Closing Ceremony of 4 Phase Faculty Professional Development Program (FPDP)

 

The closing ceremony of Faculty Professional Development Training Project, a mega training project under the patronage of Pakistan Development Foundation (PDF) and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) was held at Pakistan Academy for Rural Development. This ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor SBBWU Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Chairman of the PDF, Muhammad Bilal Sethi, Director General Rural Academy, Mrs. Farah Hamid Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Islamia College University, Professor Noushad Khan, Director Higher Education department, Abdul Wahab Khan, President of the National Bank, Saima Rahim, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Nigeria, Jalal ul din khan Advocate, General Secretary Pakistan China Friendship Association, Syed Ali Nawaz Gillani, Dr. Bushra Hamid, Dr. fakhr-ul-Islam, Dr. Miraj-ul-Islam Zia, administrative secretaries, members of the national and provincial assemblies, social activists and educationists were present in a large number. This project was initiated in May 2018 and since then it trained Principals and faculty members of Government Women Colleges in multiples of disciplines. Holding training projects for lecturers and principals of Merged Tribal Districts is a noteworthy aspect of this training project. However, the project aimed at improving the standard of education at college level and coping teachers with emerging trends in teaching particularly in the field of BS programs which have been incorporated at college level as well as to encourage Research & Higher Education of females in the said underprivileged areas. This training had great focus on teacher’s pedagogical skills with reference to advancement in digital technology.

 

The project was divided into four stages and it targeted a total of 34 institutes and 150 female participants. It not only included the female colleges of District Peshawar and Charsadda was mostly focused on all newly merged FATA Districts female colleges.

The first workshop was held on July 11-12, 2018 which was attended by 40 members of College Level Faculty including the Principals and staff members of Govt. Girls Degree College Jamrud, Khyber District, Govt. Girls Degree College Kalaya, Orakzai District, Govt. Girls Degree College Ekkaghund, Mohmmand District, Govt. Girls Degree College Dara Adam Khel, FR Kohat District, Govt. Girls Degree College Alizai & Govt. Girls Degree College Parachinar No:I of District Kurram.

There were five sessions which encompassed the ‘ Difficulties in English Learning & Teaching, Educational Management & Planning, Learning Psychology, Academic writing, Guidance – Counseling, Career Planning and Research Methodology including one pager Research Method.

The second Phase was from (August 15 to 16, 2018) included 42 librarians from 34 institutions. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar being the first ever women university, took the initiative to introduce the Capacity Building Training for the Librarians of our female Affiliated Colleges. The aim and objectives of the Library Staff Training and development programs reflect the ideas of enrichment of Librarian’s Skills for better guidance of the students.

The 3^rd Phase was designed wholly for the faculty of three now merged FATA District Colleges and 37 participants were given training; which was held in Govt. Girls Degree College, Parachinar from 29 to 30 Aug, 2018. The enthusiastic participants took very keen interest. The main focus was to bring the standard of education of female students of newly merged areas at par with the other districts of KPK. This will empower the women of FATA Districts to contribute for the advancement of their community.

The Phase 4 had 30 participants from 13 institutes of District Peshawar.

Ms Tashfeen Zia, the Project Director stated that this project was a long cherished dream that couldn’t have been able to given a concrete form without the support of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultan and the cooperation of President, Pakistan Development Foundation for making the exercise a success.

The VC SBBWU, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana also stressed at the importance of training and workshops. She said that being torch bearer of the pioneer women University of KP, we will not leave any stone unturned to contribute for the betterment of the females of KP.

 

While addressing the ceremony speakers urged civil society organizations to participate in educational development. Chairman PDF Bilal Sethi pledged to support the university in any project which focuses on the betterment of education, predominantly in merged tribal districts. He added that educational institutions are the change-agents of society and there is a need of holding training sessions for faculty from time to time.

 

“Our mission is to educate the underprivileged”, said the Chairman Pakistan Development Foundation, Muhammad Bilal Sethi.

 

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates and souvenirs among the participants and special guests respectively.

Closing Ceremony of 4 Phase Faculty Professional Development Program (FPDP)

 

The closing ceremony of Faculty Professional Development Training Project, a mega training project under the patronage of Pakistan Development Foundation (PDF) and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) was held at Pakistan Academy for Rural Development. This ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor SBBWU Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Chairman of the PDF, Muhammad Bilal Sethi, Director General Rural Academy, Mrs. Farah Hamid Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Islamia College University, Professor Noushad Khan, Director Higher Education department, Abdul Wahab Khan, President of the National Bank, Saima Rahim, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Nigeria, Jalal ul din khan Advocate, General Secretary Pakistan China Friendship Association, Syed Ali Nawaz Gillani, Dr. Bushra Hamid, Dr. fakhr-ul-Islam, Dr. Miraj-ul-Islam Zia, administrative secretaries, members of the national and provincial assemblies, social activists and educationists were present in a large number. This project was initiated in May 2018 and since then it trained Principals and faculty members of Government Women Colleges in multiples of disciplines. Holding training projects for lecturers and principals of Merged Tribal Districts is a noteworthy aspect of this training project. However, the project aimed at improving the standard of education at college level and coping teachers with emerging trends in teaching particularly in the field of BS programs which have been incorporated at college level as well as to encourage Research & Higher Education of females in the said underprivileged areas. This training had great focus on teacher’s pedagogical skills with reference to advancement in digital technology.

 

The project was divided into four stages and it targeted a total of 34 institutes and 150 female participants. It not only included the female colleges of District Peshawar and Charsadda was mostly focused on all newly merged FATA Districts female colleges.

The first workshop was held on July 11-12, 2018 which was attended by 40 members of College Level Faculty including the Principals and staff members of Govt. Girls Degree College Jamrud, Khyber District, Govt. Girls Degree College Kalaya, Orakzai District, Govt. Girls Degree College Ekkaghund, Mohmmand District, Govt. Girls Degree College Dara Adam Khel, FR Kohat District, Govt. Girls Degree College Alizai & Govt. Girls Degree College Parachinar No:I of District Kurram.

There were five sessions which encompassed the ‘ Difficulties in English Learning & Teaching, Educational Management & Planning, Learning Psychology, Academic writing, Guidance – Counseling, Career Planning and Research Methodology including one pager Research Method.

The second Phase was from (August 15 to 16, 2018) included 42 librarians from 34 institutions. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar being the first ever women university, took the initiative to introduce the Capacity Building Training for the Librarians of our female Affiliated Colleges. The aim and objectives of the Library Staff Training and development programs reflect the ideas of enrichment of Librarian’s Skills for better guidance of the students.

The 3^rd Phase was designed wholly for the faculty of three now merged FATA District Colleges and 37 participants were given training; which was held in Govt. Girls Degree College, Parachinar from 29 to 30 Aug, 2018. The enthusiastic participants took very keen interest. The main focus was to bring the standard of education of female students of newly merged areas at par with the other districts of KPK. This will empower the women of FATA Districts to contribute for the advancement of their community.

The Phase 4 had 30 participants from 13 institutes of District Peshawar.

Ms Tashfeen Zia, the Project Director stated that this project was a long cherished dream that couldn’t have been able to given a concrete form without the support of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultan and the cooperation of President, Pakistan Development Foundation for making the exercise a success.

The VC SBBWU, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana also stressed at the importance of training and workshops. She said that being torch bearer of the pioneer women University of KP, we will not leave any stone unturned to contribute for the betterment of the females of KP.

 

While addressing the ceremony speakers urged civil society organizations to participate in educational development. Chairman PDF Bilal Sethi pledged to support the university in any project which focuses on the betterment of education, predominantly in merged tribal districts. He added that educational institutions are the change-agents of society and there is a need of holding training sessions for faculty from time to time.

 

“Our mission is to educate the underprivileged”, said the Chairman Pakistan Development Foundation, Muhammad Bilal Sethi.

 

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates and souvenirs among the participants and special guests respectively.