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.