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CONTENTS
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Allama Iqbal Open University.......................................................................................................................................................1 Faculty of Education......................................................................................................................................................................1 Departments of the Faculty............................................................................................................................................................1 Programmes of Faculty of Education.............................................................................................................................................2 Department Offering MA Education/M.Ed/ Ms/ M.Phil Leading To Ph.D and Ph.D (M.Phil Based)...........................................2 MA Education Programme............................................................................................................................................................3 6.1 Specializations.......................................................................................................................................................................3 6.2 Eligibility to MA Education Programme...............................................................................................................................3 6.2.1 MA Education (Specialization in Distance and Non-Formal Education)....................................................................4 6.2.2 MA Education (Educational Planning and Management)...........................................................................................5 6.2.3 MA Education (Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education)..............................................................................7 6.2.4 MA Education (Specialization in Special Education).................................................................................................8 6.3 Fee Tariff of MA Education................................................................................................................................................11 6.4 MA (Education) Programme Coordinators..........................................................................................................................11 M. Ed Programme........................................................................................................................................................................11 7.1 Specializations.....................................................................................................................................................................11 7.2 Eligibility for M. Ed Programme.........................................................................................................................................12 7.2.1 M.Ed Programme (Specialization in Distance and Non-Formal Education).............................................................12 7.2.2 M. Ed Programme (Specialization in Science Education).........................................................................................13 7.2.3 M. Ed Programme (Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education).......................................................................13 7.2.4 M. Ed Programme (Specialization in Special Education).........................................................................................14 7.3 Fee Tariff of M.Ed Programme...........................................................................................................................................15 7.3.1 Fee Depositing Procedure for MA (Education) and M. Ed Programmes..................................................................15 7.4 M. Ed Programme Coordinators..........................................................................................................................................16 7.5 Scheme of Studies of MA Education/M. Ed Programmes...................................................................................................16 7.6 Evaluation Procedure...........................................................................................................................................................16 7.7 Grading System...................................................................................................................................................................17 Ms/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D Education Programmes...................................................................................................................17 8.1 Aims/Objectives of MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D Education Programme............................................................................17 8.2 Admission Procedure for MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme...............................................................17

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8.3 Procedure of Studies for MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education....................................................................................17 8.3.1 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme (Specialization in Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education)...18 8.3.2 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme (Specialization in Educational Planning and Management).........19 8.3.3 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme (Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education)......................21 8.3.4 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme (Specialization in Special Education).......................................22 8.3.5 M.S/M.Phil leading to Ph.D (Specialization in Science Education) ..........23 8.4 Fee Tariff for MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme.................................................................................25 8.5 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Coordinators......................................................................................................25 8.6 Supervision of Thesis..........................................................................................................................................................25 9. Ph.D (M. Phil Based)...................................................................................................................................................................26 9.1 Ph.D (M.Phil Based) Distance Non-Formal and Continuing Education..............................................................................26 9.2 Ph.D (M.Phil Based) Educational Planning and Management.............................................................................................27 9.3 Ph.D (M.Phil Based) Secondary Teacher Education...........................................................................................................27 9.4 Ph.D (M.Phil Based) Special Education..............................................................................................................................28 9.5 Fee Tariff of Ph.D (M. Phil Based) in Education................................................................................................................30 9.6 Thesis Requirements...........................................................................................................................................................30 9.7 Evaluation of Thesis............................................................................................................................................................30

10. Specific Information....................................................................................................................................................................30 11. Attainment of Certificate/Degree.................................................................................................................................................31 12. General Information.....................................................................................................................................................................31 13. Regulation for Refund of Admission Fee.....................................................................................................................................32 14. Important Telephone Numbers.....................................................................................................................................................32 15. Addresses of Part-Time Regional Coordinators...........................................................................................................................33

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1. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

The Allama Iqbal Open University, a Mega university, was established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The main campus of the university is situated in sector H-8, Islamabad. It was the second open university of the world and the first of its kind in Asia and Africa. The aim of establishing AIOU was to provide affordable and accessible education through distance learning at the door-steps to those people, who could not continue their education journey through formal system of education. The University (AIOU) operates on semester system and admits students in Autumn and Spring semesters. Under graduate admissions are offered in both the semester where as post graduates are offered once a year. The enrolled students are given course books specially prepared by the university on self instructional principles. However at post graduate level reprints of foreign books, allied material with university prepared study guides help students to polish their skills. At present, the AIOU is offering programs from matric to PhD level in diverse, disciplines comprises of four faculties. The university has established study centres across the country, where distance education students are provided necessary guidance by their respective tutors. Moreover, the university has established full time study centres, wherein the students of MBA (IT), MBA (Banking and Finance), BS (CS), B.Sc. (Engineering), etc. are being provided instruction, guidance and counselling through face-to-face education. AIOU is offering four year under graduate degrees. Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities during the academic year, the AIOU and its regional centres actively participate in the co-curricular activities by arranging educational and literary seminars, workshops and conferences, attended not only by the students and faculties of the university but also by the renowned dignitaries and scholars. For the science students and research scholars, a science complex has been built where they use the latest equipment of international standard for experiments and research. To meet the present day challenges internet facility is

also available in the student's hostel and the Central Library where computers have been provided to enable students to access latest information available through open source databases.

2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The origin of the Faculty of Education predates the university itself. The National Institute of Education was established in 1973 under the Federal Ministry of Education. It became part of the university in June 1975 as Institute of Education in the then Faculty of Social Sciences. The progressively extending functions of the Institute brought the needs for structural change and in 1984 it got the status of Faculty of Education.

3. DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY

Faculty of Education comprises of the following seven departments: 1. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education 2.Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership 3.Early Child hood and Early Teacher Education 4.Secondary Teacher Education 5.Science Education 6.Special Education 7.Institute of Mass Education and Literacy

4. PROGRAMMES OF FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The Faculty has developed and launched more than 190 courses (up to Spring, 2008 Semester) in various disciplines from SSC to Ph.D programmes. It is now fully recognized by both the government of Pakistan and International agencies as the prime national provider of professional education and training at all levels. The faculty is offering the following academic programmes. Ph.D (M.Phil Based) Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education

Ph.D (M.Phil Based) Educational Planning and Management Ph.D (M.Phil Based) Secondary Teachers Education Ph.D. (M.Phil Based) Special Education MS/ M.Phil leading to Ph.D (Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education) MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D (Educational Planning and Management ) MS/ M.Phil leading to Ph.D (Secondary Teacher Education) MS/ M.Phil leading to Ph.D (Special Education) M.Ed Distance and Non-Formal Education M.Ed Science Education M.Ed Special Education M.Ed Secondary Teacher Education M.A Distance and Non-Formal Education M.A Educational Planning and Management M.A Secondary Teacher Education M.A Special Education B.Ed Bachelor of Education P.G Diploma Educational Planning and Management P.G. Diploma Special Education P.G. Diploma Physical Education CT Certificate of Teaching SSC Level Courses Related to the Faculty HSSC Level Courses Related to the Faculty B.A Level Courses Related to the Faculty Literacy Programme

offers specialized degree programmes/courses in Distance NonFormal and Continuing Education, Adult Education and Educational Technology at M.A Education, M.Ed., MS/ M. Phil leading to Ph. D and Ph. D (M. Phil Based) in Education. It also offers courses at BA level. Moreover, the department also provides on job training in distance learning system to the academic staff of AIOU. Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership (EPPSL) The department was established in 1976 was renamed as EPPSL in 2008. It offers programmes in educational planning and management. These programmes are aimed at producing a cadre of professionals for the educational institutions and organizations in the country. Programmes of EPPSL include Postgraduate Diploma, MA (EPM), MS/ M.Phil leading to Ph.D and Ph.D (M.Phil Based) in Education. The courses of these programmes are attained to the field requirements of target personnel in the areas of educational planning and management.

Secondary Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education was established in 1985 and was bifurcated into Secondary and Elementary Teacher Education Departments in July 2003. Its programmes aim at imparting academic and professional knowledge and training to in-services and pre service teachers and scholars. The programmes/courses of this department comprises M.A. and M.Ed. Beside these professional degree programmes, the department also offers MS/ M.Phil leading to Ph.D and Ph.D (M.Phil Based) in Education, which are aimed to prepare highly skilled leaderships in the field of education.

5. DEPARTMENT OFFERING M.A. EDUCATION/ M.ED./ M.S./ M.PHIL. LEADING TO PH.D. AND PH.D (M.PHIL BASED) Distance, Non Formal Education and Continuing Education
The department was established in 1984 and was renamed as Distance, Non Formal and Continuing Education in 2008. It

Science Education
The Department of Science Education was established in 1988. The programmes and courses of the department are mainly focused on education and training of science and maths teachers. Presently the department offers specialized courses in science at PTC, CT, B.Ed./M.A and M.Ed and M.S./M.Phil leading to Ph.D.level. Specialization courses provide conceptual

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6.2 i)

Eligibility to M.A Education Programme

A graduate with second division is eligible to apply for admission to M.A. Education (DNFE & STE), M.A. (Special Education) and M.A. and PGD in Educational Planning and Management. An eligible candidate of MA Education [except MA (EPM) and PGD (EPM) Programme] is required to attach attested photocopies of his/ her certificates/ degrees with the admission form along with the requisite fee of Rs.8800 and submit it as per prescribed procedure laid down in the prospectus. M.A (EPM), PGD (EPM) and MA (Special Education) candidates may not submit the fee. They should submit only the admission form with all the relevant documents including experience certificate, to the concerned departments chairman AIOU, Islamabad. After determination of the merit, selected candidates will be required to submit their fees.

Special Education
The Department was established in 1985. The department imparts education and training to teachers for the special children in four specialization namely visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical disabilities and mental retardation with particular emphasis to facilitate mainstreaming of special children. Parents of the special children are also admitted to these programmes. Present programmes/courses of this department comprised of Postgraduate Diploma, M.Ed., M.A., MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D and Ph.D (M.Phil Based) in Special Education.

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6. M.A EDUCATION PROGRAMME 6.1 Specializations i) Distance and Non Formal Education
ii) iii) iv) Educational Planning and Management Secondary Teacher Education Special Education

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6.2.1 MA Education (Specialization in Distance and Non-Formal Education) Objectives

Objectives of the programme are: 1. To provide insight of education and meet the present and future needs and challenges involved in teaching and learning process. 2. To produce educators/ teachers with professional vision and update their knowledge about new developments and trends in the field of Distance and Non-Formal Education. 3. To keep the students abreast with latest curricula, teaching techniques, strategies and methodologies. 4. To provide knowledge on how to effectively use instructional technology in the classroom. 5. To develop attitude and behaviour appropriate for Distance and Non-Formal Education in Pakistan.

4. 5.

841 842

6. 843 3rd Semester S. Code No. 1. 844 2. 845 3. 4. 847 851

Educational Measurement and Evaluation Concept and Methods of Distance Education Educational Guidance and Counseling Course Title Non-Formal Education Educational Administration and Supervision Adult Education in Comparative Perspective System of Distance Education OR Thesis Course Title

3 3 3 12 Credits Credit Hours 3 3 3 3 12 12 Credits Credit Hours 3

Breakup of the Programme

M.A Education Specialization in Distance Non-Formal and Education Programme comprises of 60 credit hours, with the following details: 1st Semester 18 Credits Hours S. Credit Code Course Title No. Hours 1. 831 Foundations of Education 3 2. 837 Educational Research 3 3. 838 Curriculum Development and Instruction 3 4. 840 Educational Psychology 3 5. 846 Teaching Strategies 3 6. 855 Computer in Education 3 nd 2 Semester 18 Credits S. Credit Code Course Title No. Hours 1. 833 Student Support Services in Distance 3 Education 2. 834 Educational Technology 3 3. 835 Foundations of Adult Education 3

5. 857 4th Semester S. Code No. 1. 832

Planning and Management of Distance Education 2. 850 Evaluation of Adult Education 3 3. 6550 Teaching Practice I 3 4. 6551 Teaching practice II 3 Note: Medium of Instruction is English. However students can attempt assignments and examination in Urdu if they wish to do so.

6.2.2 MA Education (Specialization in Educational Planning and Management) Objectives

Main objective of the programme is: To produce a cadre of professionals for educational institutions and other organizations of the country for all levels of managerial and administrative jobs by equipping them with the knowledge and skills of educational planning and management.

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Breakup of Programme
MA Educational Planning and Management Programme comprises of 20 half credits course work (60 credit hours) with the following details: Core Courses (Compulsory) 24 Credit Hours S. Credit Code Course Title No. hours 1. 6557 Basic Concepts of Educational 3 Planning-I 2. 6558 Basic concepts of educational planning-II 3 3. 6559 Processes of Educational Planning -I 3 4. 6560 Processes of Educational Planning-II 3 5. 6561 Plan Implementation and Management-I 3 6. 6562 Plan Implementation and 3 Management-II 7. 6563 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation-I 3 8. 6564 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation-II 3 Elective Courses (Any 36 Credit Hours from following breakup and option A & B) S. Credit Code Course Title No. hours 1. 6565 Economics and Financing of Education-I 3 2. 6566 Economics and Financing of Education-II 3 3. 6567 Development Education-I 3 4. 6568 Development Education-II 3 5. 6569 Educational Research and Statistics I 3 6. 6570 Educational Research and Statistics II 3 7. 6571 Project Implementation, Monitoring and 3 Evaluation-I 8. 6572 Project Implementation, Monitoring and 3 Evaluation-II 9. 6573 Planning for Population Education - I 3 10. 6574 Planning for Population Education -II 3 11. 510 Research Thesis 12

Option A Collateral area courses as offered by the department

A student can obtain M.A EPM degree after completing course work equivalent to 60 credit hours. The student may take 48 credit hours from EPM programme and 12 credit hours from other master level courses offered by Faculty of Education or he/she may take 54 credit hours from EPM and six credit hours from other master level programmes of Faculty of Education.

Option B (Research Thesis)

A student can complete the requirements for M.A EPM degree by completing 48 credits course work and EPM 510 Research Thesis (12 credit hours) Note: Master degree in EPM can be awarded only when the students have completed 60 credit hours.

Breakup of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) EPM

A Diploma in Educational Planning and Management is awarded on completion of thirty credit hours course work. Core Courses (Compulsory) 24 Credit Hours S. Code Course Title Credit No. 1. 6557 Basic Concepts of Educational 3 Planning-I 2. 6558 Basic concepts of educational 3 planning-II 3. 6559 Processes of Educational Planning I 3 4. 6560 Processes of Educational Planning-II 3 5. 6561 Plan Implementation and 3 Management-I 6. 6562 Plan Implementation and 3 Management-II 7. 6563 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation-I 3 8. 6564 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation-II 3 Elective Courses (any 6 credit hours of same title from the
following courses)

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Development Education-I 3 Development Education-II 3 Project Implementation, Monitoring 3 and Evaluation-I 4. 6572 Project Implementation, Monitoring 3 and Evaluation-II 5. 6573 Planning for Population Education - I 3 6. 6574 Planning for Population Education -II 3 Semester Wise Breakup of Courses Offering for M.A/PGD EPM S. Credit Semester Code Course Title No. hours 1. Spring 6557 Basic Concepts of 3 Semester Educational Planning-I 6558 Basic concepts of 3 educational planning-II 6561 Plan Implementation and 3 Management-I 6562 Plan Implementation and 3 Management-II 6565 Economics and Financing 3 of Education-I 6566 Economics and Financing 3 of Education-II 6569 Educational Research and 3 Statistics-I 6570 Educational Research and 3 Statistics-II 510 Research Thesis 12 Autumn 6559 Process of Educational 3 2. Semester Planning-I 6560 Process of Educational 3 Planning-II 6563 Curriculum Planning and 3 Evaluation I 6564 Curriculum Planning and 3 Evaluation II 6567 Development Education-I 3 6568 Development Education-II 3

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6567 6568 6571

Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-I 6572 Project Implementation, 3 Monitoring and Evaluation-II 6573 Planning for Population 3 Education - I 6574 Planning for Population 3 Education -II 510 Research Thesis (Only for 12 M.A EPM student). Collateral Area Courses offered by EPPSL Deptt. NB. Collateral Area course (Only for continuing students) Note: 1. Fresh students are offered only 4 courses (EPM6557, 5758, 6561 and 6562) in the first semester i.e. Spring Semester. 2. Students can take course work equivalent to 18 credits hours including collateral area courses twice during the programme. 3. A student must complete EPM (6569, 6570) courses before enrolling in EPM Research Thesis-510. 4. A student can apply for award of Diploma in EPM after completing 30 credit hours courses work required for PGD EPM 5. Medium of instructions for MA (EPM) and PGD (EPM) is English. 6. A weeklong only workshop for each course will be held at the end of each semester at AIOU Main Campus Islamabad. Participation in the workshop is mandatory and is pre requisite for examination.
7. Admission is granted only on merit. The candidates are advised not to deposit any fee without intimation from the Admission Department of the University. Admission forms, complete in all respects along with attested copies of academic documents and professional experience certificates be sent to the following address.

S. Semester No.

Code 6571

Course Title

Credit hours 3

CHAIRMAN
Department of Educational Planning Policy Studies and Leadership

Faculty of Education, Block 5 Allama Iqbal Open University Sector H 8, Islamabad, Ph: 051-9057714, 9057717 Email hamid_khan@aiou.edu.pk

6.2.3 MA Education (Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education) Objectives

2nd Semester S. No. Code 1. 6508 2. 827 3. 828 4. 829

The programmes intend to achieve the following specific objectives: 1. To produce highly skilled, proficient and competent professionals who can positively influence and motivate the vast majority of classroom teachers at all levels. 2. To inculcate research skills to initiate research at grass root level. 3. To enable educators with professional vision through the intensive study of new developments, trends and directions in the field of education in the light of modern scientific and technical advancement. 4. To produce teachers who can make positive contribution to the wholesome growth and development of the individual by enabling him/her to understand how to learn, how to live together and how to work cooperatively as members of the group in team spirit. 5. To teachers who can play the role of effective organizers of teaching and learning activities.

Breakup of Programme

M.A Education Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education Programme comprises 20 courses (60 credit hours) with the following details: 1st Semester 18 Credits Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 6500 Foundations of Education 3 2. 837 Educational Research 3 3. 6501 Educational Psychology & Guidance 3 4. 6503 Curriculum and Instruction 3 5. 6505 Islamic System of Education 3 6. 6507 Educational Measurement and 3 Evaluation

18 Credits Hours Credit Course Title Hours Teaching of English 3 Secondary Education 3 Higher Education 3 Teacher Education in Pakistan 3 AND Please select any one group from the following two groups. S. Credit Course Title No. Code Hours 1. 6509 Teaching of Urdu 3 2. 6511 Teaching of Pakistan Studies 3 OR 1. 6515 Teaching of Mathematics 3 2. 6516 Teaching of Physics 3 3rd Semester 12 Credits Hours S. Credit Course Title No. Code Hours 1. 6502 Educational Management and 3 Supervision 2. 6506 Education in Pakistan 3 3. 6554 Workshop and Teaching Practice-I 3 4. 6555 Workshop and Teaching Practice-II 3 th 4 Semester 12 Credits Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 6542 Thesis 12 OR 2. 6552 Textbook Development-I 3 3. 6553 Textbook Development-II 3 4. 6573 Planning for Population Education-I 3 5. 6574 Planning for Population Education-II 3 Note: 1. The department will provide detail of workshops later on. 2. Courses offering in the pedagogical/ collaterals specialization and alternate courses of thesis will depend upon availability. The students will be informed about it in

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the continuing student form/letter at the beginning of each semester. The department may change the course or their sequence. A student can obtain MA Education specialization in Teacher Education after completing course work equivalent to 60 credits. Medium of Instruction is English. However students can attempt assignments and examination in Urdu if they wish to do so.

2nd Semester (Autumn) (Students can take any specialization of 12 credit hours) a. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 12 Credit Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 3601 Braille Practical Course in Urdu 3 2. 3602 Braille Practical Course in English 3 3. 677 Independence Training for the 3 Visually Handicapped. 4. 678 Special Education for the Visually 3 Handicapped b. S. No. 1. HEARING IMPAIRMENT Code 680 Course Title Credit Hours 3 3 3 3 Credit Hours 3 3 3 3 Credit Hours 3 3 3 3

6.2.4 MA Education (Specialization in Special Education) Objectives

Objectives of the M.A. Education programmes are as: 1. To acquaint the teachers of special children with latest curricula, teaching techniques and methodologies. 2. To meet countrys increasing demand of trained specialized manpower in Special Education at all levels. 3. To develop attitude and behaviour appropriate for special educational personnel enabling them to meet individual students and group needs. Breakup of Programme MA Education Specialization in Special Education Programme comprises of 60 credit hours with the following details. 1st Semester (Spring) Fresh Admission 18 Credits Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 671 Educational Psychology 3 2. 672 Perspectives of Special Education 3 3. 673 Handicapped Person in the Community 3 4. 831 Foundations of Education 3 5. 837 Educational Research 3 6. 838 Curriculum Development and 3 Instruction

General Introduction to the Hearing impairment 2. 681 Psychology of Deafness and Child Development 3. 682 Speech and Hearing 4. 683 Audiology and Audiometry c. MENTAL RETARDATION S. Course Title No. Code Introduction and Assessment of 1. 3603 Mentally Retarded Children-I Introduction and Assessment of 2. 3604 Mentally Retarded Children-II Education of Mentally Retarded 3. 3605 Children-I Education of Mentally Retarded 4. 3606 Children-II d. S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. PHYSICAL DISABILITY Code 3607 3608 3609 3610 Course Title Physical Handicaps-I Physical Handicaps-II Educational Adaptations for Children with Physical Disabilities-I Educational Adaptations for Children

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with Physical Disabilities-II 3rd Semester S. No. Code 1. 3611 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 3612 3613 3614 3600 846 18 Credit hours Credit Course Title Hours Organization and Management of 3 Special Schools-I Organization and Management of 3 Special Schools-II Community Based Rehabilitation of 3 People with Disabilities-I Community Based Rehabilitation of 3 People with Disabilities-II Face to Face Component 3 Teaching Strategies 3

Students of old scheme (enrolled before 2001)

Any two full Credits Course from the following: S. Course Title No. Code 1 675 Face to face component 2 503 Plan Implementation and Management 3 507 Educational Research & Statistics (One full credit course from the following) S. Course Title No. Code 5. 677 Independence Training for the Visual Handicapped 6. 678 Special Education for the Visual Handicapped OR 7. 680 General Introduction to the Hearing Impairment 8. 681 Psychology of Deafness and Child Development OR 9. 688 Introduction and Assessment of Mentally Retarded Children 10. 690 Physical Handicaps

F-C F-C F-C

4th Semester (12 credit hours) S. Credit Course Title No. Code Hours 1. 694 Thesis 12 OR Any 12 credit hours master level courses from the courses offered by Faculty of Education and not attempted previously by the student. 4th Semester (students for old scheme enrolled before 2001) 694 thesesF-C 504 Curriculum Planning and EvaluationF-C Note: 1. Medium of Instruction is English. How ever students can attempt assignments and examination in Urdu if they wish to do so. 2. Admission is granted only on merit. The candidates are advised not to deposit any fee without intimation from the Admission Department of the University. Admission forms, complete in all respects along with attested copies of academic documents and professional experience certificate be sent to the following address. CHAIRMAN Department of Special Education Faculty of Education, Block 10 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H 8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9250078, 051-907853 Email: spedu@aiou.edu.pk

H-C H-C H-C H-C H-C F-C

6.3 Fee Tariff of M.A Education

Details of dues for admission to programme are as under: 1. Registration Fee Rs.200.00 (At the time of first admission in University) 2. Admission Fee Rs.700.00 (Payable once at the time of first admission in the Programme).

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Course fee including the cost of allied materials, 3 Credit Hours Course Rs.1300.00 Thesis (Two credits) Rs.5220.00 (only for students opting for thesis) Total fee of 1st Semester Rs. 8800/ Technology Fee Rs. 100/- (per semester) 4 Thesis evaluation fee Rs.1100.00 (only for students opting for thesis) to be paid at the time of submission of thesis and final evaluation and viva voce. Total Fee of 1st Semester: For MA Education Rs.8800/(Specialization in DNF&CE, Secondary Teacher Education, Special Education Programmes)

education at national level demand personnel, who have sound professional and academic background in the relevant field. The M.Ed programme provides such academic opportunities to teachers. These educational opportunities are aimed at providing education and training facilities in the country to the persons such as working teachers, tutors, administrators, extension workers, and interested education graduates.

7.1 Specializations

Students may choose any one of four specializations i.e.: 1. Distance and Non-Formal Education 2. Science Education 3. Secondary Teacher Education 4. Special Education

6.4 MA (Education) Programme Coordinators

Specialization in: 1. Distance and Non-Formal Education Dr. Amtul Hafeez Chaudhry 051-9057706, E-mail: amtulhafeezch@yahoo.com 2.

Objectives
Objectives of M.Ed programme are as under: 1. To provide insight into the field of education and to meet the present and future needs and challenges of teaching and learning. 2. To acquaint the teachers with latest curricula, teaching techniques and methodologies. 3. To enable the student teachers to effectively use instructional technology in the classroom. 4. To meet countrys increasing demand for trained personnel including Special Education The elective component aimed at providing knowledge and enhancing professional competence in the specific area. Note: Specialization must be mentioned on the admission form other wise admission will not be processed.

Educational Planning and Management Muhammad Asif Choudhary 051-9057715 E-mail: asif.epm@gmail.com Secondary Teacher Education S.M. Shahid 051-9057719 Special Education Dr. Tanzila Nabeel 051-9057857 E-mail: tanzila_nabeel@aiou.edu.pk

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7.2 Eligibility for M.Ed Programme

i) Applicants should have passed. - B.Sc/B.A with English with at least 2nd division alongwith B.Ed (General) at least 2nd division. OR - B.S.Ed at least 2nd division An eligible candidate is required to attach attested photocopies of his/her certificates/degree and mark sheets with the

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The emerging needs and shortage of human development resources mixed with higher qualities of leadership in the field of

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admission form along with the required fee except for M.Ed Special Education whose admission will be granted on merit basis. The admission form may be submitted as per prescribed procedure as laid down in the prospectus. iii) Specialization must be mentioned in the admission form.

Eligibility for M.Ed Science Education

B.Sc and B.Ed (2nd division in each) or B.S.Ed (Second Division) Note: 1. The organization of workshops in regions for all the courses except 831, 837, 838 and 846 depends upon the number of students, availability of special institutions, (according to area of specialization) and relevant resources persons. 2. The workshops will be organized according to guidelines of the Department.

3. 853 4. 854 rd 3 Semester S. Code No. 1. 834 2. 835 3. 846 4. 855 5. 839

3 3 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours Educational Technology 3 Foundations of Adult Education 3 Teaching Strategies 3 Computers in Education 3 OR Thesis 12

Non-Broadcast Media in DNFE Developing Material for DNFE

7.2.2 M.Ed Programme (Specialization in Science Education) SCHEME OF STUDIES

1st Semester S. No. Code 1. 831 2. 837 3. 838 4. 840 2nd Semester S. No. Code 1. 695 2. 696 3. 4. 697 698 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours Foundations of Education 3 Educational Research 3 Curriculum Development and Instruction 3 Educational Psychology 3 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours Foundations of Science Education 3 Teaching Strategies in Science 3 Education Assessment in Science Education 3 Laboratory Organization and 3 Management 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours Thesis 12 OR Computers in Education 3

Breakup of Programme
To earn M.Ed degree a student has to complete 36 full credits. Course offerings in the four specializations in different semesters of M.Ed programme are as given below:

7.2.1 M.Ed Programme (Specialization in Distance and Non-Formal Education)

1st Semester S. No. Code 1. 831 2. 837 3. 838 4. 840 nd 2 Semester S. No. Code 1. 851 2. 852 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours Foundations of Education 3 Educational Research 3 Curriculum Development and Instruction 3 Educational Psychology 3 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours The System of Distance Education 3 Broadcast Media in DNFE 3

3rd Semester S. No. Code 848 1. 855

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6506 6507 846

Education in Pakistan Educational Measurement & Evaluation Teaching Strategies

3 3 3

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Medium of instruction is English. However, students can attempt assignments and examinations in Urdu if they wish to do so.

7.2.3 M.Ed Programme (Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education)

1 Semester S. No. Code 1. 831 2. 837 3. 838 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours Foundations of Education 3 Educational Research 3 Curriculum Development and 3 Instruction 4. 840 Educational Psychology 3 2nd Semester 12 Credit Hours S. Credit Course Title No. Code Hours 1. 826 Elementary Education 3 2. 827 Secondary Education 3 3. 828 Higher Education 3 4. 829 Teacher Education in Pakistan 3 3rd Semester 12 Credit Hours S. Credit Course Title No. Code Hours 1. 849 Thesis 12 OR 1. 6505 Islamic System of Education 3 2. 6507 Educational Measurement and 3 Evaluation 3. 6552 Textbook Development-I 3 4. 6553 Textbook Development-II 3 Note:
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7.2.4 M.Ed Programme (Specialization in Special Education) 1st Semester 12 Credit Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 671 Educational Psychology 3 2. 672 Perspectives of Special Education 3 3. 673 Handicapped Person in the 3 Community 4. 846 Teaching Strategies 3 2nd Semester (Specialization) (Any one of the following areas of specialization) VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 12 Credit Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 3601 Braille Practical Course in Urdu 3 2. 3602 Braille Practical Course in English 3 3. 677 Independence Training for the 3 Visually Handicapped. 4. 678 Special Education for the Visually 3 Handicapped Note: Students enrolled in course 3601 & 3602 will arrange Slate/Braille Frame and Braille paper themselves. HEARING IMPAIRMENT 12 Credit Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 680 General Introduction to the Hearing 3 Impairment 2. 681 Psychology of Deafness and Child 3 Development 3. 682 Speech and Hearing 3 4. 683 Audiology and Audiometry 3 MENTAL RETARDATION S. Code Course Title 12 Credit Hours Credit

1.
2. 3.

Course offering in the pedagogical/collaterals specialization and alternate courses of thesis will depend upon the availability. The department may change the course(s) or their sequence. A student can obtain M.Ed (STE) after completing 36 credit hours.

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3603 3604 3605 3606

Introduction and Assessment of Mentally Retarded Children-I Introduction and Assessment of Mentally Retarded Children-II Education of Mentally Retarded Children-I Education of Mentally Retarded Children-II

Hours 3 3 3 3

CHAIRMAN Department of Special Education Faculty of Education, Block 10 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H 8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9250078, 051-907853 Email: spedu@aiou.edu.pk

7.3 Fee Tariff of M.Ed Programme

Details of dues for admission of different programmes are as under: Registration fee Rs.200.00 (At the time of first admission in the university) Admission Fee Rs.700.00 (Payable once at the time of first admission in the Programme) Technology Fee Rs. 100/- (Per Student per semester) Course fee including the cost of allied materials, Course Fee (per 3 credit hours course) Rs.1300.00 Thesis (Two Credits) Rs.5220.00 Thesis Evaluation fee Rs.1100.00 Technlogy Fee Rs 100/- (Per Student, Per Semester) At the time of submission of thesis and evaluation and viva voce. Total fee of 1st semester Rs.6200/For M.Ed Secondary Teacher Education, DNFCE, Science Education, Special Education.

PHYSICAL HANDICAPS 12 Credit Hours S. Code Credit Course Title No. Hours 1. 3607 Physical Handicaps-I 3 2. 3608 Physical Handicaps-II 3 3. 3609 Educational Adaptations for Children 3 with Physical Disabilities-I 4. 3610 Educational Adaptations for Children 3 with Physical Disabilities-II 3rd Semester S. No. Code 1. 831 2. 837 3. 838 4. 3600 12 Credit Hours Credit Course Title Hours Foundations of Education 3 Educational Research 3 Curriculum Development and 3 Instruction Face to Face Component 3

Note: 1. Code 3600 comprises workshop, teaching practice and final lessons. 2. Admission is granted only on merit. The candidates are advised not to deposit any fee without intimation from the Admission Department of the university. Admission forms, complete in all respects along with attested copies of academic documents and professional experience certificate be sent to the following address.

7.3.1 Fee Depositing Procedure for MA (Education) and M.Ed Programmes

The university has introduced a new method of depositing the fee and admission forms for the convenience of the students. For making the process more consistent and effective, the university has entered into a formal agreement, with the National Bank of Pakistan, First Women Bank Limited, Bank Al-Falah Limited, Allied Bank Ltd. and Habib Bank Limited. According to this agreement, almost all the existing branches of these banks have been nominated to receive the fees of all the courses of the

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university. The students can deposit fee through bank Challan forms at any approved branch. The bank branch will issue a receipt of depositing the admission form and fee.

4.

Special Education Mr. Zahid Majeed 051-9057294, 051-9250078 zahidMajeedpk@hotmail.com

INSTRUCTIONS The fee along with admission form is to be deposited in any

7.5 Scheme of Studies of M.A (Education)/M.Ed Programmes

Methods of Instruction In distance learning system, the courses are taught through selfinstructional materials, media component (where applicable), tutorial meetings and workshops. i) Self Instructional Material The study materials will include study guides, allied materials and media support (if any) ii) Tutorials (if applicable) Tutorials will provide useful guidance in the form of lectures, discussions, questions answer sessions and general clarification of any course related issues if required. iii) Workshops (Compulsory) At the end of each semester there will be a compulsory for each three credit hours. These may be organized at the main campus or where-ever the university deems feasible. The workshops are compulsory components of each course.

of the nominated branch by filling the bank Challan (which is part of admission form). The concerned bank branch will receive the Challan and admission forms and return copy No.4 of the Challan form, duly stamped, to the applicant for his/her record. It is the responsibility of the applicant to attach required attested documents with the admission form. The applicant will have to pay the following service charges to the bank in addition to the required fee: National Bank of Pakistan AIOU Branch will receive Rs.20/- and other than AIOU Branch will charge Rs.35/- per admission form/challan. First Women Bank, Bank Alflah Ltd., Allied Bank Ltd., will receive Rs.25/- and Habib Bank Limited will charge Rs.35/- per challan/admission form as service charges.

7.4 M.Ed Programme Coordinators

Specialization in: 1. Distance and Non-Formal Education Dr. Amtul Hafeez Chaudhry 051-9057706 amtulhafeezch@yahoo.com 2. Science Education Dr. Iqbal Shah 051-9057852 siaqbal@hotmail.com Secondary Teacher Education Muhammad Asif Rajput 051-9057713

7.6 Evaluation Procedure

3.

Procedure to prepare the result of a course is given as under: a) Weightage for course assignments and final examination is 30:70 respectively. b) Minimum required marks to pass the assignments and final examination are 40% Aggregate of components should be 40% Weightage (30%) of the marks secured 40 x 30 = 12% in course assignments (40%) 100 Weightage (70%) of the marks secured 70 x 40 = 28% in final examination (40%) 100 Total = 40%

7.7 Grading System

Fail Below 40 %

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Grade D Grade C Grade B Grade A Grade A + (Distinction)

40% to 49% 50 % to 59% 60 % to 69 % 70% to 79 % 80 % or more

a. A test equivalent to GRE (General) is to be taken by

all students for admission to M.Phil equivalent degrees. The test will be organized by AIOU through National Testing Services(NTS). b. Interview is meant to evaluate the candidates self-concept, confidence and critical thinking and will be conducted by the concerned department. Selected candidates will be intimated by the Directorate of Admission with the advice to deposit fee according to the schedule. Courses by continuing students may not be taken as mentioned in the prospectus. These should be taken only as and when communicated in the letter by the Admission Department for continuing student for each semester.

8.

MS/M.PHIL LEADING TO PH.D EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Specializations: Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
Educational Planning and Management Secondary Teacher Education Special Education Science Education

ii)

8.1 Aims/Objectives of MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D Education Programme

MS/ M.Phil leading to Ph.D in Education programme is designed: 1. To prepare scholars who have grasp of the discipline of Education. 2. To establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of education who can provide effective leadership in guiding and conducting high level research in various fields of national life. 3. To produce core of professionals, who can provide leadership in various disciplines. 4. To provide an opportunity of higher education and research in the discipline and to develop research potential and promote research activities among the professionals.

8.3 Procedure of Studies for MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education

The university will provide study guide and allied material (in some cases CDs to the enrolled students). The medium of instruction is English. Assignment Assignments are compulsory component. For each 3 credit hours course students have to attempt two assignments. Passing marks in assignments are 50%. The student has to submit his/her handwritten assignments as per schedule before or on time. It is advised that students must send their assignments under registered cover and keep a photocopy for their own record. Workshop There will be a compulsory workshop for each course of one week duration at the main campus Islamabad. All expenditures including travelling, hostel charges etc. will be borne by the students themselves. The university will not bear any responsibility of TA/DA or provision of accommodation. Attendance in the workshops is compulsory. Only those students who have qualified in the assignment component can attend the

8.2 Admission Procedure for MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme

i) Merit will be determined on the basis of educational qualification, experience, score of GRE (General) and interview. The University and National Testing Service will call the candidates for test.

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workshop. Facility of University hostel is available at the approved rates, provided of the rooms are vacant. Final Examination At the last day of each workshop, information about final examination will be given. To sit in the examination, one has to qualify the assignment component and workshop separately. Research Thesis The student will be allowed to take thesis after successful completion of 48 credit hours and qualifying other requirements.

3. 4. b.

Computer Applications in Education (3705) Advanced Course on Educational Research and Statistics (3706)

3 3

MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Programme (Specialization in Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education)
i. Eligibility Applicants for MS/M.Phil. Leading to PhD. (Distance Non-Formal and Continuing Education) must possess the following qualification: M.A Education (at least 2nd division) OR M.Ed (at least 2nd division) OR M.S. Ed (at least 2nd division) Admission will strictly be made on merit basis as per approved criteria. ii. Programme Structure MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D in Education specialization in Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education programme comprises 30 credits hours course work for MS/M.Phil, and 18 credit hours for Ph.D and thesis respectively. a. 12 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Trends and Issues in Education (3701) 3 2. Trends and Issues in Distance Education (3703) 3 Core Courses

Specialization (Students can take any two clusters from the following) 12 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Non Formal Education-I (3726) 3 Cluster-A Non Formal Education-II (3727) 3 2. Adult Education/Literacy-I (3728) 3 Adult Education/Literacy-II (3729) Cluster-B 3 3. Educational Technology-I (3730 ) 3 Cluster-C Educational Technology-II (3731) 3 4. Distance Education-I (3732 ) 3 Cluster-D Distance Education-II (3733 ) 3

c.
d.

Research Project Ph. D

3+3 Credit Hours

(i) Minimum GPA for admission to Ph.D is 3.00 1st division out of 30 credit hours. (ii) GRE international in the subject. Student who does not qualify (i) or (ii) or both may proceed towards his/her M.Phil degree by taking 24 credit hours of thesis. Those who will qualify (i) and (ii) will be registered for Ph.D Programme and complete the following requirements also. e. Ph.D Course Work 18 Credit Hours i) Course Work 9 Credit hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 3. E-Learning (4778) 3 ii) Course Work (Specialization) Any 6 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Adult and Lifelong Education (4771) 3 2. Instructional Design and Course ware in 3 Distance Education (4772)

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Human Resource Management in Distance Education (4773)

Admission to MS/ M.Phil leading to Ph.D Education in EPM will be granted on merit according to the approved criteria of AIOU.

iii) Any one collateral area course: 3 Credit hours (any one course) S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) 3 Inclusive Education (4779) (Subject to 3. 3 Offering) 4. Education Leadership and Management (4783) 3 f. g. Comprehensive Examination Publish Research Article in the Higher Education Commission approved Journals. h. Thesis Admission form complete in all respect may be sent on the following address: CHAIRMAN Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education Faculty of Education, Block No.5 Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9057707 E-mail:dnfe@aiou.edu.pk.

ii. Programme Structure

MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D Education specialization in Educational Planning and Management programme comprises 24 credit hours course work and 6 credit hours research project. The detailed breakup of courses is as follows: a. Core Course 12 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Trends and Issues in Education (3701) 3 2. Trends and Issues in EPM (3702) 3 3. Computer Applications in Education (3705) 3 Advanced Course on Educational Research 4. 3 and Statistics (3706) Specialization Courses Credit Hours S. Courses No. Advance Course on Educational Planning-I 1. (3707) Advance Course on Educational Planning-II 2. (3708) Advanced Course on Educational 3. ManagementI (3734) Advanced Course on Educational 4. ManagementII (3735) 5. Research Project 3+3 Credit Hours (1786) c. i.

b.

12 Credit Hours 3 3 3 3 6

8.3.2 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education (Specialization in Educational Planning and Management)
MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D in Education with specialization in Educational Planning and Management programme comprises 30 credit hours course work for M.Phil and 18 credit hours for Ph.D.

i.

Eligibility

Applicants for MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D Education in EPM must possess an MA (EPM) Degree at least with 2nd division.

Ph. D Minimum GPA for admission to Ph.D is 3.00/Ist division in the course work of M. Phil. ii. GRE international in the subject with at least 50 percent marks. Student who does not qualify (i) or (ii) or both may proceed towards his/her M.Phil degree by completing 24 credit hours

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thesis. Those who will qualify (i) and (ii) will be registered in Ph.D Programme and complete the following requirements. d. Ph.D Course Work 18 Credit Hours i) Core Course Work 9 Credit hours S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 3. E-Learning (4778) 3 ii) Course Work (Specialization in EPM) Any 6 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. hours 1 Human Resource Management (4782) 3 2 Educational Leadership and Management (4783) 3 Critique on research in the Area of Educational 3 3 Planning & Management (4784) iii) Any one collateral area course: (subject to offering) 3 Credit Hours

Applicant for MS/M.Phil, Leading to Ph.D in Education in Secondary Teacher Education must possess a degree of M.Ed, M.A Education or M.SEd at least with 2nd division. Admission to MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D in Education (Secondary Teacher Education) will be made on merit as per approved criteria. ii. Programme Structure MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D in Education specialization in Teacher Education programme comprises 30 credit hours course work for MS/M.Phil and 18 credit hours for Ph.D and thesis. a. 1st Semester Core Courses 12 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Trends and Issues in Education (3701) 3 2. Trends and Issues in Teacher Education (3704) 3 3. Computer Application in Education (3705) 3 Advanced Course on Educational Research 4. 3 Statistics (3706) b. Any two clusters from the following S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Advance Approaches to Curriculum 3 Development I (3736) Advance Approaches to Curriculum 3 Development II (3737) 2. Teaching Strategies-I (3739) 3 Teaching Strategies-II (3740) 3 3 Measurement & Evaluation in Education-I (3742) 3 Measurement & Evaluation in Education-II (3743) 3 c. Research Project 3+3 Credit Hours d. Ph.D i. Minimum GPA for admission to Ph.D is 3.00 or Ist division out of 30 credit hours mentioned above. ii. GRE international in the subject. iii. Student who does not qualify (i) or (ii) or both may proceed towards his/her M.Phil degree by taking 24 credit hours of thesis. Those who will qualify (i) and (ii) will be

S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) 3 3. Inclusive Education (4779) 3 e. Comprehensive examination f. Publish research article g. Thesis Admission forms complete in all respects be sent to the following address: CHAIRMAN Department of Educational Planning Policy Studies and Leadership Faculty of Education, Block5 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9057717 Email: hamid_khan@aiou.edu.pk

8.3.3 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education (Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education)

i. Eligibility

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registered for Ph.D programme and complete the following requirements. e. Ph.D Course Work 18 Credit Hours (i) Core Courses 9 credit hours S. Courses No. 1 Comparative Education (4774) 2 Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 E-Learning (4778) (ii) Specialization courses 6 Credit Hours S. Courses No. 1 Discourse Education (4776) 2 Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777)

8.3.4 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education (Specialization in Special Education)

MS/M.Phil leading to PhD in Education with specialization in special Education comprises 30 credit hours course work and 18 credit hours for PhD. i. Eligibility Applicants for MS/M.Phil leading to PhD in Education with Specialization in Special Education must possess a degree of M.Ed, MA Education or MS.Ed at least with 2nd Division. Admission to MS/M.Phil leading to PhD in Education with specialization in Special Education will be made on merit as per approved criteria, the applicants having MA/M.Ed in Special Education be given priority. ii. Programme Structure Students enrolled MS/M.Phil leading to Ph.D have to pass the make-up courses prescribed by the department if they are not MA/M.Ed in Special Education. MS/M.Phil leading to PhD in Education specialization in special Education programme comprised 30 credit hours course work for MS/M.Phil and 18 credit hours for PhD and thesis. There would be a Research Project of 6 credit hours.

Credit hours 3 3 3 Credit hours 3 3

(iii) Collateral Area Courses any one of the following courses. Each student has to take a course from this area equivalent to 3 credit hours S. Credit Courses No. hours 1 Adult and Life Long Education (4771) 3 Planning and Programming for Exceptional 2 3 Youth (4780) 3 Human Resource Management (4782) 3 4 Educational Leadership & Management (4783) 3 f. Comprehensive examination g. Publish research article in Higher Education Commission approved journal. h. Thesis Admission form complete in all respects be sent on the following address: CHAIRPERSON Department of Secondary Teacher Education Faculty of Education, Block No. 5 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8 Islamabad Ph: 051-9250057, 051-9057781, Fax: 0519250057 Email: rehana masroor@aiou.edu.pk

a.

Core Courses 12 Credit Credit Hours 3 3 3 3

Hours S. Courses No. 1. Trends and Issues in Education (3701) 2. Computer Application in Education (3705) Advanced Course on Educational Research and 3. Statistics (3706) 4. Trends and Issues in Special Education (3709) b. Specialization S. Courses

12 Credit Hours Credit

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Advanced Study on Exceptionalities-I (3716) Advanced Study on Exceptionalities-II (3717) Career Planning and Rehabilitation-I (3718) Career Planning and Rehabilitation-I (3719) 3+3 Credit Hours

Hours 3 3 3 3

1. 2. 3. f. g. h.

Discourse Analysis (4776) Emerging Trends in Pedagogy ( 4777) Educational Leadership and Management (4783)

3 3 3

Research Project

Ph. D i. Graduate holding MS/M.Phil of equivalent with (GPA 3.00/Ist Division in 30 credit hours as mentioned above will be eligible for admission to PhD programme. ii. Subject GRE (International) or GAT (Education) by NTS with at least 50% scores iii. Student who does not qualify (i) or (ii) or both may precede towards his/her M.Phil degree by taking 24 credit hours thesis. Those who will qualify (i) and (ii) will be registered for Ph.D Programme and complete the following requirements. Ph.D Course Work 18 Credit Hours i) Common courses

Comprehensive examination Publish research article in any approved research Journal of HEC. Thesis Admission forms complete in all respects be sent on the following address: CHAIRMAN Department of Special Education Faculty of Education, Block 10 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H 8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9250078, 051-9057853 Email: spedu@aiou.edu.pk

8.3.5

e.

9 credit hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 3. E-Learning (4778) 3 S. No. 1. 2. 6 credit hours Credit Courses hours Planning and programming for exceptional 3 youth (4780) Emerging Trends in Special Education ( 4781) 3

Ms/ M. Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education (Specialization in Science Education) (Ms/ M. Phil leading to Ph.D in Education Specialization in Science Education comprises 30 credit hours course work for Ms/ M.Phil and 18 credit hours for Ph.D and thesis. i. Eligibility Applicants for Ms Leading to Ph.D in Science Education must possess M.A/ M.Ed/ MSED degree in Science education at least with 2nd division. Admission to Ms leading to Ph.D will be granted on merit according to the approved criteria of AIOU. ii. Programme Structure The detailed breakup of courses is as follows: (a) Core Courses (12 Credit Hours) (Spring 2010) S. No. Courses Credit Hours 1 Trends and Issues in Education 3 (3701) 2 Advanced Course on Education 3 Research and Statistics (3706)

ii) Specialization Courses

iii) Collateral Area Each student will take any of following courses equivalent to 3 credit hours S. Credit Courses No. hours

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Computers Application in 3 Education. (3705) Trends and Issues in Science 3 Education. (6771) Specialization ( 12 Credit Hours) (Autumn 2010) Courses Credit Hours Curriculum Development in Science 3 Education (6775) Assessment and Evaluation in 3 Science Education (6774) Teaching Strategies in Science 3 Education (6773) ICTs in Science Education (6772) 3 Research Project 3+3 credit Hours

(ii) Course work (6 Credit Hours) (Autumn 2011) S. Courses Credit No. Hours 1 Nature of Science in Science 3 Education (6779) 2 Professional Development of 3 Science Teachers (6777) (iii) Any one Collateral Area Course (3 Credit Hours) (Spring 2012) S. No. Courses Credit Hours 1 Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 2 Emerging Trends in Pedagogy 3 (4777) 3 Inclusive Education (4779) 3 f) g) h) Comprehensive Examination Research article published in HEC recognized journals. Thesis Admission forms complete in all respects be sent to the following address: CHAIRPERSON Department of Science Education Block No. 10, 1st Floor Allama Iqbal Open University H/8 Islamabad Phone No. 0519250080/ 0519057851 Email: qahmad53@gmail.com

Ph.D Maximum GPA for admission to Ph.D is 3.00/ 1st division in the course work of M.Phil. ii. GRE international in the subject. iii. Student who does not qualify (i) or (ii) or both may proceed towards his/her M.Phil degree by taking 24 credit hour of thesis. Those who will qualify both (i) and (ii) will be registered for Ph.D programme and complete the following requirements: e) (i) Ph.D course work (18 credit Hours) (Spring 2011) Core course (9 Credit Hours) S. No. Courses Credit Hours 1 Comparative Education (4774) 3 2 Instrumentation in Educational 3 Research (4775) 3 E- education (4778) 3

8.4 Fee Tariff for MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education

Details of dues for admission to programme are as under: Registration Fee Rs.200.00 (at the time of first admission in the university) Admission Fee Rs.1000.00 (at the time of first admission) in the programme 3 credit hours (Half Credit) Rs.1950.00 6 credit hours (Full Credit) Rs.3900.00

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8.5 MS/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D in Education Coordinators Specialization:

1.

3. 4.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Distance Non-Formal and Continuing Education Dr. Muhammad Ajmal 051-9057246 drajmal@aiou.edu.pk Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership Dr. S.Manzoor H. Shah 051-9057716 Epm_3aiouedupk@yahoo.com Secondary Teacher Education Prof. Dr. Rehana Masrur 051-9250057 051-9057781 rehana_masroor@aiou.edu.pk Special Education Dr. Mohammod Hussain Awan 051-9057853, 051-9250078 mehmood_awan@aiou.edu.pk Dr. Iqbal Shah Asstt. Professor 051-9057852 siabal@hotmail.com

5.

d. Intimate the Chairman/Director for initiation of appropriate action if students progress is unsatisfactory. e. Submit a report at the end of each year regarding the progress of the student to the Department/Institute. The process for changing the supervisor will be the same as that for appointment. The supervisor shall hold an earned doctorate from HEC recognized university. The close relative of a candidate shall not be the supervisor, external evaluator or on the viva voce committee. A declaration from the supervisor/external valuators/members of Viva Voce committee stating that the candidate is not a close relative shall be obtained. In case a candidate is a close relative to the supervisor/ external evaluators/members of Viva Voce Committee, the Vice Chancellor shall make the substitution.

9.

Ph.D (M.Phil based)

Specialization: Distance Non-formal and Continuing Education Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership Secondary Teacher Education Special Education

9.1 Ph.D (M.Phil based) Distance Non Formal and Continuing Education Eligibility to Apply
i. ii. iii. Graduate holding MS/M.Phil of equivalent with (GPA 3.00/Ist Division in 30 credit hours will be eligible for admission in Ph.D Programme. Subject GRE (International) or GAT (Education) by NTS with at least 50% scores Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization. Admission will be strictly on approved criteria.

8.6 Supervision of Thesis

1.

Every Ph.D student will have a supervisor to be appointed by the BASR at the time of approval of the topic and the research proposal. 2. The supervisor will be expected to: a. Guide in planning and conducting research. b. Supervise the student in the development of research work. c. Certify the acceptability and adequacy of the thesis for external evaluation.

iv.

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Common Courses 9 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 3. E-Learning (4778) 3

Faculty of Education, Block 5 Allama Iqbal Open University Sector H 8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9057707, Fax: 051-9250056 Email: dnfe@aiou.edu.p k

b. Specialization Course work (6 credit hours) Specialization Courses: Student may take 6 credits out of following: S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Adult and Lifelong Education (4771) 3 Instructional Design and Course ware in 2. 3 Distance Education (4772) Human Resource Management in Distance 3. 3 Education (4773) c. Collateral Area Each student will take a course from this area equivalent to 3 credit hours. S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) 3 3. Inclusive Education (4779) Subject to offering 3 Educational Leadership and Management 4. 3 (4783) d. Comprehensive Examination e. Publish research article in Higher Education Commission approved Journals. f. Thesis Admission form complete in all respects be sent to the following address: CHAIRMAN Department of Distance Non-Formal and Continuing Education

9.2 M.Phil based Ph.D (Educational Planning and Management) Eligibility to Apply i. Graduate holding MS/M.Phil of equivalent with (GPA
ii. iii. 3.00/Ist Division in 30 credit hours will be eligible for admission in Ph.D Programme. Subject GRE (International) or GAT (Education) by NTS with at least 50% scores Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed from to the concerned chairman of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization. Admission will be strictly on approved criteria.

iv.

a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1 Comparative Education (4774) 3 2 Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 3 E-Learning (4778) 3 b. 6 Credit hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1 Human Resource Management (4782) 3 2 Educational Leadership and Management (4783) 3 Critique on Research in the area of Educational 3 Planning and management Course Work (Specialization)

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c. Any one collateral area course: 3 Credit hours (subject to offering) S. Credit Courses No. hours 1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) 3 3. Inclusive Education (4779) (Subject to offering) 3 d. Comprehensive Examination e. Publish Research Article in Higher Education /Commission approved Journal. f. Thesis Admission form complete in all respects be sent to the following address: CHAIRMAN Department of Educational Planning Policy Studies and Leadership Faculty of Education, Block 5 Allama Iqbal Open University Sector H 8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9057717 Email: hamid_khan@aiou.edu.pk

iv.

Admission will be strictly on approved criteria.

Ph.D Course Work 18 Credit Hours a. Common Course 9 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1 Comparative Education (4774) 3 Instrumentation in Educational Research 2 3 (4775) 3 E-Learning (4778) 3 b. Specialization Courses S. Courses No. 1 Discourse Analysis (4776) 2 Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) c. 6 Credit Hours Credit Hours 3 3

9.3 Ph.D (M.Phil based) Secondary Teacher Education Eligibility to Apply i. Graduate holding MS/M.Phil of equivalent with (GPA
3.00/Ist Division in 30 credit hours will be eligible for admission in Ph.D Programme. ii. iii. Subject GRE (International) or GAT (Education) by NTS with at least 50% scores. Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman/chairperson of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization.

Collateral area Courses. The students can opt any one from the following: 1 Inclusive Education (4779) 3 2 Human Resource Management (4782) 3 Educational Leadership and Management 3 3 (4783) d. Comprehensive Examination e. Publish research article in Higher Education Commission approved Journal. f. Thesis Admission form complete in all respects be sent to the following address: CHAIRPERSON Department of Secondary Teacher Education Faculty of Education, Block No. 5 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8 Islamabad Ph: 051-9250057, 051-9057781, Fax: 0519250057 Email: rehana masoor @aiou.pk

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Graduate holding MS/M.Phil of equivalent with (GPA 3.00/Ist Division in 30 credit hours will be eligible for admission in Ph.D Programme. ii. Subject GRE (International) or GAT (Education) by NTS with at least 50% scores. iii. Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman/chairperson of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization. iv. Admission will be strictly on approved criteria. a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 3. E-Learning (4778) 3 b. Specialization Courses 6 Credit Hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours Planning and programming for exceptional 1. 3 youth (4780) 2. Emerging Trends in Special Education (4781) 3 c. Collateral Area Each student will take a course from this area equivalent to 3 credit hours S. Credit Courses No. Hours 1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy ( 4777) 3 Educational Leadership and Management 3. 3 (4783) d. Comprehensive Examination e. Publish Research Article in Higher Education Commission approved journal. f. Thesis
Admission form complete in all respects be sent to the following address:

Department of Special Education Block No. 10, Allama Iqbal |Open University Sector H-8 Islamabad, Ph. 051-9250078 Email dr_mmhawan@hotmail.com Ph.D (M.Phil based) coordinators DNFCE Department, Block5, Dr. Muhammad Allama Iqbal Open University, 1. Javed Iaqbal Islamabad. Phone: 051-9057707 dnfe@yahoo.com EPPSL Department, Block 5, Allama Iqbal Open University, Dr. Hamid Khan 2. Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250059, Niazi 9057714 Hamid_niazi_khan@aiou.edu.pk Secondary Teacher Education Department, Allama Iqbal Open Prof. Dr. Rehana 3. University, Islamabad. Phone: Maroor 051-9250056, 9057701 rehana_masroor@aiou.edu.pk Special Education Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, Dr. Mohammod 4. Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250078, Hussain Awan 9057853, special@aiou.edu.pk dr_mmhawan@yahoo.com Admissions forms complete in all respects be sent on the following address. DNFCE Department, Block5, Allama Iqbal Open University, 1. Chairman Islamabad. Phone: 051-9057707 dnfe@yahoo.com EPPSL Department, Block 5, Allama Iqbal Open University, 2. Chairman Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250059, 9057714 3. Chairperson Secondary Teacher Education

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Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250056, 9057701 rehanamasroor@aiou.edu.pk Special Education Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, 4. Chairman Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250078, 9057853, special@aiou.edu.pk 9.5 Fee Tariff for Ph.D (M.Phil based) in Education Details of dues for admission to programme are as under: Registration Fee Rs.200.00 (at the time of first admission in the university) Admission Fee Rs.1000.00 (at the time of first admission) in the programme - 3 credit hours course Rs.1950.00
6 credit hours course Thesis 24 Credit Hours) Technology Fee Rs.3900.00 Rs.15600.00 Rs. 100/- (Per Student/Semester)

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paid and requirements have been met as per regulations before processing the thesis for external evaluation. The student will be informed accordingly. The student will have to abide by all the rules and regulation framed in this regard or amended from time to time by the AIOU/HEC.

9.7 Evaluation of Thesis

The panel of eminent Foreign External Evaluators will be approved by the BASR. The theses will be sent for evaluation to three eminent foreign external evaluators from technologically and educationally advanced counties.

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It must be a distinct contribution to knowledge and offer evidence to originality, shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical judgment. A minor change or rewarding in the topic of the thesis, if needed without changing the main theme, shall be approved by the Vice Chancellor on the recommendation of the chairman/ Director through the Dean. The student shall be required to observe the guidelines regarding format, writing and referencing style, paper and other related matters. The guidelines can be obtained from the department on request. The student will be required to submit five composed/type written spiral bound copies of the submission of thesis is prerequisite. The final copies of the thesis will contain an abstract consisting up to 500 words. The student shall pay the thesis evaluation fee and any outstanding dues at the time of submitting the thesis for evaluation and the department/Institute as well as the examination department will ensure that all dues have been

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All members of Departmental Admission Committee, External Evaluators and Viva Voce Committee shall hold an earned doctoral degree. If a student is required to take course(s) of lower level, he will be allowed to do so but the credit of these courses will not be counted towards his Ph.D credits. If a student has to remain absent for a period of one or more semesters in case of exigency or proceeding abroad, he may apply for the freezing of the period for thesis without violating the maximum period i.e. five years. The student will have to pay fee at the rate of one credit for the frozen period. The student shall be allowed to pursue only one programme at a time at AIOU and shall not be allowed to enroll or appear in a programme of some other recognized institution during that period. The copyright of the thesis will rest with the university however. The student who completed the thesis will be allowed to publish it after written permission from the Vice Chancellor. Fee structure of any course/thesis/seminars programme may be changed without prior information. Student has to deposit the required fee as intimated by the Admission Department. At the end of each semester there will be compulsory workshop. Each and every session of the workshop is compulsory. Students who earn at least 50% marks in

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11. ATTAINMENT OF CERTIFICATE/DEGREE

On successful completion of the programme the student will have to apply to the Controller of Examination for the issuance of diploma/degree. The student may apply for a single course certificate in case he/she wants to discontinue the studies.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any other recognized Board/University. A candidate is required to send complete admission form along with attested copies of all education and experience certificates to admission office or as mentioned in the prospectus before or on the closing date.

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If any applicant of post-graduate/research level programmes does not receive any information regarding admission even after three months of submission of application, he/she should presume himself/herself non-selected. iv. The student cannot change the specialization at postgraduate research level during the programme after once being admitted to a specific field. v. A course taken by any student can not be changed during the semester. vi. The address of student will not be changed during the semester. vii. Admission to courses for the Spring and Autumn semester are generally offered in the months of February and August respectively while examination is commenced in the month of May and November respectively. If a continuing student does not get the said form, he/she may get general admission form from any regional office of the university and send it to the university, within due dates. viii. Fee can not be refunded once paid for admission nor can it be adjusted for any other programme. ix. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be issued a registration number. This number must be quoted

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in all the future correspondence along with the roll number, course(s), code numbers and semester. Check the books and tally with the course codes mentioned on the address label pasted on the registered packet. If there is any discrepancy, write immediately to Mailing Department for connection/ supply of requisite books. Study material shall be mailed to the students at their given addresses. After receipt of the study package, students are usually intimated by the part time tutor appointed for each course for tutorial guidance within fifteen days. If you do not get information about tutors, you are required to send your assignment by registered post to the concerned Regional Director without delay; you are also required to retain a photocopy of all your assignments. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced and changed from time to time by the authorities, bodies of the university will be effective as deemed necessary. The student will have to abide by all such rules and regulations from the date of their implementation. A student who fails in continuous assessment component is not eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-register for the same course at its next offering semester by the university. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch with the department regarding the selected programme. A student already admitted to a programme or a specialization for a programme shall not be allowed to transfer or to get admission to another programme unless he/she formally postpones it till the completion of the new programme. After completion of a programme successfully, a student has to the apply to Controller of Examinations for issuance of certificate/degree. The university reserves the right to change the contents of this prospectus without any prior notice as per university policy. Checked the books and tally with the course codes mentioned on the address Label pasted on the Regd. Pocket. If there is any discrepancy, write immediately to Admission Department for correction/supply of requisite books.

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13. REGULATIONS FOR REFUND OF ADMISSION FEE

Admission fee once deposited by the candidates/students in the university account will neither be refunded nor converted/ adjusted as a matter of right. However fee paid by the candidates/students will be settled in the following cases: i) The candidates/students who deposit the fee for a programme and later on change their mind to apply in another programme and communicate their decision in black and white to the admission section before dispatch of study material in such cases, fee will be refunded to them after deduction of 10% of the total amount deposited. ii) The candidates/students who discontinue the programme/ courses(s) after dispatch of books, neither their admission will be cancelled nor fee will be refunded to them. iii) The candidates/ students who are not allowed admission to a programme offered by the university due to less enrolment/ non formation of viable group/ non offering of courses, full fee will be refunded to them. iv) The candidates/ students who know that they are ineligible for admission to a programme, and even then they deposit the fee, in such cases, the fee will be refunded to them after the deduction of 5% as services charges from the total amount. v) The amount deposited by the candidates/ student in excess (more than the prescribed fee) will be refunded/ adjusted within a year. vi) Cases of refund of admission fee will be processed after finalization/ completion of admission of the semester and only on the production of original Bank Challan/Receipt No. 3 & 4. vii) If candidates/students deceive the university and get admission to two different programmes simultaneously in a semester admission will be cancelled in both the programmes and the fee deposited for both the programmes will be forfeited. 14. IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS S.No. Name 1. Mr. Sohail Nazir Rana Telephone Nos. 051-9250043

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Director Admission Sheikh Irshad Qadir Assistant Registrar (P.G) Ch. Muhammad Hussain Deputy Director (Mailing ) Mr. Hafeezullah Controller of Examination Director Students Affairs

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ADDRESS OF PART-TIME REGIONAL COORDINATORS

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1. Mr. Muhammad Taufeeque, 2. Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal, Govt. Centennial Model High School, Marghuz, Teh. & Distt. Swabi Mr. Abdul Haleem, 5. Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Head master, Govt. Middle School, Baghdada, Mardan Mr. Himat Ullah Khan 8. Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, ADO, Office of EDO, Hangu Mr. Sardar Muhammad, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SET, Govt. High School Sadda, Lower Kuram Agency (Sadda) Mr. Gohar Khan, Regional Coordinator Allama Iqbal Open University SS, Govt. Higher Secondary School No.1, Jamrud, Khyber Agency 11. Mr. Muhammad Halim Khan Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Head Master, Govt. Higher Secondary School Chanda Khurrm, Kark Haji Rehman Ullah, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Retd Principal, Seena Public High School Umar Zai, District Charsada Mr. Muhammad Shafiq, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SS, Govt. Comprehensive High School, Kohat Mr. Lais Muhammad, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster, Govt. High School Seri Behlol, Tehsil Takht Bhai, Mardan Mr. Sahib-ur-Rehman, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Dy. DO (M), Elementary & Secondary Education, Booni, District Chitral 3. Mr. Syed Abbas Ali Shah Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal, Govt. Israr Shaheed High School, Parachinar, (Kuram Agency) Mr. Johar Ali, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Govt. High School No.2, Nowshera Cantt. Mr. Fazal Muhammad, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal, Govt. High School, Dara Adam Khel, FR Kohat Mr. Minabat Khan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster, Govt. High School Shaidan Banda, Tehsil Takht Nasratti, Distt. Karak Mr. Ali Akbar Chishti, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sr. SST, Govt. CM High School, Battagram

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Mr. Rasheed Ahmed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Assistant District Officer, Schools & Literacy, Dassu Kohistan Mr. Muhammad Pervaz, Regional Coordinator, (Balakot) Allama Iqbal Open University, Subject Specialist, Govt. Higher Secondary School No.1, Mansehra Mr. Ali Haider, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SET, GCMHS, Timergara, Distt. Dir Lower Mr. Madayin Khan Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SET, Govt. High School, Inayat Killi, Bajaur Agency Haji Muhammad Gul, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Rtd. Principal, Mohallah Saeed Khel, Lakki Marwat

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Mr. Muhammad Miskeen Khan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, ADO (M) Circle Shergarh (Oghi) Education Department, Mansehra Mr. Imtiaz Ali, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Instructor, Regional Institute of Teacher Education(RITE) Haripur, Distt. Haripur Mr. Biradar Khan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Subject Specialist, GHSS, Tehsil Wari, Distt. Dir Upper Mr. Shah Jehan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Assistant District Officer, Office of the EDO, School & Literacy Department, Buner

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Mr. Liaqat, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, TGT, Govt. High School, Ghazi, Distt. HARIPUR Mr. Muzafar Ali, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Govt. Centinnial Model High School, Alpuri, Distt. Shangla Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Jan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Assistant Professor, Govt. Degree College, Dargai, Malakand Agency Syed Ali Shah, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Rtd. Principal H.No. 632/A, Mohallah Abdullah Khan, Bannu City

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29.. Mr. Muhammad Anwar, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, 30. Mr. Muhammad Khalid, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, 31. Mr. Niaz Ahmed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University,

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Subject Specialist, Govt. Model High School, Loralai Loralai Mr. Faqir Muhammad, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SST (Headmaster), Govt. Middle School Mehmoodabad, Distt. Musa Khel (Baluchistan)

SST, Govt. High School Pishkan, Gwadar 33. Mr. Muhammad Jan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SST Govt. High School Killa, District Kharan (Baluchistan) 34.

Acting Vice-Principal, Govt. High School Dhadar, Bolan, Bolan Mr. Muhammad Hussain, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SST. Govt Model High School, District Barkahan (Baluchistan)

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35. Mr. Jan Muhammad Dahri, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Rtd, S.D.E.O, Shahpur Chakar, Distt. Sanghar Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, H. No.3, Block 87, Sector 5-D, North Karachi 36. Mr. Waqar Ahmed,, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, H. No.2/82, Near Muhammadi Mosque, Shah Faisal Colony, KARACHI-75230 Ms. Zakia Elahi, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Special Educator, Valeem House A-20, Al-Habib Society, Sector 6A/1, Superhighway, Karachi Mr. Khalid Hussain Kamanger, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University HST, Govt. Islamia High School, Shikarpur Mr. Muhammad Idrees, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, HST, Govt. Muslim High School, Nawabshah 37. Mr. Noor-ul-Amin, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Lecturer, Govt. Degree Girls College Landhi No.2 , Karachi Mr. Shahms-ur-Rehman, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Subject Specialist, B-12, Metroville 2, Site Town, Karachi Mr. Zainlul Abedin, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SS (B-17), Govt. Boys Higher Secondary, Kashmore

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Prof. Abdul Karim Chang, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal Govt. Boys Degree College, Matli District Badin Mr. Muhammad Ali, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, HST, Govt. (P) Smam High School, Jacobabad

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46. Ms. Zubaida Begum Ch. Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal, University of Education Vehari Campus, Vehari Mr. Zahid Ahmed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, District Education Officer (Colleges), Kasur Mr. Abdul Majeed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sr. Headmaster, Govt. M.C. High School, Nankana Sahib Ms. Faiqa Shaheen, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Senior Headmistress, Govt. Girls High School, Mandi Hasilpur Mr.Mujahid Hussain Mujahid, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sr. Headmaster, Govt. High School, Kot Addu, Distt. Muzaffargarh Mr. Azhar Mahmood, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, 47. Mr. Muhammad Zaman, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sr. Headmaster, Govt. High School 255/EB, Burewala Mr. Ijaz Hussain, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Associate Professor (Retd), House No.2, Shami Road, Sheikhupura Ms. Fakhira Tabasum, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Senior Headmistress, Govt. Girls High School, Chishtian Mr. Syed Shamim Haider Gardezi Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Govt. M.C. High School, Arifwala Mr. Abid Hussain Zia, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Gulshan Ejaz Town Near Bodla Colony, Rajanpur Syed Sibte Hasnain Tariq, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, 48. Mr. Javaid Rafiq, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster, Govt. Model High School, Mailsi, Distt. Vehari Mr. Ali Ahmed Sian, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sr. Headmaster, Govt. Islamia High School, Khazana Gate, Lahore Ms. Abida Perveen, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Senior Headmistress, Govt. City Girls High School, Bahawalnagar Mr. Rafiq Ahmed, Regional Coordinator Allama Iqbal Open University, Assistant Professor, Govt. College for boys, Muzaffargarh Malik Muhammad Aamir, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Dy. District Education Officer (MEE), Tehsil Khan Pur Mr. Sajid Ahmed Sajid, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University,

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Senior Headmaster Govt. Islamia High School, New Campus, Okara Ms. Naveeda Afzal, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sr. Headmistress, Govt. Girls High School, Shakargarh, Distt. Narowal Mr. Muhammad Aslam, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal, Govt. Post Graduate College, Mandi Baha-ud-Din Mr. Khadim Hussain, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SST(Rtd), Govt. High School, Mankera District Bhakkar Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Zahid, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Senior Headmaster, Govt. High School No.1, Kamalia Mr. Tariq Majeed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Lecturer, Govt. Islamia College, Chiniot Distt. Jhang Mr. Maqsood Elahi, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University

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Senior Headmaster, Govt. High School, Pakpattan Mr. Yousaf Masih. Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal, Govt. College for Elementary Teachers, Narowal Mr. Farooq Ahmed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Lecturer, Govt. College Malakwal, Distt. Mandi Baha-ud-Din Mr. Javed Hassan Khan, Regional Coordinator, (Isakhel) Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster Govt. High School Kamar Mashani,. District Mianwali Mr. Umar Hayat Farooq, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Lecturer, Govt. College Samundri Sumundri Mr. Akbar Ali, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Govt. High School Shorkot City, Shorkot Mr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University

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H.No. 30/1, Mohallah Lalu Jesrai, Depalpur, Okara Syed Muhammad Zaheer, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster, Govt. High School No.1, Hafizabad Mr. Muhammad Daud, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SS/Teacher Educator, District Training & Support Centre, Bhakkar Mr. Muhammad Zaman, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SS (Math)/Headmaster, Govt. High School Musa Wali, Piplan, District Mainwali Mr. Naeem Ahmed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SS, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Garh Maharaja, Tehsil Ahmed Pur Sial, District Jhang Mehr Khalid Mahmood, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University Headmaster, Govt. High School 142, Silanwali, District Sargodha Mr. Tariq Aziz, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University

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Principal, Govt. Technical Model High School, Jauharabad, District Khushab 82. Mr. Zahoor-ul-Haq, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster, Govt. High School, Fateh Jang Mr. Asif Mahmood, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Senior Headmaster, Govt. Pilot Secondary School, Attock District Attock Mr. Sher Muhammad Khan Niazi, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Senior Headmaster, Govt. Gilani Model High School, Wah Cantt. Mr. Mahboob Hussain Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University Govt. Degree College, Tehsil Pindi Ghab, Attock 83.

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Principal, Govt. College for Elementary Teachers, Shahpur Sadar, District, Sargodha Mr. Muhammad Nazam Qamar, Regional Coordinator Allama Iqbal Open University Senior Headmaster, Govt. High School, Kahuta, Distt. Rawalpindi Mr. Muhammad Sultan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Senior Headmaster, Govt. High School No.1, Hazro, Distt. Attock Mr. Tariq Habib Khan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Assistant Professor, Govt. College, Murree Mr. Izhar-ul-Haq Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University Govt. Islamia High School No4, Liaqat Road, Rawalpindi

Lecturer, Govt. College Bhalwal, District Sargodha

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Mr. Abdul Haq Khan Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Associate Professor, Govt. Post Graduate College, Bagh (AK) Mr. Liaqat Ali, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster, HM High School, District Astore Mr. Hukam Wali Khan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, C/O F.G. High School Gupis, Tehsil Gupis, District Ghizer, (Gilgit)

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Mr. Khalid Manzoor, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Principal Govt. Girls Degree College, Athmuqam, District Neelum (AK) Mr. Bakht Ali Khan, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, Headmaster, HM DJ High School, Grunjar, Punial, District Ghizer Mr. Muhammad Zafar, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, AEO, DDE Office, Chilas, District Diamer

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