Teacher Professional Development: A Comparative Analysis of Formal & Non-Formal Secondary Level Training Programs in Pakistan - Softcover

Mahmood, Munazza; Tufail, Mahmood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3847336363 ISBN 13: 9783847336365

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Education plays a vital role in human capital formation in a knowledge economy. The situation of education sector in Pakistan has not been encouraging due to multiple reasons. High skilled workforce has become a basic need to meet the challenges of contemporary era of competitiveness and efficiency. National Education Policies have realization that teachers have to play a pivotal role in delivering quality education at all levels. Quality and effectiveness of school education depend on quality of properly trained teachers. Pre and in-service training of secondary level teachers in formal and/or non-formal systems are keys to equip students with necessary knowledge before entering to higher grades. This book presents a comparative analysis of formal and non-formal streams and findings of survey study of teachers, tutors, student, staff and experts engaged in teacher training programs in both systems. It concludes that both systems are equally good, interdependent and complimentary if implemented and are availed in letter and spirit. Trained and professional teachers can lead to create a vibrant generation of high skilled work force in Pakistan.

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About the Author

Dr. Munazza Mahmood is Assistant Professor at International Islamic University. She has great interest in education planning & conflict management. She has expertise in Professional Development & Capacity Building. Mahmood Tufail is Aid Analyst (Economist) at UNDP-EAD, Pakistan. He leads an evaluation team on education SWAps & aid effectiveness.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3847336363
• ISBN 13: 9783847336365
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204