SAP session on Interactive ways of Teaching Respiratory System of a Man at PTAN Hyderabad

Topic: “Interactive ways of Teaching Respiratory System of a Man”

Objectives: By the end of the session participants will be able to:

o Explain and discuss various components of respiratory system through hands on activities.
o Enhance existing knowledge about respiratory system
o Explore interactive ways to teach respiratory system more effectively

Time: 9:45am – 1:45pm
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011
Venue: H. H. Prince Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Amynabad, Hyderabad
Facilitators: Ms. Mehnaz Fatima & Ms. Sadia Jabeen, Resource Person, SAP

Interested members are requested to kindly confirm their participation latest by February 25, 2011 at registration@ptan.org or PTAN Office (36826911-4/36347611-4 Ext. 3203 / 3205) or AKHSS Amynabad, Hyderabad (2611279), as this will facilitate us in organising the workshop effectively.

PAIE- Understanding of Dyslexia and Dealing Children with Dyslexia in School Environment

Topic: “Understanding of Dyslexia and Dealing Children with Dyslexia in School Environment”
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011
Venue: The Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)
Facilitator: Ms. Sadia Tariq, Executive Committee Member, PAIE

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by February 25, 2011 at registration@ptan.org or (36826991-94/36347611-14 Ext. 3203/3205), as this will facilitate us in organising the workshop effectively.

ASSET- Creativity in Classroom Teaching

ASSET is organizing a session on Creativity in Classroom Teaching. The details are as follows:

Session objective:

At the end of the session participants will be able to:
• Define creativity
• Recognize that all human beings are creative as it is the cognitive ability.
• Perform some creativity enhancement activities which enable multidimensional thinking while teaching a course.
• Relate creativity concepts to their lesson teaching contents
• Prepare a lesson of one class duration (according to their set school policies) to synthesize the learning of the day.

Topic : Creativity in Classroom Teaching
Date : February 26, 2011
Time : 9:00 – 1:00 pm
Facilitator : Nimira Asif

Kindly confirm your participation latest by February 25, 2011 at 6347611-14 Ext. 3203-3205, AKU-lED. Or register online at info@ptan.org or registration@ptan.org.

MAP- Mental Maths

Title : “Mental Maths”
Day/Date : Saturday/ February 26, 2011
Time : 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue : AKU-IED, Karimabad
Facilitators : Mr. Abid Sohail, Chairperson MAP & Ms. Sadia Qadir,
Executive Committee Member, MAP

Since seats for the session are limited, interested members are requested to kindly confirm their participation latest by February 25, 2011 at registration@ptan.org or (36826991-94/36347611-14 Ext. 3203 / 3205), as this will facilitate us in organising the workshop effectively.

EYLA- Behaviour Modification of Children

Dear EYLA Member,

On behalf of EYLA Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the EYLA workshop to be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011.

Details of the session are as follows:

Title : “Behaviour Modification of Children”
Day/Date : Saturday/March 5, 2011
Time : 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Venue : AKU-IED, Karimabad
Facilitator : Ms. Shahida Saleem, Chairperson Catco Kids.

Registration will start from Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Since seating at the workshop is limited, aspiring participants must confirm their participation at registration@ptan.org or Phone # 36826991-4/36347611-4 Ext. 3203/3205. Available seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and the registration will be closed once the workshop has been fully subscribed.

(Please note that the request for confirmation, for attending the workshop, sent through e-mails or phone calls received before March 1, 2011 will not be accepted. Members sending their confirmations through e-mails should send their e-mails from 8:30 a.m. (PST) on March 1, 2011. Any e-mail received on March 1, 2011 before 8:30 a.m. (PST) will not be accepted).

MAP- The Effective Use of Scientific Calculators

SAP- The Eighth SAP Science Olympiad

Dear Colleague,

The Science Association of Pakistan (SAP) is organizing its Eighth Science Olympiad for the students of class VIII on April 9, 2011 at The Aga Khan University - Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), Karachi.

The Olympiad is a part of our continual efforts to make teaching and learning of science enriching and rewarding experience for both students and teachers. Since the year 2011 is being celebrated as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC), SAP will also focus the IYC in this Olympiad.

As per the programme participating students will have an opportunity to perform a “Scientific Drama” in the following categories:

1. Historical perspective of chemistry with future linkages such as; time line, Muslim chemists.
2. Chemistry for life (chemistry at home and in industries i.e. chemical in medicines, agriculture, farming, transport, textile, etc.)
3. Colorful Chemistry / Nature of Chemistry
The drama will be based on Humour/Art/Act/Dialogue. The winners would be awarded with shields and certificate of participation would be awarded to all the participants.

An introductory workshop for providing guidelines for the Olympiad would be held at AKU-IED for which date will be communicated to the registered schools later on.

Please fill the attached form and send it along with the registration fee of Rs. 1,500/- (Cash or Pay Order) in the name of AKU-IED to PTAN Office by February 19, 2011.

If you have any further query, kindly contact PTAN Office or email us at registration@ptan.org, sap@ptan.org or Phone # 6826991-4 Ext # 3204-3205.

Thanks for your continued co-operation.

Sincerely,

Ms Suraiya Yousufi
Chairperson, SAP
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Registration for SAP Olympiad:

• Registration fee for Class VIII is Rs. 1500/-
(For 3–5 Students & 1 Teacher).

• Registration fee for an additional teacher/student is Rs. 100/-

• Government schools would be allowed 50% discount.


Criteria to participate in the Eighth Science Olympiad

• The Olympiad will be held on April 9, 2011.

• Each Institute/School is invited to send 1 group of 3-5 students for science Olympiad from class VIII with ONE Science teacher/representative from the school.

• A jury will decide the winners, and its decision will be final.

• Individual SAP member can also attend the Olympiad on payment of Rs 100/-

• Last date for Registration is February 19, 2011.

EYLA- 3 Day Short Course on "Story Telling"

Early Years Learning Association is offering 3 day short course especially for Early Years Teachers. Details of the session are as follows:

Title : “Story Telling”
Date : February 22 – 24, 2011
Time : 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Venue : AKU-IED, Karimabad
Facilitators : Ms. Tasneem Hashim & Ms. Samreen Jawaid,
EYLA Executive Committee Members
Registration charges : Rs. 1000/-

Last day for registration: Saturday February 15, 2011

Since seating at the workshop is limited, aspiring participants must confirm their participation at registration@ptan.org or Phone # 36826991-4/36347611-4 Ext. 3203/3205. Available seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and the registration will be closed once the workshop has been fully subscribed.

AKU-IED MEd Admissions-Last Date:February 4, 2011

We are pleased to inform you that the Aga Khan University’s Admissions 2011 are open now. Above are details of individual entity’s academic programmes.

With respect to AKU-IED programme, in order to meet stakeholders’ needs, AKU-IED has restructured MEd programme including PART-TIME studies to provide greater access for candidates, particularly females. The programme will be offered in the morning, evening and during summer breaks depending on the availability of faculty and number of enrolled students.

Please note the last date to submit applications is February 4, 2011.

If you have questions, concerns, or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone (02136347611-4, ext. 3252) or email (ied.ro@aku.edu). You may also visit us on our website at www.aku.edu/ied.