Induction Training of Newly Recruited SSS Sept./Oct, 2013
Training Report
Executive Summary
Government of the Punjab is focusing on the capacity building of public school
teachers to improve the quality of education. In order to pursue the educational goals set by
the Punjab Government, The Directorate of Staff Development, arranged four weeks
induction training of Senior Subject Specialists ( 9th September to 4th October ,2013). The
purpose of the training was to enhance the pedagogical skills and content delivery of the
newly recruited officers before joining. To achieve this objective, training sessions were
organized on Chief Minster’s Education Reforms Road Map, New Initiatives of the Punjab
Government, functioning of public schools, content, rules and regulation ,teaching
methodologies, modern teaching techniques, lesson planning (in their own subjects) and
assessment procedures.
Different methods have been exploited for the training of newly recruited Senior
Subject Specialist including, group and pair work, panel discussions , presentations and
syndicate work . Study tours were also arranged followed by report writing, in order to
provide them awareness about how the study tours are beneficial and important, and how
these can be exploited for the better understanding of the students.
Keeping in view the initiatives of the government and the importance of English
Language, training sessions were organized on spoken English, ETTE programme which not
only covers the spoken aspect of language but also comprise different teaching
methodologies and strategies.
After the successful completion of the training, it is expected that the participants will
be able to perform their duties in confident manner as they are better equipped with
knowledge and skills required for delivery of the content. The course content was largely
appreciated by the participants for covering important areas. A majority of the participants
gave positive feedback regarding group activities and content.
Purpose and Need of Training:
The purpose of the training was to equip the newly recruited SSS with new
methodologies and teaching strategies. It also aims to bring about an attitudinal change in
them to ensure their working is more scientific, objective, transparent, responsive,
accountable and participatory.
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Induction Training of Newly Recruited SSS Sept./Oct, 2013
Subjects and Number of Trainees
For this training 37 participants were referred by the Government of the Punjab and
36 continued the training. The detail of the trainees as per subject is given below:
i) English - 20
ii) Biology- 10
iii) Physics -04
iv) Computer Sciences- 02
Training Norms
The participants were orientated to observe the following training norms:
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abide by the code of conduct issued by the Government and follow the instructions
given by this directorate
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be regular and punctual (no late coming or early departure was allowed)
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participate in all the academic and other allied activities
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switch off their mobile phones during the training sessions
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submit all the assignments on time
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show due courtesy to permanent and visiting faculty, their colleagues and the staff
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show tolerance to different views and opinions of each other
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observe dress code
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comply with the hostel rules and mess norms during dining
Daily Schedule
Session
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Time
08:00-09:30
09:30-11:00
11:30-1:00
02:00-03:30
04:00-06:30
Tea Break
11:00-11:30
Lunch Break
01:00-02:00
Sports
04:00-06:30
Conduct of Training:
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A presenter from the class for daily report about the presentations by the resource
persons was selected
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The class incharge (directing staff) was responsible to place “Discipline and
Conduct Rules” at proper location in the classroom and its application in letter and
spirit, availability of attendance sheets, introduce resource person properly, moderate
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question answer session to avoid wastage of time and ensure dignity of resource
person, regulate break timing, ensure proper conduct of observer, ensure compilation
of attendance and observation report on daily basis. The directing staff is also
responsible to ensure full attendance in all sessions including computer, syndicate
work, sports and study tours.
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Participants were provided the following facilities:
Lunch
Tea (twice a day)
Furnished Rooms
Format of the Training
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Activity Based Learning
ii) Group Work
iii) Pair Work
iv) Penal Discussion
v) Field Trips / Study Tours
Training Contents
The participants were trained on the following contents to better equip them with
knowledge and skills required for better teaching and learning:
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Chief Minister’s Roadmap (PESRP)
National Professional Standards for Teachers
Job Description of SSS
Leave Rules
PEEDA Act
TA/DA Rules
Curriculum Framework – English, Biology, Physics and Computer Science
Motivation
Communication and Presentation Skills
Classroom Management
Activity-based Teaching
Teacher as Facilitator
Development and Use of Academic Calendar
Designing School/ Class timetable
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Lesson Plans- Template and the Importance of Lesson Plans
Development of Lesson Plans
Model Teaching of Developed LPs
School Council and Utilization of FTF
ETTE ( Spoken English)
Syndicate Work
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Training Sessions in Progress
Subject Specific Training Topics As Per TNA
English
Physics
ComprehensionReading Skills
Narration
Active Passive
Voice
Essay Writing
Types of Essays
Figure of Speech
Phrases and its
Types
Synonyms and
Antonyms
Contents Identified
in TNA
Practical i.e
Precision and
Accuracy
Einstein & Newton’s
view of Gravity
Entropy
RLC Circles
Resonance Tube
Apparatus
Use of Oscilloscope
Biology
Computer Science
Contents
Identified in TNA
Practical i.e
Cardiac Cycle
Photoperiodism
Muscle Structure
and Contraction
DNA
Finger
Printing
PCR
Light and Dark
Reaction
Development of
Chick
Contents
Identified in TNA
Lab Work i.e
Disk Operating
System
Boolean Algebra
Number System
File Handling
Network & Topology
Privacy & Security
of Data File
Handling
Panel Discussions
The heads of public and private schools were invited to share their best practices. The
participants learnt about ongoing practices in the public and private sector schools. The
participants actively participated in the discussion and ask questions to satisfy their queries.
The name of the panelists and their institutions are given below:
Sr. #
Panelists
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Prof. Nisar Butt (Vice
Principle)
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Mr. Zaheer Qazi (Ex H/M)
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Mrs. Anjum Arif (Principle)
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Mr. Abdul Rehman
(Principle)
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Institutions
Crescent Model Higher Secondary School,
Shadman Lahore
Beaconhouse School System, Johar Town,
Lahore
Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Singh
Pura, Lahore
Govt. Comprehensive Higher Secondary
School Ghorey Shah, Lahore
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Induction Training of Newly Recruited SSS Sept./Oct, 2013
Panel Discussion with Public & Private School Heads
Syndicate Work:
The RP’s facilitated the participants in selection of the topics for syndicate work.
They were given some topics for brain storming after the group discussion and mutual
understanding; they decided to work on the following topics:
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Awareness of Child Rights
Role of Education in Combating Terrorism
The said topics were given to the participants to research, collect information and
prepare a power point presentation and also submit the hard copy.
The main parameters for the evaluation of the syndicate work are:
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communication skills
participation
confidence
relevance of the content with the topic
presentation
Sports
It was mandatory to participate in the sports activities arranged in the adjacent Govt. Pilot
Secondary Schools. The trainees took part in Badminton, Cricket, Shot-put Throw and Athletics.
Participating in the Game Competition
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Sports Evaluation
Different competitions among participants were held e.g Relay Race, Shot Put Throw,
Broad Jump, Race 100 metre, Badminton (Double) & Cricket
Top three sports men.
1st Position
1.
Qaiser Amin
2.
Iftikhar Hussain Babur 2nd Position
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Ghulam Sarwar
3rd Position
Mr. Intizar Ali was declared best participant of the training by sports instructor and
the class incharge.
Prize & Certificate Distribution to the Winner of Games
Study Tours
The study tours were arranged for the participants. After their visits they wrote the
report and shared it with the class and exchanged their views about the visits.
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Crescent Model Higher Secondary School, Lahore
Nazria-e-Pakistan Trust, Lahore
Science Museum Lahore
Excursion Tour
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Shalamar Garden
Wahga Boarder
Wahga Boarder Visit
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Evaluation Procedure of the Trainees
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Pre & Post Test
The test was based upon the content delivered in the training sessions. The trainees
showed a raise of 10-50 % in their marks.
Directing Staff Observation
The main parameters of the observation are regularity / punctuality, observance of
class rules and norms, participation, attitude towards colleagues RP’s and DSD Staff
and the percentage of the trainees are in the range of 8.50 – 10 marks out of 10.
Syndicate Evaluation
The main parameters are communication skills, readiness and alertness, group
participation, confidence, relevance of topic and report writing.
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Evaluation of Participants:
The participants were evaluated throughout the training by QA wing.
Following tools were developed to collect the required information for the purpose:
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Attendance Sheet
Class In charges Observation
Pre-test
Post test
Sr. #
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Top Four Participant in Overall Evaluation of Class
Name of Participant District
Obtain % Age Grading
Wasim Hassan Raja
Khanewal
93.0
A+
Shahid Iqbal
Sargodha
92.9
A+
Intizar Ali
Gujranwala
92.9
A+
Qaiser Amin
Muzaffargarh
90.2
A+
Resource Persons’ Evaluation
Resource persons were evaluated by the participants on the account of their
knowledge, content delivery, training methodology, discipline, effective use of
teaching aids and communication skills. In this training 37 Resource Persons were
involved, the following table displays their grading:
Number of Resource Persons
12
17
06
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Grading
A*
A
B*
B
NOTE: The Resource Persons who were placed in B grade will not be considered for the next training.
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Closing Ceremony
To appreciate and motivate the participants, a prize distributions ceremony was
organized on the last day of the training. Mr. Ehsan Bhutta, Programme Director, Mr. Syed
Bilal Haider, Additional Programme Director and Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Saqib, Course
Coordinator, Training-I distributed the certificates and prizes among the participants. The
Programme Director concluded the ceremony by appreciating the enthusiastic participation of
the trainees to make this training a success. He also wished them good luck for their future
life.
Distribution of Certificate & Medals on Closing Ceremony
Recommendations
The following are the recommendations given by the participants:
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The visits to the scientifically and technically advanced instituation.may be arranged.
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The condition of the cafeteria and the food may be improved.
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The setting of the training rooms may be changed for group work activities.
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The time allocated to different subject areas may be revised.
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Computer facility may be provided in the hostel.
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