PESHAWAR
\nA two-day cascading training session titled \u201cEnhancing Learner Engagement in Science: Pedagogical Innovations and Enquiry-Based Learning\u201d was successfully held from October 31 to November 1 at Government Girls Degree College Bacha Khan, Kohat Road, Peshawar.
\nThe event was organized under the PAK-UK Education Gateway Programme, a joint initiative of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the British Council, in collaboration with King\u2019s College London and STEM Learning UK.
\nThe training was facilitated by Dr. Mahreen Ul Hassan (SBBWU) and Dr. Khayam Ul Haq (RMI, Peshawar), under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Safia Ahmad (T.I), Vice Chancellor of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWUP).
\nA total of 25 female faculty members from affiliated colleges participated in the workshop, which aimed to enhance science teaching through innovative pedagogical methods and enquiry-based learning.
\nThe sessions equipped educators with strategies to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking among students.
\nTasfeen Zia, the event organizer, efficiently managed and coordinated the training, while Prof. Zubia Qamar, Principal of the host college, extended full support to ensure the program\u2019s success.
\nKhaliq Dad Khan, Additional Secretary of the Higher Education Department, Archives and Libraries, graced the closing ceremony and commended the trainers, organizers, and participants for their contributions.
\nHe emphasized that such initiatives are crucial for strengthening faculty capacity and enhancing STEM education quality in Pakistan.
\nSpecial appreciation was extended to Dr. Tabbi Wilberforce Awotwe, Lecturer in Engineering Education at King\u2019s College London, for his valuable collaboration and ongoing support through the PAK-UK Education Gateway Programme.
\nThe training formed part of the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE)\u2019s Training Implementation Plan (TIP), following Dr. Mahreen Ul Hassan\u2019s participation in advanced STEM pedagogical training in the UK earlier this year.
\nParticipants lauded the collaborative efforts of all partners, highlighting that such initiatives play a vital role in empowering women educators and promoting innovation within Pakistan\u2019s higher education sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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