scholarly journals Developing Entrepreneurship in Pakistan through Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (IV) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Nisar Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Arshad ◽  
Muhammad Hameed Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Education Commission ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Career Prospect

This research intended to explore deficit and strategies to improve entrepreneurship regarding higher education in Pakistan. The study was descriptive in nature. It would utilize quantitative cum qualitative research techniques. Quantitative data were obtained through questionnaires and qualitative data from interviews. The population was comprised of all teachers and students who are getting entrepreneurship education in Business Incubation Centres (BIC) supported by Higher Education Commission in public sector universities. The sample of the research were 40 teachers and 200 students selected through random sampling technique. Data were analyzed through descriptive and thematic approach. The findings of the study showed that HEC was not playing an active role regarding entrepreneurship and demanded that special funds, infrastructure, and faculty should be provided to promote entrepreneurship. Institutions may offer useful training programs in colleges and universities for better career prospect and also focused on continuous professional development of teachers to enhance entrepreneurship education.

scholarly journals The teacher’s main competencies in modern higher education

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (I) ◽  
pp. 30-42
Author(s):  
Надія СМОЛІКЕВИЧ
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Creative Potential ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Teachers And Students

The article has analyzed the problems of teaching and learning at a higher educational establishment, reveals the specifics of the teacher's professional activities, the components of his or her teaching skills and deals with the issue on the necessary competencies of the teacher to provide a favorable and successful learning environment for diverse students. The emphasis has been concentrated on the specifics of teaching, research and professional development of the teaching staff, etc. It has also been emphasized the importance of creating the appropriate conditions for the full realization of the creative potential of teachers, ensuring their professional development, etc. The important characteristics of a favorable university environment have been singled out. It has been noted that teachers and students should be free in scientific research, study, evaluation, accumulation of new knowledge and its understanding. The main tasks, professional abilities and responsibilities of teachers in the global educational environment have been identified in order to help recipients of academic services to succeed in the adaptation and academic process. The successful experience of the American centers of pedagogical skill has been described in order to borrow it by the higher education system of Ukraine to ensure the development of the professional and creative potential of the teaching staff of universities. The main competencies of teachers have been determined and described, because they are necessary for providing high-quality educational services based on the educational philosophy of social-constructivism and postmodernism, which support an active role of students, social interaction and diversity in the class.

scholarly journals Investigating ICT skills and the use of audio media in distance education among teachers and students: the case of Mountains of the Moon University in Uganda

Afrika Focus ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Kaahwa ◽  
Chang Zhu ◽  
Moses Muhumuza
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Mp3 Players ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Audio Media

Although teachers’ and students’ ICT skills have previously been investigated, there is still scant information about their ICT skills in relation to audio media as an independent medium of in- struction. This study, therefore, investigates the ICT skills of higher education distance students (HEDS) and teachers regarding the use of audio media. We used purposive sampling technique to select HEDS (n=81) and teachers (n=41). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that on average, teachers’ and students’ levels of confidence regarding com- puter use are 76% and 68% respectively. The results on general ICT knowledge indicate that 52% of students rated themselves as having either good or excellent ICT skills compared to 49% of teachers. The results also show that both students and teachers use MP3 players on a regular basis. However, results reveal that they are ambivalent regarding recording and editing of audio content. Generally, the findings of this study demonstrate that teachers and students can adopt audio media in distance education. Key words: audio media, ICT skills, distance education, medium of instruction, Moodle platform

scholarly journals Inclusive Education for Students with Hearing Impairmentin Pakistan: Communication & Socialization Challenges at Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-94
Author(s):  
Qurrat ul Ain
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Direct Communication ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Multiple Challenges

Inclusive higher education is a way to protect the academic rights of young students with hearing impairment. Multiple challenges faced by students with hearing impairment (SWHI) at the higher education institutes (HEIs) affect the inclusive higher education in Pakistan. This study used a questionnaire to explore the challenges faced during communication and socialization by SWHI in the HEIs.Inclusion in Pakistan's HEIs is a recent phenomenon for all persons with hearing impairment (HI); however, HEIs are not wholly prepared to meet this challenge. Studies reported that SWHI face multiple problems in HEIs worldwide during admission, learning, social adjustment, and assessment. There are a few HEIs in Punjab, Pakistan offering admission to SWHI. So, it is highly desirable to highlight the opinion of teachers and students about the communication and socializationproblems of SWHIin these HEIs. Descriptive research method was used to collect data from 48 teachers and 246 SWHI studying in the HEIs ofPunjab, Pakistan. Census sampling technique was used to gather the data; moreover, the differences in the opinions of teachers and students were measured using the t-test. The findings of the study highlighted that SWHI enrolled in various programs facecommunication and socialization problems, such as the non-availability of sign interpreters and note-takers and the lack of direct communication with teachers.

scholarly journals Inclusive Education for Students with Hearing Impairmentin Pakistan: Communication & Socialization Challenges at Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-94
Author(s):  
Qurrat ul Ain
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Direct Communication ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Multiple Challenges

Inclusive higher education is a way to protect the academic rights of young students with hearing impairment. Multiple challenges faced by students with hearing impairment (SWHI) at the higher education institutes (HEIs) affect the inclusive higher education in Pakistan. This study used a questionnaire to explore the challenges faced during communication and socialization by SWHI in the HEIs.Inclusion in Pakistan's HEIs is a recent phenomenon for all persons with hearing impairment (HI); however, HEIs are not wholly prepared to meet this challenge. Studies reported that SWHI face multiple problems in HEIs worldwide during admission, learning, social adjustment, and assessment. There are a few HEIs in Punjab, Pakistan offering admission to SWHI. So, it is highly desirable to highlight the opinion of teachers and students about the communication and socializationproblems of SWHIin these HEIs. Descriptive research method was used to collect data from 48 teachers and 246 SWHI studying in the HEIs ofPunjab, Pakistan. Census sampling technique was used to gather the data; moreover, the differences in the opinions of teachers and students were measured using the t-test. The findings of the study highlighted that SWHI enrolled in various programs facecommunication and socialization problems, such as the non-availability of sign interpreters and note-takers and the lack of direct communication with teachers.

scholarly journals The Practice of Entrepreneurship Education through Extracurricular Activities in Higher Education: Students Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Wudu Melese Tarekegne ◽  
Alebachew Hailu Gelaneh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract  This study was aimed at investigating the practice of entrepreneurship education through extracurricular activities in higher education from students perspective. To achieve this objective descriptive survey research design was used. Data were collected from university students. Accordingly, four universities were selected as sample universities by using simple random sampling technique. From these sample universities departments that give entrepreneurship course with all its students were taken as sample of the study. Data were collected by using questionnaire and interview from the participants. The result shows that  students have participated in extracurricular  activities  and have a willingness to participate if they get an opportunity. However, students did not participated in business plan competition outside the university, company visit, competition events between students and external stakeholders, seminars and workshops. The major challenges identified are lack of  funding available to support the entrepreneurship education,  lack of support from the top management and the government  and  lack of teachers support and encouragement of students practice of entrepreneurship education through extracurricular activities. 

Use of ICT to Innovate in Teaching and Learning Processes in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 36-55
Author(s):  
María Graciela Badilla Quintana ◽  
Matilde Susana Basso Aránguiz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Curricular Integration ◽  
Educative Process ◽  
Integration Of Ict ◽  
Methodological Aspects

In this chapter are shared experiences in educative innovation by using Information Communication and Technologies in higher education. The objective of this contribution is to provide a view related to the curricular integration of ICT, highlighting by practical examples of implementation, which include their impact in cognitive processes and in the development of personal and interpersonal abilities in students. In the distribution, it is incorporated a description in planning activities and their application in the classroom, methodological aspects and assessing strategies selected for each experience are detailed. In addition, it is delivered a reflexive view related to the teacher role in the educative act. Finally, it is discussed the relevance of an active role in higher education institutions, referring to improve permanent training programs in educative innovation and to generate communicational spaces between teachers as well as different formation areas in the sense of strengthening the educative process and improve the quality of education.

A Standardized Marketing Audit Model for Entrepreneurship Education in Egypt

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherein H. Abou-Warda
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Structured Interviews

Entrepreneurship education (EPE) plays a vital role to enhance employment creation and reduce poverty. Marketing audit is a main tool for evaluating and improving the marketing performance in a manufacturing or service sector. Despite the vast amount of literature which emphasizes entrepreneurship education, no empirical studies address the marketing audit model for EPE in the higher education sector. This study aims to develop a standardized marketing audit model for the EPE at higher education generally, business schools specially. A total of 200 participants were chosen by a purposive judgmental sampling technique from the only two universities which took steps towards establishing EPE in Egypt. A descriptive survey method using a questionnaire, focus group, semi-structured interviews and workshops were employed to develop a standardized model. The results showed the importance of the six dimensions in a standardized marketing audit model for EPE at business schools in Egypt.

scholarly journals A Standardized Marketing Audit Model for Entrepreneurship Education in Egypt

Economics ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 1201-1220
Author(s):  
Sherein H. Abou-Warda
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Structured Interviews

Entrepreneurship education (EPE) plays a vital role to enhance employment creation and reduce poverty. Marketing audit is a main tool for evaluating and improving the marketing performance in a manufacturing or service sector. Despite the vast amount of literature which emphasizes entrepreneurship education, no empirical studies address the marketing audit model for EPE in the higher education sector. This study aims to develop a standardized marketing audit model for the EPE at higher education generally, business schools specially. A total of 200 participants were chosen by a purposive judgmental sampling technique from the only two universities which took steps towards establishing EPE in Egypt. A descriptive survey method using a questionnaire, focus group, semi-structured interviews and workshops were employed to develop a standardized model. The results showed the importance of the six dimensions in a standardized marketing audit model for EPE at business schools in Egypt.

scholarly journals Investigating ICT skills and the use of audio media in distance education among teachers and students: the case of Mountains of the Moon University in Uganda

Afrika Focus ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-71
Author(s):  
Mark Kaahwa ◽  
Chang Zhu ◽  
Moses Muhumuza
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Mp3 Players ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Audio Media

Although teachers’ and students’ ICT skills have previously been investigated, there is still scant information about their ICT skills in relation to audio media as an independent medium of instruction. This study, therefore, investigates the ICT skills of higher education distance students (HEDS) and teachers regarding the use of audio media. We used purposive sampling technique to select HEDS (n=81) and teachers (n=41). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that on average, teachers’ and students’ levels of confidence regarding computer use are 76% and 68% respectively. The results on general ICT knowledge indicate that 52% of students rated themselves as having either good or excellent ICT skills compared to 49% of teachers. The results also show that both students and teachers use MP3 players on a regular basis. However, results reveal that they are ambivalent regarding recording and editing of audio content. Generally, the findings of this study demonstrate that teachers and students can adopt audio media in distance education.

Leadership in Academia of Pakistan: Perception of Crisis Situation and Solutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 671-692
Author(s):  
Shehla A. Yasin ◽  
Syeda Shahida Batool ◽  
Muhammad Asir Ajmal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Crisis Situation ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Leadership Crisis ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Age Range

In current study, aim was to explore effective academic leadership in Pakistani higher education institutes. It was an attempt to understand how people in academia perceive effective academic leadership and what are the qualities expected in an effective academic leader? It was also attempted to explore if academicians feel that there is a crisis of leadership in Pakistani higher education institutes? What are the reasons and solution for this crisis situation? Purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of teachers, students, and psychologists. Three focus groups were conducted one after another. Sample (N = 21) included 13 women and 8 men with age range 21-50 years. Sample was selected from different private and public universities and hospitals of Lahore. Emerging themes were analyzed using bottom up thematic analysis. Results indicated that an effective academic leader should have IQ and EQ, be visionary, and should bring everyone together. The participants mostly agreed that there is leadership crisis in Pakistani higher education institutes. They described various reasons for the crisis situation which mainly implied the responsibility to existing leaders, infrastructure, social decline, and policies.

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