Shaista Noor

About Me

I am from FATA (Federal administered tribal area) bajour Agency. I have completed a M.A in Urdr and a Master in Education.

Profession:

I am subject specialist of Urdu and education in public sector.

Family:

I have four sisters and two brothers. I love my family a lot.

Personal interest:

I like to read novels and non-fiction. I like to watch dramas with my family.

About My Province:

I belong to Dangqual Salarzai,  Bajor agency  which is the most beautiful place of Pakistan.The total area og bajor agency is approximately 1300 sq km.Its total population is 7,50,000.It is devided into two sub divisions , and 7 tehsils .Bajour’s 50% area is mountainousGoal for future:

my goal is to continue my education and become aware of new teaching strategies to enhance my knowledge and my experience, so that I can guide my students in a better way.

Education institution:

My institution name is University Public school. The school was founded in April 19,1963 as an English medium wing of the existing Islamia College School. A few years later it was reorganized as an independent school.  Its  a high school having 4000 students in it. The school has got a marvelous two story main building  and another modern building called junior section. Teaching staff consists of 100 teachers.

Needs Of My Institution :

In our school we use traditional method of lecture ,writing method .At primary level there is less focus on reading skills and there is no practice of activity based learning .In our school the tools and facilities are available but implementation plans are not facilitated nor being applied by the individual .


MAP GOAL

To impart quality Education through the use of Modern techniques implementing place, activity – based teaching

Objectives

• To develop better understanding of Science by giving concept of learning by doing.
• To promote activity-based learning in science at primary level.
• To motivate teachers to apply their creative ideas, knowledge and skills  in the field of science .
• To improve primary school teachers’ inter personal skills and social traits by collaborative techniques of learning

Pre Planning

• Training will be of five days and will be two sessions per day.

DAY 1
Session 1 Introduction to National Curriculum Science	Methodology Participants will be explained about aims, Objectives, Benchmarks and Standards of New National Curriculum 2006. Direct Method: Science curriculum hand-outs will be given. Participants will be divided into groups Each group will present over different components of new curriculum 2006.	Resources Handouts of Science Curriculum
Session 2 Science Teaching Strategies	Different Strategies for teaching Science will be shared. Group work will be done.	Charts and Markers, multimedia projector

DAY 2
Session 1 Introduction to Science Process Skills	Participants will be explained about different Science process skills they will be given hand-outs to clarify the process (break out session)	Handouts of Science Process Skills
Session 2 Model Lesson Demonstration by Trainer focusing on Activity based Teaching	Trainer will demonstrate a model Science lesson and participants will fill in an Observation Checklist. The checklist will serve as a tool for participants to analyze that all components of lesson plan have been followed e. introduction, explanation of topic, relevant activities, assessment and follow up.	Observation Checklist

DAY 3
Session 1 Identification of Difficult content areas from Grade 4-5 Science Textbooks.	Participants will be given textbooks to identify units they think are difficult to teach by using activity based Techniques. One lesson from physics, one from chemistry and one from biology will be selected.	·        Chart papers ·        Markers ·        Textbook Grade 4 and Grade 5 Science.
Session 2 Delivering of lessons by Trainer using Activity based Teaching approach	Trainer will demonstrate difficult Science lessons using activity based techniques like use o experiments to involve students science projects, model making etc.	·        Soft Board ·        Markers ·        Other material required to conduct activities

DAY 4
Session 1 How to Prepare and Use No cost/Low Cost Teaching Aids	Trainer will use demonstration and practical techniques to show participants how to make material for different activities. Participants will be assigned topics for lesson demonstration.	·        Chart papers ·        Markers ·        Other low cost material for activities
Session 2 Assigning topics to Trainees for practicing Activity based teaching and lesson demonstrations	Participants will work in groups and each member of group will demonstrate and practice components of the lesson plan. Trainer will give feedback to all group	·        Soft Board ·        Markers ·        Multimedia ·        Screen

DAY 5
Session 1 Practice of Lesson plans by Trainees	Trainee will practice the assigned lessons in the same way as described in day 4 session 2	·        Chart papers ·        Markers ·        Other low cost material for activities
Session 2 Reflection, Session feedback, and Future Plans	Feedback  about training will be taken in the form of reflection (described in assessment) Participants will also discuss about the future plan for implementation of training.	·        Soft Board ·        Markers ·        Multimedia ·        Screen

1.  Assessment

• Pre and post test will be organized for the participants of the training.
• Both tests will have similar contents and questions. But pre-test will assess the prior concepts of advance teaching strategies of participants.
• Post-test will measure the effectiveness of workshop.

2. Reflections

Reflections are daily base assessment and are best to measure learning of the whole day. Participants will be asked to list activities with their purpose and description. They will also tell about the ways these activities could be implemented in classroom atmosphere.

Reflection Date:
Name of activity	Description	How will you use it in classroom?

3. Follow up

Teachers will be observed during implementation of advance instructional strategies in their classrooms. They will be assessed through observation performa.

Budget

Item Description	Purpose	Expenditure
Charts and Map	For Group work activity	100 $
Color markers, Blank chart and Stationary	For Group work activity	40 $
Measuring Tape and Stop Watches	For experimental activities	50$
Multimedia Projector	For presentation	40 $
Related books	For reference	100$
Payment of Resource persons	----	30 Dollar per Session
		Total 500$

MAX WARBURG COURAGE:

To listen the story of Max in my point of view is to do g as much as possible for others and solve their problems as possible. Like the Max’s story there is something hidden in the personality of humans and to express them is to face the trouble of life.

Max’s courage the curriculum of children 6^th grade up to 8^th grade. In the meeting I was much impressed when I saw the max’s video. I have no words to explain my feelings when I met the mother of Max. Max’s curriculum was much interesting for me as he solve the different problems in curriculum. It enhances the learning skills of students like reading and writing. Max’s worked for people his whole life.

When I  go back to my home I want to teach my students  courage to fellow Max’s example. I want to share this story of Max’s with my fellow, community. I would also encourage teachers back home especially in my community to fellow and implement same aspects of curriculum. Max’s courage is not only for students but also for ever sensible personality. We also help the people in similar way.

The Story of Max is to encourage students and many people in their life.

 In our country Pakistan the Education system the Max’s story could be very helpful for our students to improve their skills and also helpful for our people.

DC Reflection:

I found DC is very big and beautiful city. In this visit we gained a lot of history knowledge.at Washington visit we see many places .Was a life time experience and it was a privilege for me to visit at this beautiful city and explore the various important places of this city. At Martin Luther, memorial visit we learnt a lot from the beautiful Quotes carved at walls.

 

Meeting with the state department was very good opportunity to share our PELP learning’s and about the positive intentions and effort of US department of state for the uplifting of  education in Pakistan

 Visiting Washington DC on metro train  was good to learn about the transport system of USA.

 At Arlington National Cemetery the way graves were made in sequence  fascinated me.

Also at US Capital building we gained a lot of information about American congress. We had a glance at the White House and US Capital building.

We also took picture with the statue of Einstein. It was great to be there.

We also had great food at Kabob Palace which reminded us of our home food. Great memories of Washington will always remain with us.

PELP REFLECTION;

When I Join PELP I gain good experience during this session. We learnt verities of teaching techniques. In this session crusty swine presentation is very helpful for us. We learnt a lot of different activities during. A lot of learning took place outside our classroom by observing US culture.

During this course I learnt different method teaching kids like different method and techniques. Amy makes, Julie, Susan and Kathleen were helpful during this session .After taking all the classes I have learned to implement all activities in my class. My aim is to distribute this important knowledge among my teachers as well. I hope it will increase understanding about teaching strategies and especially action based teaching.

Learning in a different environment with teachers from different culture has given me a lot of confidence and I hope that I can teach with enthusiasm and make my students a successful person in life.