA 1927-87...............................................................
i. Classical Conditioning Ivan Pavlov Russian Psychologist....................................................................
ii. Operant/ instrumental Conditioning B.F. Skinner USA.....................................................................
10. Theory of Conditions of Learning Robert Gagne-1975.........................................................................
Theories of Motivation..........................................................................................................................................
1. Maslow Hierarchy of Needs (1908-1970) USA.........................................................................................
i. Motivating Factors (satisfiers):...............................................................................................................
ii. Hygiene Factors (Dissatisfies):...........................................................................................................
Theories of Intelligence........................................................................................................................................
1. Monarchic Theory by Stern and Johnson:.................................................................................................
2. Uni-Factor Intelligence by Alfred Binet:..................................................................................................
3. Two Factor Intelligence by Spearman:.....................................................................................................
4. Triarchic Intelligence by Robert Sternberg:..............................................................................................
5. Multifactor or Anarchic Theory by Thorndike:........................................................................................
6. Theory of Multiple Intelligence Howard Gardner:...................................................................................
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7. Oligarchic or Group Factor by Thurston:..................................................................................................

8. Theory of Emotional intelligence by Goleman 1995:...............................................................................
Intelligence Test...............................................................................................................................................
Chapter 02............................................................................................................................................................
Introduction to Education and Methods of Teaching...........................................................................................
Definitions:.......................................................................................................................................................
Modes of Education:........................................................................................................................................
Teaching and Learning:....................................................................................................................................
Maxims of Teaching:.......................................................................................................................................
Modern Learning Techniques:.........................................................................................................................
Instructions:......................................................................................................................................................
Teaching Methodology:...................................................................................................................................
1. Lecture Method.........................................................................................................................................
2. Discussion Method....................................................................................................................................
3. Demonstration Method:.............................................................................................................................
4. Project Method..........................................................................................................................................
5. Discovery Learning Method:....................................................................................................................
6. Heuristic Method:......................................................................................................................................
7. Activity Method:.......................................................................................................................................
8. Cooperative Learning Method:.................................................................................................................
9. Problem Solving Method:.........................................................................................................................
i. Inductive Method:..................................................................................................................................
ii. Deductive Method..............................................................................................................................
10. Question Answer Method:.....................................................................................................................
11. Recitation Method:................................................................................................................................
12. Individualized Instruction Method:.......................................................................................................
13. Drill Method:.........................................................................................................................................
14. Computer Assisted Instructions:............................................................................................................
Modes of Computer Assisted Instructions:..................................................................................................
15. Simulation Method:...............................................................................................................................
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Chapter No. 01
Educational Psychology
The word psychology is derived from Greek word “Psyche” means soul and logos
means course of study. Initially psychology was considered as “study of soul” in middle it
was considered as “study of mind” now it is “systematic study of human behavior”.
Basic Types of Psychology:
i. Pure Psychology: Deals with formulation of psychological theories.
ii. Applied psychology: Application of developed theories.
Educational psychology is the branch of applied psychology which involves the study
of human behavior in educational situation.
Stephen: systematic study of educational growth and development of a child.
Skinner: behavior of human being in educational situation.
Crow and Crow: Educational psychology describes and explains the learning
experience of an individual from birth through old age.
Areas of Educational Psychology:
It has three areas:
i. Learner ii. Learning process iii. Learning situation
Methods of Educational Psychology:
i. Introspection: Latin words Intra means within and spire means look.
ii. Clinical method: diagnosis and treatment of problem
iii. Psychophysical method: investigation of quantitative relationship between stimuli
and response
iv. Experimental method: hypothesis testing under rigid controlled conditions.
v. Differential method: individual differences as a variable of investigation
Stages of Physical Developments:
i. Prenatal stage: Conception to birth
ii. Infancy: Birth to 2 years
iii. Childhood: 3 to 12 years (Early 3-6, later 7-12)
iv. Adolescence: 13 to 19 years
v. Adulthood: 20 to 60 years (Early 20-40, Later 41-60)
vi. Old age: 61 to death
Schools of Psychology
1. Structuralism: Late 19th
 William Wundt (1832-1920) a German professor and Bradford Titchner student of
Leipzig
 World 1st psychological laboratory in Leipzig 1979.
 Oldest school of thought, analysis of the components of consciousness and study
of human mind and its structures.
 Nature and structure of mind shapes personality and learning.
2. Functionalism: Late 19th
 William James (1842-1910) the father of psychology in USA.
 Exponent: John Dewy, E L Thorndike
 Focus on function of brain not on structure
 More scientific and more practical system of psychology than structuralism.
3. Behaviorism:
 John B. Watson (1878-1950) used the term behaviorism in his article “behavioral
manifest” in 1913.
 Pavlov, classical and Skinner operant conditioning.
 It was quite contrary to structuralism and functionalism, focus on observable
behavior.
 Consciousness cannot be observed, seen or proved scientifically.
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 Environment is a sole factor shapes personality and behavior.

4. Gestalt Theory: early 20th
 Max Wertheimer (1880), Kurt Koffka, W Kohler and Kurt Lewin (1890-1947)
German ‘Gestalt’ meaning whole.
 It promotes the study of whole behavior or experience and whole is different from
its sum of parts.
 Kohler performed experience on learning by insight on champasiez.
5. Humanist Psychology: early 20th
 Maslow and Carl Roger, give more value to human being, man is not a machine.
 Favors man’s free will, decision making power, free choice and respect.
 Mslow (hierarchy of human needs) Carl Rogers (Client Centered Therapy).
 Empathy is the ability to experience the feeling of another person. It goes beyond
sympathy which is caring and understanding the suffering of others.
6. Psychoanalysis/ Psycho-Dynamic Psychology: early 20th
 Contrary to structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism or Gestalts theory for
explaining human behavior. It also called Freud Structural theory.
 Founder: Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) a Viennese physician, study of conscious,
subconscious and unconscious behavior.
 Study of recalling of previous knowledge, experience, feelings its interpretation to
resolve problem.
 Introspection method is used in which patient describes is unconscious feelings
 Treats depression and anxiety disorder therapy as well as theory
 Human behavior is the result of interaction among three parts of mind id, ego and
superego.
 It emphasizes that unconscious conflicts shape human behavior and personality.
Psychoanalysis method:
Freud used this method to explore the unconscious thoughts, feelings and emotions. The
client is laid on a coach and counselor asks him to talks about his dreams and fears which he
writes on paper and analyze them and provide guidance.
Personality is composed of three components:
i. Id (Pleasure principle) inborn elements, hunger, thirst and sex.
ii. Ego (Reality principle) 2 years and onward preconscious (other people has needs
and desires).
iii. Superego (Moral/ ethical principle) 5 years and onward. It provides guideline for
making judgements.
7. Cognitive Psychology: mid-20th
 Edward Tolman one of the founders, Jean Piaget Swiss psychology was exponent.
 New school of thought cognitive revolution – white box theory in contrast with
behaviorism black-box theory.
 It studies man’s thinking, memory, language development, perception and other
higher mental processes such as logic, creativity, abstract thinking and problem
solving.
8. Transpersonal Theory: mid-20th
 Carl Jung, William James and Abraham Maslow, what we think and how we feel in
our altered states is the subject matter.
 Transpersonal means beyond personal, study of mind and body relation.
 It focuses on the study of human consciousness and spiritual experiences, going
beyond the traditional scope of psychology.
Learning Theories
1. Cognitive Development Theory: (1964)
Jean Piaget a Swiss psychologist (1894-1980).
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i. Sensorimotor Stage: 0-2 years

 Use of senses to understand surroundings, out of sight out of mind, trial and error
experiments (Little scientists said by Piaget).
 Object permanence, reflex movements like, sucking, stepping, curiosity to know
environment.
ii. Pre-operational Stage: (2-7 years)
 Egocentric, animism, transudative reasoning (relating unrelated things), artificialize.
 Conservation problem, irreversibility, class inclusion, (Cat, dog, goat, sheep),
transitive inference (unable to use previous knowledge),
 Language skills
iii. Concrete Operational Stage: (7-11 years)
 Logical thinking stage, inductive reasoning,
 serration, classification,
 decent ration (more than one aspect of situation),
 reversibility (ability to see things into previous pattern),
 conservation, (ability to sort objects according to shape, size and weight).
 Transitivity (able to use previous knowledge).
iv. Formal Operational Stage: 12-death
 Abstract thinking, deductive reasoning
 Metacognition (thinking about own thinking or mental processes,
 Problem solving, planning to find solution of a task etc.
Basic Terms Used by Piaget
i. Schema: basic building blocks of thinking or the ways of thinking in brain or the
patterns.
ii. Adaptation: making desired change or adjustment.
a. Assimilation: using previous information (existing schemas) to fit into new
environment.
b. Accommodation: altering previous information to fit into new environment.
iii. Equilibrium: state of cognitive balance or harmony when new information easily
assimilated or accommodated.
iv. Disequilibrium: state where previous information does not fit in new environment.
2. Vygotsky Socio-Cultural Theory/Cognitive Development:
Russian psychologist (1986-1934) died at the age of 38 years due to tuberculosis.
Role of social interaction in cognitive development: social interaction between a child and
his elders develops cognition. Child observes the behavior of others and applies it in his
activities independently.
More knowledgeable other (MKO): teacher, parents etc.
Zone of proximal development (ZPD): a learner ability to perform a task with help of any
experience person.
Scaffolding: providing a support to a child for learning a task.
Language: three forms of language are:
Social speech: External speech that a person uses to talk with others at the age of 2 years.
Private speech: Internal communication that a person uses to talk with himself at the age of 3
years.
Silent inner speech: Thoughts which come into mind about a situation or object at the age of
7 years.
Imaginative play and Cognitive Development: Children play games, role plays to entertain
them, this imaginative role play improves cognition.
3. Cognitive Learning Theories
i. Discovery Learning by Jerome S. Burner 1915-2016
Inquiry base method of teaching where students are permitted to interact with environment,
explore and manipulate objects and find solutions to problems at their own.
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Four Steps: i. Motivation ii. Structure iii. Sequence iv. Reinforcement

Modes of Representations: Modes are ways in which information is stored and encoded in
memory:
i. The enactive mode: First 18 months action based information e.g. water , plants.
straws
ii. The iconic mode: 18 months to 6 years image based information
iii. The symbolic mode: 7 yeas onward abstract stage words symbols are stored in the
form of code or symbol
ii. Social Learning Theory / Observational Learning by Albert Bandura 1925-2021
(born Canada/ died USA)
This theory states the people learn from one another via observation, imitation and modeling
in the society.
Steps: i. Attention ii. Retention iii. Reproduction iv. Motivation
Babo Doll Experiments: 2 groups one was exposed to aggressive and other to playing
environment.
4. Personal and Social Development Theory 1963
Erik Erikson a German born American psychologist (1902-1994), never graduated from high
school. Book “Childhood and Society” 1963 presented this theory Explored three aspects of
identity: i. Ego identity ii. Personal identity iii. Social identity
S# Crisis Stage Age Stage Relation Issues Virtue
1 Trust vs Mistrust 0-1.5 infancy Mother Feeding Hope
2 Autonomy vs shame 1.5- Infancy Parents Toilet Training Will
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3 Initiative vs Guilt 03-06 Early Child Family Discovery, Play Purpose
4 Industry vs Inferiority 06-12 Late Child School Achievements Competence
teacher,
neighbor
5 Identity vs Role 12-20 Adolescent Peer Resolving Fidelity
Confusion Identity

6 Intimacy vs Isolation 20-45 Early Adult Lover, Relationship, Love

friends work

7 Generativity vs 45- 65 Middle Children, Work , Care

Stagnation Adult workmates parenthood

8 Integrity vs Despair 65--- Late adult Society, Life wisdom

world achievements

5. Moral Development Theory Lawrence Kohlberg USA 1927-87

Level of Development Age Stage Stage of Development

1 Obedience and Punishment Orientation

Level 01
04-10 year
Pre-conventional
2 Self Interest Orientation

3 Interpersonal Orientation
Level 02
10-13 year
Conventional
4 Law and Order Orientation
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5 Social Contract Orientation

Level 03
13-onward
Post-conventional
6 Universal Principal Orientation
6. Ecological Theory Bronfenbrenner (1917-2005) USA
Child development is affected by social relationship and environment around them it
comprises five levels of environments:
i. Microsystem: Parents, friends, school, daycare centre etc.
ii. Mesosystem: Different microsystems of the child interact with each other and
have indirect effect on the child.
iii. Exosystem: Child has no direct participation but it affects his development e.g.
father’s promotion.
iv. Macrosystem: Economic system, political system, cultural values etc.
v. Chronosystem: It includes change over time not only in human but also in
environment e.g. change in family structure, divorce, birth, employment,
residence etc.
7. Psychosexual Development Theory Sigmund Freud Asutrian
Neurologist 1856-1939
Freud believed that life comprises of tension and pleasure. He said that tension is due to
buildup of libido (sexual energy) and all pleasure comes from its discharge. This theory
scientifically, socially, and religiously criticized. It has 5 stages:
i. Oral (birth- 01 year) libido is centered in a baby’s mouth.
ii. Anal (01-03 year) libido becomes focused on the anus pleasure from defecating.
iii. Phallic (03-06 year) libido centre upon genitalia.
iv. Latency (06- to puberty) libido is dormant and no further psychosexual
development takes place.
v. Genital (Puberty to adolescent) sexual experimentation
8. Behavioral Learning Theories
i. Classical Conditioning Ivan Pavlov Russian Psychologist
Nobel prize in physiology or Medicine 1904, he was influenced by Darwin
Pavlov experiment on dogs, stimulus and response
Watson Experiment on Baby Albert: 11 months’ baby Albert- white rat paired with loud
noise of hammer.
ii. Operant/ instrumental Conditioning B.F. Skinner USA
It involves changing of behavior using reinforcement (reward or punishment) which is given
by the desired response. It is also called Trial and Error Learning.
Positive Reinforcement: a hungry rat- press lever-dropped food- positive reinforcement
strengthened the behavior of rat.
Negative Reinforcement: an electric shock to the rat- press lever- negative reinforcement
strengthened the behavior of rat.
9. Trial and Error Theory and Laws of Learning E. [Link] (1874-
1949) USA
 In 1978 in his book “Animal Intelligence”
 All learning takes place because of formation of bond or connection between stimulus
and response.
 Thorndike put a hungry cat in a puzzle box, door open by pulling leaver of the door.
A fish was put outside the box. The cat made random movements the leaver was
accidently pulled and the cat came out to get the food.
 Over a series of successive trial, the cat took shorter time and less errors and pulled
the leaver.
Laws of Learning by Thorndike:
Primary Laws of Learning:
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i. Law of readiness ii. Law of Exercise iii. Law of

Effect
Secondary Laws of Learning
i. Laws of Primacy ii. Laws of Recency iii. Law of
intensity
10. Theory of Conditions of Learning Robert Gagne-1975
This theory states that there are several different types or levels of learning. Gagne 08 types
of learning.
i. Signal learning ii. Stimulus- Response learning iii.
Chain learning
iv. Verbal association v. Discrimination learning vi.
Concept learning
vii. Rule learning viii. Problem solving
[Link] Vygotsky and Dewy
Learning is process of construction own knowledge rather than acquiring from other, learning
is active process of learning, instruction support knowledge construction.
[Link] George Simon and Stephen Down
Learning is process of connecting specialized source of information, instruction provide
useful links addresses of information, classrooms are connected via online media, e-learning.
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Theories of Motivation
1. Maslow Hierarchy of Needs (1908-1970) USA
Level Need Example
Basic Needs 1. Physiological needs Water, food, air, sleep
2. Safety needs Health. Shelter. Security
3. Belonging needs Family, love. Friends
4. Self-esteem Respect, achievements,
status
Growth Needs 5. Self-actualization Self-fulfillment, peak
experience

2. Alderfer ERG theory (1940-2915) USA

Maslow Alderfer
Physiological needs
Existence needs
Safety needs
Belonging needs
Relatedness needs
Self-esteem (lower level)
Self-esteem (upper level)
Growth needs
Self-actualization
3. Tow Factor Theory by Herzberg
Herzberg and two colleagues developed in their book “Motivation to Work”, they selected 14
factors influencing job satisfaction and divided into two categories:
i. Motivating Factors (satisfiers): These factors enhance workers’ motivation e.g.
enjoying work, feeling recognition, work progression etc.
ii. Hygiene Factors (Dissatisfies): These factors do not enhance the motivation but
leads to cause dissatisfaction and lack of motivation if absent e.g. salary, company
policies, relationship with managers and coworkers etc.
4. David Mcclelland Acquired Needs Theory:
Some needs are acquired because of life experiences which motivate to work:
i. Need for achievements: Desire to excel and succeed.
ii. Need for affiliation: Desire for interpersonal relationship.
iii. Need for power: Desire to influence the behavior
5. Mcdougall’s Theory of Instinct:
There are some inborn instincts (14) characteristics of an organism which motivates it to
work. Root of motivation is to survive.
6. Clark Hull’s Drive Reduction Theory:
Drive is state of tension which is reduced by providing drink, food, shelter etc. When drives
are met and state of tension is finished and person comes to state of equilibrium.
7. Freud’s Theories of Life and Death Instincts
 The life Drive (Eros): Eros deal with basic survival, pleasure and reproduction.
 The Death Drive (Thanatos): Drive toward death, destruction “the aim of all life is
death”.
8. Adler’s Social Urges Theory:
A student of Freud disagreed with sex as the basis of human motivation. Struggle for power,
and status
9. Goal Oriented Theory Edwin Locke
Emphasizes on the influence of goals on human behavior performance and motivation
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Theories of Intelligence
Ability to adjust oneself to new situation (Willaim Stern).
Capacity to think well, judge well and to be self-critical (Terman).
Ability to make profitable use of past experience (Thorndike).
1. Monarchic Theory by Stern and Johnson:
Intelligence is one factor which is ability to solve all types of problems.
2. Uni-Factor Intelligence by Alfred Binet:
Intelligence consist of one factor, intellectual competence.
3. Two Factor Intelligence by Spearman:
Intelligence consist of two factors ‘g’ general ability exists in every individual and ‘s’
different in different in different individuals.
4. Triarchic Intelligence by Robert Sternberg:
Intelligence has three aspects analytical, creative and practical. Intelligent in one
culture may be different from those considered intelligent in another.
5. Multifactor or Anarchic Theory by Thorndike:
Intelligence is group of many elements. Four attributes of intelligence level, range,
area and speed.
6. Theory of Multiple Intelligence Howard Gardner:
In his famous book ‘Frames of Mind….’ in 1983.
7. Oligarchic or Group Factor by Thurston:
Intellectual abilities are related to some groups like a child may advance in science
but not in math. Classified intelligence behavior in three categories.
 Abstract intelligence: ability to manage ideas
 Mechanical intelligence: manage things
 Social intelligence: act in human relations
8. Theory of Emotional intelligence by Goleman 1995:
Abilities such as being able to motivate oneself and persist in the face of frustration
and control impuls.

Intelligence Test
Alfred Binet- French the father of intelligence testing
First intelligence test was developed by Binet Simon in 1905 it was consisted of 30 items.
The first revision of Binet Simon scale was by Terman and published in 1916.
Term IQ was coined by William Stern
Teacher must have IW of 120 and above
Wechsler Intelligence Test-1955:
Consists of three scales:
i. WPPSI: Wechsler preschool and primary scale for intelligence 4-6 years.
ii. WISC: Wechsler intelligence scale for children 6-16
iii. WAIS: Wechsler adult intelligence scale it has six verbal sub-test and five
performance based tests.
Verbal Test: Information, comprehension, arithmetic, similarities and vocabulary.
Performance Test: Picture completion, block design, picture arrangement, object assembly
etc.
Primary Mental Abilities Test (PMAT): Prepared by Thurston for age 11-17 years.
Differential Aptitude Test Batteries GATB: it measures special abilities it comprised 8
tests:
Verbal reasoning, numeric ability, abstract reasoning, space relation, mechanical reasoning,
clerical speed and accuracy, language usage spelling, language usage grammar.
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General Aptitude Test Batteries GATB: It consists of 15 tests with 9 factors such as ,
reasoning, numeric ability, abstract reasoning, space relation, perception, clerical
performance, motor coordination, finger dexterity and manual dexterity.
Cattel Theory: First time introduced the term “mental tests” the concept of crystallized and
fluid intelligence test was introduced by Cattel in 1963.
Crystallized Intelligence GC: knowledge we already know and the capacity to solve the
problem, involves recalling stored knowledge and past experience.
Fluid Intelligence Gt: intelligence that allows to solve novel problems quickly for which we
have little training, ability to reason and flexibility depend only minimally on prior learning.

Chapter 02
Introduction to Education and Methods of Teaching
Definitions:
Education is derived from Latin word Educare meaning draw out, bring up or to lead.
UNESCO (SDG-04): Education means acquisition of knowledge, skills values, beliefs and
habits.
Socrates: Education is to produce a virtue man.
Binging out of ideas of universal validity which are latent in the mind of every man.
Plato: Capacity to feel pleasure and pain at the right moment.
Development of mind and body.
Aristotle: Creation of sound mind in a sound body.
Johan Dewy: Education is a social process it is not a preparation for life but is life itself.
Modes of Education:
i. Formal ii. Non-Formal iii. Informal
Teaching and Learning:
Activities that are design and performed to produce change in behavior (Clarke).
Teaching is a triangular process: i. Teacher ii. Students iii. Subject
Matter
Maxims of Teaching:
i. Simple to complex
ii. Known to unknown
iii. Whole to part
iv. Concrete to abstract
v. Particular to general
vi. Analysis to synthesis
vii. Empirical to logical
viii. Direct to indirect
Modern Learning Techniques:
i. Blended learning: students learn via online media as well as face to face learning.
ii. Flipped learning: students complete reading at their homes.
iii. Individual Rotational Model: students rotate from in person learning to group
learning on a schedule.
iv. Embedded learning: combines acquisition of knowledge with vocational skills.
Instructions:
Direct Instruction: teacher centered approach
Indirect Instructions: learner centered approach
Pestalozzi and Montessori are major contributors to modern education and Amos is
pioneer of modern instruction technology.
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Teaching Methodology:
Teaching strategy: borrowed from military science Greek word means to lead. It is a
broader and long-term terms designed to achieve educational objectives. E.g. TCI, LCI and
GCI.
Teaching method: it is micro term, how to present subject matter.
Teaching techniques: These are bridge between strategy and methods. It is a well defined
procedures used to accomplish a specific activity or task.
Teaching approach: These are set of principle about the nature of teaching and learning
classroom. E.g. directive, constructive, collaborative and reflective.
1. Lecture Method
Advantages Disadvantages
Concentration in students Little emphasis on problem solving
Economical and large content in small Doesn’t meet students’ individual needs
duration
High order cognitive skills Essential evil

2. Discussion Method
Latin word dicuter means shake or strike.
a. Symposium: three or more individuals present different views on a single
topic or question.
b. Panel discussion: smaller group (experts 4-8) discuss a topic while larger
group listen at the end the larger group ask questions and smaller group
provides answers.
c. Seminar: generating a situation for a group to have guided interaction among
themselves on a theme presented to the group by one or more member.
d. Small group: less than 20 members
e. Buss group; 2 or 3 group members discuss a topic, problem or question
f. Fishbowl: seating students in two circle, the inner circle talks and the outer
one listen it requires 60-90 minutes. Open and closed
Advantages Disadvantages
Assimilate and integrate previously learned Constraints in class time, size and
information space
Thinking, communication and social Few students may dominate
development
Leadership, creativity, interpersonal relations Time consuming not adoptable to all
teaching
3. Demonstration Method:
The word demonstrate means to perform the activity. It focuses on psychomotor and
cognitive development.
It mostly uses in science subjects and medical classes.
4. Project Method
Project is a problematic act carried to completion in its natural setting. Social, cognitive
affective and psychomotor objectives.
William Kilpatrick classified projects in four types:
i. Constructive: Charts, models, maps etc.
ii. Artistic: Music, drawing, painting and art
iii. Problem-solving: to solve the problem related to any life situation
iv. Group-work: to develop a garden in school
Advantages Disadvantages
Students get freedom Uneconomical in terms of time and
money
Enhance social skills, Not for all subjects
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Critical thinking and solution of practical Need expert teachers

problems

5. Discovery Learning Method:

It is a situational inquiry based method, whereby students are permitted to interact with
environment, explore and manipulate objects and find solutions to problems at their own
competence either independent or under the guidance of a teacher. Presented by Jerome
Burner in 1960.
Advantages Disadvantages
Active engagement, motivation, Uneconomical in terms of time and
ownership money
Creativity and problem solving skills Leads to students frustration
Fun with understanding Not feasible for lower ability students

6. Heuristic Method:
Teaching method which involves placing students in an attitude of discovery during
teaching learning process. The term heuristic was developed by Armstrong.
Principle of Heuristic: learners should be told a little as possible and they should be
encouraged to lean by themselves as much as possible (Herbert Spencer).
Steps for Heuristic Method:
i. Problem identification
ii. Instructions are provided
iii. Step wise solution of the problem
iv. Recording observation
v. Conclusion
Advantages Disadvantages
Learning by doing, problem solving, self- Time constrains
reliance
Self-expression, scientific attitude Not at primary level
Retention of learning for longer duration Not suitable for all students

7. Activity Method:
Learning through and from activities.
Types of Activity:
i. Exploratory: knowledge getting
ii. Constructive: experience getting
iii. Expressional: presentation
Advantages Disadvantages
Self-confidence, learning by doing, Requires long term planning
Healthy relationship Lengthy procedure
Problem solving, creativity, critical thinking Varied level of learners
75% retention in learning by doing, 90 % retention in learning by teaching others
75% seeing, 13% hearing, 6% touch, 3% smell, 3% taste
8. Cooperative Learning Method:
Small groups of 3-4 students of learners working together as a team to solve a problem,
complete a task or accomplish a common goal., exponents Roger, David Johnson and Sir
James Britton
The cognitive theories of Piaget and Vygotsky emphasize the practice of cooperative
learning.
Types of Cooperative Learning:
Jigsaw: Each team member is responsible of learning specific part of a topic. Then the whole
group present the topic to other groups.
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Think-Pair-Share: students are divided in pairs they take few minute thinking the topic
posed by the teacher, then discuss with the peer before sharing with whole class.
Numbered Heads Together: a team of four is established. Each member is give a number
1,2,3,4 the teacher asks questions and call out a number and each member having two is
asked to give the answer.
Round Robin: each group appoint one member as the recorder. A question is posed with
many answers, after think time members of the group share with one another in round robin
style un time is called.
Circle the Sage: teacher asks who in the class is able to solve a question. Those students (the
sages) stand and spread out in the classroom. The sages explain what they know, while class
listen, ask question and take notes. All students then return to their team. Each explains what
they learned.
Theories in Support:
i. Structure-Process- Product Theory: objective and grouping, interaction, results
ii. Social Inter Depended Theory: determines how individual interact, which in turn
outcomes.
9. Problem Solving Method:
Students are presented with problems which require them to find a solution.
Advantages Disadvantages
Student centered, develop HOT Time consuming,
Scientific view and thinking not applicable in every discipline
Cooperation, interdependence Not suit to all students
Types of Problem Solving Method:
i. Inductive Method:
Less teacher-centered, specific to general, observation to theory, examples to rules, bottom-
up approach
Steps: observation- Pattern- hypothesis- theory
ii. Deductive Method
Teacher dominated, gene to specific, theory to observation, rules to examples or top-down
approach
The teacher give the students a new concept, explains it and then students practice the
concept.
Steps: theory – hypothesis- observation- confirmation
10. Question Answer Method:
The delivery of lesson by asking question and students answer. Developed by Socrates also
called Socratic or dialect method.
Advantages Disadvantages
Active learning, listening skills Difficult to prepare good questions
Critical thinking, Not suitable for all subjects
What to do when challenged Dominated by some students

11. Recitation Method:

It is a traditional technique in which the teacher or a student read question from text and other
students recite answers which they fin in the textbook.
Chunking: Miller, memorization technique. Process of taking in smaller pieces of information
an grouping them into bigger units. A person can remember 7 chunks of information said by
Chomsky.
12. Individualized Instruction Method:
Focuses on the needs of the individual student. Targets one need at a time. Teachers develop
IEP to teach every student. Student centric, learn at their own pace, but time constraints,
class size, teaching load.
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13. Drill Method:

Repetition is made multiple time for memorization or grasping a concept, language,
mathematics, music and art.
14. Computer Assisted Instructions:
A self-learning technique usually offline or online involving interactions of the students with
programmed instructional materials computer is used to present the material and monitor the
learning.
Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) is a narrower term and most often refers to drill and
practice, tutorial and simulation activities.
Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) is an instructional strategy whereby computer is used
to provide learning objectives, learning resources, record keeping, progress tracking, and
assessment of learners’ performance, it is an advanced form of programmed learning.
Modes of Computer Assisted Instructions:
i. Tutorial ii. Drill and Practice iii. Simulation iv. Games v. Discovery vi.
Problem Solving
Advantages Disadvantages
One to one interaction, freedom to Overwhelmed by the information and
experiment resources
Immediate feedback Attention divert
Self-spacing Too mechanical learning, validity
issue

15. Simulation Method:

The word simulated means imitate exactly. Refers to the imitation of real-world activities and
processes in a safe environment. The main purpose of this method is to provide an experience
as close to the real thing as possible.
Without any preliminary training or rehearsal. There are following three main types of
simulation:
i. Role play ii. Socio Drama iii. Psycho Drama
Advantages Disadvantages
Application of knowledge and skills Time consuming
Interaction among classmates Expert teachers
Observation and analysis of situations Not for all subjects
16. Global Learning:
Links classrooms or schools globally, more than 1200 Pakistani schools are affiliated with
British council ISA (International School Award) program.
17. Teleconferencing:
Teleconferencing means meeting through a telecommunication medium.
i. Audio teleconference ii. Video Teleconference iii. Computer
Teleconference
03 Curriculum Development
Derived from Latin word “Currere” meaning is “to run”. Which later come to stand as the
“Course of Study.”
•Curriculum means total of all learning content, experiences, approaches, strategies,
assessment and resources that one purposely planned, selected organized, implemented and
sponsored by the educational institution for the purpose of achieving its broad goals and
related specific objectives or learning outcomes.
Hilda Taba “ All the organized courses activities and experiences which students gain under
the direction of school whether in the classroom or not.”
Ralph Tyler: “ All of the learning of students which is planned and directed by the school to
attain its educational goals.
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Smith: “ Curriculum provides instructional material.

Elements of Curriculum:
i. Objectives
ii. Contents
iii. Pedagogy
iv. Evaluation
Characteristics of a Good Curriculum:
i. Develops social understanding
ii. Intellectual development of pupil
iii. Maintains continuity of experiences
iv. Helps to achieve all learning objectives
v. Balance between objectives
vi. Helps in understanding local environment and tradition
vii. Flexible
Organization of Curriculum
i. Vertical organization: Relationship in subjects at different levels.
ii. Horizontal Organization: Relationship in different subjects at the same level.
Scope of Curriculum
i. Program of Studies
ii. Program of Activities
iii. Program of Guidance
Difference among Curriculum, Syllabus, Course and Textbook
Curriculum Syllabus Course Textbook
All the learning List of Content Set of Subjects Includes details of
experiences which Objectives Course of 8th class content
are planned, guided List of recommended includes: For teachers and
and sponsored by the books Math, Eng, Urdu, students
school may be inside List of recommended Sci etc. Content and
the school and teaching methods teaching
outside. techniques

Central Focuses of the Curriculum:

i. The learner
ii. The environment
iii. The pedagogue
iv. The pedagogy
v. The subject
vi. The ideology
Elements of Curriculum Development
Basically any curriculum involves programs of studies, activities, and guidance.
The following five elements are generally seen as key elements of curriculum development.
1. Situational Analysis
Geographical condition of the country, society, its religion and culture all influence the
process of curriculum development as one of the functions of curriculum is to preserve the
cultural heritage of society. Curriculum planners have to give due importance to the society,
beliefs, attitudes, values, likeness, dis-likeness, etc. during the process of curriculum
development.
•Situation analysis helps the curriculum planners in:
•selection of objectives,
•Selection and organization of learning materials, and
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•suggesting appropriate evaluation procedure.

2. Formulation of Objectives
The objectives play pivot role in the curriculum design. They are the starting point. Nothing
can be done without having any target to be achieved. It is about what knowledge, skills,
behavior, and expertise does a particular curriculum aims to develop in the learners.
There are four key factors while formulation of curriculum objectives.
i. The society iii. The knowledge
ii. The learner iv. The learning process
3. Selection of Content
This is the element which has been emphasized mainly in the past. At the time of subject
matter selection, the following factors are to be considered:
i. Scope of subject matter ii. Demand of the society iii. International
needs
iv. Level and age of the learners v. Available Resources vi. System of
examination
4. Strategies and Methods of Teaching:
 This is another important element of curriculum development. It includes the methods
adopted by the teacher during instruction.
 This element has been ignored too often in the past and even it is being ignored at present.
 It is not fair to ask teachers to achieve certain goals without giving them guidelines how to
go to the achievement of desired goals.
 In Pakistan in curriculum development process teachers are not involved directly so most
of them are ignorant of the process of achievement of desired goals.
 Teachers need to select strategies and methods considering the subject-matter, learners, the
culture and society.
 Teaching strategies and methods help teachers to make the content understandable to the
learners.
 Individual differences should be considered while selection of strategies and methods.
5. Curriculum Evaluation
• Curriculum development is a dynamic process which needs a continuous research,
evaluation and reflections with the aim to bring about improvements in the curriculum.
•It is carried out based on the demands of the society and the contemporary world.
•Curriculum evaluation is not a student evaluation.
•It is about making judgments about the effectiveness of a curriculum.
•Based on the evaluation, teachers and experts can modify the curriculum by bringing about
desirable changes.
Curriculum Evaluation:
i. Formative Evaluation
ii. Diagnostic Evaluation
iii. Summative Evaluation
Curriculum Development Process:
1. Identifying Competencies: Defining key learning areas that include cognitive and
practical skills, knowledge, values, and more.
2. Developing Standards: Broadly specifying what students should acquire in a
particular key learning area over twelve years.
3. Defining Benchmarks: Elaborating on standards, indicating what students should
achieve at each developmental level.
4. Developing Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): Describing what students will
accomplish at the end of each unit or grade, with outcomes progressing and
overlapping across competencies.
Models of Curriculum Development Process:
i. Model of Curriculum Development Proposed by Ralph Tyler:
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The conceptual model proposed by Ralph Tyler for developing and analyzing a
curriculum answers the four fundamental questions.
i. What educational purposes should the school seek to attain?
ii. What educational experiences can be provided to attain these purposes?
iii. How can these educational experiences be effectively organized?
iv. How can we determine whether these purposes are being attained?
Selecting Experiences Organizing Experiences

Identifying Objectives Evaluating Outcomes

ii. Model of Curriculum Development Proposed by Hilda Taba
Hida Taba suggested an orderly procedure for more dynamically conceived curriculum.:
Step 1 Diagnosis of needs
Step 2 Formulation of objectives
Step 3 Selection of content
Step 4 Organization of content
Step 5 Selection of learning experiences
Step 6 Organization of learning experiences
Step 7 Determination of what to evaluate and of the ways and means of doing it.
Foundations of Curriculum
1. Philosophical Foundation:
Branches of Philosophy
i. Ontology:
 Definition: Ontology deals with questions about the nature of reality and
existence. It examines what can be considered real and how entities relate to
each other.
ii. Epistemology:
 Definition: Epistemology is concerned with the nature and scope of
knowledge. It explores how knowledge is acquired, the methods of gaining
knowledge, and the criteria for what constitutes knowledge.
iii. Axiology:
 Definition: Axiology is the branch of philosophy that deals with values,
including both ethics (morality) and aesthetics (beauty). It explores what is
deemed valuable or worthwhile.
Four General Philosophies:
i. Idealism
According to idealist, ideas are the only true reality, the only thing worth
knowing.
• Plato, father of Idealism, thought of this view about 400 years BC, in his famous
book, The Republic.
• Plato believed that there are two worlds. The first is the spiritual or mental world,
which is eternal, permanent, orderly, regular, and universal.
• There is also the world of appearance, the world experienced through sight, touch,
smell, taste, and sound, that is changing, imperfect, and disorderly. This division is
often referred to as the duality of mind and body.
• He believed that the shadows of the sensory world must be overcome with the light of
reason or universal truth.
• Plato also believed that the soul is fully formed prior to birth and is perfect and at one
with the Universal Being.
• In idealism, the aim of education is to discover and develop each individual's abilities
and full moral excellence in order to better serve society.
• The curricular emphasis is subject matter of mind: literature, history, philosophy, and
religion. Teaching methods focus on handling ideas through lecture, discussions, and
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Socratic dialogue (a method of teaching that uses questioning to help students

discover and clarify knowledge).
• Character is developed through imitating examples and heroes.
ii. Realism
Realists believe that reality exists independent of the human mind.
• The ultimate reality is the world of physical objects. The focus is on the body/objects.
Truth is objective-what can be observed.
• Aristotle, a student of Plato who broke with his mentor's idealist philosophy, is called
the father of both Realism and the scientific method. In this metaphysical view, the
aim is to understand objective reality through "the diligent and unsparing scrutiny of
all observable data. “
• Aristotle believed that to understand an object, its ultimate form had to be understood,
which does not change.
• The exercise of rational thought is viewed as the ultimate purpose for humankind.
• The Realist curriculum emphasizes the subject matter of the physical world,
particularly science and mathematics.
• The teacher organizes and presents content systematically within a discipline,
demonstrating use of criteria in making decisions.
• Teaching methods focus on mastery of facts and basic skills through demonstration
and recitation.
• Students must also demonstrate the ability to think critically and scientifically, using
observation and experimentation.
• Curriculum should be scientifically approached, standardized, and distinct-discipline
based.
• Character is developed through training in the rules of conduct.
iii. Pragmatism (Experientialism)
For pragmatists, only those things that are experienced or observed are real.
• Pragmatists believe that reality is constantly changing and that we learn best through
applying our experiences and thoughts to problems, as they arise.
• The universe is dynamic and evolving, a "becoming" view of the world. There is no
absolute and unchanging truth, but rather, truth is what works.
• John Dewey (1859-1952) applied pragmatist philosophy in his progressive
approaches. He believed that learners must adapt to each other and to their
environment.
• Schools should emphasize the subject matter of social experience. All learning is
dependent on the context of place, time, and circumstance.
• Different cultural and ethnic groups learn to work cooperatively and contribute to a
democratic society. The ultimate purpose is the creation of a new social order.
• For Pragmatists, teaching methods focus on hands-on problem solving,
experimenting, and projects, often having students work in groups.
• Curriculum should bring the disciplines together to focus on solving problems in an
interdisciplinary way.
• Pragmatists believe that learners should apply their knowledge to real situations
through experimental inquiry. This prepares students for citizenship, daily living, and
future careers.
iv. Existentialism
• The nature of reality for Existentialists is subjective, and lies within the individual.
• Individual choice and individual standards rather than external standards are central.
• The focus is on freedom, the development of authentic individuals, as we make
meaning of our lives.
• The subject matter of existentialist classrooms should be a matter of personal choice.
• Teachers view the individual as an entity within a social context in which the learner
must confront others' views to clarify his or her own.
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• Character development emphasizes individual responsibility for decisions.

• Real answers come from within the individual, not from outside authority.
• Existentialists are opposed to thinking about students as objects to be measured,
tracked, or standardized.
• Such educators want the educational experience to focus on creating opportunities for
self-direction and self-actualization.
• They start with the student, rather than on curriculum content.
Educational Philosophies
• Within the epistemological frame that focuses on the nature of knowledge and how
we come to know, there are four major educational philosophies, each related to one
or more of the general or world philosophies just discussed.
These educational philosophical approaches are currently used in classrooms the world
over.
i. Perennialism
• For Perennialists, the aim of education is to ensure that students acquire
understandings about the ideas that have lasted over centuries.
• They believe that such ideas have the potential for solving problems in any era.
• The focus is to teach ideas that are everlasting, to seek permanent truths which are
constant, not changing, as the natural and human worlds at their most essential level,
do not change.
• The demanding curriculum focuses on attaining cultural literacy, stressing students'
growth in enduring disciplines.
• The great works of literature and art, the laws or principles of science, and
civilizations are focused in curriculum.
ii. Essentialism
• Essentialists believe that there is a common core of knowledge that needs to be
transmitted to students in a systematic, disciplined way.
• The emphasis in this conservative perspective is on intellectual and moral standards
that schools should teach.
• The core of the curriculum is essential knowledge and skills and academic rigor.
Although this educational philosophy is similar in some ways to Perennialism,
Essentialists accept the idea that this core curriculum may change.
• Schooling should focus on facts-the objective reality out there--and "the basics,"
training students to read, write, speak, and compute clearly and logically.
• Students should be taught hard work, respect for authority, and discipline. Teachers
are to help students keep their non-productive instincts in check, such as aggression or
mindlessness.
iii. Progressivism
• Progressivists believe that education should focus on the whole child, rather than on
the content or the teacher.
• This educational philosophy stresses that students should test ideas by active
experimentation.
• Learning is rooted in the questions of learners that arise through experiencing the
world.
• The learner is a problem solver and thinker who makes meaning through his or her
individual experience in the physical and cultural context.
• Effective teachers provide experiences so that students can learn by doing.
Curriculum content is derived from student interests and questions.
• The scientific method is used by progressivist educators so that students can study
matter and events systematically and first hand.
iv. Reconstructionist/Critical Theory
• Social reconstructionist is a philosophy that emphasizes the addressing of social
questions and a quest to create a better society and worldwide democracy.
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• Reconstructionist educators focus on a curriculum that highlights social reform as the

aim of education.
• Critical theorists, like social reconstructionist, believe that systems must be changed
to overcome oppression and improve human conditions.
• For social reconstructionist and critical theorists, curriculum focuses on student
experience and taking social action on real problems.
• Community-based learning and bringing the world into the classroom are also
strategies.
2. Psychology and Education
• It focuses on how a child learns and what factors impact on the learning.
• Provides a base for understanding the process of teaching and learning.
• It explains the notion and process of cognition and mental development.
• It forms the basis for the methods, materials, and activities of learning, and provides
many curriculum decisions.
• Therefore, psychology provides a strong foundation for curriculum development.
3. Sociological Foundation of Curriculum
The sociological foundation of curriculum recognizes the dynamic interplay between
education and society. It emphasizes the role of culture, social structures, and global
influences in shaping educational goals, content, and methods. Understanding these
sociological factors is crucial for creating relevant, responsive, and equitable educational
experiences.
4. Socio-Political Foundation of Curriculum
The sociopolitical foundations of curriculum development encompass a wide range of
factors, including government policies, political ideologies, considerations of social
justice, power dynamics, civic engagement goals, historical context, economic
influences, social policies, human rights education, stakeholder input, and the impact
of media and public opinion. These elements collectively shape the goals, content,
and implementation of educational curricula.
5. Economic Foundations
The economic foundations of curriculum development involve aligning educational
goals with labor market needs, adapting to technological changes, considering global
economic trends, responding to government policies, fostering entrepreneurship,
managing resources efficiently, promoting innovation, addressing social mobility, and
incorporating concepts of economic sustainability. These considerations collectively
shape the curriculum to prepare students for economic participation and success.
Types of Curriculum
i. Recommended:
Courses, materials, or educational strategies suggested as beneficial or appropriate for
a particular purpose. Recommendations often come from educational experts,
institutions, or authorities.
ii. Written:
Curriculum content, objectives, and instructional materials that are documented in
written form. This includes textbooks, lesson plans, and other written resources that
guide the teaching and learning process.
iii. Taught:
The implementation of the curriculum in the classroom. It refers to the actual delivery
of educational content by teachers to students, involving instructional methods,
activities, and assessments.
iv. Learnt:
The acquisition of knowledge, skills, and understanding by students through the
learning process. It reflects what students have gained from the educational
experience, encompassing both intended and unintended outcomes.
v. Hidden:
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Aspects of education that are not explicitly included in the formal curriculum but are
part of the learning experience. This includes values, attitudes, and socialization that
occur implicitly through the school environment.
vi. Null:
Refers to the absence or lack of a specified element within the curriculum. In
educational contexts, it may signify areas where there is no formal content,
instruction, or assessment related to a particular topic.
Elliot Eisner’ (1985) Types’ of Curricula
i. The Explicit Curriculum
ii. The Implicit Curriculum
iii. The Null Curriculum

Patterns of Curriculum:
Curriculum can be organized and structured in various patterns to meet educational goals and
objectives. Different patterns of curriculum reflect diverse philosophies, approaches, and
considerations. Here are several common patterns:
1. Subject-Centered Curriculum:
 Organized around specific academic subjects or disciplines.
 Emphasizes mastery of subject matter in a linear fashion.
2. Student-Centered Curriculum:
 Focuses on the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students.
 Encourages personalized learning and self-directed exploration.
3. Problem-Based Curriculum:
 Centers around real-world problems or scenarios.
 Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Process-Oriented Curriculum:
 Emphasizes the learning process rather than specific content.
 Focuses on developing cognitive skills, such as inquiry and analysis.
5. Core Curriculum:
 Specifies a set of common courses or knowledge areas for all students.
 Aims to provide a well-rounded education and shared foundational
knowledge.
6. Spiral Curriculum:
 Revisits key concepts at different stages of education, deepening
understanding.
 Content is presented in a repetitive, expanding manner over time.
7. Integrated Curriculum:
 Combines multiple subjects or disciplines into a unified program.
 Emphasizes interdisciplinary connections and holistic understanding.
History of National Curriculum in Pakistan
i. 1st National curriculum -1975-76
ii. 2nd National curriculum-1984-85
iii. 3rd National curriculum-1994-95
iv. 4th National curriculum-2000-2
v. 5th National curriculum-2006-7
vi. 6th National curriculum-2020
Single National Curriculum:
Vision:
One system of Education for all, in terms of curriculum, medium of instruction and a
common platform of assessment so that all children have a fair and equal opportunity to
receive high quality education. Single National Curriculum is a step in that direction.
Objective of SNC
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One system of Education for all, in terms of curriculum, medium of instruction and a
common platform of
assessment which will ensure:
• All children have a fair and equal opportunity to receive high quality education
• Social Cohesion and National Integration
• Alleviation of disparities in education content across the multiple streams
• Equal opportunities for upward social mobility
• Equity in education
• Holistic development of children in the light of emerging international trends and local
aspirations
• Smooth inter-provincial mobility of teachers and students
Key Considerations
The development of SNC is driven by the following key considerations:
• Teachings of Quran and Sunnah
• Vision of Quaid and Iqbal
• Constitutional framework
• National Policies, Aspirations and National Standards
• Alignment with the goals & targets of SDG-4
• Emerging international trends in teaching, learning & assessment
• Outcomes based approach
• Focus on Values, Life Skills Based and Inclusive Education
• Respect & appreciation for different cultures & Religions in local and global context
• Promotion of intellectual, spiritual, aesthetic, emotional, social and physical development of
learners
• Move away from rote memorization & Focus on Project, Inquiry and Activity Based
Learning
• Development of 21st century skills including Analytical, Critical and Creative Thinking.
• Use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Alignment with Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

Phases of SNC
Phase I: Development of SNC and textbooks Pre I-V (March 2021)
Phase II: Development of SNC and textbooks VI-VIII (March 2022)
Phase III: Development of SNC and textbooks IX-XII (March 2023)
Development Process of SNC
Before initiating development of SNC, multiple Comparative studies were conducted
to align SNC with international standards.
• These include analysis of Pakistani Curriculum with Singapore and
Cambridge Curriculum
• Pakistan Learners’ Standards comparison with Singapore, Malaysia/Indonesia,
& UK standards.
• All the findings were incorporated in the SNC. Before initiating development of SNC,
multiple Comparative studies were conducted to align SNC with international standards.
• These include analysis of Pakistani Curriculum with Singapore and Cambridge Curriculum
• Pakistan Learners’ Standards comparison with Singapore, Malaysia/Indonesia, & UK
standards.
• All the findings were incorporated in the SNC.
Consultation with Stakeholders
• All federating units
• Public sector
• Private sector
• Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEIs) Cantts & Garrisons
• Deeni Madaris
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• Cambridge University UK for English, Maths and Science

• LUMS and AKU-IED
Salient Features of SNC
• The SNC is standards, benchmarks and outcomes based across all subjects as compared to
the 2006 curriculum in which standards benchmarks and learning outcomes were not
developed for each subject curriculum.
• In 2006, the subject of Islamiat was integrated with General Knowledge up to grade 2 and
started as a separate subject from Grade 3 onwards. In the SNC Islamiat starts from grade 1
as a separate subject up to grade 12.
• Previously the subject of Ethics was designated for non-Muslim students in lieu of Islamiat
from Grade 3 onwards. Now a new subject Religious Education has been introduced for non-
Muslim students from grade 1 onwards for five minority groups of Pakistan.
• The content of the SNC for Maths and Science has been aligned to the TIMSS content
framework.
• The content is aligned to the international commitments like SDG 4.
• The SNC focusses on equipping learners with principles and attributes such as truthfulness,
honesty, tolerance, respect, peaceful coexistence, environmental awareness & care,
democracy, human rights, sustainable development, global citizenship, personal care and
safety.
• SNC focusses on development of analytical, critical and creative thinking through a more
activities-based approach rather than static teacher centric learning.
• Use of ICT is integrated in the curriculum for the first time.
• The 2006 curriculum was implemented only in government schools and some low-cost
private schools. The SNC will be implemented across the board in all schools of Pakistan
including government and private schools and Deeni Madaris.
Critical Review of SNC
1. Lack of Flexibility: The single national curriculum is criticized for its lack of
flexibility. Its prescriptive nature may limit innovation in curriculum design,
hindering creativity in teaching methods. This lack of flexibility could potentially
stifle teacher autonomy, leading to a loss of professional judgment and independence.
2. Teacher Training Issues: Teachers across the country may struggle to effectively
implement the new curriculum due to insufficient training. Many existing teachers
may not be familiar with the uniform curriculum, and there might be a shortage of
timely and adequate training resources. This can result in ineffective delivery of the
curriculum.
3. Inconsistencies in Implementation: The government faces challenges in ensuring
consistent implementation of the single national curriculum across all provinces and
schools. Not all public and private schools may be ready or willing to adopt the new
curriculum, necessitating a comprehensive monitoring structure for proper
enforcement.
4. Violation of Provincial Autonomy: The introduction of the single national
curriculum is seen as a violation of the 18th Amendment in the Constitution of
Pakistan, which grants provinces exclusive rights to develop their own curriculum.
This breach of provincial sovereignty has led to resistance, with some provinces, like
Sindh, refusing to implement the curriculum.
5. Impact on Madrassas: While the SNC aims to bring religious seminaries
(madrassas) under the formal education umbrella, critics argue that it imposes certain
educational procedures on these institutions rather than mainstreaming them. This
could lead to resistance and challenges in integrating madrassas into the formal
education system.
6. Limited Parental Choice: The single national curriculum may infringe on parents'
ability to choose the type of education they want for their children. The government's
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decision to impose a uniform curriculum reduces parental choice in determining their

children's religious and moral instruction based on personal beliefs.
7. Inadequate Consultation with Stakeholders: Workshops and conferences regarding
the implementation of the SNC were not effectively organized, and the opinions and
feedback of provincial educationists were not adequately considered. Lack of
consultation with key stakeholders can lead to a lack of buy-in and support for the
new curriculum.
8. Ignoring Infrastructure and Quality Issues: The SNC does not address
fundamental issues in the education system, such as the lack of basic infrastructure in
public schools. Libraries, labs, and sanitation facilities are in desperate need of
investment. Additionally, there is a need for significant investment in high-quality
instructors and textbooks to improve education quality.
9. Neglecting Vocational Training: The SNC does not emphasize a vocational training
program at the primary level, neglecting the importance of providing practical skills
training to students. This oversight limits the curriculum's effectiveness in preparing
students for real-world challenges.
10. Threat to Minority Rights: The SNC may not adequately cater to the needs and
rights of minority groups. Some subjects related to minority communities might be
marginalized or overlooked, impacting the inclusivity and diversity of the curriculum.

04. Assessment and Evaluation

1. Measurement:
 Definition: Measurement is the process of assigning numerical values to
objects or events based on predetermined rules or standards.
 Example: Measuring the length of a table using a ruler, expressing it in inches
or centimeters.
2. Assessment:
 Definition: Assessment involves the systematic gathering of information about
a person's knowledge, skills, abilities, or traits to make informed decisions.
 Example: Conducting a quiz to assess students' understanding of a specific
topic in a classroom setting.
3. Evaluation:
 Definition: Evaluation is the systematic determination of the worth, value, or
effectiveness of a program, product, or process.
 Example: Assessing the overall performance of a training program by
analyzing participant feedback, learning outcomes, and its impact on
organizational goals.
Types of Assessment:
1. Assessment for Learning (AfL):
 Definition: Assessment for Learning focuses on using assessments to inform
and enhance the learning process. It involves ongoing feedback and
adjustments to instruction to support student understanding and improvement.
2. Assessment of Learning (AoL):
 Definition: Assessment of Learning is concerned with evaluating and
measuring what students have learned. It typically involves summative
assessments to determine overall achievement at the end of a learning period.
3. Assessment as Learning (AaL):
 Definition: Assessment as Learning emphasizes students' active engagement
in the assessment process to monitor, reflect, and regulate their own learning.
It views assessment as a tool for learning and skill development.
Types of Test:
1. Achievement Test:
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 Definition: Measures the extent to which a person has acquired specific

knowledge or skills in a particular subject or area.
 Example: End-of-term exams assessing a student's understanding of a specific
course content.
2. Aptitude Test:
 Definition: Assesses an individual's potential to develop skills or perform well
in a specific area in the future.
 Example: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) measuring college readiness.
3. Attitude Test:
 Definition: Evaluates an individual's feelings, opinions, or beliefs about a
particular topic or situation.
 Example: Employee satisfaction surveys measuring attitudes towards
workplace conditions.
4. Standardized Test:
 Definition: Administered and scored in a consistent manner to ensure fairness
and comparability of results.
 Example: SAT, ACT, or state-mandated standardized achievement tests.
5. Non-Standardized Test:
 Definition: Administered and scored without strict guidelines, making it more
flexible and adaptable.
 Example: Classroom quizzes created by individual teachers.
6. Norm-Referenced Test:
 Definition: Compares an individual's performance to that of a larger group
(norm group) to determine relative standing.
 Example: IQ tests providing percentile rankings based on a comparison to a
norm group.
7. Criterion-Referenced Test:
 Definition: Assesses performance against predetermined criteria or standards.
 Example: Driver's license test with a clear set of criteria for passing.
8. Intelligence Test:
 Definition: Measures an individual's cognitive abilities, problem-solving
skills, and overall intellectual potential.
 Example: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) assessing various
cognitive abilities.
9. Performance Test:
 Definition: Evaluates an individual's ability to perform specific tasks or skills
in real-world scenarios.
 Example: Flight simulator tests for aspiring pilots, driving tests, laboratory
experiments, artistic performances.
Role and Purpose of Evaluation
i. Placement decisions
ii. Feedback
iii. Promotion in next class
iv. Improves learning
v. Motivation and competition
Techniques of Assessment
1. Observation:
 Definition: Systematic and intentional watching of students' behaviors and
interactions in various learning contexts.
 Example: A teacher observes a group activity to assess collaboration skills and
individual contributions.
2. Interviews:
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 Definition: Conversations between educators and students to gather insights, assess

understanding, and explore thoughts and ideas.
 Example: A structured interview with a student to discuss their understanding of a
complex scientific concept.
3. Project-Based Assessment:
 Definition: Assessment through extended, real-world projects that require research,
critical thinking, and application of knowledge.
 Example: Students create a sustainable energy project, presenting their findings and
solutions.
4. Portfolio Assessment:
 Definition: Collection of student work over time, showcasing achievements, growth,
and a variety of skills.
 Example: A digital portfolio containing essays, artwork, and reflections from
different subjects.
5. Performance Assessments:
 Definition: Evaluating students' abilities to apply knowledge and skills in practical
situations.
 Example: A science experiment where students demonstrate their understanding of
the scientific method.
6. Authentic Assessment:
 Definition: Evaluation through tasks that mirror real-world applications, emphasizing
practical skills.
 Example: Writing a business proposal or creating a marketing plan for an authentic
audience.
Qualities of a Test:
1. Reliability:
 Definition: Consistency and stability of results over repeated administrations.
 Example: A reliable test should produce similar scores for the same
individual when taken at different times under similar conditions.
2. Validity:
 Definition: The extent to which a test accurately measures what it is intended
to measure.
 Example: A math test should measure mathematical skills rather than
language proficiency.
3. Objectivity:
 Ability to provide consistent and unbiased results minimizing personal
judgement and or bias in its administration and scoring.
4. Practicality:
 Definition: The feasibility and ease of test administration, scoring, and
interpretation within available resources.
 Example: A practical test is one that can be administered efficiently and does
not require excessive time or resources.
5. Comprehensiveness:
 Definition: The degree to which a test adequately samples the content or
behavior it aims to measure.
 Example: A comprehensive language proficiency test covers multiple aspects,
such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
6. Clarity:
 Definition: The extent to which test instructions, questions, and response
options are clear and easily understood by the test-taker.
 Example: Clear and unambiguous language in test items minimizes confusion
among test-takers.
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7. Differentiability:
 A quality of a test that discriminates high and low achievers.

Educational Taxonomies
i. Cognitive Domain
Bloom's Taxonomy is a hierarchical framework used for categorizing educational objectives.
It was first developed by Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues in 1956 and has been revised
over the years.
The original version of Bloom's Taxonomy consists of six levels, ordered from the simplest
to the most complex:
1. Knowledge: Remembering or recalling information, facts, or concepts.
2. Comprehension: Understanding the meaning of information and being able to
interpret or summarize it.
3. Application: Applying acquired knowledge and understanding to solve problems or
complete tasks.
4. Analysis: Breaking down information into parts and examining the relationships
between them.
5. Synthesis: Combining elements to form a new whole or creating something new.
6. Evaluation: Making judgments about the value or worth of ideas, materials, or
methods based on defined criteria.
In 2001 Lorin Anderson and group, introduced a revised version of Bloom's Taxonomy,
which changed the order of the last two levels. The revised version is as follows:
1. Remembering
2. Understanding
3. Applying
4. Analyzing
5. Evaluating
6. Creating
ii. Affective Domain (Krathowl-1964):
The Affective Domain is organized into a hierarchical structure with five levels:
i. Receiving: Being aware of or willing to receive information or experiences.
ii. Responding: Showing a willingness to participate or respond to stimuli voluntarily.
iii. Valuing: Placing a particular value on a certain object, idea, or behavior.
iv. Organizing: Integrating values into a coherent and internally consistent philosophy.
v. Characterization by Value or Internalization: Acting consistently with the adopted
values and beliefs, and demonstrating them in one's behavior.
iii. Psychomotor Domain (Simpson-1972)
1. Perception (Awareness):
 Definition: Ability to use sensory cues for motor activity.
 Example: Detects non-verbal communication cues.
2. Set (Mindset):
 Definition: Readiness to act; mental, physical, and emotional dispositions.
 Example: Shows desire to learn a new process (motivation).
3. Guided Response:
 Definition: Early stage of learning a complex skill; imitation and trial and
error.
 Example: Follows instructions to build a model.
4. Mechanism (Basic Proficiency):
 Definition: Intermediate stage; ability to convert learned responses into
habitual actions.
 Example: Uses a personal computer.
5. Complex Overt Response (Expert):
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 Definition: Skillfully performing complex movements quickly and accurately.

 Example: Maneuvers a car into a tight parallel parking spot.
6. Adaptation:
 Definition: Ability to modify learned skills to meet new or special
requirements.
 Example: Responds effectively to unexpected experiences.
7. Origination:
 Definition: Ability to create new movements for special situations;
emphasizes creativity.
 Example: Composes a new symphony.
Psychomotor Domains. R.H. Dave proposed this domain in 1970:
1. Imitation: Observing and copying someone else's actions.
2. Manipulation: Being able to perform a task with some proficiency and confidence.
3. Precision: Refining skills to achieve more exact and controlled movements.
4. Articulation: Combining and coordinating a series of movements into a more
complex whole.
5. Naturalization: Performing skills without consciously thinking about them, making
them automatic and ingrained.
Psychomotor Domains by Anita Harrow-1972
1. Reflex Movements:
 Summary: Involuntary, automatic reactions without learning.
 Example: Responds physically instinctively, like withdrawing a hand from a
hot surface.
2. Fundamental Movements:
 Summary: Basic, inherent movement patterns forming the basis for complex
skilled movements.
 Example: Changes location, moves extremities in a coordinated fashion, such
as crawling or walking.
3. Perceptual Abilities:
 Summary: Interpretation of stimuli through various senses, involving
cognitive and psychomotor behavior.
 Example: Discriminates visually (classifying objects by colors),
kinesthetically, or tactually.
4. Physical Abilities:
 Summary: Requires endurance, strength, vigor, and agility for a sound,
efficiently functioning body.
 Example: Endures fatigue, performs sit-ups, wrestles, or engages in activities
requiring muscular/cardiovascular endurance.
5. Skilled Movements:
 Summary: Efficiency in performing complex tasks, achieved through the
acquisition of a high level of skill.
 Example: Improves catching and batting skills, performs a hurdle run, or
types words on a computer.
6. Non-discursive Communication:
 Summary: Communication through bodily movements, gestures, facial
expressions, and skilled performances.
 Example: Expresses joy through facial expressions, gestures, or performs a
dance, drama, play, or circus.
Solo Taxonomy (John Biggs and Kevin Collis-1982):
Solo Taxonomy, developed by John Biggs and Kevin Collis, is a framework for
understanding and evaluating the levels of complexity in students' thinking and learning
outcomes. "SOLO" stands for "Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome."
Solo Taxonomy consists of five levels of understanding or learning outcomes:
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1. Pre-structural:
 Description: The learner has not yet grasped the concept or skill.
 Example: Unable to answer a question or provide relevant information about
the topic.
2. Uni-structural:
 Description: The learner has a basic understanding of one aspect of the
concept or skill.
 Example: Provides a single, isolated piece of information related to the topic.
3. Multi-structural:
 Description: The learner can understand and integrate multiple, independent
aspects of the concept or skill.
 Example: Lists or describes several facts or features related to the topic.
4. Relational:
 Description: The learner can make connections between different aspects of
the concept or skill.
 Example: Describes relationships between various components,
demonstrating a deeper understanding.
5. Extended Abstract:
 Description: The learner can generalize and apply the concept or skill in new
and unfamiliar contexts.
 Example: Demonstrates a deep understanding by applying knowledge in
novel situations, creating or synthesizing new ideas.
Table of Specification
A Table of Specifications (TOS) is a document in education that outlines the content areas,
cognitive levels, number of items, and weight or percentage assigned to each topic, providing
a framework for creating a balanced and aligned assessment.
Student’s Portfolio
A student portfolio is a purposeful collection of a student's work that demonstrates their
achievements, skills, growth, and learning over time. It typically includes a variety of
artifacts, such as projects, assignments, reflections, and assessments, which showcase the
individual's abilities, creativity, and progress in a particular subject, course, or educational
program. Portfolios are often used as a comprehensive and authentic assessment tool,
allowing students to reflect on their learning journey and providing educators with a more
holistic view of a student's development.
Anecdotal Record
An anecdotal record is a brief, narrative description of a specific incident or behavior
observed in a person, typically used in educational settings to document and analyze
individual performance, development, or learning. These records focus on capturing specific
details, context, and reactions to provide qualitative insights into an individual's behavior,
progress, or challenges. Anecdotal records are commonly used by educators, caregivers, or
professionals to track and understand the unique aspects of a person's development or
performance.
Rubrics
Rubrics are scoring or grading tools used in education to evaluate and communicate the
quality of a student's performance on a particular task or assignment. They provide a clear
and systematic way to assess and communicate the expectations for success. Rubrics
typically consist of a set of criteria and a description of different levels of performance for
each criterion.
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05 Philosophy of Education
The term has been derived from two Greek words’ Philos’ means love and ‘Sophia’ means
wisdom. Philosophy means love for knowledge or passion for learning.
Philosophy is the systematic study and exploration of fundamental questions about existence,
knowledge, values, reason, and the nature of reality.

Branches of Philosophy
1. Ontology/Metaphysics:
Deals with the nature of reality it asks the question what is real?
2. Epistemology: Investigates the nature and scope of knowledge, including the study of
belief, truth, and justification. What we know? How we know? What is the difference
between knowing and believing?
3. Axiology:
Deals with the nature of values the type of values and the problem of values.
i. Ethics: Explores concepts of morality, right and wrong, and the principles that
guide human conduct and behavior.
ii. Aesthetics: Addresses questions related to beauty, art, and the nature of
aesthetic experiences.
General Philosophies
1. Idealism:
 Definitions; The word idealism may be derived from ideals or idea. So
according to idealism higher values are much more significant in human life
than anything else. This philosophy seeks to explain man and universe in
terms of spirit of mind.
 Exponents: Plato, Immanuel Kant.
 Aim of Education: To seek and develop knowledge and values that are
enduring and universal.
 Teaching Methods: Emphasis on discussion, dialogue, and the pursuit of truth
through critical thinking.
 Teacher's Role: The teacher is a role model, mentor, and guide who imparts
knowledge and instills moral values.
 Curriculum: Focuses on liberal arts, philosophy, and classical literature.
2. Realism:
 Realism, is a philosophical perspective that emphasizes the importance of the
real world, external to the mind, and the objective existence of reality. It
stands in contrast to idealism, which posits that reality is largely a mental
construct.
 Exponents: Aristotle, John Locke.
 Aim of Education: To transmit knowledge and prepare students for practical
life and societal roles.
 Teaching Methods: Emphasis on direct instruction, systematic presentation of
facts, and practical applications.
 Teacher's Role: The teacher is a transmitter of knowledge, emphasizing order
and discipline.
 Curriculum: Stresses the importance of subject matter, sciences, and factual
knowledge.
3. Pragmatism:
 Pragmatism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes practical
consequences and real-world outcomes as criteria for determining the validity
or truth of beliefs, theories, or actions. It focuses on the practical effectiveness
of ideas and values, often rejecting absolute or dogmatic truths in favor of
those that work in practical situations.
 Exponents: John Dewey, William James.
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Aim of Education: To prepare students for effective problem-solving, critical

thinking, and active participation in society.
 Teaching Methods: Emphasis on experiential learning, hands-on activities, and
the application of knowledge.
 Teacher's Role: Facilitator of learning, creating environments for students to
engage in real-world problem-solving.
 Curriculum: Flexible, emphasizing relevance, and adaptability to the needs of
individuals and society.
4. Naturalism:

 Naturalism is a philosophical and literary movement that asserts that all

phenomena, including human experiences and actions, can be explained by
natural laws and processes, without the need for supernatural or metaphysical
explanations. It often emphasizes the scientific method and a deterministic
view of the universe, suggesting that everything can be understood through
empirical observation and analysis within the framework of nature.
 Exponents: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi.
 Aim of Education: To foster the natural development of the individual,
emphasizing instincts and practical skills.
 Teaching Methods: Experiential learning, observation, and interaction with the
environment.
 Teacher's Role: Facilitator of natural development, providing a supportive
environment for learning.
 Curriculum: Emphasis on practical life skills and a curriculum that reflects the
natural interests of the child.
5. Existentialism:
 Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual
freedom, choice, and personal responsibility. It posits that individuals create
their own meaning and values in life through their choices and actions, and it
often explores themes of existence, authenticity, and the subjective experience
of the individual.
 Exponents: Søren Kierkegaard, Jean-Paul Sartre.
 Aim of Education: To encourage individual authenticity, self-discovery, and
the exploration of personal meaning.
 Teaching Methods: Emphasis on personal engagement, freedom, and
addressing the unique needs of each student.
 Teacher's Role: Facilitator and guide in helping students explore their own
values and choices.
 Curriculum: Emphasizes personal relevance, exploration of existential
questions, and diverse perspectives.
Educational Philosophies:
1. Perennialism:
 Perennialism is an educational philosophy of old values. Permanency is more
real than change. According to perennialists education is life itself, not
preparation of life. Humans are same hence education should be same
everywhere.
 Exponents: Maritain, Adler, Hutchins
 Aim of Education: To transmit enduring knowledge and cultural heritage.
 Teaching Methods: Emphasis on Socratic dialogue, direct instruction, classical
literature, and disciplined study.
 Teacher's Role: Authority figure, imparting essential knowledge and values.
 Curriculum Focus: Classical subjects, literature, history, and philosophy.
2. Progressivism:
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 Progressivism is an educational philosophy that focuses on fostering active, critical

thinking, and social development in students. It emphasizes experiential learning,
project-based activities, and collaboration. Teachers play the role of facilitators,
guiding students in real-world problem-solving, and the curriculum is designed to be
adaptable and responsive to student interests and needs. (Learning by doing)
o Exponent: Jhon Dewey
 Aim of Education: To foster active, critical thinking, and social development.
 Teaching Methods: Experiential learning, project-based activities, cooperative
learning and student engagement.
 Teacher's Role: Facilitator, guide, and collaborator in students' learning
journeys.
 Curriculum Focus: Real-world problem-solving, hands-on experiences, and
student interests.
3. Reconstructionism:
Reconstructionism, in education, is a philosophical and social movement that
advocates for the restructuring of society through education. It emphasizes addressing
social inequalities, promoting social change, and preparing students to actively
participate in the reconstruction of society. The curriculum often reflects a focus on
social issues, civic engagement, and the development of critical thinking skills.
Teachers in reconstructionism play a role in fostering social awareness and activism
among students. Bramled, Counts and Frier.
i. Aim of Education: To instigate social change and contribute to the reconstruction of
society.
ii. Teaching Methods: Emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and experiential
learning, engaging students in discussions about real-world social issues.
iii. Teacher's Role: Guides students in analyzing societal structures, encourages activism,
and fosters a sense of social responsibility.
iv. Curriculum: Focuses on social issues, civic engagement, and the development of
critical consciousness, empowering students to contribute to societal reconstruction.
4. Essentialism:
 Essentialism is an educational philosophy that advocates for the transmission of
essential knowledge and skills, emphasizing core academic subjects and a structured,
disciplined approach to teaching. William Baglay
 Aim of Education: To instill essential knowledge and skills for practical living.
 Teaching Methods: Emphasis on direct instruction, basics, and core academic
subjects.
 Teacher's Role: Conveyer of knowledge, maintaining discipline and order.
 Curriculum Focus: Core subjects such as language, mathematics, and science.
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06 History of Education
1. Athenian System of Education
5th Century BCE:
In the Golden Age of Classical Athens (5th century BCE), education was crucial
for the development of well-rounded citizens in the democratic city-state.
Elementary Education (6th–4th Century BCE):
Boys began formal education around the age of 6 or 7 in elementary schools
called "grammata," focusing on reading, writing, and basic mathematics.
Physical Education and Arts:
Physical education, including gymnastics and wrestling, was integral. Music and
arts were also emphasized to cultivate aesthetic values and cultural awareness.
Rhetoric and Oratory (5th–4th Century BCE):
As boys advanced, they received training in rhetoric and oratory, crucial skills for
participating in the democratic governance of Athens. Sophists played a key role
in teaching persuasive speaking.
Ephebeia (4th Century BCE):
Around the age of 18, young men underwent a two-year military training program
called the "ephebeia." This prepared them for active citizenship and military
service.
Philosophical Education (4th Century BCE):
Athens became a center for philosophical education with the establishment of the
Academy by Plato and later the Lyceum by Aristotle in the 4th century BCE.
2. Spartan System of Education (700 BC)
The Spartan system of education, known for its focus on producing disciplined and
skilled warriors, can be summarized in six key points:
Military Emphasis:
Spartan education prioritized the development of strong and disciplined soldiers.
From a young age, boys were subjected to rigorous physical training and military
drills.
Agoge System:
The Agoge was the Spartan educational system designed to train boys from the
age of seven. It included physical education, combat training, and survival skills,
instilling qualities such as endurance, courage, and loyalty.
Collective Living:
Spartan boys lived in communal barracks throughout their education, fostering a
sense of camaraderie and loyalty among peers. This communal living aimed to
develop a strong esprit de corps among the future soldiers.
Limited Academic Instruction:
Unlike other Greek city-states, Sparta placed less emphasis on academic pursuits.
Spartan education focused primarily on physical fitness, military strategy, and
practical skills required for a soldier's life.
Military Competitions:
Spartans engaged in competitive activities to foster a spirit of competition and
excellence. Physical contests, such as wrestling and running, were common,
reinforcing the importance of physical prowess.
Citizenship and Social Cohesion:
The ultimate goal of Spartan education was to produce well-disciplined citizens
capable of defending the state. The emphasis on military training and communal
living aimed to create a cohesive and loyal society dedicated to the Spartan way of
life.
1. The Greek Educationists
i. Socrates 469-399 BC
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Socrates' theory of education emphasizes the Socratic method, a process of

questioning and dialogue to foster critical thinking. He believed that knowledge is the
key to virtue and moral conduct, and that self-examination is crucial for personal
growth.
Socrates did not believe that knowledge could be transmitted from a teacher to a
student.
ii. Plato (429-347 BC)
Plato (429-347 BCE) defined education as a process of drawing out the innate knowledge
within individuals. His main contribution lies in founding the Academy,(387 BC) where he
formalized systematic philosophical education, and in his work "The Republic," where he
outlined the importance of a just and harmonious society achieved through education and
philosopher-kings.
iii. Aristotle (384-322 BC)
Father of Realism and teacher of Alexander the Great. Wrote Peripsyche the 1 st book
on psychology. Founded Lyceum,
Supports inductive and deductive methods
Promoted male education and considered women inferior to men.
“Education is the creation of a sound mind in sound body.” “Aim of education is to
the attainment of happiness or goodness and virtue lies in the attainment of
happiness.”
2. Western Educationists
i. John Locke (1632-1704):
Philosophy of Education: John Locke's philosophy of education is outlined in his
work "Some Thoughts Concerning Education." He emphasized the importance of
nurturing a child's natural curiosity and advocated for a practical and empirical
approach to learning. Locke believed that education should be tailored to the
individual needs of the child and should focus on developing reason, virtue, and social
skills.
Tabula Rasa (Blank Slate): One of Locke's most famous concepts is the idea of the
"tabula rasa," suggesting that individuals are born with minds like blank slates, and
experiences and education shape their character and understanding of the world.
ii. Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1787-Switzerland)
Rousseau saw education as the natural development of a child's innate goodness and
creativity. He believed in fostering individuality and allowing children to unfold their
potential through self-directed learning.
Major Contribution: Rousseau's major contribution lies in his work "Emile, or On
Education," where he advocated for an educational philosophy based on the idea of
"natural education." He emphasized the importance of allowing children to learn from
direct experience and exploration, encouraging their natural curiosity and creativity.
Rousseau's ideas laid the groundwork for progressive education theories and child-
centered learning approaches.
iii. Johann Henrich Pestalozi (1746-1827- Switzerland)
Pestalozzi viewed education as the harmonious development of the child's physical,
intellectual, and moral faculties. He emphasized the importance of nurturing the whole
person.
Learning by 3 H: Head, Hand and Heart.
Major Contribution: Pestalozzi's major contribution lies in developing the method of
"object teaching," which involved using tangible objects to teach abstract concepts. He
emphasized experiential learning, individualized instruction, and the cultivation of moral
character. Pestalozzi's ideas significantly influenced modern education methods and
contributed to the foundation of the kindergarten movement.
iv. Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776-1841 German)
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Herbart was a German philosopher and educator who emphasized applying psychological
principles to education. He introduced a structured five-step instructional approach and
highlighted the importance of students' interests and moral education.
v. Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852 German)
Froebel believed in education as the holistic development of the child, emphasizing the
nurturing of creativity, self-expression, and a sense of interconnectedness with the natural
world.
Major Contribution: Froebel is best known as the founder of the kindergarten system. His
major contribution was the development of a play-based educational approach that recognizes
the importance of early childhood education. He introduced activities, games, and exercises
that fostered creativity and laid the foundation for social and cognitive development.
Froebel's ideas greatly influenced early childhood education and the concept of learning
through play.
vi. John Dewey (1859-1952- USA):
Definition of Education: Dewey viewed education as a continuous and interactive process of
growth, where learners actively engage with their environment. Education is not preparation
for life education is life itself, therefore, a child’s interest, instincts and activities should be
the starting points in education.
Major Contribution: Dewey made significant contributions to educational philosophy,
particularly in his advocacy for experiential learning and the integration of education with
democracy. His "progressive education" philosophy stressed the importance of hands-on,
practical learning, and the alignment of education with the needs of a democratic society.
Dewey's ideas have had a lasting impact on educational theory and practice, influencing the
development of student-centered and inquiry-based learning approaches.
vii. Maira Montesori (1870-1952 Italy)
Definition of Education: Montessori believed in education as a process of self-directed
discovery and the natural unfolding of a child's potential. She emphasized creating an
environment that fosters independence, creativity, and a love for learning. Established Casa
del Bambini Children’s House 1908.
Major Contribution: Montessori is best known for the Montessori Method, an educational
approach that promotes hands-on, experiential learning, and a carefully prepared
environment. Her method emphasizes individualized education, allowing children to progress
at their own pace and develop their unique abilities. Montessori education has had a global
impact, influencing early childhood education and emphasizing the importance of respecting
the child's autonomy in the learning process.
viii. Helen Parkhust (1887-1993 US)
A student of Montessori
Dalton Plan- House-Assignment-Laboratory.
ix. Paulo Freire (1921-1997 Brazil)
Critical Pedagogy: Critical pedagogy is an educational philosophy that emphasizes
engaging learners in critical thinking, reflection, and dialogue to address social
inequalities and promote social justice.
3. Muslim Educationists
i. Al-Farabi (872-950):
Abu Nasr Mohammad Al-Farabi Turkistan
Philosophy of Education: Al-Farabi emphasized the integration of philosophy and education
to create virtuous individuals who contribute to a well-governed society. He believed in the
importance of cultivating moral character, intellect, and social harmony through education.
Major Contribution: His major contribution lies in his writings on political philosophy and
education. Al-Farabi outlined the ideal city-state in "The Virtuous City," stressing the role of
education in producing enlightened citizens who uphold justice and ethical values. His work
influenced later Islamic and Western philosophical thought.
ii. Ibn Sina (Avicenna) (980-1037):
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A Persian polymath, Ibn Sina made contributions to various fields, including medicine and
philosophy. In education, he emphasized the importance of individualized instruction,
recognizing the diverse learning needs of students. His approach acknowledged that students
have unique abilities, learning styles, and paces, and he advocated for tailored educational
methods to accommodate these differences. This focus on individualized instruction has had
a lasting impact on educational philosophy, influencing modern perspectives on personalized
learning and differentiated instruction.
iii. Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406- Tunis):
A historian, philosopher, and scholar, Ibn Khaldun's work "Muqaddimah" discussed the
sociology of education. He highlighted the role of culture and social factors in shaping
education systems. Founder of sociology and demography.
iv. Al-Ghazali (1058-1111):
A theologian and philosopher, Al-Ghazali stressed the integration of spiritual and intellectual
development in education. He advocated for a balanced approach that fosters both religious
understanding and critical thinking.
Divided Knowledge:
a. Uulum-e- Mahmud- Useful Knowledge: Knowledge of Islam and religious
knowledge
b. Ulum-e- Mazmum- Usless Knowledge: Astrology and palmistry
v. Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi (1564-1624):
Era of Akbar and Jahangir, the objective of education is pleasure of Allah Almighty,
curriculum Quran and Hadith. He believed in nurturing individuals who possess both
religious knowledge and a deep sense of piety.
vi. Shah Waliullah (1703-1762):
Qutub-ud-Din Ahmed, Madrasai Rehmaniya death in Dehli. Shah Waliullah advocated
for a balanced approach to education, emphasizing the importance of blending traditional
Islamic knowledge with contemporary sciences.
vii. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898):
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a proponent of modern education for Muslims. He believed in
the importance of scientific and secular education to enable Muslims to compete in a
rapidly changing world. His Aligarh Movement aimed at promoting Western-style
education.
 1859-Muradabad School
 1859- Risala-e-Asbab-e- Baghawat Hind
 1863- Ghazipur School
 1864- Scientific Society in Ghazipur
 1870- Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq
 1875- MAO School-1877- MAO College-1921-Alighar University
viii. Allama Iqbal (1877-1938):
Khudi is one of the prime aim of education and life. Curriculum should be according to needs
and interest of student, and history is very important. Teaching method learning by doing.
Khudi as a Prime Aim:
Iqbal emphasized the concept of "Khudi," which refers to selfhood or
individuality. He believed that education should nurture and strengthen an
individual's sense of self, promoting self-realization and personal growth.
Curriculum Aligned with Student Needs and Interests:
Iqbal advocated for a curriculum that is tailored to the needs and interests of the
students. He believed in an education system that recognizes and respects the
individuality of each learner, fostering a connection between the curriculum and
the students' lived experiences.
Importance of History:
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Iqbal considered history as crucial for understanding the past, deriving lessons
from it, and shaping a better future. He believed that a sound knowledge of history
was essential for individuals and communities to progress.
Teaching Method - Learning by Doing:
Iqbal supported the "learning by doing" approach, which aligns with the idea of
experiential learning. This method involves active engagement and practical
application of knowledge, allowing students to learn through hands-on
experiences.
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07 History of Education in Pakistan

Pre-Independence
i. Charter Act 1813
Clause 43 of the Charter Act of 1813 pertained to the allocation of funds for
promoting education in India. Specifically, it stipulated that a sum of one lakh rupees
(100,000 rupees) annually would be set aside from Indian revenue for the purpose of
education. This marked a significant development as it reflected the British
government's acknowledgment of the importance of education and its commitment to
allocating resources for the promotion of learning and knowledge in the territories
under British control in India. The clause had a lasting impact on the educational
landscape of British India, contributing to the establishment of formal educational
institutions and the promotion of Western-style education in the region.
ii. Report of Lord Maculay-1835
Lord Macaulay's 1835 report (a member of the committee formed for the reforms in
education system of India by the Governor General Lord Benttick) recommended:
 English as a medium of instruction
 Meaning of literature means English literature
 “A single shelf of a good European library worth the whole native literature.”
 Indian scholar was one who learnt Lock’s philosophy and Milton’s poetry.
iv. Wood’s Dispatch 1854
Sir Charles Wood President of the Board of Control for India recommended:
 Directorate of Public Instructions (DPI)
 English as a medium of instruction
 Establishment of Madras, Calcutta and Bombay Universities
 Expansion of Western Education system
 Gran in Aid/ teachers’ training
Wood’s dispatch is known as the warrant of slavery. The Wood's Dispatch is known as the
'Magna Carta' of English education in India. It was the first declaration of British education
policy for educating the masses at all levels.
v. Hunter’s Commission/ Indian Education Commission 1882
Sir William Wilson Hunter (1840–1900) was a British civil servant, historian, and
author who played a significant role in the administration and historical
documentation of British India during the 19th century.
 Govt. should draw out and private sector should be encouraged
 Indigenous education
 A university should be established in NWFP
vi. Aligarh Movement
After 1857 this movement awakened the Muslims showed them the path of
educational, political, social and economic development. Educational services of the
Aligar Movement:
 1859-Muradabad School
 1859- Risala-e-Asbab-e- Baghawat Hind
 1863- Ghazipur School
 1863- Scientific Society in Ghazipur
 1866- Aligarh Institute Gazette was published (the first multilingual journal of India)
 1870- Tehzeeb-ul-Ikhlaq
 1870- Committee for the promotion of education of Muslims
 1875- MAO School-1877- MAO College-1921-Alighar University
 1886-All-Indian Muhammadan Conference
Impacts:
 Changed the attitudes of Muslims toward English language
 Provided the political leadership
 A number of educational institutions were established
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vii. Deoband Movement 1866

Molana Qasim Nanautwi established in Saharanpur the motivating forces behind the
movement was:
i. Revival of religious spirit
ii. Preaching Islam
iii. Islamic curriculum
Features:
i. Balance among different Islamic concepts
ii. Preservation of religious knowledge
iii. Patriotism/character building
iv. Calligraphy book binding
viii. Nadva Movement 1894-1898
Molana Shibili Nomani-Lucknow, the first president [Link] Mangheri. The objective
was to chart down a course between Aligarh and Deoband. Reformation of
curriculum; modern philosophy and education the Quran and Sunnah, modern Arabic.
ix. Anjuman Himayat –ul-Islam 1884
Established against Arya Samaj in Lahore. The Anjuman Himayat-ul-Islam,
established in 1884, was a prominent Islamic socio-cultural and educational
organization in Lahore, British India (now Pakistan). Founded by figures such as
Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi and Allama Shibli Nomani, its objectives
included promoting modern education, socio-economic development, and social
reforms within the Muslim community. The Anjuman played a pivotal role in
establishing schools, colleges, and charitable institutions, contributing significantly to
the educational and social upliftment of Muslims in the region.
x. The Jmia Milli Islamia 1920
Jamia Millia Islamia, founded in 1920 in Delhi, India by Molana [Link] Johar, is a
prominent educational institution with a focus on combining modern education with
Islamic principles. Notable features include its commitment to secular education,
emphasis on social justice, and contributions to fields like science and literature.
Jamia Millia Islamia has played a crucial role in fostering education and promoting
inclusivity. Urdu Academy and Urdu was used as medium of instruction.
Educational Policies in Pakistan
i. All Pakistan Education Conference (Nov 27 – Dec-01-1947)
 Held in Karachi, Presided by Fazul-ur-Rehman education minister.
 Quaid’s message: Having a system of education inspired by the cultural and
ideological aspiration of the people and also having regard to modern conditions
and vast developments.
 Six-year compulsory and free education
 Inter-University board, A central Institute of Islamic Research, A Council of
Technical Education, National Library and Meuseum
 10-Sub Committees
ii. Commission on National Education (1959)
 SM Sharif Secretary Education, Ayoub Khan President:
 Compulsory primary education up to 8 years, 8th year education up to 15 years
 Divided secondary education into three stages: middle, secondary and higher
secondary
 Curriculum: Provide a compulsory core of subjects to give every pupil the
knowledge needed to live a happy life.
 Religious subjects’ compulsory from V-VIII and optional after that.
 Degree programs three years,
 Intermediate classes shift from university to BOSE
 Internal Examination 25%, External Exam 75% and passing marks 40%
 Textbook Board, UGC, Examination Boards
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iii. National Education Policy ( March, 1970)

 Yahya Khan- Air Marshal Noor Khan presented the policy
 Compulsory education 1-8 up to 1980
 Compulsory education to employees ‘Sipah-Danish”.
 Education as an optional subject at inter and degree level
 Science college in every district and science school in every tehsil
iv. National Education Policy (15th March, 1972)
 President ZA Bhutto, under the supervision of Abdul Hafeez Pirzada
 Integration of general and technical education
 Free and universal education up to class 10th by 1979.
 Free textbooks up to primary
 UGC and People’s Open University, National Book Foundation
 Army Tranining
 Curriculum Bearue
 Nationalization of educational institutions
v. Education Policy 1978
 General Zia ul Haq, Advisor [Link] Khan Hoti announced the policy
 Loyalty to Islam and Pakistan
 17000 new primary schools and 5000 masjid schools
 Three tire system of education, elementary, secondary and university education
 Mathematics as a compulsory subject
 Uniform compulsory, Islamiat and Pak Std Compulsory
 Special education 4%
vi. National Education Policy 1992
 Nawaz Sharif PM, Federal Education Minister Syed Fakhar Imam
 Education is compulsory up to 8th
 7000 Mosque Schools, 33 Poly Technical Institutes, 08 Technical Colleges
 Computer Education
 Technological Intervention in Examination system and increased objective type
items
vii. National Education Policy 1998-2010
Na[Link]
 Sharif PM, Syed Ghos Ali Shah Minister Education
 Quranic education compulsory at all levels, with translation 6th to 12th
 71% school going and target 90% by 2002
 45000 elementary schools out of which 20000 mosque schools, 82000 non-formal
schools
 Project method at secondary school
 Model secondary schools at district level
viii. National Education Policy 2009
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
1: To enable Pakistan to fulfill its commitments to achieve Dakar Framework of Action
EFA Goals and Millennium Development Goals relating to education.
2. To create a sense of unity and nationhood and promote the desire to create welfare
State for the people of Pakistan.
3: To promote national cohesion by respecting each other's faith and religion and
cultural and ethnic diversity.
4: To provide and ensure equal educational opportunities to all the citizens of Pakistan.
5: To improve the quality of education.
6: To equalize access to education through provision of special facilities for girls and
boys alike, under-privileged/marginalized groups and handicapped children and adults.
7: To transform the education system from supply-oriented to demand-oriented and
preparing the students for the world of work.
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ISLAMIC EDUCATION: DUTY OF THE SOCIETY AND THE STATE:

1: The objectives of teaching of Islamiyat shall be to ensure that all Muslim children are
provided opportunities to learn understand and apply the fundamental principles of Islam in
their lives with the purpose of reformation and development of the society on the principles
of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
2. Teaching of Islamiyat shall be taught as a compulsory subject from Grade I to Grade XII.
3: Advanced Islamic Studies shall be offered as an elective subject at Grades IX-X and XI-
XII.
4: The Islamiyat Curriculum shall be divided into five main topics:
1 : Al-Quran Al Kareem 2: Imaniyat and Ibadat 3: Seerat-e-Tayyiba 4: Ethics and Good
behavior
5: Prominent Personalities of Islam:
5: Well qualified teachers shall be appointed for teaching of Islamiyat and Arabic
6: Islamic teachings shall be made the part of teacher training curricula
2: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE):
1: Improvements in quality of ECE shall be based on a concept of holistic development
2: ECE age group shall be recognized as comprising 3 to 5 years.
3: For ECE teachers, a two-year specialized training in dealing with young children shall be a
necessary requirement.
4: This training shall be on the basis of ECE revised National Curriculum.
of the child.
3: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION:
1. All children, boys and girls, shall be brought inside school by the year 2015.
2. Official age for primary education shall be 6 to 10 years. The official age group for next
levels of education shall also change accordingly.
3. Government shall make efforts to provide the necessary financial resources to achieve the
EFA goals.
4 Wherever feasible, primary schools shall be upgraded to middle level.
5. International Development Partners shall be invited through a well-developed plan for
expanding school facilities.
6. High priority shall be paid to reducing the drop-out rates.
7: Government shall establish at least one "Apna Ghar" residential school in each province to
provide free high quality education facilities to poor students.
4: SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION:
1. Provision shall be expanded, particularly in the rural areas and of schools dedicated for
girls. Priority shall be given to those locations where the ratio of secondary schools is low.
2. Student support shall be increased to prevent students from dropping out of school for
financial reasons.
3. Schools shall introduce more student-centred pedagogies.
4. Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) shall be promoted. 6. Sports activities shall be
organized at the Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels.
5. Grades XI and XII shall not be part of the college level and shall be merged into the school
level forming part of existing secondary schools, where needed and provision of necessary
human and physical resources shall be ensured.
6: To create an order for excellence in the country, a "National Merit Programmer shall be
introduced to award bright students.
4: LITERACY AND NON-FORMAL LEARNING:
1: Literacy rate shall be increased up to 86% by 2015 through up-scaling of ongoing
programmers of adult literacy and non-formal basic education in the country.
2: Provinces and district governments shall allocate a minimum of 3% of education budget
for literacy and non-formal basic education (NFBE).
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3: Linkages of non-formal education with industry and internship programmers shall be

developed to enhance economic benefits of participation.
4: Horizontal linkages between schools and vocational/skills training centers shall be
established.
5: Arrangements shall be made to use school buildings (where available) for adult literacy
after school hours.
6: Government shall develop guidelines for post-programmer initiatives.
5: IMPROVING TEACHER QUALITY:
1: Teacher training arrangements, accreditation and certification procedures shall
bestandardized and institutionalized.
2: A separate cadre of specialized teacher trainers shall be developed.
3: Institutionalized and standardized in-service teacher training regime shall be established in
those provinces where it has not already been done.
4: In-service training shall cover a wide range of areas: pedagogy and pedagogical content
knowledge; subject content knowledge; testing and assessment practices; multi-grade
teaching. monitoring and evaluation; and programs to cater to emerging needs like trainings
in languages and ICT.
5: Training needs shall be assessed on the basis of research and training programs.
6. Governments shall take steps to improve social status and morale of teachers.
7: Maximum age limit shall be waived off for recruitment of female teachers.
6. CURRICULUM REFORM:
1: Curriculum development shall be objective driven and outcome based.
2: The curriculum development and review process, as well as textbooks review process,
shall be standardized and institutionalized within the framework of the Federal
Supervision of Curricula, Textbooks and Maintenance of Standards of Education Act,
1976.
3: Professional Councils like (PM&DC) and (PEC) shall be involved in consultations for
relevant curriculum development.
4: Environmental education shall be made an integral part of education.
5: Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education shall be
promoted in line with Ministry of Education's "National Information and Communication
Technology Strategy for Education in Pakistan".
6: Matric-Tech scheme shall be re-introduced at secondary level.
7. QUALITY IN TEXTBOOKS AND LEARNING MATERIALS:
1: A well regulated system of competitive publishing of textbooks and learning materials
shall be introduced.
2: Government shall ensure availability of quality paper at reasonable cost for printing of
textbooks.
3: Special textbooks shall be prepared to cater to multi-grade environments.
4: An overall policy shall be developed to increase library usage and improve the quality
of library services in the country.
5: Implementation of the new system of regulated competitive publishing of textbooks
and learning materials shall start with the introduction of revised National Curricula, and
issuance of notification of the National Education Policy 2009.
6: Immediately, the option of librarians working in education institutions to be declared as
library teachers and library lecturers respectively shall be explored.
7: The network of public libraries shall be extended up to the level of union councils.
8. Mobile library services for rural areas shall be introduced.
8: MATCHING WITH THE LABOUR MARKET:
1: Courses at the secondary and higher secondary level shall be reviewed with a view to
making them more relevant to the needs of the labor market in order to better prepare
those students not going on to further studies.
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2. A study shall be conducted to evaluate the impact of technical matriculation and

explore ways of introducing an improved system of technical and vocational education at
high school level.
3: Approaches shall be found to provide students with a window to the world of work.
4: Career guidance and counseling shall be introduced at secondary and upper secondary
levels, if not in each school, at least for school clusters.
9: TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING:
1: Skills Standards and Curriculum should be developed and standardized at National
level.
2: TVE shall be extended according to the need of the area i.e. Tehsil, District and
Division.
3. Skills-based vocational training courses, relevant to local labor market, shall be offered
to the graduates of literacy programmes by the National Education Foundation,
provincial/ area literacy department/ directorate and relevant NGOs.
4. Level-wise prerequisites for entry as a teacher in TVE shall be defined and Teacher
professional development shall be focused as an ongoing process.
5. Terms and conditions of service for TVE teachers shall be compatible with market
demand of their services and skills.
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08 Educational Research
L.R Gay, “ Research is the formal, systematic application of the scientific method to the
study of problems.
Scientific Method
The scientific method is an orderly process entailing a number of steps:
i. Recognition and definition of a problem;
ii. Formulation of hypotheses;
iii. Collection of data;
iv. Analysis of data and
v. Statement of conclusions regarding confirmation or disconfirmation of the
hypotheses.
Educational Research
Educational research can be defined as the systematic and scientific investigation of
educational phenomena and practices to generate knowledge and understanding that can
improve educational processes, address specific research questions or problem related to
education and enhance students’ learning. (Anderson & Arsenault, 2005).
Significance of Educational Research
1. Informed Planning and Decision-Making:
2. Improve Teaching and Learning:
3. Addressing Educational Challenges:
6. Innovation in Education:
4. Curriculum Development:
5. Teacher Professional Development:
7. Contribution to Theory:
[Link] Perspective:
Types of Research
1. By Purpose
i. Basic ii. Applied iii. Action
2. By Method
i. Quantitative: Survey, Correlational, Causal Comparative and Experimental
(Pre-Experimental, True Experimental and Quasi Experimental)
ii. Qualitative: Case Study, Ethnography, Historical, Grounded Theory,
Document Analysis
iii. Mixed: QUAN=QUAL, QUAL+ QUAN, QUAN+QUAL
Quantitative Research Qualitative Research
i. Focus on number and quantity i. Focus on text and quality
ii. More objective ii. More subjective
iii. Statistical tests use for analysis iii. No statistical test for analysis
iv. Large sample iv. Small sample
v. Tests a theory v. Develop a theory
vi. Questionnaire, checklist etc. vi. Interviews, observations etc.
vii. Structured data vii. Unstructured data
viii. More generalization viii. Less generalization
ix. Results in numerical form ix. Results in words

Research Population: The research population refers to the entire group of individuals or
elements that share common characteristics and are the focus of a research study. It
represents the broader group to which the researcher intends to generalize the findings.
Sampling:
Sampling refers to the process of selecting a subset of individuals or elements from a larger
population for the purpose of research or study.
Probability Sampling:
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1. Simple Random Sampling: Each member of the population has an equal chance of
being selected.
2. Stratified Random Sampling: Population is divided into subgroups (strata), and
random samples are taken from each stratum.
3. Systematic Sampling: Selecting every kth element from a list after a random starting
point.
4. Cluster Sampling: Population is divided into clusters; random clusters are selected,
and all members within those clusters are included.
Non-Probability Sampling:
1. Convenience Sampling: Choosing individuals who are easiest to reach or are readily
available.
2. Purposive Sampling: Selecting participants based on specific characteristics or
criteria relevant to the research.
3. Snowball Sampling: Existing study participants recruit future participants from
among their acquaintances.
4. Quota Sampling: Researchers select a predetermined number of participants from
different subgroups based on certain characteristics.
Hypothesis:
A hypothesis is an educated guess or a statement that suggests a relationship between two
variables. It's a way for researchers to make a prediction about what they expect to find in
their study.
Characteristics of a Good Research Hypothesis
1. Clarity: Clearly states the relationship or expectation being tested.
2. Testability: Can be empirically tested and verified through observation or
experimentation.
3. Specificity: Clearly defines the variables and the expected outcome.
4. Falsifiability: Allows for the possibility of being proven wrong or rejected based on
evidence.
5. Relevance: Addresses a meaningful question or issue within the context of the
research.
Types of Hypotheses
1. Null Hypothesis (H0): States no significant effect or relationship exists.
2. Alternative Hypothesis (H1 or Ha): Posits a significant effect or relationship.
3. Directional Hypothesis: Predicts the direction of the expected effect.
4. Non-Directional Hypothesis: Does not predict the specific direction of the expected
effect.
5. Simple Hypothesis: Involves relationship between two variables.
6. Complex Hypothesis: Involves multiple variables or conditions in the relationship.
7. Inductive Hypothesis: Observation: Every time you eat a certain food, you feel
energized. Inductive Hypothesis: Eating this specific food enhances energy levels.
8. Deductive Hypothesis: Increased study time is positively correlated with higher
exam scores. Deductive Hypothesis: If students spend more time studying for exams,
their exam scores will improve.

Measurement Scales
Measurement scales, also known as levels of measurement, categorize variables into
different types based on the nature of the data they provide. There are four main types
of measurement scales:
1. Nominal Scale:
 Characteristics: Categories with no inherent order or ranking.
 Example: Colors, gender, types of cars.
2. Ordinal Scale:
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 Characteristics: Categories with a meaningful order or ranking, but the

intervals between them are not consistent.
 Example: Education levels (high school, college, graduate), customer
satisfaction ratings (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
3. Interval Scale:
 Characteristics: Ordered categories with consistent intervals between them;
has no true zero point.
 Example: Temperature measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit, IQ scores.
4. Ratio Scale:
 Characteristics: Ordered categories with consistent intervals and a true zero
point, where zero represents the absence of the measured attribute.
 Example: Height, weight, income, age.
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Components of a Research Report:

1. Title Page:
 Title of the research report.
 Author's name and affiliation.
 Date of submission.
2. Abstract:
 A brief summary of the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
 Usually around 150-250 words.
3. Table of Contents:
 An organized list of the main sections and subsections of the report with
corresponding page numbers.
4. Introduction:
 Background information on the research topic.
 Statement of the problem or research question.
 Objectives or purpose of the study
 Hypotheses
 Significance of the study
 Justification for the research.
 Delimitations and Limitations
5. Literature Review:
 Review of relevant literature and previous research on the topic.
 Identification of gaps in existing knowledge.
 Theoretical Framework
6. Methodology:
 Description of the research design and methods used.
 Participants or subjects.
 Data collection procedures.
 Data analysis techniques.
7. Results:
 Presentation of the findings, often using tables, figures, or graphs.
 Raw data may be included in appendices.
8. Discussion:
 Interpretation of the results.
 Comparison with previous research.
 Implications of the findings.
 Limitations of the study.
9. Conclusion:
 Summary of key findings.
 Recommendations for future research or applications.
10. References:
 Citations of all sources referenced in the report.
11. Appendices:
 Additional materials, such as raw data, survey instruments, or supplementary
information.
Research Instrument
1. Surveys/Questionnaires:
1. Structured: Questions are pre-defined and standardized.
2. Quantitative Data: Responses are often numerical.
3. Efficiency: Can collect data from a large number of participants.
4. Anonymity: Participants can remain anonymous.
2. Interviews:
1. Flexible: Allows for in-depth exploration of responses.
2. Qualitative Data: Provides rich, detailed information.
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3. Probing: Interviewer can ask follow-up questions.

4. Interpersonal Connection: Allows rapport building.
3. Observation:
1. Naturalistic: Data collected in natural settings.
2. Non-Intrusive: Participants may not be aware of being observed.
3. Behavioral Insights: Provides direct information on behavior.
4. Contextual Understanding: Observes behavior in context.
4. Experiments:
1. Controlled Environment: Variables are manipulated and controlled.
2. Causation: Aimed at establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
3. Randomization: Participants are randomly assigned to conditions.
4. Replicability: Allows for the repetition of experiments for validation.

09 Guidance and Counselling

Guidance: Guidance refers to the process of providing support, advice, or direction to
help individuals make informed decisions, solve problems, and develop personal or
professional skills.
Types of Guidance:
1. Educational Guidance: Focuses on helping individuals with academic and career-
related decisions, such as course selection, career planning, and educational goals.
2. Career Guidance: Assists individuals in making career-related decisions, exploring
career options, and developing skills necessary for specific professions.
3. Personal Guidance: Provides support for personal development, self-awareness, and
coping with personal challenges, helping individuals enhance their well-being.
4. Counseling: Offers emotional and psychological support to individuals facing
challenges or crises, helping them understand and cope with their feelings.
Techniques of Guidance:
1. Interviews: One-on-one discussions between a guidance counselor and an individual
to assess needs, provide advice, and set goals.
2. Assessment Tests: Use of standardized tests to evaluate aptitudes, interests,
personality traits, and skills to guide decision-making.
3. Group Guidance: Conducting sessions with a group of individuals to address
common concerns, share information, and promote mutual support.
4. Workshops and Seminars: Organizing events where individuals can acquire
knowledge, skills, and insights related to specific topics or areas of interest.
5. Information Dissemination: Providing relevant and up-to-date information through
brochures, websites, or other resources to aid decision-making.
6. Mentoring: Pairing individuals with experienced mentors who offer guidance,
advice, and support based on their own expertise and experiences.
7. Role-Playing: Simulating real-life situations to help individuals practice and develop
skills in a supportive environment.
8. Feedback Sessions: Offering constructive feedback on performance, behavior, or
decision-making to guide improvement.
Counseling:
Counseling is a process that involves a trained professional providing guidance, support, and
assistance to individuals or groups to address personal, emotional, or psychological
challenges and promote well-being.
Principles of Counseling:
1. Confidentiality: Maintaining privacy and protecting the information shared during
counseling sessions.
2. Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of the individual, demonstrating
compassion.
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3. Non-Judgmental Attitude: Avoiding personal biases and judgments to create a safe

and accepting space.
4. Client Autonomy: Respecting the client's ability to make decisions and choices for
themselves.
5. Empowerment: Encouraging and facilitating the client's ability to take control of
their life and make positive changes.
Types of Counseling:
Directive Counseling: (Williamson)
 Approach: Counselor takes an active role in guiding and providing solutions or
advice.
 Goal: To offer specific direction and help clients make decisions or solve problems,
more intellectual than emotional.
 Examples: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy.
Non-Directive Counseling: (Carl Roger)
 Approach: Counselor takes a more passive role, allowing clients to explore their
feelings and thoughts without direct guidance more emotional than intellectual.
 Goal: To promote self-discovery, insight, and personal growth in clients.
 Examples: Person-centered therapy, existential therapy.
Eclectic Counseling: (Bordin)
 Approach: Integrates techniques and principles from various counseling approaches
based on the client's needs, both emotional and intellectual.
 Goal: To provide a tailored and flexible approach that combines elements from
different therapeutic perspectives.
 Examples: Combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic principles
based on individual client needs.
Functions of Counseling
1. Adjustment Function:
 Purpose: Help individuals cope with life transitions, challenges, and changes.
 Focus: Enhance resilience and adaptability to various situations.
2. Oriental Function:
 Purpose: Assist individuals in understanding and aligning with their cultural
or ethnic identity.
 Focus: Address cultural issues, values, and perspectives.
3. Developmental Function:
 Purpose: Support personal growth and self-discovery across different life
stages.
 Focus: Facilitate progress, self-awareness, and skill development.
Guidance Vs Counseling
Guidance Counseling
i. Broader and comprehensive i. Narrow and in-depth
ii. Has many aspects ii. One aspect of the guidance
iii. Deal with educational and vocational iii. Personal and social issues
issues iv. Emotional attitude
iv. Intellectual attitudes v. Given by trained counselor
v. Given by any one vi. Remedial
vi. Preventive vii. Helps a person to take decision
vii. Helps a person to develop his or her viii. Private
potential ix. Outside educational setup
viii. Open x. Only for those who are disturbed or
ix. Done in school or college troubled
x. For all
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10 Educational Leadership and Management

1. Educational Leadership:
 Definition: The process of guiding and influencing individuals or groups
within an educational institution to achieve common goals and enhance overall
effectiveness.
 Example: A school principal who inspires teachers, motivates students, and
sets a vision for academic excellence.
2. Educational Management:
 Definition: The systematic coordination and organization of resources,
activities, and personnel within an educational institution to achieve specific
educational objectives.
 Example: A school administrator overseeing budget allocation, curriculum
planning, and staff assignments to ensure the smooth functioning of the
school.
3. Educational Administration:
 Definition: The overall coordination and execution of policies, procedures,
and functions within an educational organization to facilitate its daily
operations.
 Example: A district superintendent responsible for overseeing multiple
schools, managing budgets, and implementing district-wide policies.
4. Supervision in Education:
 Definition: The process of overseeing and providing guidance to educators or
staff to ensure the effective implementation of instructional strategies and
adherence to educational standards.
 Example: A department head observing a teacher's classroom activities,
offering constructive feedback, and supporting professional development.
5. Educational Inspection:
 Definition: The formal evaluation and assessment of educational institutions
or programs to ensure compliance with established standards and to identify
areas for improvement.
 Example: Government-appointed inspectors conducting periodic reviews of
schools to assess the quality of teaching, learning environments, and
adherence to educational regulations.
Educational Educational Supervision Educational
Aspect
Administration Management in Education Inspection
Overall
Systematic Overseeing Formal
coordination,
Focus coordination and and guiding evaluation and
policies, and
organization educators assessment
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Higher-level oversight of evaluation and
Level of Work operational
decision-making teaching and compliance
implementation
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Providing
Leadership, Implementation, Ensuring
guidance to
Role policy resource adherence to
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Position Superintendent Instructional
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allocation, daily
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Aspect
Administration Management in Education Inspection
Broad, Specific, Classroom- Comprehensive
Scope organizational operational level teaching evaluation of
vision efficiency and learning entire system
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Decision- Medium to high, Limited to the
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Periodic,
Short to medium- Immediate and
Time Horizon Long-term scheduled
term ongoing
evaluations

Functions of Management
Planning: This step involves mapping out exactly how to achieve a particular goal. For
example, the organization’s goal is to improve educational qualities. The manager first needs
to decide which steps are necessary to accomplish that goal. These steps may include
increasing advertising, inventory and sales staff.
Organizing:
After a plan is placed, a manager needs to organize his team and materials according to his
plan assigning work and granting authority are to important elements of organizing.
Staffing
After a manager discerns his area’s needs, he may decide to beef up staffing by recruiting,
selecting, training, and developing employees. A manager in a large organization often works
with the company’s human resources department to accomplish this goal.
Directing
A manager needs to do more than just plan, organize, and staff her team to achieve a goal. He
must also lead. Leading involves motivating, communicating, guiding and encouraging, it
requires the manager to coach, assist, and problem solve with employees
Controlling
After the other elements are in place, a manager’s job is no finished. He needs to
continuously check results against goals and take any corrective actions necessary to make
sure that his area’s plans remain on track.
Elements of Management
i. POLICE: Planning, Organizing, Leading, Interpersonal Communication,
Commanding and Evaluation
ii. POSDCORB (Gullick and Urwick): Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing,
Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting
iii. POCCC (Henery Fyoul): Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating,
Controlling
5 M’s OF MANAGEMENT
1. Man 2. Material 3. Method 4. Money 5. Machine
Theories of Management
1. Scientific Management:
Definition: Developed by Frederick Taylor, (US engineer), scientific management
aims to maximize efficiency through the systematic study of work processes. It
focuses on optimizing tasks, standardizing procedures, and providing monetary
incentives to increase productivity.
Administrative Management:
Definition: Proposed by Henri Fayol, (France, Mining Engineer) administrative
management focuses on the broader functions of management, including planning,
organizing, coordinating, commanding, and controlling. Fayol's principles
emphasize organizational structure and the role of management.
Behavioral Management:
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Definition: Rooted in the works of theorists like Elton Mayo, (Australia,

Psychologist) behavioral management emphasizes the importance of
understanding human behavior in the workplace. It highlights the social and
psychological factors influencing employee performance and productivity.
General System Theory:
Definition: Developed by Ludwig von Bertalanffy, (Austria, Philosopher) general
system theory is an interdisciplinary framework that views organizations as
complex systems composed of interrelated and interdependent parts. It emphasizes
the holistic understanding of organizations and their environments.
Bureaucratic Management:
Definition: Proposed by Max Weber, (German, Sociologist) bureaucratic
management emphasizes a formalized organizational structure with clearly
defined roles, hierarchical authority, and a set of rules and procedures. It seeks to
achieve efficiency and predictability in organizations.
Theory X and Y:
Definition: Developed by Douglas McGregor,(US, Social Psychologist) Theory
X and Theory Y are contrasting views of human motivation. Theory X assumes
that employees are inherently lazy and require strict supervision, while Theory Y
posits that employees are self-motivated, creative, and can be motivated by more
than just external rewards.
2. Theory Z:
Definition: Introduced by William Ouchi (US, Management Theorist) Theory
Z incorporates elements of Japanese management styles and emphasizes long-
term employment, employee involvement in decision-making, and a focus on
the well-being of employees. It seeks to balance the needs of the organization
and the individual.
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Leadership Theories:
1. Great Man Theory:
 Definition: Belief that leaders are born with inherent qualities, not made.
Leadership characteristics are seen as innate and unchangeable.
2. Trait Theory:
 Definition: Asserts that individuals possess inherent traits making them
suitable for leadership. Focuses on identifying specific dispositions or
behavioral characteristics in leaders.
3. Situational Theory:
 Definition: Assumes leaders' actions vary based on the prevailing situation or
circumstances. Leaders adapt behavior and decision-making according to the
context.
4. Contingency Theory:
 Definition: Emphasizes contextual variables influencing leadership styles. No
universal leadership style; effectiveness depends on factors like organizational
culture, subordinates, and situational features.
5. Participative Theory:
 Definition: Holds that effective leaders consider others' opinions. Encourages
participation, leading to increased commitment, cooperation, effective
decisions, and better performance.
6. Transformational Leadership:
 Definition: Focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full
potential and exceed expectations. Transformational leaders often exhibit charisma,
vision, and the ability to foster positive change within the organization.
7. Transactional Leadership:
 Definition: Involves a transaction or exchange between the leader and followers.
Leaders use rewards and punishments to motivate and manage performance.
Transactional leadership is based on a structured and contingent approach to
achieving organizational goals.
Henri Fayol’s 14 Principles of Management
Henry Fayol, also known as the ‘father of modern management theory’ gave a new
perception of the concept of management. He concentrated on accomplishing managerial
efficiency.
i. Division of Work
Henri believed that segregating work in the workforce amongst the worker will enhance the
quality of the product. Similarly, he also concluded that the division of work improves the
productivity, efficiency, accuracy and speed of the workers. This principle is appropriate for
both the managerial as well as a technical work level.
ii. Authority and Responsibility-
These are the two key aspects of management. Authority facilitates the management to work
efficiently, and responsibility makes them responsible for the work done under their guidance
or leadership.
iii. Discipline-
Without discipline, nothing can be accomplished. It is the core value for any project or any
management. Good performance and sensible interrelation make the management job easy
and comprehensive. Employees’ good behavior also helps them smoothly build and progress
in their professional careers.
iv. Unity of Command-
This means an employee should have only one boss and follow his command. If an employee
has to follow more than one boss, there begins a conflict of interest and can create confusion.
v. Unity of Direction
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Whoever is engaged in the same activity should have a unified goal. This means all the
person working in a company should have one goal and motive which will make the work
easier and achieve the set goal easily.
vi. Subordination of Individual Interest-
This indicates a company should work unitedly towards the interest of a company rather than
personal interest. Be subordinate to the purposes of an organization. This refers to the whole
chain of command in a company.
vii. Remuneration
This plays an important role in motivating the workers of a company. Remuneration can be
monetary or non-monetary. However, it should be according to an individual’s efforts they
have made.
viii. Centralization
In any company, the management or any authority responsible for the decision-making
process should be neutral. However, this depends on the size of an organization. Henri Fayol
stressed on the point that there should be a balance between the hierarchy and division of
power.
ix. Scalar Chain-
Fayol on this principle highlights that the hierarchy steps should be from the top to the
lowest. This is necessary so that every employee knows their immediate senior also they
should be able to contact any, if needed.
x. Order-
A company should maintain a well-defined work order to have a favorable work culture. The
positive atmosphere in the workplace will boost more positive productivity.
xi. Equity-
All employees should be treated equally and respectfully. It’s the responsibility of a manager
that no employees face discrimination.
xii. Stability-
An employee delivers the best if they feel secure in their job. It is the duty of the management
to offer job security to their employees.
xiii. Initiative-
The management should support and encourage the employees to take initiatives in an
organization. It will help them to increase their interest and make them worth.
xiv. Esprit de Corps-
It is the responsibility of the management to motivate their employees and be supportive of
each other regularly. Developing trust and mutual understanding will lead to a positive
outcome and work environment.
Types of Supervision
Corrective Supervision:
Focus: Addressing and rectifying performance issues or challenges.
Approach: Providing feedback and guidance to improve specific aspects of a
teacher's performance.
Example: A supervisor working with a teacher to address identified weaknesses
in classroom management techniques.
Preventive Supervision:
Focus: Proactively avoiding potential issues and challenges.
Approach: Identifying potential areas of concern and implementing strategies to
prevent problems before they arise.
Example: Providing training to teachers on effective classroom management
techniques to prevent discipline issues.
Creative Supervision:
Focus: Encouraging innovative and imaginative teaching practices.
Approach: Supporting and fostering a creative and dynamic approach to teaching
and learning.
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Example: Encouraging teachers to explore and implement innovative teaching

methods to enhance student engagement.
Constructive Supervision:
Focus: Building on strengths and positive aspects of teaching.
Approach: Providing feedback that emphasizes effective teaching practices and
encouraging further development.
Example: Recognizing a teacher's successful implementation of a new
instructional strategy and highlighting its positive impact on student learning.
Coercive Supervision:
 Focus: Relying on force, threats, or punishment to control or influence behavior.
 Approach: Authoritarian and punitive style, using power to ensure compliance.
 Example: Imposing strict rules and threatening consequences for non-compliance,
creating a fear-based work environment.
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11 Classroom Management
Classroom management refers to the strategies, techniques, and skills that teachers use to
create and maintain an effective learning environment in a classroom. It involves organizing,
coordinating, and guiding both students and resources to facilitate learning and ensure a
positive and productive atmosphere. Key components of classroom management include:
1. Establishing Expectations: Clearly communicating and setting expectations for
behavior, academic performance, and classroom procedures from the beginning of the
school year or term.
2. Creating a Positive Classroom Culture: Cultivating a positive and inclusive
atmosphere where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to participate in
class activities.
3. Consistent Discipline: Implementing fair and consistent consequences for both
positive and negative behavior to create a predictable and stable learning
environment.
4. Effective Communication: Establishing open and clear communication channels
between the teacher and students, as well as among students, to address concerns,
share information, and build relationships.
5. Classroom Organization: Arranging the physical space and resources in a way that
supports learning activities and minimizes disruptions.
6. Engaging Instruction: Implementing instructional strategies that capture students'
interest and maintain their engagement in the learning process.
7. Individualized Support: Recognizing and addressing the diverse needs of students,
providing additional support when necessary, and adapting teaching methods to
accommodate different learning styles.
8. Time Management: Allocating time efficiently during lessons to maximize learning
opportunities and maintain an effective pace throughout the class.
Effective Classroom Management Techniques
i. Build a positive relationship
ii. Respect students
iii. Keep students involved
iv. Present engaging lessons
v. Manage your transitions
vi. Acknowledge student success
vii. Arrangement of the room

Root Causes of Behaviour Differences

The following are the root causes of behaviour differences:
1. individual differences 2. differences in family patterns 3. impairment/disabilities 4.
environmental factors 5. psychological factors.
Techniques to Correct or Modify the Problematic Behaviour of Students
1. Positive Reinforcement:
 Encourages desirable behavior through praise or rewards.
2. Extinction or Ignore Technique:
 Eliminates undesired behavior by ignoring it, rather than reinforcing or
punishing it.
3. Modelling Technique:
 Demonstrates desirable behavior through a role model to encourage others to
adopt the same.
4. Punishment Technique:
 Applies aversive stimuli to correct undesirable behavior, but should be used
judiciously.
5. Systematic Desensitization Technique:
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 Gradually exposes individuals to feared situations in small doses to reduce

anxiety.
6. Over-Correction Technique:
 Requires the individual to restore the environment damaged by disruptive
behavior.
7. Time-out Technique:
 Controls undesirable behavior by withdrawing privileges or having the
individual spend time alone.
8. Negative Reinforcement:
 Encourages desirable behavior by removing obstacles or aversive elements.
9. Response Cost Technique:
 Eliminates undesirable behavior by making the individual forfeit something
valuable.
10. Shaping Technique:
 Develops complex behavior by linking small successful steps toward a larger
goal.
11. Assertiveness Training:
 Helps individuals overcome shyness and fear-related problems through
modeling and reinforcement, teaching assertiveness without aggression.

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1. Positive Reinforcement:
 Encourages positive behavior through the use of rewards or praise. For
instance, praising a student for keeping their books tidy promotes the
continuation of that desirable behavior.
2. Extinction or Ignore Technique:
 Involves ignoring undesirable behavior instead of reinforcing or punishing it.
For example, if a student calls out without raising their hand, the teacher may
choose to ignore this behavior until the student complies.
3. Modelling Technique:
 Demonstrates desirable behavior using a role model, encouraging others to
adopt the same behavior. For instance, an older student can serve as a role
model for younger peers to emulate.
4. Punishment Technique:
 Involves applying an aversive stimulus to correct undesirable behavior.
However, it's crucial to use this technique judiciously to avoid negative
consequences, such as stigmatization. Common examples include assigning
tasks like cutting grass as a form of punishment.
5. Systematic Desensitization Technique:
 Gradually exposes individuals to feared situations in incremental steps to
reduce anxiety. For instance, a student afraid to speak in class may start by
speaking with the teacher, progressively advancing to larger groups.
6. Over-Correction Technique:
 Requires the individual to restore the environment they have damaged to a
better condition than before. For instance, a student who writes on a wall may
be tasked with cleaning, painting, or repairing the damaged area.
7. Time-out Technique:
 Controls undesirable behavior by withdrawing privileges or having the
individual spend time alone. For instance, a student disrupting the library may
lose library privileges for a designated period.
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8. Negative Reinforcement:
 Encourages positive behavior by removing obstacles or aversive elements. For
example, eliminating late-night drinks can be a negative reinforcement
strategy to address bed-wetting.
9. Response Cost Technique:
 Eliminates undesirable behavior by making the individual forfeit something
valuable. For instance, a student not utilizing canteen facilities may lose
access to canteen privileges.
10. Shaping Technique:
 Develops complex behavior by breaking it down into smaller, manageable
steps. For instance, addressing personal hygiene habits like bathing before
moving on to other aspects like hair combing and laundry care.
11. Assertiveness Training:
 Aims to overcome shyness and fear-related problems by teaching
assertiveness without aggression. It combines modeling and reinforcement to
enhance interpersonal skills, applicable in both individual and group settings.

12 Technology in Education
1. Coursera ([Link]):
 Offers a wide range of courses and specializations from universities and
institutions around the world.
2. edX ([Link]):
 Provides online courses from universities and organizations globally, with a
focus on delivering high-quality education.
3. Khan Academy ([Link]):
 A non-profit platform offering free educational resources, including
instructional videos and practice exercises across various subjects.
4. Udacity ([Link]):
 Focuses on technology-related courses and nanodegree programs in
collaboration with industry partners.
5. LinkedIn Learning ([Link]/learning):
 Formerly known as [Link], it offers video courses on a wide range of
professional skills, including business, technology, and creative topics.
6. Udemy ([Link]):
 An online learning platform with a vast array of courses taught by industry
professionals, covering diverse topics.
7. Skillshare ([Link]):
 Focuses on creative and hands-on skills, offering courses in design,
photography, writing, and more.
8. Codecademy ([Link]):
 Specializes in coding and programming courses, providing interactive lessons
in various programming languages.
Advantages of Technology in Education:
1. Access to Information:
 Technology provides instant access to a vast amount of information, enabling
students to explore and learn beyond traditional classroom resources.
2. Personalized Learning:
 Adaptive learning platforms and software tailor educational content to
individual students, addressing their specific learning needs and preferences.
3. Interactive Learning:
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 Educational apps, multimedia presentations, and interactive whiteboards make

learning more engaging and dynamic, fostering better understanding and
retention.
4. Global Connectivity:
 Online platforms and video conferencing tools allow students to connect with
peers, educators, and experts globally, promoting cultural exchange and
collaboration.
5. Flexible Learning:
 Online courses and resources offer flexibility in terms of when and where
students can learn, accommodating diverse schedules and learning styles.
6. Efficient Assessment:
 Technology streamlines the assessment process, providing instant feedback
and reducing administrative burdens on teachers.
7. Enhanced Collaboration:
 Cloud-based platforms and collaborative tools facilitate group projects,
enabling students to work together seamlessly, even if they are not physically
present.
8. Preparation for Future Careers:
 Exposure to technology in education prepares students for the digital
workplace, equipping them with essential skills for future careers.
9. Innovative Teaching Methods:
 Teachers can leverage technology to implement innovative teaching methods,
making lessons more interesting and effective.
10. Accessibility for Diverse Learners:
 Technology provides tools and resources to support diverse learning needs,
including those with disabilities, ensuring a more inclusive educational
experience.
Disadvantages of Technology in Education:
1. Digital Divide:
 Unequal access to technology and the internet can create a digital divide,
disadvantaging students who do not have sufficient access to necessary
resources.
2. Distraction and Overreliance:
 Students may become distracted by technology, and an overreliance on digital
resources can lead to a lack of critical thinking and research skills.
3. Security and Privacy Concerns:
 With the increasing use of online platforms, there are concerns about the
security and privacy of students' personal information.
4. Dependence on Electricity and Infrastructure:
 Technology requires electricity and infrastructure. In areas with limited
resources, power outages or inadequate infrastructure can disrupt learning.
5. Cost of Technology Implementation:
 Implementing and maintaining technology in education can be expensive,
posing financial challenges for schools and institutions.
6. Lack of Technical Skills:
 Students and educators may face challenges if they lack the necessary
technical skills to navigate and utilize digital tools effectively.
7. Loss of Traditional Skills:
 Heavy reliance on technology may lead to a loss of traditional skills, such as
handwriting or basic arithmetic, which are still important in various contexts.
8. Social Isolation:
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 Excessive use of technology can contribute to social isolation, as students may

spend more time interacting with screens than with peers in face-to-face
settings.
9. Potential for Cheating:
 Technology can provide opportunities for cheating, as students may use online
resources to gain an unfair advantage in assessments.
10. Rapid Technological Obsolescence:
 The fast-paced evolution of technology can lead to rapid obsolescence of
hardware and software, requiring frequent updates and replacements.

Various technological tools can be integrated into schools to enhance the learning experience.
Here are different types of tools that schools can consider incorporating:
1. Learning Management Systems (LMS):
 Platforms like Moodle, Canvas, or Google Classroom help manage and
organize course content, assignments, and assessments in an online
environment.
2. Interactive Whiteboards:
 Smartboards and interactive whiteboards allow teachers to present lessons
with multimedia content, engage students in activities, and encourage
collaboration.
3. Educational Apps:
 Mobile applications covering a wide range of subjects and skills, providing
interactive and engaging learning experiences.
4. Online Collaboration Tools:
 Platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, or Slack facilitate
collaboration among students and teachers, allowing for shared documents,
discussions, and project work.
5. Digital Textbooks and E-books:
 Electronic versions of textbooks and reading materials that often include
multimedia elements to enhance the learning experience.
6. Video Conferencing Tools:
 Tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet enable remote learning,
virtual guest lectures, and collaboration beyond the physical classroom.
7. Adaptive Learning Software:
 Software that adjusts the difficulty of content based on individual student
progress, providing a personalized learning experience.
8. Online Assessment Tools:
 Platforms that facilitate the creation and administration of digital assessments,
allowing for automated grading and immediate feedback.
9. Coding and Programming Platforms:
 Platforms like Codecademy or Scratch that teach coding and programming
skills through interactive and hands-on lessons.
10. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR):
 AR and VR technologies provide immersive experiences, allowing students to
explore virtual environments or participate in simulations.
11. Robotics Kits:
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 Educational robotics kits that teach coding, problem-solving, and critical

thinking skills through hands-on projects.
12. Digital Art and Design Tools:
 Software like Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva for teaching digital art, graphic
design, and multimedia creation.
13. Online Simulations and Labs:
 Virtual simulations and labs for subjects like science and mathematics,
providing interactive experiences without the need for physical equipment.
14. Podcasting and Video Creation Tools:
 Tools for creating podcasts and videos, allowing students to express
themselves creatively and develop communication skills.
15. AI-Powered Educational Tools:
 Tools that leverage artificial intelligence for tasks such as intelligent tutoring,
personalized learning pathways, and data analysis.
16. Gamification Platforms:
 Platforms that incorporate gamification elements into education, making
learning more engaging and motivating for students.
Artificial Intelligence
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is the field of computer science that focuses on creating
machines and software capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence,
such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
1. Personalized Learning:
 AI enables the creation of personalized learning experiences, adapting content
and pacing to individual student needs, promoting a more effective and
tailored educational approach.
2. Efficient Administrative Tasks:
 Automation of administrative tasks, such as grading and scheduling, allows
educators to focus more on teaching, improving overall efficiency in the
education system.
3. Enhanced Learning Analytics:
 AI-driven data analytics provide valuable insights into student performance,
allowing educators to make informed decisions, identify areas of
improvement, and tailor teaching strategies.
4. Global Collaboration Opportunities:
 AI facilitates global collaboration by connecting students and educators across
borders, fostering international partnerships, cultural exchange, and
collaborative projects.
5. Improved Access to Education:
 AI contributes to the development of online courses, digital libraries, and open
educational resources, increasing access to quality education for learners
worldwide.
Negative Impacts of AI on Education System:
1. Job Displacement Concerns:
 The automation of certain tasks and administrative roles in education may lead
to concerns about job displacement for educators, impacting the teaching
profession.
2. Bias in AI Algorithms:
 AI systems may inherit biases present in the data used for training, potentially
resulting in biased outcomes in assessments, grading, and other educational
processes.
3. Overemphasis on Standardized Testing:
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 AI's role in evaluating performance may contribute to an increased emphasis

on standardized testing, potentially narrowing the focus of assessments and
impacting the overall educational experience.
4. Privacy and Security Risks:
 The collection and analysis of student data by AI systems raise privacy
concerns, and inadequate security measures may expose sensitive information,
leading to potential risks.
5. Equity and Access Issues:
 Socioeconomic disparities may result in inequitable access to AI-powered
educational tools, creating a digital divide and exacerbating educational
inequalities among students.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) model created by OpenAI. It's designed to
understand and generate human-like text, making it capable of engaging in conversations and
providing context-aware responses. The model is based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained
Transformer) architecture, which is a type of deep learning model known for its ability to
handle various language tasks. ChatGPT has been trained on diverse internet text to make it
versatile in understanding and generating natural language. Users can interact with ChatGPT
by providing prompts or questions, and it responds accordingly.

The impacts of ChatGPT on education can be both positive and negative. Here are some
considerations:
Positive Impacts:
1. Tutoring and Homework Help:
 ChatGPT can assist students by providing tutoring support and help with
homework, offering additional resources and explanations.
2. Language Learning Assistance:
 It can aid language learners by providing language practice, vocabulary
explanations, and conversational interactions, contributing to language
development.
3. Access to Information:
 ChatGPT can serve as a virtual assistant, helping students find information
quickly and offering guidance on various educational topics.
4. Innovative Teaching Tools:
 Educators can use ChatGPT as a tool to create interactive and engaging
learning experiences, allowing students to interact with AI for educational
purposes.
5. Accessibility for Diverse Learners:
 ChatGPT can assist students with different learning styles and needs,
providing personalized support and adapting to individual requirements.
Negative Impacts:
1. Overreliance on Technology:
 There's a risk of students relying too heavily on ChatGPT for answers,
potentially hindering the development of critical thinking and problem-solving
skills.
2. Lack of Human Connection:
 Excessive use of AI models like ChatGPT might reduce face-to-face
interactions between students and teachers, impacting the development of
social and interpersonal skills.
3. Quality and Accuracy Concerns:
 The responses generated by ChatGPT are based on patterns learned from data,
and there's a risk of providing inaccurate or biased information, impacting the
quality of education.
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4. Privacy and Security:

 The use of AI in education raises concerns about the privacy and security of
student data, as interactions with ChatGPT may involve sharing sensitive
information.
5. Potential for Academic Dishonesty:
 Students might misuse ChatGPT for unethical purposes, such as plagiarism or
cheating, which could undermine the integrity of the education system.