ASSET Session- “The DNA of Pakistan Studies” on Tuesday, July 26, 2011

It is a pleasure to inform you that we are arranging a special session on history of Pakistan under title of “The DNA of Pakistan Studies”. The details of the session are as follows:

The workshop is based on the “DNA” approach: it presents a few basic facts about the history of Pakistan which will give you an easy and practical approach for understanding the past, present and future of the nation and the land.

- The “Seven Stages” of Pakistan
- Iqbal’s concept of Pakistan
- Problems and their solutions

About the Facilitator

Mr. Khurram Ali Shafique is the author of Iqbal: an Illustrated Biography, which has been nominated for Presidential Iqbal Award. His publications include The Republic of Rumi: a Novel of Reality (2007) and Iqbal, a six-volume biography in Urdu. His numerous articles have been published in national press. As an educationist he has worked with various organizations including Aga Khan Education Service - Pakistan, ERDC etc. Further information about him and many of his writings can be seen at his Website http://therepublicofrumi.com/

Topic : “The DNA of Pakistan Studies”
Date : Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Time : 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer Course Fees : Rs. 400/- (Per Participant)
Facilitator : Mr. Khurram Ali Shafique, Research Consultant, Iqbal Academy Pakistan.

Due to the limited number of seats registration will be on first come first served basis. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 36347611-14/ 36826911-4 Ext. 3203-3205, AKU – lED. Or register online at info@ptan.org or registration@ptan.org

SHADE Session on "POLARITY MANAGEMENT" on Saturday, July 16, 2011

School Head Teachers Association for Development of Education

√ Are there problems in your school management that are un resolvable?
√ Do the same problem occur again and again?
√ Are the problems and the solutions interdependent?
√ Are you confused between:
Strict discipline and counseling
Task and relationship
Responsibility and freedom
Individual work and team work and many more....?

If the answer of any of the questions is YES then this workshop is for you!!!!

Let’s join together to learn about "POLARITY MANAGEMENT", a very important topic in management, organized by School Head Teachers Association (SHADE), on Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)

Brief Intro of the Facilitator:
Reshma Perveen has gained M.Ed as well as B.Ed degrees from the Notre Dame Institute of Education Karachi. She has been bestowed upon several awards on her outstanding achievements. She has also worked as a Teacher Educator and a Master Trainer at Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKESP) for a period of five year. As a facilitator, she conducted trainings to develop master trainers for EDLINKS, Islamabad and BBYDP in Karachi. Her areas of expertise include Teaching Pedagogy and School Management. Presently, she is working for AKESP as a Vice-Principal at Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi.

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by July 14, 2011 at registration@ptan.org or (36826991-4/36347611-4 Ext. 3203 / 3205), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively. We look forward to your participation!

AKUIED-CEL- One year Advanced Diploma Programme in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (ADP in TEFL)

The Centre of English Language at the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development is pleased to offer the One year Advanced Diploma Programme in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (ADP in TEFL) from October 2011 to July 2012

The ADP in TEFL has been especially designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of language teaching. It focuses on equipping professionals with skills to contextually apply theory to practice in classrooms.

To be eligible for the course:


Eligibility Criteria: Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of teaching experience will be considered for the programme, but preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree and some teaching experience.

Admission Schedule

Application deadline August 19, 2011
Admission Test August 26, 2011
Interviews August 26 & 27, 2011


Read the attached flyer and find out more about this exciting course and registration process. Whether you are new to language teaching or a seasoned practitioner, you will find the ADP (TEFL) a stimulating and rewarding experience with long-term benefits for all graduates.

For further information:
Ph. #. 021-36347611-4 Ext. 3253
Email: cel.tefl@aku.edu,

Registration Form

SAP Summer Session on “Develop – Holistic Thinkers in a Science Classroom” at PTAN Hyderabad

Science Association of Pakistan is pleased to invite you for a summer short course.

Title: “Develop – Holistic Thinkers in a Science Classroom”

Aim of this short course is to motivate science teachers (of all levels) to develop holistic thinking among students through questioning.

Objectives of the Short Course:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Define holistic thinking in their own words.
• Discuss and compare some science concepts with reference to development of holistic thinking.
• Design some activities for different class levels based on holistic thinking.
• Formulate questions on different topics for developing holistic thinking.

Time: 9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Date: July 19 – 21, 2011
Venue: H. H. Prince Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Amynabad, Hyderabad
Facilitators: Executive Committee Members, SAP
Registration Fees: Rs. 300/-

Since numbers of seats are limited, therefore confirmations will be necessary and based on first come first served basis. Interested members are requested to kindly confirm their participation latest by Friday, July 16, 2011 at registration@ptan.org or PTAN Office (021-36347611-14/ 36826991-4 Ext. 3203 / 3205) or 0315-7793737 (Mr. Ghulam Issa Khan, District Coordinator, STEP, EDOE Office Hyderabad), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

(Note: In order to provide quality professional development and run the session effectively, members are requested to be seated by 9:30 am)

MAP Summer Session on “Fraction and Problem Solving” at PTAN Hyderabad

(The session has been postoned due to prevailing city situation)

On the behalf of MAP executive committee, we would like to invite you for the Summer Session to be held from July 8 – 9, 2011. Details of the session are as follows:

Topic: “Fraction and Problem Solving”

Time: 9:45am – 1:45pm
Date: July 8 – 9, 2011
Venue: H. H. Prince Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Amynabad, Hyderabad Facilitators: Mr. Muhammad Madni & Ms. Nida Madni, Executive Committee Members, MAP
Fees: Rs. 200/-

Since numbers of seats are limited, therefore confirmations will be necessary and based on first come first served basis. Interested members are requested to kindly confirm their participation latest by Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at registration@ptan.org or PTAN Office (021-36347611-14/ 36826991-4 Ext. 3203 / 3205) or 0315-7793737 (Mr. Ghulam Issa Khan, District Coordinator, STEP, EDOE Office Hyderabad), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

(Note: In order to provide quality professional development and run the session effectively, members are requested to be seated by 9:30 am)