AKU to Conduct Study Over the Best Way to Teach Maths & Science

The Higher Education Commission has granted funding for an innovative study designed to identify how different methods of teaching Mathematics and Science can improve children’s understanding of these key subjects.

The study will be conducted by researchers from the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (IED) over a period of at least three years.

Only 2% of Candidates Pass CSS Examinations

A report from Islamabad has revealed that in the Central Superior Services (CSS) examinations of 2016, just two percent of candidates passed. Three female candidates managed to score the top three positions offered in the examination.

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) revealed the results on Wednesday which showed that only 2.06 percent of all applicants had managed to score even the minimum passing marks.

A Matter of Concern
A member of the commission, Ahmed Farooq, said that “the poor result is a matter of concern… there is a need to bring improvement in the higher education sector of the country.”

Furthermore, Farooq also said that over the past few years CSS results had been declining but the commission was adamant that the quality of the examinations should not fall at any cost.

Only 3.33 percent of students passed the examination two years earlier, an even lower number of 3.11pc in 2015, and 2.09pc last year.

He said,

The mushroom growth of higher learning institutions, particularly in the private sector, is one of the major reasons behind the declining results.

200 Out of 9500 Passed
More than 9500 candidates took the CSS examination in 2016 out of which a dismal number of only 202 managed to pass and get through to the next round.

There were further eliminations in the next round, the viva voce, out of which 199 candidates passed, 114 male and 85 female.

A press release by the commission announced that 193 candidates have been given recommendations for job appointments (84 female and 109 male).

The press release also directed the recommended candidates to contact section Officer (T-V) of the Establishment Division in Islamabad for further communication.

All the top three positions that were taken by the females, Maleeha Iesar, Qurat-ul-Ain Zafar, and Mariya Javaid were from the Punjab province.

Issues With The Examination?
The Higher Education Commission Chairman, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, said the commission along with the FPSC was trying to figure out the reasons for this decline. He added,

I do agree there are quality of education issues and we are conducting audit of universities; secondly, I think there is a gap between assessment of students and the subjects they are being taught in universities.

Furthermore, he also added that Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) and the HEC were working in collaboration to try and improve the higher education sector of the country.

4 Whatsapp Groups Found Involved in Leak of Board Exam Papers

Four WhatsApp groups involved in leaking papers have been traced by the counter-terrorism department.

Four of the people from the groups have been traced to Karachi with three more being traced back to Hyderabad.

KPK Establishes Regulatory Body to Put a Check On Private Schools

Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education for KP, Muhammad Atif Khan announced that a new private school regulatory authority has been established in the province. The authority would help put a check on educational institutions who overcharge parents when it comes to fees, according to the minister.

The authority would also keep an eye on the schools, analyzing their performance in all aspects. The provincial education minister announced this at the Mardan Press Club after taking oath and joining the new cabinet.

Sindh University Outsources Degree Printing To Combat Fake Degrees

Following the scandal of fake degrees, Sindh University (SU) has officially announced that they will no longer print academic degrees themselves.

On Thursday, a meeting was held which was chaired by SU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat. In the meeting it was agreed upon that SU will be handing over the printing duties to Pakistan Security Printing, Karachi.

Microsoft’s New Windows 10 S is Aimed at Schools

Microsoft announced a new version of Windows 10 at an event today, called the Windows 10 S. The “S” signifies schools as Microsoft tries to recapture the classroom market share in the US, a market that has been dominated by Google’s Chromebooks over the past few years.

Windows 10 S is a slimmer version of the OS designed to focus on classrooms and teaching environment.

Education sector neglected due to inept governance

The broken windows, doors and low and weak boundary walls of a government girl primary school located in the centre of the federal capital tells a story of indifferent attitude of the authorities concerned.

The lack of basic facilities in the school at Farash Town proved that the incumbent government’s claims of bringing revolutionary changes in education sector was nothing but mere a travesty of reality.

Curtin University Alumni chapter launched in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Margaret Adamson launched last night in Pakistan an alumni chapter of Australia’s Curtin University.

Curtin University has more than 600 alumni in Pakistan, many of whom are working in high profile and influential positions in public, private and the not-for-profit sectors. The Alumni Chapter in Pakistan aims to work closely with Curtin University Australia and current and potential employers in Pakistan to increase the employability of its graduates.

Inauguration the Faculty of Education at FJWU

US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director John Groarke, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission Dr Muktar Ahmed and State Minister of Federal Education and Training Dr Balig ur Rehman inaugurated the new $1.5 million ‘faculty of education’ building at Fatima Jinnah Women’s University (FJWU), constructed by USAID to attract the brightest young Pakistani women to the teaching profession.

“Our shared goal is to invest in the next generation of doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs and leaders,” Groarke said in his remarks.

Govt giving special attention to promotion of education

Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Engr. Baligh ur Rehman along with Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director John Groarke Tuesday inaugurated the new $1.5 million Faculty of Education building at Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU).
The building has been constructed by USAID to attract best and bright young Pakistani women in the teaching profession.

Lack of education

Pakistan is suffering not only from economic problem but there’s a mild diversity in case of Education. Lack of education is the main reason behind the backwardness of Pakistan. Poverty has led many homes to discourage their children from going to school. Education?al infrastructure, ghost schools, culture of absenteeism, multiplicity of educational system, gender disparity, lack of technologies, bad governance and poorly-trained teaching staff are the major reasons behind the education crisis.

Govt committed to cause of educated, healthy Pakistan

Islamabad: While inaugurating a two-day education expo at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre here on Tuesday, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb praised the Jang Media Group for organising the event to the benefit of local residents, especially youth.

“I congratulate the Jang Group for bringing the country’s leading educational institutions under one roof and thus, providing the residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and adjoining areas from students to parents to teachers with access to a wide range of information on education and career development,” she said.

The News Education Expo 17 in Lahore from today

LAHORE: The News Education Expo’17—a mega education event by the Jang Media Group, is starting at Expo Center, Johar Town, on Saturday (today).

The two-day expo will continue without any break from 10am to 7pm with free entry to all on Saturday (today) and Sunday (tomorrow). Like the previous years, the event is likely to attract large number of visitors, particularly prospective students and their families, as dozens of local and national educational institutions and education consultants are taking part in the expo.

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