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This study examines the impact of maternal reading practices on vocabulary development in multilingual preschool children in Islamabad, Pakistan. In a country with over 70 languages, little research has focused on early literacy in this context. Using a mixed-methods approach, including the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-5) and observations of mother-child reading interactions, the research will involve 30 families from Beaconhouse Preschool.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the education system, but a key gap remains in understanding school administrators’ perceptions and influence on AI integration. This study explores administrators’ attitudes toward teachers’ use of AI in lesson delivery and their role in fostering ethical, effective adoption. It emphasises the need for collaboration between teachers and leadership, supported by clear policies and professional development.
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This qualitative study explores teacher retention and well-being in private education, focusing on the role of workload management, professional development, and mental health policies in two elite private schools in Lahore, Pakistan. Through thematic analysis, the study investigates how teachers perceive their mental well-being and the factors that contribute to or hinder it. It examines the interaction between workload, professional development, and mental health policies on teacher retention, job satisfaction, and classroom effectiveness.
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This research seeks to examine students’ perceptions of teacher effectiveness, student motivation, and academic satisfaction among O-Level students. The study employs a quantitative approach, where students will be assessed using the Student Teacher Effectiveness Questionnaire, the Academic Motivation Scale, and the Student Satisfaction Scale. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights into the academic experiences of students, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing their educational outcomes.
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This research proposal examines strategies to enhance male student engagement in middle school art education in Pakistan. Using an action research approach, the study explores how school transitions, peer relationships, cultural perceptions of masculinity, and teacher practices affect student participation. Grounded in Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences and positive psychology, data will be collected through classroom observations, video recordings, teacher interviews, and reflective journals.
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This research aims to explore the role of extracurricular activities in shaping the educational trajectories, aspirations, and capabilities of high school students in Lahore, Pakistan. It will examine how access to activities such as debate, drama, sports, and music influences students’ education and life chances beyond the classroom. The study will also explore the intersections of class, gender, and disability in extracurricular access and participation.
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This study explores the implications of AI-assisted lesson planning on instructional quality in K–5 classrooms within a large private school system in Pakistan. Focusing on the BAIR (Beaconhouse Artificial Intelligence Resource) tool, it investigates teachers’ perceptions of AI as a teaching assistant, its impact on inquiry-based instruction, and the implementation challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach anchored in the TPACK framework, the research employs surveys and interviews to examine how AI shapes pedagogy, planning, and PD.
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This qualitative case study explores stakeholders’ perceptions of the Online Professional Development Platform (OPDP), an asynchronous tool to support self-paced learning for teachers, leaders, and administrators. Through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, the study will investigate the effectiveness, usability, and challenges of OPDP in enhancing professional skills and fostering collaborative learning. It also aims to seek user-driven recommendations for improvement.
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The Wellbeing in Schools initiative is a global project launched in August 2023 by the International Baccalaureate (IB) in collaboration with Harvard University, Oxford University, Research Schools International, and the HundrED Spotlight Foundation. It aims to explore and measure student wellbeing across primary and secondary schools worldwide. The initiative underscores IB’s commitment to promoting student wellbeing for enhanced learning in schools.
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