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The Effectiveness of Cloze Reading Exercises in Enhancing Context-Based Grammar Mastery for Secondary School Students
(Faculty of Education, Helwan University, 2025) Mahfouz, Marwa Abdelsabour; Mohammed, Suhair Ibrahim; Ahmed, Yasmeen Mohammed; Lasheen, Ahmed Hamdi
This study investigates the effectiveness of cloze reading exercises in enhancing context-based grammar mastery among secondary school students. Employing a quasi-experimental pre-post one-group design, the study involved 22 third-year secondary school students. A grammar instruction program utilizing cloze reading exercises was implemented. Prior to the intervention, participants' grammar mastery was assessed through a pre-test. The intervention included explicit exposure to various cloze reading exercises. Post-intervention, students were assessed with a post-test to determine the impact of the intervention. Results indicated that the mean scores on the post-test significantly exceeded those on the pre-test. Thus, cloze reading exercises were effective in enhancing context-based grammar mastery for secondary school students. The study underscores the importance of integrating cloze reading exercises into the secondary school curriculum to foster better grammar acquisition.
The Effectiveness of Reading Authentic Materials in Improving Vocabulary Mastery for Secondary School Students
(Faculty of Education, Helwan University, 2025) Mahfouz, Marwa Abdelsabour; Mohammed, Suhair Ibrahim; Ibrahim, Yasmeen Mohammed Ahmed; Lasheen, Ahmed Hamdi
This study investigates the effectiveness of using authentic materials to improve vocabulary mastery among secondary school students. Employing a quasi-experimental pre-post one-group design, the study involved 22 third-year secondary school students. A vocabulary instruction program utilizing authentic materials was implemented. Prior to the intervention, participants' vocabulary mastery was assessed through a pre-vocabulary test. The intervention included explicit exposure to various authentic materials such as newspapers, blogs, and magazine articles. Post-intervention, students were assessed with a post-vocabulary test to determine the impact of the intervention. Results indicated that the mean scores on the post-vocabulary test significantly exceeded those on the pre-vocabulary test. Thus, authentic materials were effective in enhancing vocabulary mastery for secondary school students. The study underscores the importance of integrating authentic materials into the secondary school curriculum to foster better vocabulary acquisition.
The Effectiveness of Using SCAMPER Strategy in Developing English Critical Reading Skills for First Year Secondary School Students
(Journal of Research in Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Technology, 2019) Mahfouz, Marwa Abdelsabour
The current study attempts to investigate the effectiveness of SCAMPER strategy in developing secondary school students’ EFL critical reading skills. The current study is a quasi-experimental pre-post one group design. The study participants were (22) first year secondary school students. To collect the data, a three-unit instruction reading comprehension program was designed. Before the treatment, the participants’ critical reading skills were pre-tested. During the course of intervention. After the study group exposed to explicit SCAMPER strategy. Results revealed that the study group mean scores on the post critical reading test surpassed that of the post-test. Accordingly, SCAMPER strategy was effective in developing EFL secondary school students’ critical reading. However, teaching English critical reading should be an integral part of EFL secondary school curriculum.
A State-of-the-Art Review on Action Learning Theory and Models for Organizational Development
(WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development, 2021) Bakhsh, Khuda; Hafeez, Muhammad; Basit, Iffat
Action learning may be defined as a process supported by a collection of individuals that inductee imaginative resolutions to handle multiple difficulties. Action learning is an effective strategy to develop the management skills for organizations or individuals. It measures mainly team strategies in solving real life problem and supports the team building within an organization or company. Many effective organizations utilize action learning to understand workforce progress and development. The purpose of this article was to present a systematic and state of the art review of literature about action learning theory and models used for organizational development. A total 29 articles were selected from various databases by introducing the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Existing Mechanism Being Used for Monitoring and Supervision of Public Schools at District Musakhail
(European Academic Research, 2021) Aziz, Arfa; Achakzai, Jahangir Khan; Basit, Iffat; Panezai, Muhammad Anwar; Jaffer, F. A.; Ali, Azmat; Jaffar, Hafsa; Ullah, Najeeb; Kakar, Khalil Ullah
This research study is used to determine the effectiveness of the current procedure used to monitor and supervise government schools in District Musakhail. The purpose of inspection and supervision is to take action in any shortcoming found in the educational process. The study examines the roles of DEO, DDOS, BEMIS, and RTSM in monitoring physical resources and ensuring standard learning outcomes in remote district schools.
Innovative Practices in Content Presentation of Physics at Secondary Level
(Elixir International Journal, 2013) Choudhary, Farkhunda Rasheed; Basit, Iffat; Malik, Sufiana Khatoon
Teaching of Physics at secondary level of education is most crucial. Secondary education is a decisive stage of individual's entire academic tenure; at this level any ambiguity regarding concepts may deprive an individual intellectually and potentially. Keeping importance of physics in view this study was intended to develop module based on some innovative practices to teach physics effectively. The objectives of this research were to analyze the current methods of content presentation of physics, commonly used to teach in secondary level classroom and to develop a concept maps for content presentation of physics for secondary level students.
Single National Curriculum at School Level in Pakistan: Expected Challenges, Merits and Demerits
(Palarch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 2022) Abbas, Adeel; Basit, Iffat; Akhtar, Muhammad; Mehmood, Umair; Quratulain; Nazim, Farina
Education is considered to be an important component in nation-building. A Single National Curriculum is a step toward one system of education for all, in terms of curriculum, medium of instruction, and a common platform of assessment, allowing all children a fair and equal opportunity to receive a high-quality education. One of the most significant benefits of having a unified national curriculum is the promotion of social equality. Pakistan recently introduced a Single National Curriculum for schools across the country, intending to unite the country's children under the umbrella of a single curriculum to promise uniform educational attainment. This paper examines the expected challenges, merits and demerits of implementing this curriculum reform.
The Attitude of Teachers Towards Delayed Students in Mainstream Classrooms at Elementary Level in Pakistan
(Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2021) Kanwal, Wajiha; Edwin, Cedric Aimal; Khattak, Sana Aroos; Mahrukh, Nadia
After becoming a signatory of UNCRPD, inclusive education is a reality for approaching days; however, due to our already weak and socio-religiously confused educational system, teachers and parents of delayed students are not ready to accept them in mainstream classrooms. The basic reason for such reluctance is lack of awareness and fears of added responsibilities associated with this major shift in educational methodology. The aim of the research is to understand the attitude and perception of teachers about the inclusive education concept. In this study, mixed-method research was used. The research instrument was developed with fourteen items, shared with 100 elementary school teachers from different Federally administered educational institutions in District Okara. Results showed reluctance by teachers due to lack of awareness as well as fear of additional responsibilities and expectations without any visible incentive.
Status of Teaching English Regarding Effective Writing Skills at Elementary Level: Problems and Factors
(Webology, 2022) Shahzad, Muhammad Wasim; Basit, Iffat; Quratulain; Ahmad, Sohail; Mehmood, Umair; Batool, Uzma
Effective writing is regarded as one of the most complicated cognitive activities and its teaching needs loads of attention. It is perceived as an important skill for good language production. However, it is considered very difficult expertise, particularly in English as second language contexts where elementary students face numerous challenges in English writing. The present study was conducted with the aim to investigate elementary students' writing problems and factors that hamper their English writing skills. It also illustrates some supportive suggestions on how to improve elementary students' effective English writing skills.
Enhancing Student Motivation at College Level through Effective Conflict Management Strategies
(Journal of Social Research Development, 2024) Siddique, Farida; Ali, Shafqat; Basit, Iffat
This study investigated the impact of conflict management strategies (task, relationship, and value) on college students' motivation toward learning. A sample of 392 students from the intermediate classes in public and private colleges from urban and rural areas participated. Data were collected using a self-developed rating scale and analyzed with SPSS software. The results revealed that task conflict management showed little variations between school types, relation and value conflict management significantly affected motivation, with public schools outperforming private ones. Gender-based differences were noted in the relationship conflict management, with male respondents displaying lower motivation levels. Urban schools generally exhibited lower motivation than rural schools across all conflict resolution categories.
Evaluating the Role of Students' Feedback in Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness
(Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024) Ajmal, Mehwish; Basit, Iffat; Sadaf, Saira
The study aims at identifying the role of students' feedback as an evaluation tool for teaching performance. In order to make informed decisions and enhance instructional practices, educators and educational institutions must prioritize the collection of feedback on teaching effectiveness. The study utilized a mixed-approaches strategy, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods, to investigate the research methodology for getting feedback on teaching from Pakistani students. Constant data from structured survey questionnaires and variegated focus group discussions are used in this research to capture students' sentiments on teaching effectiveness.
Existing Pedagogical Practices at Secondary Level: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 21st Century
(International Research Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2023) Khan, Habibullah; Koser, Ruqaia; Basit, Iffat; Quratulain
This paper discusses the existing pedagogical practices at secondary level; Emerging Trends Challenges and Opportunities in 21st Century. The research question for this paper was how the emerging trend in pedagogy capacitates the students and what the challenges and opportunities in 21st century. Population of the study was all 1038 Teachers working at Public Sector Secondary schools in seven Tehsils of District Rawalpindi. The sample size of the study was comprised of 150 Teachers via convenient sampling. An adapted questionnaire was administered through Google doc to collect the data from respondents. Validity of the research instrument was determined through expert opinion and pilot study was carried out in order to check the reliability of tool after adaptation. The collected data was analyzed through Smart PLS.
Mapping the Landscape of Inclusion: A Multidimensional Conceptual Framework for Inclusive Education in Pakistan
(The Critical Review of Social Science Studies, 2024) Safdar, Samina; Basit, Iffat; Anis, Faisal
Using qualitative conceptual analysis in this paper, the author wants to develop a conceptual understanding of the provision of education in Pakistan. Using literature from various disciplines, paradigms of inclusive education in Pakistan and in developing countries are compared to develop a theory that would encompass the ideas developed up until now. The resulting conceptual framework consists of seven interconnected concepts: Support, programmes, legislation/policy, school climate, teacher education, curriculum implementation, community involvement, finance, and organizational culture. This framework can be beneficial in the huge Pakistani process of attempting to conceptualize and systematically understand the complexities of implementing inclusive education.
Mainstreaming Inclusive Education in Pre-Service Teacher Training in Pakistan: Issues and Future Directions
(International Journal of Social Sciences Bulletin, 2025) Mehrukh, Nadia; Basit, Iffat
This research investigates the integration of inclusive education into pre-service teacher training programs in Pakistan, identifying significant challenges and proposing strategic approaches to address these barriers. Through a mixed-methods approach, involving surveys and semi-structured interviews with 500 students and 50 faculty members, the study highlights gaps in curriculum content, practical training, socio-cultural awareness, and resource availability. Based on these findings, recommendations for comprehensive curriculum reforms, enhanced practical training, cultural sensitivity, and resource allocation are proposed to ensure teachers are adequately prepared to manage inclusive classrooms. The study aims to contribute to the development of a more inclusive education system in Pakistan, aligned with international best practices and socio-cultural realities.
Effects of Social Media Engagement on Academic Productivity
(Remittances Review, 2024) Nafees, Muhammad; Dar, Muhammad Usman; Basit, Iffat; Kiran, Sidra
Use of social media among Pakistani secondary school students has also generated concerns regarding its effects on academic productivity. This research sought to evaluate the quantitative association between social media use patterns and academic performance among urban Pakistani secondary school students. A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among 800 secondary school students (grades 9-12) from five major cities of Pakistan using a stratified random sampling design. Data were collected using validated questionnaires for measuring levels of social media use and measures of academic productivity. Chi-square tests and correlation analyses were utilized for testing associations between variables. There were positive and significant associations between social media use levels and academic productivity. Students with high social media use (>4 hours/day) had significantly lower academic productivity scores than moderate and low users. Use of TikTok and Instagram had the strongest negative correlations with GPA.
A Framework to Achieve Universal Primary Education Targets in Pakistan: Existing Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
(Al-Aijaz Research Journal of Islamic Studies & Humanities, 2025) Khan, Habibullah; Basit, Iffat
This research critically analyses the challenges hindering the attainment of Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Pakistan, exploring the challenges faced by the various stakeholders such as policymakers, administrators, head teachers, and implementers. Although the government is making efforts, Pakistan still has the largest number of out-of-school children, and UPE attainment is a major challenge. The research analyzes the major factors influencing UPE such as the lack of proper educational infrastructure, socio-economic challenges, government policy, and cultural hindrances. It also delves into opportunities and new ways of enhancing UPE efforts. The study, through a mixed-method study, used a stratified random sample of 678 stakeholders representing different regions of Pakistan, i.e., Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, AJK, and GB. The findings highlight a policy disconnect between federal and provincial systems, poor infrastructure, lack of trained teachers, economic constraints, and cultural resistances, particularly in rural areas.
Evaluating PEEDA Act 2006: Effectiveness of Disciplinary Measures in Punjab's School Education Accountability
(Journal of Social Sciences Development, 2025) Sharif, Hafiz Muhammad; Basit, Iffat; Shahzad, Adil
The study aimed to explore accountability proceedings under PEEDA, which acts as a cornerstone of public sector schools in Punjab, Pakistan. This study explores PEEDA Act of 2006 proceedings. The researcher used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach and qualitative method. This study aimed to investigate how disciplinary proceedings were apparent and practiced by Education Department Officers (EDOs). This study was conducted within an interpretive paradigm. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews. The interviews were conducted with direct involvement of five (purposively selected) EDOs who executed the Act. A thematic analysis approach was used for data analysis. Five key themes were identified during the initial phase that were examined in order to extract the desired information. The results highlight PEEDA, its proceedings, and practical enforcement, which were determined using limited procedural information.
Globalization of Higher Education of Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities for Institutional Innovation and Adaptation
(Journal of Social Signs Review, 2025) Noreen, Shazia; Basit, Iffat; Tariq, Sheikh; Alam, Mir
This research investigates the impact of globalization on higher education institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan, analyzing the resulting challenges and opportunities for institutional innovation and adaptation. Using data collected from registrars and deans at both public and private universities in the Rawalpindi and Islamabad regions, the study provides a detailed account of how these institutions are responding to global academic pressure. The findings illustrate the various strategies universities are employing, including the adoption of new policies and the implementation of technological and pedagogical reforms, to cope with these international demands. The study's results underscore the critical importance of strategic planning, the formulation of inclusive policies, and robust international cooperation as essential components for strengthening Pakistan's higher education sector. Ultimately, this research posits that while institutions are aware of the need to align with international standards, their level of preparedness and their strategic responses to globalization's dual nature of challenges and opportunities remain highly varied.
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: A Study of Faculty Perceptions in Higher Education
(Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 2025) Basit, Iffat; Safdar, Uzma; Malik, Fouzia
With the dawn of AI in higher education, academic writing has witnessed a paradigm shift, challenging pedagogical practices and giving rise to both an opportunity and concern among educators. This study explores the perceptions of university faculty members in Lahore Punjab regarding AI-assisted academic writing, focusing on its perceived benefits and challenges. Using qualitative approach, data were gathered through surveys and semi-structured interviews with faculty members across various disciplines. Educators acknowledged the potential of AI to enhance students' writing abilities, language proficiency, and research capabilities. However, they also expressed apprehensions about students becoming overly dependent on AI, along with ethical issues and a possible decline in critical thinking and originality. Additionally, many faculty members emphasized the need for well-defined policies and AI literacy training to ensure the responsible use of AI in academic settings.
Problems of Classroom Management Regarding Teachers' Effective Social Interaction: A Study at Secondary Level in Public Schools
(Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 2021) Abbas, Adeel; Quratulain; Basit, Iffat; Shahzad, Muhammad Wasim
In Pakistan, English language education has gone through rapid and diverse reforms in various areas, such as the personal and social interaction of new English language teachers in government schools. Both the public and private sectors in Pakistan have announced various innovations in English language education. Personal and social integration of English instructors is one of the areas where these various initiatives are focusing their efforts. This study depicts various challenges and problems the novice English teachers face in managing classroom discipline in their initial years of job. Via survey method of different Secondary schools in Punjab province and a valid questionnaire technique was employed to obtain the required data of the present study. The ultimate purpose of this study was to analyze the relation between novice English teachers' classroom management skills and their effective social relationship that develops during their initial years of job. Classroom's discipline and significant teaching techniques were detected via classroom management skills. A mixed-method approach was practiced in the study. SPSS software was applied to compute and analyze the outcomes of the study.

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