EYLA workshop titled "Thinking Maps in Early Years Education" on Saturday, April 5, 2014

Dear EYLA Member,

        On behalf of EYLA Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the EYLA workshop to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Title:                     Thinking Maps in Early Years Education

This 4 hour workshop focuses on thinking maps in early years classroom that is the most important visual teaching tool to organize children’s thoughts and ideas.  The objectives of this session are:

·               To understand the role of different thinking maps in supporting young children to begin writing

·               To explore how these thinking maps used effectively in early years class room to create well-reasoned work among children by scaffolding instructions within themes/lessons.

         Date:              Saturday, April 5, 2014

Timing:           From 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Venue:            Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)

Facilitator’s Profile:

Nadya Akram is an Early Childhood Educational Development (ECED) graduate from Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development. She has been working with early years teachers and young children for last ten (10) years. She has also worked as an Academic Coordinator in private schools. As a teacher trainer she has conducted workshops on early years education for various organizations.

Registration will start from Friday, April 4, 2014 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 Friday, April 4, 2014 will not be accepted. Members sending their confirmations through e-mails should send their e-mails from 8:30 a.m. (PST) on Friday, April 4, 2014.  Any e-mail received on Friday, April 4, 2014 before 8:30 a.m. (PST) will not be accepted).

ASSET session titled "Teaching Skills and Methodologies" on Saturday, March 29, 2014

Dear Members,

This month ASSET is organizing a session on Teaching Skills and Methodologies. The details are as follows: 

Session objective:

At the end of the session participants will be able to:

·         Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of teaching methodologies.

·         Adopt new teaching methodologies.

·         Effective use of teaching methodologies.

Topic:                         Teaching Skills and Methodologies

Date:                           March 29, 2014

Time:                          9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Facilitator:                 Shahina Hussain

Facilitator’s Profile

Ms. Shahina Hussain has done M.A. in General History and B.Ed. She has been associated with the profession of teaching for last 18 years. She has taught Social Studies and Pakistan Studies at different levels. During her professional life she has attended a number of workshops based on C.I.E. syllabus. Besides, she has conducted many workshops on teaching methodologies and other aspects related to Social Studies.

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Friday, March 28, 2014 (by 4:00 p.m.) at registration@ptan.org or call 36826991-94/36347611-14 Ext. 8554/8556, as this will facilitate us in organising the workshop effectively.

SHADE Session titled "Education System – A BLESSING or A CURSE" on Saturday, March 29, 2014

Education System – A BLESSING or A CURSE

It’s the time to reflect and rethink on our existing education system. What are we gaining and what are we loosing. Have we explored all key areas focusing on the child’s holistic development? What are some other models and how are those working? Do we need a U-Turn to optimize the child’s potential and to create a humanistic world?  Those who have similar questions pinching them day and night should attend this session and contribute.

If you feel UNEASE as a stakeholder of this education system, this session would help to increase your uneasiness and desire for change. Let’s reflect together and explore the possibilities.

Date:             Saturday, March 29, 2014

Timing:         9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Venue:           Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)

Brief Intro of the Facilitator:

Shairose Irfan Jessani, currently working as a Vice Principal-Academics at Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi. She has done Masters in Science (Chemistry) from Karachi University and Masters in Education (Teacher Education) from AKU-IED with distinction in course work. She has contributed both at school and community level as well as worked with organizations like PTAN, Edlinks, Ministry of Education and AKU-IED as a resource person. Her major interest areas are assessment, educational management, teacher leadership, environment, Science education and ICT integration.

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Thursday, March 27, 2014 by 4:00 p.m. at registration@ptan.org or (36347611-14 /36826991-4, Ext. 8554 /8556), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

 We look forward to your participation!

SAP session titled "Cartoons – A Vehicle to Explore Science Concepts (Part II)" on Saturday, March 22, 2014

Dear Members,

On behalf of SAP Executive Committee, we would like to invite school teachers for the academic session to be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014.

Topic:  Cartoons – A Vehicle to Explore Science Concepts (Part II)

The teachers who attended the previous session (Cartoons – A Vehicle to Explore Science Concepts) on February 15, 2014 are encouraged to participate. However, it is equally beneficial for the new teachers as well. Details of the session are as follows:

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

    1.  Explain concept cartoon and its importance for teaching Science

    2. Develop concept cartoon for their Science class

    3. Use concept cartoons to teach different Science concepts

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014

Venue: Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Development

Facilitator: Ms. Naheed Parveen Anwer, Teaching Associate, Aga Khan University- Institute for Educational Development and Executive Committee Member, SAP

Note:

Please bring your science text book or any other reference book for the workshop task.

Kindly confirm your participation latest by Thursday, March 20, 2014 (4:00 p.m.) 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 title “Live the Life You Want” on Saturday, March 22, 2014

Dear Member,

On behalf of PAIE Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the PAIE workshop to be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Details of the session are as follows:

Title:                                “Live the Life You Want”

Seminar objective:

Therapist, teachers and parents involved in caregiving responsibilities to children with special needs face many challenges. They are at risk of developing mental and physical fatigue in the process of discharging their duties. In addition family and community members with ‘well- meaning’ and ‘not so well-meaning’ intentions try to advise and intervene in the process.  This at times is not welcomed by the caregiver, ultimately causing stress to them/families and hampering their motivation to work with their child. This session is aimed to help these parents/teachers to get a better control of their emotions and stress so they are able to work with more enthusiasm and motivation and can lead a happy stress free life.

Details of workshop are as follows:-

Day/Date:                        Saturday, March 22, 2014

Time:                               9:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.

Venue:                             AKU-IED, Karimabad

Target audience:             Special Education Teachers, Practitioners and Parents

Facilitators:                     Ms. Amima Salam and Ms. Rukhsana, Clinical Psychologists

About the facilitators

Ms Amima Salam did masters in Clinical Psychology from University of Karachi and post-graduation in Clinical Psychology from Bahria University. She has experience of teaching and practicing at Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University for more than 3 years. Currently she is working as Psychologist at The Hunar Foundation (THF), as Trainer at Mind & Health Clinic Virtual Institute, Clinical Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner at Delhi Medical Center and Core Trainer at Transformation forum.

Ms Rukhsana did masters in Clinical Psychology from University of Karachi and post-graduation in Clinical Psychology from Bahria University. She has experience of more than 5 years working with orphaned and abandoned children and people with disabilities. Currently she is working as Trainer at Mind & Health Clinic Virtual Institute, as Clinical Psychologist/ lecturer at Dow University of Health sciences, Hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner at Neuro-Clinic and Core Trainer at Transformation forum.

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Thursday, March 20, 2014 at registration@ptan.org or (36826991-94/36347611-14 Ext. 8554/8556), as this will facilitate us in organising the workshop effectively.

We look forward to your participation!

APEE workshop titled "Orientation to Ethics and Its application in Education" on March 15, 2014

 Association for Promoting Ethics in Education (APEE)

Organizing a workshop on

Orientation to Ethics and Its application in Education

Ethics is a normative science which focuses on the study of human conduct. The conduct does not include those unwilled activities like breathing, circulation of blood or sleepy conditions etc. Conduct may include inward activities like motives or desires as well as outward activities like speech and movements of doer’s limbs and so these will fall within the sphere of ethics. There is not a single movement of a day when an individual is not engaged in doing or thinking something. It is an endless process which goes on all through one’s life.

The question arises when one is confronted with the veracity of activity: right or wrong. This relates to morality and schools have a fundamental role to guide students in determination of the veracity of their actions. The ultimate success is predicted on the soundness of their social conduct with fellow beings. The schools are to promote pro-social thoughts, values and behaviors among students to act as good citizen. The aim should be finding some way to help student develop good habits and virtues. Holy Quran is the best source which helps schools develop a sense of responsibility in students and motivate them seek goodness in life.

Date:               Saturday, March 15, 2014

Timing:           From 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Venue:             Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED

Facilitator’s Profile:

Dr. Amin Valliani is one of the senior scholars of Ismail Tariqah and Religious Education Board for Pakistan (ITREB, P).  Prior to that, he worked in the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs for 9 years at Islamabad/Karachi. Dr. Valliani did his PhD. in Social Sciences from Hamdard University in 2003.  He specializes in areas of modernization and social change. He has delivered lectures and seminars through different platforms, particularly addressed to youth and educators.

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by at registration@ptan.org or (36347611-4/36826991-4 Ext. 8665/8556), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

We look forward to your participation!