The NGDS Workshops: Improving the Quality of Mathematics Education
in Pakistan
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e-mail: profdrakamal@gmail.com The First NGDS Workshop The Third NGDS Workshop Certificate-Distribution
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Aims and Objectives
Aims and objectives of the NGDS Workshops may be summarized as:
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To appraise
teachers about state-of-the-art contents and pedagogical techniques in
mathematics |
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To develop a
state-of-mind in teachers, so that they are constantly seeking new
information through the print and the electronic media, as well as educating
themselves through discussions and interaction with working scientists |
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c) |
To motivate
teachers to prepare effective lectures, demonstrations and activities in
mathematics using the latest AV- and IT-tools available |
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To train teachers
to develop and to conduct quizzes, tests and examinations in mathematics |
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To sharpen their problem-formulating
and problem-solving skills in mathematics |
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To involve them in
various activities aimed at creating mathematics awareness in our society |
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To provide guidance
for chalking out a program of lifelong learning for self in mathematics |
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To assist them in
curriculum, textbook and teaching-software development in the subject of
mathematics |
Master
Trainer
Professor Dr. Syed Arif Kamal, Professor, Department of Mathematics,
University of Karachi, Convener, National Curriculum Revision Committee for
Mathematics, Higher Education Commission, Member, Expert Panel (Mathematics),
National Curriculum Council, Ministry of Eduication, Government of Pakistan,
Former Head, Mathematics and Physics, Karachi Grammar School, the Lyceum School
(Clifton), and DHA Degree College; reviewed A-Level science curriculum for
CERD; conducted teachers' training for International School (Clifton).
Homepage: http://ngds-ku.org/kamal
Number of Participants
2 to 5 teachers may be nominated by an
institution to participate in the workshops, according to be following
criteria:
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The NGDS Institutions, Army Public School,
‘O’ Levels, Karachi, Bahria College, MT Khan Road, Karachi, Fazaia (PAF) Degree
College, Base 'Faisal', Karachi, may nominate as many as FIVE teachers. |
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Participating Institutions (which
are not NGDS Institutions) may nominate THREE teachers. |
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Rest may nominate a maximum of TWO
teachers. |
The First NGDS Workshop
Concept Building in Pre-University
Mathematics Education
The Second NGDS Workshop
Efficiently and Effectively Conducting
Quizzes, Tests and Examinations in Mathematics
The Third NGDS Workshop
Problem Solving in Mathematics
Participating
Institutions
Teachers of the following institutions (listed in alphabetical
order) participated in planning sessions held to identify the concepts, which
are most challenging for the students and to focus on difficulties, faced by
the students, in handling word problems:
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Name of the Institution |
NGDS Institution (Y/N) |
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Army Public School, 'O' Levels, Karachi |
Y |
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Army Public School, SMCHS, Karachi |
N |
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Aureole High School,
Clifton, Karachi |
N |
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Bahria College, MT
Khan Road, Karachi |
Y |
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The International
School, Clifton, Karachi |
N |
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The Mama Parsi
Girls' Secondary School, MA Jinnah Road, Karachi |
N |
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Fazaia (PAF) Degree College,
Base 'Faisal', Karachi |
Y |
Nomination Procedures
Individual teachers may NOT apply for these workshops.
Institutions willing to participate may send a letter of request on
institutional letterhead to Professor Dr. Syed Arif Kamal, Master Trainer, The
NGDS Workshops, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270. The following
information is required:
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Name of the workshop, for which
nomination is sent |
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b) |
Name, paper mail address (mailing
address), telephone and fax numbers of the institution |
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Official website and e-mail address of the
institution, if available |
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Date of establishment of the institution |
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Name of the principal/the head teacher |
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Name of head of the science department |
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Affiliation of the institution (the Aga Khan Board, IB, Karachi
Board, University of cambridge, University of London, etc.) |
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One‑page vita of each teacher nominated |
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One passport-size photograph of each teacher nominated Name of the teacher should be written in BLOCK LETTERS on the back of each photograph. Photograph must be affixed to vita on the upper right-hand corner. |
The vitae should include, but are not
limited to (see sample vita):
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Name of the
teacher |
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Father's name |
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Date of birth |
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e-mail address of the teacher |
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E) |
Paper-Mail (correspondence) address of the
teacher |
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F) |
Telephone number of
the teacher |
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G) |
Interests |
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H) |
Hobbies |
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I) |
Attendance in activities of a similar
nature |
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J) |
Membership of societies/organizations |
All information should be provided in the order given above. Advance copy of
nominations may be sent by e-mail. However, a formal submission on
institutional letterhead is ESSENTIAL for completing the nomination procedures.
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