ASSET session titled "Effective Item Writing for Accurate Assessment" on June 28, 2014

Dear Members,

Creating effective tests is an essential task for all teachers for assessing student’s learning outcomes. If tests are not well constructed, assessment of students’ performance may be invalid. There are some important aspects which a teacher should keep in mind while designing a test paper. Keeping in view the importance of item writing, ASSET is organizing a session on good item construction in the month of June 2014. The details are as follows: 

Objective of the Programme:

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

§     Differentiate between assessment and evaluation

§     Explain the concept of validity and reliability

§     Enhance their knowledge for designing MCQs, match the column and fill in the blanks

§     Develop better understanding of merits and demerits of MCQs, match the column and fill in the  blanks

Topic:                      Effective Item Writing for Accurate Assessment

Date:                       Saturday, June 28, 2014

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

Facilitator:            Ms. Kaneez Zainab, Academic Coordinator at Aga Khan Higher Secondary School

Facilitator’s Profile

Ms. Kaneez Zainab is currently working as an Academic Coordinator at Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi. She has done masters in Science (Microbiology) from Karachi University. She has done 2 Advanced Diploma, one in Teaching Science and the other in Leadership and Management from Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development. She has been associated with the field of education for past 15 years. She has been carrying out a variety of professional development activities which include conducting workshops, short courses during summer break, providing on-going classroom-based support to teachers, reviewing test papers, helping teachers preparing their lesson plans, developing teaching-learning materials, and importantly doing classroom teaching as well.

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Thursday, June 26, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. at registration@ptan.org or call 36826991-94/36347611-14 Ext. 8554/8556, as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

APT session titled "Effective Questioning in Science" on June 28, 2014

Dear Member,

This month’s session will be conducted by Ms. Zahraa Abdul Quadeer Khan and Ms. Sumaira Waqar on “Effective Questioning in Science”.

Abstract

Teachers use questions in the classroom to strengthen students’ analytical thinking and help students construct scientific knowledge. Through effective questioning techniques, teachers are able to provide pupils to arouse students’ curiosity, stimulate their imagination, and motivate them to seek out new knowledge. This workshop is designed to help teachers guide their students towards exploring and making everyday connections between science and the outside world through fun, hands-on activities. The activities and discussions in the workshop will provide opportunities to teachers to understand and learn about the importance of effective questioning.

The details of the session are given below:

Target Audience	Primary Science Teachers
Time	9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Date	Saturday,  June 28 , 2014
Venue	AKU-IED, Karimabad

Facilitator’s Profile:

Ms. Sumaira Waqar is a B.SC in Micro Biology. She has attended a number of workshops on teacher development and learning. Currently she is working as Coordinator for Grade 1 at Beaconhouse School System.

Ms. Zahraa Abdul Quadeer Khan is an enthusiastic educationist with masters from Karachi University.  She has been a teacher in Beaconhouse School System for last 6 years. She has attended various courses and workshops on teaching strategies and resources.

Note: To make the workshop effective and learning of the participants meaningful we will accept not more than 30 participants on first come first served basis.

Kindly confirm your participation latest by Thursday, June 26, 2014 at registration@ptan.org or (36347611-14 or 36826991-94 Ext. 8554 / 8556, Tuesday-Friday), as this will facilitate us in organizing the workshop effectively.

Looking forward for your active participation and full co-operation in the workshop.

PAIE- Summer Session from June 24-26, 2014

Dear Member,

On behalf of PAIE Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the PAIE Summer Session to be held from June 24, to June 26, 2014. This session includes two important areas for teachers. One relates to teaching techniques while the other will help the teachers develop better personas by helping them gain control over their own emotions, attitudes and behaviors. Details of the sessions are as follows:

v  SIGHT READING

Many students in primary schools face difficulty in reading. An established technique to help them is ‘Sight Reading’ i.e. recognizing a word on sight, without analyzing the letter sound or using any language cues. This eventually leads to development of reading skills. Therefore this is an important technique to enrich child's vocabulary. Workshop would include:

 

•           Details on how to use and benefits from the technique

•           Material preparation techniques i.e. making cards, developing books and related games

v  ORIENTATION TO MIND SCIENCES TECHNIQUES

Practicing ‘Mind Sciences; techniques allows a person to enhance the functioning of the human mind, thereby increasing their mental capabilities. This session will introduce you to basic techniques including:

•           Reiki

•           Silva Method

•           4D (Fourth Dimension)

•           Hypnosis

•           NLP (Neuro- Linguistic Programming)

•           Mental Communication

•           How to Attract Money

•           Meditations (Chakra, Mental Messaging, Young Look, Weight Loss, Mind Relaxing and Anti-Depression)

Details of workshop are as follows:-

Day/Date:       June 24 - 26, 2014 (Tuesday-Thursday)

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

Venue:            AKU-IED, Karimabad

Course Fee:    Rs. 3,000/- (Cash or Pay order in the name of "The Aga Khan University")

Facilitators:   Ms. Yasmeen Muhammad, Special Educator (Learning Disability), Montessori Directress (A.M.I: Association Montessori International, Holland) and Ms. Aliya Nasir, Mind Sciences Expert

Registration deadline is Friday, June 20, 2014 (by 4:00 p.m.). For registration, please fill in the attached form and submit it to PTAN Office (PTAN c/o IED-PDC, 1-5/B-VII, F.B. Area, Karimabad, Karachi-75950) along with the registration fee (Cash or Pay order in the name of "The Aga Khan University"). For queries please email us at registration@ptan.org or call 021-36826991-94/36347611-14 Ext. 8554/8556.

We look forward to your participation!

PAIE- ‘Getting Help for the Difficult Student in your Class: Role of Supporting Professionals in Inclusive Education’ on June 21, 2014

Dear Members,

On behalf of PAIE Executive Committee, we would like to invite you for the PAIE workshop to be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Details of the session are as follows:

Topic: ‘Getting Help for the Difficult Student in your Class: Role of Supporting Professionals in Inclusive Education’.

Seminar Objective:

School teachers, administration and also often parents have little knowledge about the services available to help them in addressing the needs of children who are exhibiting learning, behavior or other problems. This workshop is designed to bring awareness to teachers, school administrations and parents about the how and from where they can get support for their students/children. The workshop participants will understand how physiotherapists, neuro-psychologists, clinical-psychologists and speech and language pathologists can help the student in their school life including learning, physical and social and emotional adjustments. Case studies of actual patients/students will be presented.

Details of workshop are as follows:-

Day/Date:       Saturday, June 21, 2014

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

Venue:            AKU-IED, Karimabad

Facilitators:    Ms. Shazia Noureen, Speech and Language Pathologist

                        Ms. Humaira Fazal, Clinical Psychologist

                        Ms. Sarah Jehangir, Neuro-Psychologist

                        Ms. Samreen Izhar, Physiotherapist

In view of limited seats available, prior registration for this workshop is mandatory. Kindly confirm your participation latest by Friday, June 20, 2014 (by 3:00 p.m.) 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!

ASSET- PTAN Certification on "Effective Teaching & Learning in Social Studies" from June 23-27, 2014

For registration form please click here.