Educational Planning, Policy Studies And Leadership (EPPSL)

B.Ed (4 Years) School Leadership & Management (ADE Based)

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B.Ed (4 Years) School Leadership & Management (ADE Based)

Introduction

The ADE based B.Ed. (4Years) School Leadership and Management program addresses a critical need in the educational landscape and is specifically tailored for students entering in the 5th semester after completing their Associate Degree in Education (ADE). This program is strategically designed to build upon the foundational knowledge acquired during the ADE program while recognizing the pivotal role of secondary teachers and future school managers in shaping the intellectual and personal growth of students. It ensures a cohesive educational journey that refines pedagogical skills, enhances subject matter expertise, introducing leadership and management skills, and fosters a deeper understanding of educational theories by seamlessly transitioning students into the 5th semester of the existing B. Ed (4Years) School Leadership and Management program. This initiative not only streamlines the educational pathway for aspiring educators but also ensures that they enter the education sector with a comprehensive and advanced skill set, ultimately contributing to the elevation of educational standards and the cultivation of a highly proficient teaching workforce. The teachers trained through new program will be able to teach and manage schools upto Secondary/Higher Secondary Level.

OBJECTIVES

After completing this program, the students will be able to

Understand educational theories, instructional strategies, and pedagogical skills tailored for diverse settings, building upon the foundational knowledge acquired during their ADE program.
Exhibit subject-specific knowledge to ensure robust content delivery till secondary school level
Utilize modern educational technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
observe teaching practices and continual professional development to adapt to educational advancements.
bridge theory with practice in actual classroom environments through structured teaching practices
Explain the concepts, dimensions and perspectives of school leadership and management.
Exhibit the knowledge and skills required for effective teaching.
Apply managerial knowledge and skills for school management, leadership and teaching.
Comprehend different techniques for effective school supervision and management.
Develop lesson plans/Action plans and assessment tools for teaching and administration.
Present the professional (Content+ Skill) knowledge in an effective manner.

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum entry requirement for admission is an Associate Degree in Education (ADE) or equivalent with at least 60 credit hours and 50% passing marks.

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Code	Course	Credit Hours	General/major/ Interdisciplinary etc.
1690	School Administration and Supervision	3(3+0)	Major(SC)
8618	School Leadership	3(3+0)	Major(SC)
	M1C1*	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
	M1C2*	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
	M1C3*	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
	M1C4*	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
9487	Fahm-e-Quran (Tajweed, Translation & Tafsir)	NC	Non Credit

Code	Course	Credit Hours	General/major/ Interdisciplinary etc.
8684	Education Research and Statistics	3(3+0)	Major(SC)
	M2C1*	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
	M2C2*	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
	M2C3*	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
	M2C4 *	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
9488	Seerat-e-Tayyiba	NC	Non Credit

Code	Course	Credit Hours	General/major/ Interdisciplinary etc.
	Pedagogy I* (Related to major I from the chosen cluster)	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
	Pedagogy II* (Related to major 2 from the chosen cluster)	3(3+0)	Major(CC)
8611	Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices	3(3+0)	Major(SC)
8610	Human Development and Learning	3(3+0)	Interdisciplinary (IDC)
8697	Capstone Project	3(0+3)	CP
6466	Comparative Education	3(3+0)	Interdisciplinary (IDC)

Code	Course	Credit Hours	General/major/ Interdisciplinary etc.
6413	Introduction to Inclusive Education	3(3+0)	Interdisciplinary (IDC)
8683	ICT in School Management	3(3+0)	Major(SC)
8690	Educational Laws and Procedure	3(3+0)	Major(SC)
6462	Test Development and Evaluation	3(3+0)	Interdisciplinary (IDC)
8698	Long-Term Teaching Practice	6 (0+6)	FE/I

Elective / Major Courses:

KEY: IDC: Interdisciplinary Course, SC: Specialization Course, CC: Content Course CP= Capstone project, FE/I= Long Term Teaching Practice

M1C1 = Major 1 Content 1, M1C2 = Major 1 Content 2, M1C3 =Major1 Content 3, M1C4 = Major 1 Content 4,

M2C1 = Major 2 Content 1, M2C2 = Major 2 Content 2, M2C3 = Major 2 Content 3, M2C4 = Major 2 Content 4, (These are content courses of two major area clusters)

* A cluster is a set of 5 courses having 4 content courses and a pedagogy. These 5 courses must be completed in the 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th semester according to the scheme of studies. A student has to select any two clusters as major areas (M1 & M2) in the 5^th semester from the list of clusters given below Or offered by Other Departments. The clusters once chosen in the 5^th and 6^th semester as M1 & M2 cannot be changed in 7^th semester.

Urdu	English	Pakistan Studies	Islamic Studies	Home Economics
C1:8659	C1:6468	C1:8663	C1:8667	c1:6483
Urdu-I	English I	Geography of Pakistan-I	Islamiat- I	Home Economics I
C2:8660	C2:6469	C2:8664	C2:8669	c2:6484
Pakistani Adab-I	English II	Geography of Pakistan-II	Seerat-e- Tayyaba -I	Home Economics II
C3:8661	C3: 6470	C3:8665	C3:8668	c3:6485
Tareekh-e-	English	Ideological	Islamiat-	Home
Adab-e- Urdu-I	III	Foundations of Pakistan	II	Economics III
C4:8662	C4: 6471	C4:8666	C4:8670	c4:6486
Tareekh-e-	English	Foreign	Seerat-e-	Home
Adab-e- Urdu-II	IV	Policy of Pakistan-I	Tayyaba -II	Economics IV
Pedagogy	Pedagogy	Pedagogy	Pedagogy	Pedagogy
8639	6493	8640	6497	6496
Tadreeseat-	Teaching of	Teaching of	Teaching	Teaching of
e-Urdu	English	Pakistan Studies	of Islamic Studies	Home Economics

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3

4

5 Semesters

Workshop

The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.

The teaching practice course will have a face to face workshop.

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage)	Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage)	Final Exam (Weightage)	Passing Marks
20%	30% Quiz	50%	50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dr. Hamid Ali Nadeem

Lecturer/Program Coordinator Department of EPPSL

Email: hamid.ali@aiou.edu.pk

Ph: 051-9574982, 9574395

B.Ed (4-Years) SLM

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B.Ed (4-Years) SLM

Introduction

The revised scheme of studies of B.Ed 4-years School Leadership & Management is prepared in line with the guidelines of New Undergraduate Policy issued by HEC Pakistan. The guidelines have been followed regarding covering General Education Courses, Major area courses, Discipline Courses, Specialization Courses, Content Courses, Interdisciplinary/allied Courses, Capstone Project and Field Experience/ Internship. The detail is as under:

EXIT AFTER 2 YEARS

Students may opt for an exit as per HEC Undergraduate Education Policy 2023 after successful completion of 4 semesters (initial two years) of the program. The student will be awarded an Associate Degree in Education (ADE).

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

4 years

Medium of Instruction

English/ Urdu

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

135

Semester: 1
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4
Semester: 5
Semester: 6
Semester: 7
Semester: 8

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
9382	Functional English	3(3+0)
9401/5437	Islamic Studies/Ethics	3(3+0)
9378	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	3(3+0)
8277	Quantitative Reasoning- I	3(3+0)
9384	Application of Information and Communication Technologies	3 (2+1)
6411	Foundations in Education	3(3+0)

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
9381	Expository Writing	3(3+0)
9410	Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Society	3(3+0)
6416	Urdu	3(3+0)
8288	Quantitative Reasoning- II	3(3+0)
9389	Basics of Environmental Sciences	3(2+1)
6402	Educational Psychology & Guidance	3(3+0)

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
5026	Entrepreneurship	3(3+0)
9385	Civics and Community Engagement	3(3+0)
6400	General Methods of Teaching	3(3+0)
6403	Classroom Management	3(3+0)
6996	Supervised School Observation	3 (0+3)

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
6404	General Science	3(3+0)
6407	Classroom Assessment	3(3+0)
8612	Professionalism in Teaching	3(3+0)
8655	Curriculum & Instruction	3(3+0)
6997	Teaching Practice	3(0+3)

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
1690	School Administration and Supervision	3(3+0)
8618	School Leadership	3(3+0)
	M1C1*	3(3+0)
	M1C2*	3(3+0)
	M2C1*	3(3+0)
	M2C2*	3(3+0)
9487	Fahm-e-Quran (Tajweed, Translation & Tafsir)	NC

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
8684	Education Research and Statistics	3(3+0)
	M1C3*	3(3+0)
	M1C4*	3(3+0)
	M2C3*	3(3+0)
	M2C4 *	3(3+0)
9488	Seerat-e-Tayyiba	NC

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
	Pedagogy I* (Related to major I from the chosen cluster)	3(3+0)
	Pedagogy II* (Related to major 2 from the chosen cluster)	3(3+0)
8611	Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices	3(3+0)
8610	Human Development and Learning	3(3+0)
8697	Capstone Project	3(0+3)
6466	Comparative Education	3(3+0)

Course code	Course titles	Credit Hours
6413	Introduction to Inclusive Education	3(3+0)
8683	ICT in School Management	3(3+0)
8690	Educational Laws and Procedure	3(3+0)
6462	Test Development and Evaluation	3(3+0)
8698	Long-Term Teaching Practice	6 (0+6)

Elective / Major Courses:

KEY:IDC: Interdisciplinary Course, SC: Specialization Course, CC: Content Course CP=Capstone project, FE/I= Long Term Teaching Practice

M1C1 = Major 1 Content 1, M1C2 = Major 1 Content 2, M1C3 = Major1 Content 3, M1C4 = Major 1 Content 4, M2C1 = Major 2 Content 1, M2C2 = Major 2 Content 2, M2C3 = Major 2 Content 3, M2C4 = Major 2 Content 4,(These are content courses of two major area clusters)

*A cluster is a set of 5 courses having 4 content courses and a pedagogy. These 5 courses must be completed in the 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th semester according to the scheme of studies.A student has to select any two clusters as major areas (M1 & M2) in the 5^th semester from the list of clusters given below Or offered by Other Departments. The clusters once chosen in the 5^thand 6^th semester as M1 & M2 cannot be changed in 7^th semester.

Urdu

English

Pakistan Studies

Islamic Studies

Home Economics

C1:8659

Urdu-I

C1:6468

English I

C1:8663

Geography of Pakistan-I

C1:8667

Islamiat-I

c1:6483

Home Economics I

C2:8660

Pakistani Adab-I

C2:6469

English II

C2:8664

Geography of Pakistan-II

C2:8669

Seerat-e-Tayyaba -I

c2:6484

Home Economics II

C3:8661

Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu-I

C3: 6470

English III

C3:8665

Ideological Foundations of Pakistan

C3:8668

Islamiat-II

c3:6485

Home Economics III

C4:8662

Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu-II

C4: 6471

English IV

C4:8666

Foreign Policy of Pakistan-I

C4:8670

Seerat-e-Tayyaba -II

c4:6486

Home Economics IV

Pedagogy 8639Tadreeseat-e-Urdu

Pedagogy6493Teaching of English

Pedagogy 8640 Teaching of Pakistan Studies

Pedagogy 6497 Teaching of Islamic Studies

Pedagogy 6496

Teaching of Home Economics

CREDIT HOURS WISE BREAKUP

Total Credit Hours (CH):135

General Education Courses (GC): 36 CH (In semesters 1,2&3)
Major: 78 CH

Discipline Courses (DC): 30 CH (In semesters 1,2,3&4)
Specialization Courses (SC): 18 CH (In semesters 5,6,7&8)
Content courses (Cc): 30 CH (In semesters 5,6&7)

Interdisciplinary/allied Courses (IDC): 12 CH (In semesters 7&8)
Capstone Project (CP): 3 CH (In semester 7)
Field Experience/ Internship (FE/I): 6 CH (In semester 8)

For further details please visit prospectus of the relevant semester.

2

3

4

5 Semesters

8 semesters

Workshop

The teaching practice course will have a face to face workshop.

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage)	Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage)	Final Exam (Weightage)	Passing Marks
20%	30% Quiz	50%	50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Hamid Ali Nadeem

hamid.ali@aiou.edu.pk

051-9574382

MPhil Educational Leadership and Management (ELM)

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MPhil Educational Leadership and Management (ELM)

Introduction

Programme Coordinator Name	Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Assistant Professor
Email	mzafar.iqbal@aiou.edu.pk
Phone	+92519574375
Programme 1^st Launching Year	Spring 2023
Passing Marks	50 %

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

Provide students with knowledge, skills, and practice to analyse and solve educational and managerial problems.
Prepare educational leaders for educational institutions.
Provide training in research methods appropriate to ELM
Inculcate professional and ethical values among the students
Identify and reflect upon the key leadership and management challenges, problems, and issues in education.

Scope

The field of educational leadership and management (ELM) has broad scope with many competing perspectives. It covers different aspects of ELM for example theories of leadership, innovation and change, leadership styles and diversity, educational technology etc. This competitive two-year degree is suitable for candidates who display intellectual curiosity and have balanced academic excellence with co-curricular diversity. Additionally, the degree also provides an opportunity for participants (teacher, principles, administrators of education) to develop specialized research skills in the area of ELM. The program offers challenging curricula, a variety of teaching-learning methodologies and a supportive academic environment to meet its objectives. It combines rigorous academics with practical training enabling students to think critically and innovatively about the educational landscape in Pakistan.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for MPhil (ELM) must possess BS (SLM/ELM) Degree at least with 2nd division.
Students possessing MA-ELM are also eligible to apply.
Students having MA-EPM & Education (in any specialization other than MA ELM) must possess PGD ELM to apply.
Students having MA in Management Sciences must also possess PGD-ELM to apply.

Selection Process

Eligible applicants need to appear in the admission test and interview to get admission. Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University.

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Total Credits Hours Required

Semester: 1
2
3
4
5
6
Semester: 2
Semester: 3

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hrs
3701	Trends and Issues in Education	03
3702	Trends and Issues in EPM	03
3706	Educational Research	03
3748	Qualitative Research in Education	03

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hrs
3734	Advanced Course on Educational Management-I	03
3735	Advanced Course on Educational Management-II	03
3749	Educational Leadership-I	03
3750	Educational Leadership-II	03

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hrs
3779	Research Thesis	06

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2

3

4

5

6 Workshop

Online classes are conducted for all courses. Moreover, two weeks workshop is compulsory to attend for synopsis development at Islamabad campus of AIOU.

Thesis

After completing course work students enroll in research thesis. Synopsis is developed and presented in the Departmental Research Proposal Committee (DRPC) after two-week synopsis workshop at Islamabad. Approved topics and allotted supervisor are notified by BASR on recommendation of DRPC.

PGD in EPM

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PGD in EPM

Introduction

The department was established in 1976 was renamed as EPPSL in 2008. It offers programs in educational planning and management. These programs are aimed at producing a cadre of professionals for the educational institutions and organizations in the country. Post graduate diploma (PGD) and Master in arts (M.A) in Educational Planning and Management (EPM) are the program that department is offering. The courses of these programs are attained to the field requirements of target personnel in the areas of educational planning and management. The main object of this program is to produce qualified and experienced educational administrators and managers equipped with requisite professional skills and expertise for the educational institutions and other organizations of the private and public sector of Pakistan.

Eligibility Criteria

A graduate with 14 years of education with at least second division is eligible to apply for admission to PGD in Educational Planning and Management. PGD EPM candidates are required to send admission form along attested documents including experience certificates to the Chairman EPPSL AIOU, Islamabad.

Selection Process

After determination of the merit, selected candidates will be offered to submit their fee within stipulated period.

Duration

1 Year / 2 Semesters

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

The University allots tutors for the students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks(50) in each assignment as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned educational programme. Online classes are conducted during the study period in each semester

Semester: 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Semester: 2

1. Basic Concepts of Educational Planning-I (Compulsory)-6557
2. Basic Concepts of Educational Planning-II (Compulsory)-6558
3. Plan Implementation and Management-I (Compulsory)-6561
4. Plan Implementation and Management-II (Compulsory)-6562

1. Processes of Educational Planning-I (Compulsory)-6559
2. Processes of Educational Planning-II (Compulsory)-6560
3. Curriculum Planning and Evaluation-I (Compulsory)-6563
4. Curriculum Planning and Evaluation-II (Compulsory)-6564
5. Development Education-I-6567
6. Development Education-II-6568
7. Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-I-6571
8. Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-II-6572
9. Planning for Population Education - I-6573
10. Planning for Population Education -II-6574

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2

3

4

5

6 Semesters

2 semesters

Workshop

Mandatory online classes are conducted for all courses

PhD EPM

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PhD EPM

Introduction

This is an advance research program in the field of educational planning and management. It enables the students to study and research in the current and significant areas of their interest and of local, national, and global significance.

Program Coordinator:

DR. AFSHAN HUMA

afshan.huma@aiou.edu.pk

051-9057717

Eligibility Criteria

The approved criteria for eligibility to apply for admissions in PhD EPM is as following:

Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in EPM/ELM with 3.00 GPA or above are eligible to apply.
Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in Education; with at least 9 credit hours courses of educational planning, policy studies, leadership and management; with 3.00 GPA or above are eligible to apply.
Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in policy studies, project management or business management, must have MA Education to stand eligible for PhD EPM.

Selection Process

All eligible candidates as per criteria mentioned above, have to appear in entry test and interview. Their previous degrees, research and experience in the relevant field are also given points.

Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University. All eligible candidates as per criteria mentioned above, have to appear in entry test and interview. Their previous degrees, research and experience in the relevant field are also given points.

Duration

Three to five years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Weekly classes are held (online) during the coursework. Readings and multiple media content are delivered through LMS. Assignments are to be submitted online Orientation
workshop and thesis submission, proposal defense, advisory meetings, seminars and viva voce are held on campus

Total Credits Hours Required

42 credits. In 2nd semester Students will be required to opt 01 course from course codes 4776 and 4777 and two courses from course codes 4782,4783 and 4791.

Semester: 1
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4
Semester: 5
Semester: 6
Semester: 7
Semester: 8

4802	Qualitative Research Methods
4792	Quantitative Research Methods in Education
4793	Critique in Educational Research

Any two of following:

1.	4782	Human Resource Management
2.	4783	Educational Leadership and Management
3.	4791	Policy Analysis

Any one collateral area courses:

(Subject to offering)

1.	4776	Discourse Analysis
2.	4777	Emerging Trends in Pedagogy
3.	4771	Adult and Life Long Education
4.	4774	Comparative Education

4788- Research Thesis

Elective / Major Courses:

Mentioned above (See the Semester 2)

2

3 Semesters

06-10

Workshop

Research thesis workshop is compulsory

Thesis

36 credit hours research thesis

Practical

Research

Viva

Final evaluation of thesis after all internal and external reviews

PGD in ELM

aiousuper — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:03:11 +0000

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PGD in ELM

Introduction

The diploma in Educational Leadership and Management is a one year program. The aim of this program is to inculcate leadership and managerial skills in prospective and in-service school principals. This innovative program is designed to prepare individuals for leadership role improving teaching and learning through improving management and administration of school. This program will prepare exemplary leaders with strong commitment to educational change. The aim of Educational Leadership and Management program is to serve current and future educational leaders in Pakistan by offering advance learning opportunities in educational leadership and engaging in scholarly activities to advance knowledge and practice in the field of educational leadership.

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Afsha Huma

afshan.huma@aiou.edu.pk

051-9574350

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum BA/BSC / 14 years of Education with 2nd Division will be eligible to apply

Selection Process

Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University.

Duration

One Year / Two Semester

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Online classes are conducted during workshops in each semester

Semester: 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Semester: 2

1. Educational Leadership -1645
2. Organizational Leadership -1646
3. Instructional Supervision-1647
4. Instituational Development -1648
5. Educational Research -1649

1. School Administration and Supervision -1690
2. School Community Relations-1691
3. Comparative Perspective of ELM-1692
4. Educational Resource Management -1693
5. Research /Project -1694

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2

3

4 Semesters

2 semesters

Workshop

Online classes are conducted for all courses during workshops

Thesis

Research Project

Viva

Project presentation is to be made in the department before final evaluation passing marks are 50%

MPhil Educational Planning & Management (EPM)

aiousuper — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:08:31 +0000

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MPhil Educational Planning & Management (EPM)

Introduction

This programme was launched in 1989 by EPM. The Department of EPM offers courses of study in the professional areas of educational planning and management which are aimed at producing a cadre of highly skilled professionals for educational institutions and other organizations of the country.

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi

azhar.mumtaz@aiou.edu.pk

051-9057696

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for MPhil (EPM) must possess MA (EPM) degree at least with 2nd division.

Students possessing MA ELM are also eligible to apply.

Students having MA Education (in any specialization other than MA EPM) must possess PGD EPM/ELM to apply.

Students having MA in Management Sciences must also possess PGD EPM/ELM to apply..

Selection Process

Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University.

Duration

Maximum 04 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Online classes are conducted weekly during the study period in each semester

Semester: 1
Semester: 2
Semester: 3
Semester: 4
Semester: 5
Semester: 6
Semester: 7
Semester: 8

1. Trends And Issues In Education-3701
2. Trends And Issues In Epm-3702
3. Advanced Course On Educational Research And Statistics-3706
4. Qualitative Research In Education -3748

1. Advance Course On Educational Planning-3707
2. Advance Course On Economics Financing Education-3708
3. Advanced Course On Educational Management-i-3734
4. Advanced Course On Educational Management-ii-3735

Thesis (EPM)-3715

Thesis (EPM)-3715 Continued.

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2

3

4

5 Workshop

Online classes are conducted for all courses and two weeks workshop is compulsory to attend for synopsis development at Islamabad campus

Thesis

Viva

After the internal and external evaluations final viva-voce exam is conducted.

Mr Iftikhar khan

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LDC

Mr Iftikhar khan

051-9574395

iftikhark95@aiou.edu.pk

Education

M.A Urdu

2 Experience

18 years

Publications

Dr Hamid Ali Nadeem

aiousuper — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:11:23 +0000

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Lecturer

Dr Hamid Ali Nadeem

0092-51-9574982

hamid.ali@aiou.edu.pk

Dr. Hamid Ali Nadeem is currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Planning, Policy Studies, and Leadership (EPPSL) since 2015. With a decade of prior teaching experience in the School Education Department, Government of Punjab, he brings practical insight to his work in higher education. As a Master Trainer, he has remained as Master Trainer for the professional capacity building of educators across Punjab as organized by the Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED) Punjab. Dr. Hamid Ali Nadeem holds advanced degrees M.Phil and PhD in Educational Planning and Management (EPM) and has established a presence through research publications and presentations at national and international forums. He has effectively served in multiple leadership roles, including program/course coordinator, resource person, coordinator, supervisor, and evaluator, supporting institutional quality and academic excellence. He is currently Coordinating degrees programs of M.Phil Educational Planning & Management and, B.Ed (4-Year) with specialization in School Leadership & Management.

Education

PhD + M.Phil + MA in Educational Planning & Management,
M.S.Ed,
M.A. Urdu,
PG Dip Human Resource Management

Experience

10 years in School Education Department, Government of the Punjab
10+ years’ experience of research/ teaching at University level

Publications

Mehmood, E., Nadeem, H.A., & Haider, I. (2017). Diversity in study habits of formal and non-formal students: A case of F. G. Education College and Allama Iqbal Open University. Pakistan Journal of Distance and Online Learning, 3(2), 103-114
Nadeem, H.A, & Saadi, A. M. (2019). An Analysis of Monitoring and Evaluation System Launched by Punjab Education Department. Journal of Educational Leadership and Management, 1(1), 17- 32
Khan, A. & Nadeem, H.A. (2019). Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Academic Achievement of Open and Distance Learning Students. ASEAN Journal of Open Distance Learning, 11(2), 32-41
Nadeem, H.A., Bibi, T. & Ismail, M. (2021). Day Care Facilities in Public Girls Schools of Islamabad: Opinions of Mother Teachers. International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 1(3), 98-105
Nadeem, H.A., Qamar, A. M., Kanwal, W., & Jalap, M.W. (2021). An Exploratory Study of Professional Competencies of Secondary School Head Teachers. VFAST Transactions on Education and Social Sciences, 9(4), 36-41
Qamar, A.M., Nadeem, H.A., Naseer, N., Perveen, R. (2022). Effectiveness of Activity-Based Learning on Students’ Academic Achievement in General Science at Elementary Level, VFAST Transactions on Education and Social Sciences, 10(4), 31-37
Nadeem, H. A., & Lilla, Z. I. (2024). Professional Competence of Teachers and School Climate: A Conceptual Perspective. UMT Education Review, 7(1), 1-23

Project, Research Interests

Educational Monitoring &Evaluation, Leadership &Management, Teacher Training, Teachers’ competence, School climate, Educational Research

Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Mir

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Assistant Professor

Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Mir

+92519574375, 4375

mzafar.iqbal@aiou.edu.pk

Education

PhD

Experience

16 Years of Teaching and Research

Publications

Iqbal, M.Z., Janjua, S., Shams, J.A. (2020). A Study of Self Control and Deviant Behavior of Secondary School Students of Mirpur, Azad Kashmir. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 14(4), 118-130.
Shams, J.A., Sanfratello, A., Iqbal, M.Z., (2020). PhD Scholars’ Problems: A Comparison of the US and Pakistan. Journal of Research and Reflection in Education, 14(1), 126-138.
Iqbal, M.Z., Khizar, S., Shams, J.A. (2019). An Investigation of School Leadership Effectiveness at Secondary Level in District Sargodha. Journal of Educational Leadership and Management, 1(1), 49-60.
Iqbal, M. Z., Khan, S. &Ullah, M. Z. (2016). Gaps and Hindrances in Launching Inclusive Education in Punjab Schools. Educational Research International, 5(1).
Iqbal, M. Z., Nawaz, S. & Shams, J. A. (2015). Identification of Problems Faced by the Heads of the Special Education Institutions. Journal of Educational Sciences and Research, 2(2).
Iqbal, M. Z. & Shams, J. A. (2012). Development of a Research Culture Model: A Case of Educational Organizations in Pakistan. Pakistan journal of Social Issues, 4(1).
Iqbal, M. Z., Arif, M. I., &Badar, S. (2012). Comparative study of deviant workplace behavior of teaching staff of public and private universities of Punjab-Pakistan. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 2(12), 2128-2137.
Anjum, M. S., Iqbal, M. Z., Rao, U. (2012). Identification of the problems and issues faced by heads of teacher training institutes in Punjab, Pakistan. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education, 2(1), 30-43.
Arif, M. I., Iqbal, M. Z., Islam, Z. U., Hussain, M. (2012). HRM Practices for Sustainable workforce: Perceived Satisfaction level of University Teachers. International Journal of Business and Social Research (IJBSR), 2(4), 211-220.
Iqbal, M. Z., Arif, M. I., & Abbas, F. (2011). Comparison of HRM practices of public and private universities of Pakistan. International Journal of Educational Studies,4(4), 215-222.
Iqbal, M. & Iqbal, M. Z. (2011). Educational leadership for managing quality: problems, issues, ethical behavior. International journal of humanities and social science, 1(14), 165-169.

Project, Research Interests

Projects

1. Development of Classroom Assessment Literacy Modules for College Teachers in Punjab

2. Establishing of Support Mechanism and Quality Assurance System for Designing and Developing Instructional Design and E-learning Materials Compatible with Global Standards and National Curriculum for Local EdTech Companies

Research Interests

I am doing and supervising research studies in the field of educational leadership and management. Minor interests are HRM, leadership styles, entrepreneurship in education, job performance, employees and organizational behaviors, and SWOT analysis.