DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND TEACHER EDUCATION

Dr. Asma Shahid Kazi

Dr. Asma Shahid Kazi
Dr. Asma Shahid Kazi

Chairperson/ Associate Professor

Department of Elementary and Teacher Education

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RESEARCH INTERESTS
English Teaching and Learning, Blended Learning, Teacher Professional Development, Assessment, STEAM Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, and Literacy.
AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
 
  • English Language Learning  and Teaching, Learner Autonomy and Strategies
  • Teacher Professional Development, STEAM Education and Teacher Identity
  • Educational Technology and Blended Learning
  • Integrated STEAM Learning
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Education System and Policy
  • Student Behavior and Perceptions
  • Elementary and Early Childhood Education 
AREAS OF RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES
  • English Teaching and Learning
  • Blended Learning
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Assessment
  • STEAM Pedagogy
  • Elementary and Early Childhood Education
  • Literacy
  • Gender and Education
  • Career Guidance
  • Social Responsibility and Values
  • Higher Education·
PHD THESIS SUPERVISED
As Main Supervisor
1.Development of Read Aloud Focused Model to Enhance Reading Comprehension Skills and Vocabulary of Primary Level Students- Zarmina Daud 2021
2. Using Delphi Technique to Develop a Model of University Teachers’ Coping Strategies for Overcoming Burnout- Shabana Noreen 2021
3. An investigation of reported university students’ voices to improve teaching learning process- Rakhshanda Naeem 2021
4. Identity Construction and Perception of Self in Early Career Teachers at the Tertiary Level In Pakistan- Shagufta Moghal 2022
5. Analysis of Assessment Practices of BS Level for English Language at University Level: A Case Study- Ammara Iqbal  2023
PHD THESIS  CO-SUPERVISED
1. Effect of Confidence Enhancement Techniques on Spoken English- Afsheen Salahuddin 2019
2. Influence Of Eclectic Approach On English Language Teaching To Improve Students’ Writing Skill At Tertiary Level- Nargis Hasnain 2019
3. English Language Textbook And Development Of Communicative Competence
Naureen Mumtaz Syed 2019
4. Developing Learner Autonomy in English Language Classrooms at Bachelor’s Level in the Context of Punjab, Pakistan- Ayesha Butt 2019
5. A Study of Job Satisfaction and Morale of University Teachers in Punjab Pakistan. Nadia Saleem 2020
PHD THESIS  ON GOING AS MAIN SUPERVISOR
1. Mapping The Influence Of Design Thinking In Steam Pedagogical Training On Teachers’ Beliefs And Professional Development- Feza Mehddi submitted
2. Examining The Effects Of Integrating Sustainable Development Into Compulsory English Course At Undergraduate Level- Naureen Zaman
3. Investigating Heutagogical Practices By Utilizing Learning 2.0 Platforms For Teachers’ Professional Development In The Higher Education Of Pakistan
M.PHIL THESIS SUPERVISED
1.      Teachers Perception of Peace Education at Secondary Level in Punjab- Samia Jawaid (2013-14)
2.      An Exploration of the Students and Teachers Perceptions on the Use of Mobile Phones as a Learning Tool in Higher Education in Lahore Pakistan- Kalsoom Ijaz (2013-14)
3.      A Study of the Mentoring Practices Carried Out in the Public Sector Elementary Schools in Lahore- Hafsa Jawaid (2013-14)
4.      Perception, Attitude and Experiences of Students and Teachers in LCWU about blended learning: A Case Study- Riffat Mehboob (2013-14)
5.      Factors Affecting Students’ Career Choice- Abeeda Akhlaq (2014-15)
6.      A Comparative Study of Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers’ Occupational Beliefs- Rakhshanda Naeem (2014-15)
7.      An Investigation of English Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used By Students’ at Under Graduate Level- Shabana Noreen (2014-15)
8.      A Study To Investigate The Perceptions Of Students About   Terrorism In Pakistan And Its Influence On Academic Motivation- S. Durre Zahra Bukhari (2015-16)
9.      A Comparison of Expectations and Experiences of Doctoral Students and their Faculty Members in a Blended Learning Program A case study.Huma Hanif (2015-16)
10.  A Study to Investigate the Attitude and Perceptions towards Importance of Communication Skills in Students across Different Disciplines at University level- Saher Arif (2015-16)
11.  Education Behind Bars.A Case Study of Juvenile Inmates in Camp Jail, Lahore- Shaista Ejaz (2015-16)
12.  Factors Affecting University Teachers’ Perceptions about their Level of Empowerment in their Work Environments- Sidra Abbas (2015-16)
13.  An Investigation of the Self- Efficacy Level of Sports and Non-Sports Students- Syeda Zaira Batool Tirmazi (2015-16)
14.  Higher Secondary Level Student’s Perception And Experiences About Co-Curricular Activities In Lahore.- Anam Faiz (2016-17)
15.  An Investigation Of Information Seeking Behavior Of Post Graduate Students- Ayesha Habib (2016-17)
16.  Strategies Of In Service And Pre Service Teachers For Coping With Shy Students- Sehrish Ashraf (2016-17)
17.  University Student’s Perceptions of Causes Of Stress and Its Influences on Them- Sumera Mushtaq (2016-17)
18.  A Study Of Student Perceptions Of Ethical Values at University Level- Tahira Kalsoom  (2017-18)
19.  Influence of Teachers Trainings on Professional Development at University Level- Muzammil Qadeer (2017-18)
20.  A Study of the Student’s Perception Regarding Teacher’s Immediacy Behavior at University Level- Farkhanda Naeem (2017-18)
21.  An Evaluation Into The Teaching Of  ICT In Teacher Education Program At University Level- Faiza Batool Hanif (2017-18)
22.  An Investigation Of Teaching Practice In The Teacher Education Program At B.Ed Level- Tazein Saleem (2017-18)
23.  To Investigate Challenges to Academic Success of Visually Impaired Students at University Level- Komal Rehman (2017-18)
24.  A Study of Classroom Management Approaches Of Elementary School Teachers- Sheherbano Nasarullah (2017-18)
25.  Rewards And Punishments In Schools: A Study Of Their Effectiveness As Perceived By Secondary School Students And Their Teachers- Shabana Kousar (2017-18)
26.  Impacts Of Classroom Environment On Student Learning In  Elementary Level Of Public And Private School- Farzana Sadiq (2016-17)
27.  A Study To Identify The Problems Related To Supervisor Process-The Case Study Of A Public Sector University- Saima Gulzar (2016-17)
28.  Study To Investigate Teachers Professionalism At University Level- Javeria Asif (2017-18)
29.  Student Perception About Usage Of Social Media On Academic Performance And Collaborative Learning- Hafsa Shabbir (2017-18)
30.  A Comparison Of Students Print And Online Metacognitive Awareness Of Reading Strategies At University Level- Anum Sajid (2017-18)
31.  An Investigation of Students' English Reading Motivation and Language Problems at Undergraduate Level -Sidra Saeed (2018-20)
32.  A Study on The Impact Of Leadership Styles on Employee Motivation and Commitment: A Case Study - Faiza Sultan (2018-20)
33.  Teachers Perception about Character Building at Elementary School Level Maida Mustehsan (2018-20)
34.  A Study to Explore ICT Practices by Teachers and Students at Secondary School Level Rabia Fazal Ilahi  (2018-20)
35.  Effect of Class Size on Teaching of English Language in Gilgit Baltistan- Ain-un-Nisa (2019-21)
36.  Teachers Awareness of ways to promote social and emotional learning in young children-Amna Munir (2019-21)
37.  Factors affecting students attitude on their achievement in mathematics at Secondary level of Lahore District.-Adeeba Ashiq(2019-21)
38.  The Role of Gender in Coaching: Analzing the Attitude of the Coach towards Male and Female Athletics-Bisma Afzal (2022)
39.  A Comparative Analysis of  Curriculum Document  2017 and Single National  Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education- Sehar Arshad Tarar (2022)
40.  Investigating the Design Thinking Mindset Self Awareness of Prospective Elementary STEAM Teachers-Saman Mushtaq (2022)
41.  Teachers' perceptions  of Learning barriers and opportunities for children from  underprivileged schools   Case Study of NGO schools- Bushra Ahmed (2022)
42.  Exploring The Perception Of Teachers Regarding Effectiveness Of Steam Education- Asma Bibi (2023)
43.  Influence Of Inquiry Thinking In Steam Education On Students Creativity And Motivation At Elementary Level- Bisma Sabir- (2023)
44.  Comparison 0f Teaching Practicum Practices in Education Universities- Afifa Habib-(2023)
Two M.Phil Thesis On Going
B.ED THESIS SUPERVISED
1.    Classroom Observation and Patterns of Interaction of a Grade Four Science Class of a Public School in Lahore- Sidra Yasin, 2014
2.    To Investigate the Reasons of Dropout Rate of 1st Year Students in  LCWU- Sadia Fakhr 2014
3.    A Comparison of Teachers and Students Perceptions of Private and Public Schools at Secondary Level in District Jhang- Sadia Iqbal 2014
4.    A Study of the Level Of Interaction and Involvement between the Teachers and Parents Of Laboratory Primary School, IOE: A Case Study- Ashfa Ikram (2015)
5.    The Role of Teachers as Leaders in Educational Reforms at Secondary Level- Huda Hashmi (2015)
6.    Influence of Learning Styles on Overall Academic Achievement  at Undergraduate Level- Huma Arif (2015)
7.    Reasons for Anxiety in Learning English as a Foreign Language in Intermediate Students- Shafaq Sarfaraz (2015)
8.    A Study Of Student’s Metacognitive Awareness Of Reading Strategies At Undergraduate Level Lahore Pakistan- Aniqa Jamil & Mahnoor Mustafa (2017)
9.    An Investigation of Class Eight Student’s Motivation for Reading in Private Sector Schools-Masooma Hasnain & Saima Khalid (2017)
10. Needs Analysis of University Faculty Readiness for Student Advisory Roles in the New Undergraduate Education Policy- Afshan Anwar Rao & Laiba Firdous (2022)
Transition to Technology in Pedagogy: A Post Covid Perspective of Secondary Education Teachers- Rataba Zahoor & Hooria Najeeb (2022)
Three B.ED Thesis Ongoing 2024
AWARDS, RESEARCH GRANTS & PROJECTS
·         Completed an extended 9 month training program on Teaching and Learning (Cohort 1) with 2 weeks on campus training in University of Alabama under the USAID/Pakistan HESSA 
·         Awarded a NRPU/HEC grant of Rs. 9733800 on Implementation of Integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) Pedagogy for School and Teacher Capacity Building in 2022 as PI
·         Research Fellow in a grant awarded by British Council grant under Going Global Partnerships on “Overcoming female graduates unemployment through industry-academia collaborations in  Prediction of trends using Machine Learning” worth Rs 7 million (£25,000) in 2022- 2023
·         Received the prestigious Skoll Foundation scholarship, being the only one from Pakistan, and one among ten across the globe, to attend TEDWomen 2019 in Palm Springs USA.
·         Awarded a grant of $3.5 million by Aurat Foundation/USAID for Gender Equity Project as Project Manager for Institutionalisation of Gender Sensitisation and Gender Training Materials in Public Sector Universities. (2016-17)
·         Awarded full grant to present a paper in 4th International Family Conference “Children’s Rights and Family” at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja Nigeria, 19-20 November by the UFUK Dialogue Foundation as the only participant from Pakistan.
·         Participated as a delegate nominated and funded by British Council, Lahore, in the 48th IATEFL International Conference, at Harrogate, UK, from April 2-5
·         British Academy - 'Research Capacity Building Through International Partnership for mapping women academics' careers in Pakistan: A partnership with University of Leicester and four Pakistani institutions 2013-15
·         Nominated from Lahore College for Women University to attend the Teachers Professional Development Certification, in USAID Teacher Education Project in Pakistan, implemented by the EDC Inc., conducted at SEAMEO INNOTECH, Philippines from 30 June-11 July, 2013.
 
 
TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED AS TRAINER & RESOURCE PERSON
LCWU, NAHE & PHEC
Faculty Development on:
  • Digital Technology
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Leadership and Professional Development
  • Montessori Education 
NAHE/PERU/HEDP College Faculty and IPFP Training on:
  • Assessment
  • Curriculum Design
  • Research Skills
LCWU
  • English Language Skills
  • Citizenship and Community Engagement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Digital Technology
PAKISTAN READING PROJECT
  • Reading Skills
 
OUTREACH & NRPU PROJECT
  • Integrated STEAM pedagogy
  • Gender 
(KESP)Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Sector Programme
Short Term Technical Consultant for Pedagogy, responsible to curate, develop and assure quality of digital learning materials/ video course content for the teacher induction programme in KP in collaboration with the KESP TA team, the DCTE and PITE.
 
Punjab Examination Commission – PEC
Item writer for English grade 5 & 8 with PEC 2014-15
Punjab Education Assessment System – PEAS
Item Writer for Literacy, PEAS- 2013-15