Samina Safdar

ORCID: 0000-0003-3626-6524
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Research Areas
  • Education and Critical Thinking Development
  • Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
  • Evaluation of Teaching Practices
  • Peace and Human Rights Education
  • Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
  • Reflective Practices in Education
  • Educational Assessment and Improvement
  • Social Media and Politics
  • Workplace Violence and Bullying
  • Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
  • Gender and Technology in Education
  • Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Asian Studies and History
  • Educational Practices and Challenges
  • Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Education Discipline and Inequality
  • Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
  • Indian History and Philosophy
  • Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East
  • Online and Blended Learning
  • Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
  • Education Systems and Policy
  • Emotional Intelligence and Performance

University of Education
2023-2024

University of Okara
2023-2024

This phenomenological study explored the digital citizenship knowledge gaps among female pre-service teachers at a women university in Pakistan. The worldwide acceleration of educational technology integration requires research on how organise their education views and preparation methods, especially society with unique social cultural characteristics. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, this analysed in-depth interviews six to uncover lived experiences education. uncovered five...

10.59075/7j1awy31 article EN ˜The œcritical review of social sciences studies 2025-04-15

This discussion paper describes the increasing popularity of qualitative research methods and their application in Pakistan. It defines discusses why they are becoming an integral part Pakistani domain. possibilities limitations methods. begins with a look at central role paradigms, pragmatics, politics determining chosen. The also gives detailed account using all stages studies introduces design phase which researchers make decisions related to sampling, data collection, ethical...

10.62345/jads.2024.13.2.90 article EN Deleted Journal 2024-05-28

In this opinion paper, the authors consider applicability of reflective practice for enhancing teachers’ ability to enforce decentralization in Pakistan schools. While there is a growing interest practicing inclusive education, Pakistani teachers still encounter challenges concepts education. we maintain that application as part teacher training and continuous professional development can fill gap. Reflective makes question their own beliefs, attitudes, practices, thus creating inclusiveness...

10.56976/rjsi.v6i3.263 article EN cc-by Research Journal for Societal Issues 2024-08-16

Reflective learning is the act of considering one's own experiences and thoughts to gain new knowledge enhance performance in future. To encourage student involvement self-directed learning, reflective grew popularity higher education. This study aimed investigate students' perspectives on Nature qualitative phenomenological approach used understand lived students about education In-depth interviews were collect information from undergraduate graduate students. A thematic analysis data...

10.47205/jdss.2024(5-i)05 article EN Journal of Development and Social Sciences 2024-02-21

The content of this study is a qualitative case on how the provocation pedagogy was adapted and practiced in an experimental peace education classroom situated within Sialkot, Pakistan. Drawing reflections from 43 students instructors field notes, research examines these pedagogical approach influences learning; critiques assumptions around district identity culture; as well encourages critical analysis social justice. This offers important transformative qualities pedagogy, sits with other...

10.53664/jssd/03-02-2024-21-258-272 article EN Journal of Social Sciences Development 2024-06-30

This study aimed to explore the depth and/or quality level of students’ responses when they responded critically in their written reflections a peace education classroom that incorporated pedagogy discomfort. In this empirical study, featuring from 43 undergraduate students Sialkot, Pakistan, authors seek understand how reflections-based pedagogical methods affect critical thinking ability, self-awareness, cultural sensitivity and understanding society issues. Thus, uses qualitative assess...

10.53664/jsrd/05-02-2024-16-195-206 article EN Journal of Social Research Development 2024-06-30

In this paper, we explore the critical role of action research in realizing educational reform within Pakistan. It posits that gap between theory and classroom practice has historically hindered significant improvements Pakistan’s education system. This makes its process comprising planning, acting, reflecting cycle an excellent method to meet these two opposite ends. Action is a highly formative exercise; it calls for empowering educators as researchers their classrooms, building...

10.61506/02.00253 article EN Journal of Policy Research 2024-06-01

The current study was designed to explore attributions made by students while reflecting on their success and failure in learning English as a second language (ESL). also focused looking at different attributional patterns demonstrated male female students. target population of the consisted all enrolled 12th grade public sector colleges Lahore district. included 2152 (1076 & 1076 female) studying intermediate level colleges. Data were collected using ASQ AFQ. Results t-test highlighted...

10.53664/jsrd/05-02-2024-17-207-224 article EN Journal of Social Research Development 2024-06-30

Effective leadership and management are vital for educational institutions to create high-quality environments faculty members facilitate efficient teaching learning. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed investigate the perception of university directors principals regarding provision professional development opportunities effectiveness these opportunities. A total seven from different divisions & campuses University Education, Lahore were selected as a sample using purposive sampling...

10.53664/jsrd/05-02-2024-20-247-258 article EN Journal of Social Research Development 2024-06-30

Effective leadership and management are indispensable for creating high-quality environments in educational institutions. They support motivate faculty, ensure efficient teaching learning, foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation. This way, effective enhances the institution's overall academic performance reputation. qualitative study aimed to investigate perception university directors principals regarding need professional development faculty members. A total seven from...

10.62345/jads.2024.13.3.6 article EN cc-by Deleted Journal 2024-09-01

This paper analyses Pakistan Federal Foundational Learning Policy (FFLP) 2024 in light of holistic education. While enhancing the literacy abilities children is a notable objective this policy, study examines policy terms its potential for student’s education as whole. In paper, critical discourse analysis was employed by Mullet, focusing on language, text structure, and suggested measures implementation policy. shows that though FFLP ensures gaps foundational learning are filled, it might...

10.53664/jsrd/05-03-2024-03-23-36 article EN Journal of Social Research Development 2024-08-29

This paper aims to analyze and synthesize whether multicultural education can serve as a means of easing the ethnic conflict cultural diversity in Pakistan. The nations, languages, cultures has been strength and, simultaneously, weakness due conflicts. study submits that it is possible coordinate schools make important tool for improving understanding amid different communities. relies on review current policies concerning systems proposals drawn from case studies societies provide an way...

10.53664/jssd/03-03-2024-05-52-63 article EN Journal of Social Sciences Development 2024-08-28

Though Pakistan has been making progress in the field of inclusive education, mere integration diverse learners regular classrooms does not mean education. This paper claims that bullying is one major factors hinder process comprehensive educational inclusion Pakistan. There are, however, many challenges implementation including social exclusion, discrimination, and disabled marginalized despite policies promote their into schools. opinion assesses current phenomenon education its relation...

10.56976/jsom.v3i3.102 article EN Journal of Social & Organizational Matters 2024-09-17

Using qualitative conceptual analysis in this paper, the author wants to develop a understanding of provision education Pakistan. literature from various disciplines, paradigms inclusive Pakistan and developing countries are compared theory that would encompass ideas developed up until now. The resulting framework consists seven interconnected concepts: Support, programmes, legislation/policy, school climate, teacher education, curriculum implementation, community involvement, finance,...

10.59075/zc138d90 article EN cc-by ˜The œcritical review of social sciences studies 2024-11-18

This qualitative case study aimed to explore the reflective teaching practices used by teacher educators in their classrooms for professional learning and development Pakistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two experienced from a public university. Using within-case cross-case analysis, data analysis uncovered themes related interactive methods, student feedback, self-reflection, collegial support, evaluation techniques, contextual constraints. The results of revealed that...

10.31703/gesr.2023(viii-i).36 article EN Global Educational Studies Review 2023-03-30

Aim of the Study: The purpose present study was to know whether John Dewey's pragmatic philosophy implemented at university level because students this are expected be problem solvers who can critically analyse things and reflect on logical reasoning abstract thinking in their daily lives. Methodology: All teachers teaching public sector universities Lahore were considered population study. A total (N=160) selected as participants through a stratified random sampling technique. descriptive...

10.71016/hnjss/3fwkg624 article EN 2022-12-17

It is the need of hour to incorporate peace promotion as one significant features educational institutions in Pakistan. The present study explores impact a intervention, with control and experimental groups, order understand if specific planned activities can significantly improve peacebuilding attitudes students. nature, administering pre-test post-test for both groups. Two equal samples (n=69) 10th-grade (secondary school) students were selected — using random sampling technique results...

10.37540/njips.v4i2.94 article EN NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability 2021-07-26
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