ASSET Session on "Understanding Citizenship and Citizenship Education" on Saturday, August 31, 2013

Dear Member,

It is a pleasure to inform you that this month ASSET is organizing a lecture under its Lecture Series on the topic: “Understanding Citizenship and Citizenship Education”.

 Date:             Saturday, August 31, 2013

Time:            9:30 a.m. - 01:00 p.m.
Venue:         AKU-IED
Facilitator:  Dr. Jaffar Ahmed, Director Pakistan Study Centre, University of Karachi
Facilitator’s Profile:

Dr. Jaffar Ahmed is Professor, and Director at Pakistan Study Centre, University of Karachi. Dr. Ahmed has a long and rich Academic career. His main field of interest is Government and Politics in Pakistan, and contemporary socio-political issues. He has to his credit three books; he has also compiled 16 other books on history, politics and literature. His research articles have published in international and national journals and anthologies.

Dr. Ahmed has participated and presented papers in numerous international and national conferences. His academic pursuits have taken him to countries like UK, France, Austria, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Ethiopia. He regularly works with civil society organizations on issues of Peace and Human Rights.

 Kindly confirm your participation latest by Friday, August 30, 2013, at registration@ptan.org or (36826991-4/36347611 Ext. 8554 / 8556), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

SAP workshop on "Learn Strategies to Manage your Classroom Effectively " on Saturday, August,31, 2013

Dear Member,
 

On behalf of SAP Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the academic session to be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Details of the session are as follows:

 

Topic:       Learn Strategies to Manage your Classroom Effectively

Objectives:    At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

·         Discuss different ways to create a motivating and stimulating learning environment which leads to enjoy the teaching profession
·         Help teachers to deal with misbehaviors during teaching
·         Develop and use classroom management tools to make their teaching more effective
·         Explore and discuss different ways to manage time to teach effectively

Time:                   9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 Date:                  Saturday, August 31, 2013
 Venue:               AKU-IED
Facilitator:        Mr. Rahim Ali, MSc (Pak), MS (USA), MEd (USA)
                          Teacher, Karachi Grammar School and Executive Committee Member, SAP

Kindly confirm your participation latest by Friday, August 30, 2013 at registration@ptan.org  or (36826991-4 / 36347611-4 Ext. 8554 / 8556), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.
 

We look forward to your participation!

EYLA workshop on “Mathematical Development in Early Years” on Saturday, September 7, 2013

   Dear EYLA Member,

On behalf of EYLA Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the EYLA workshop to be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013.

Title:              “Mathematical Development in Early Years”

 Objectives of the workshop:

·         Significance of Mathematical Development in Early Years

            ·         Understanding of Maths Curriculum in Early Years
            ·         Implementation of Maths Curriculum in Early Year’s classroom

Day/Date:                        Saturday/September 7, 2013

   Time:                               9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
   Venue:                             AKU-IED, Karimabad
   Target audience:            Interested parents and teachers
   Facilitator:                      Ms. Neelofer Mehdi, Executive Committee Member, EYLA
 

Registration will start from Friday, September 6, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. Since seating at the workshop is limited, aspiring participants must confirm their participation at registration@ptan.org or phone # 36826991-4/36347611-4 Ext. 8554/8556. 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 September 6, 2013 will not be accepted. Members sending their confirmations through e-mails should send their e-mails from 8:30 a.m. (PST) on September 6, 2013.  Any e-mail received on September 6, 2013 before 8:30 a.m. (PST) will not be accepted).

SHADE Workshop on "UNDERSTANDING OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR SCHOOL LEADERS" on Saturday, August 31, 2013

Understanding of Inclusive Education Curriculum for School Leaders

 Inclusive Education means when students with special needs (developmentally, physically, behaviorally, etc.) are included / integrated in the regular classroom with teacher support. These students work with their classmates on all curriculum outcomes and participate in all class activities that they are able to handle with success. For those curriculum areas which are challenging they work from a special education plan that targets their strengths and needs to allow them success with the curriculum.

If you want to learn more about Inclusive Education, then join us on:

Date:               Saturday, August 31, 2013

Timing:            From 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Venue:             Aga Khan University,
                        Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED).
Facilitators’ Profile:
Ms. Yasmeen Muhammad is a Special Educator-Learning Disability and a Montessori Directress from AMI (Association of Montessori Internationile, Holland)

Ms. Saba Naqi is a Special Educator-Learning Disability and has also done Post Graduate Diploma in Speech Therapy and Audiology.

 Ms. Shafaq Safdar is Special Educator-Intellectual Disability.  She also provides support in behavior analysis techniques and plans IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and home based programme.

Ms. Rabail Kanwal is a Psychologist and has also done MEd.


In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Thursday, August 29, 2013 at registration@ptan.org or (36826991-4/36347611-4 Ext. 8554/8556), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

We look forward to your participation!

 

PAIE workshop on “Character Development and Behaviour Management for Children” on Saturday, August 24, 2013

Dear Member,

On behalf of PAIE Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the PAIE workshop to be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Details of the workshop are as follows:

Title:                   “Character Development and Behaviour Management for Children”
 

About

the workshop:   The workshop discusses strategies for behaviour modification and tools, like harts, IBPs, for teachers to use in their classrooms. This workshop will provide the teachers with enriched knowledge and skills to address the behaviour needs of children.

Day/Date:               Saturday/August 24, 2013

Time:                      9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Venue:                    AKU-IED, Karimabad
Target audience:   Special Education Teachers, Practitioners and Parents
Facilitators:            Ms. Yasmeen Muhammad
                                (Special Educator/Learning Disability & a Montessori Directress /AMI)
                                 Ms. Rabail Kanwal,
                                 (Psychologist, MEd)
 
In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Thursday, August 22, 2013 at registration@ptan.org or (36826991-94/36347611-14 Ext. 8554/8556), as this will facilitate us in organising the workshop effectively.

EYLA Workshop-"Creating Safe Environment and Understanding of Nutritious Value in Early Years" on August 24, 2013

Dear EYLA Member,

On behalf of EYLA Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the EYLA workshop to be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

Details of the session are as follows:

Title:   “Creating Safe Environment and Understanding of Nutritious Value in Early Years”

Workshop Objectives:

1.      Safe Environment:
         a)     What is a safe environment?
         b)      How to create safe environment?
         c)      School role to ensure safety
         d)      Common safety issues in Pakistan and their safety measure

2.      Healthy Eating:
         a)       Importance of nutrition
         b)       What is balanced diet?
         c)        Healthy diet for children till 7 years
         d)        How to deal with some common meal time problems
Day/Date:               Saturday/August 24, 2013
Time:                      9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Venue:                    AKU-IED, Karimabad
Target audience:     Early Years Teachers, Practitioners and Parents
Facilitator:              Ms. Zohra Kurji & Ms. Zahra Shaheen,
                                Executive Committee Members, EYLA

Registration will start from Friday, August 23, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. Since seating at the workshop is limited, aspiring participants must confirm their participation at registration@ptan.org or call 36826991-4/36347611-4 Ext. 8554/8556. 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 August 23, 2013 will not be accepted. Members sending their confirmations through e-mails should send their e-mails from 8:30 a.m. (PST) on August 23, 2013.  Any e-mail received on August 23, 2013 before 8:30 a.m. (PST) will not be accepted.

AKU-IED offering courses on "Monitoring & Evaluating School Performance", "Teaching of Mathematics", "Teaching of Science" and "Globalization in Education"

Below are the links for course details:

'Monitoring and evaluating school performance' http://www.aku.edu/aboutaku/events/Pages/monitoringevaluation.aspx

Teaching of Mathematics:

http://www.aku.edu/aboutaku/events/Pages/teachingmaths.aspx

Teaching of Science:

http://www.aku.edu/aboutaku/events/Pages/Teachingscience.aspx

Globalization in Education

http://www.aku.edu/aboutaku/events/Pages/globalizationineducation.aspx

Contact for further details:

Mr. Manzoor Hussain
Phone No: 021-36826991-4/021-36347611-4
Ext.No.: 8511