Khalida Parveen
University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan

Published : 4 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 4 Documents
Search

Effect of Transformational Leadership Style on Job Satisfaction of University Teachers Sabiha Bibi; Dr. Wajiha Kanwal; Khalida Parveen
Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 1: JMPHSS
Publisher : Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.1.7

Abstract

Leadership style is the general way a leader behaves towards his subordinates for attaining objectives. Leadership styles play very important role in the success of an organization. Objectives of the study were (i) To find out the level of transformational leadership style of head of the departments. (ii) To identify the level of job satisfaction of university teachers. (iii) To find out the effect of transformational leadership style of department heads on job satisfaction of teachers. As the nature of the research was quantitative, survey method was used for investigating about effect of transformational leadership style on job satisfaction of university teachers. Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire and Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire were used. The population of the study comprised of teaching faculty of public and private universities in Islamabad Pakistan. By using convenient sampling technique 150 teachers were selected from three universities. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction of university teachers. The result showed there is a positive significant effect of Transformational leadership style on Job Satisfaction of university teachers. Moreover, the Idealized influence found a highest impact on Job satisfaction than other Transformational Leadership dimensions. Universities should pay more attention to Transformational Leadership and improve the leader's characteristics among university leaders to enhance the Job Satisfaction of university teachers.
Effect of Locus of Control and Professional Ethics on Teachers' Performance at University Level Khalida Parveen; Dr. Wajiha Kanwal; Sabiha Bibi; M. Shahroze Siddiqui
Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 6: JMPHSS
Publisher : Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-5.6.7

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine of Locus of Control (LOC) and Professional Ethics (PE) on teachers' performance at university level. The study objectives are to identify the effect of LOC and PE on teachers' performance at university level & find out the relationship between LOC and PE on teachers’ performance at university level. The area of population was delimited to public and private university teachers in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The study was descriptive and quantitative in nature. Questionnaire was used to determine the effect of LOC and PE on performance of teachers. The sample of the study was taken from ten universities out of twenty-seven universities in the Rawalpindi and Islamabad areas. Universities were selected on the bases of convenient sampling techniques. Data was collected online using Google forms, and researchers personally visited universities to make sure that all questionnaires were filled correctly and on time by the respondent. Findings of the research indicated that internal LOC and PE serve as significant components of teachers' performance. It also showed that PE is the leading variable to affect the performance of teachers.
Effect of Teachers’ Organizational Skills on Their Academic Optimism Muhammad Shahroze Siddiqui; Dr. Wajiha Kanwal; Khalida Parveen; Iffat Shaheen; Nosheen Wajid
Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 6 No. 3: JMPHSS
Publisher : Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-6.3.12

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the effect of three organizational skills (lesson planning, communication, and time management) of teachers on their academic optimism, which is defined as “integration of teacher self-efficacy, academic press, and trust in parents and students.” Population of the study was elementary school teachers ESTs of public schools of district Rawalpindi Pakistan. Sample size was 150, and convenient sampling technique was used to gather data from Elementary school teachers. The nature of this research was descriptive and quantitative and based on quantitative research to find the effect of organizational skills of teachers on their academic optimism. Design of this quantitative research is predictive correlation. Dependent and independent variables were measured through a questionnaire. Research tool was questionnaire. Teachers’ organizational skills were measured through a self-developed questionnaire, while Teacher Academic Optimism Scale Elementary (TAOS-E) by Hoy (2001) was used to measure level of optimism. Data was collected through survey and then analyzed using SPSS software to see the quantified result among variables. This study revealed moderate correlation between organizational skills and academic optimism. The regression analysis revealed that there are 32 percent changes. It is suggested that there should be proper in service and pre-service teacher training programs for polishing the organizational skills of teacher, which definitely will improve teaching-learning process. Universities should conduct more research on the factors of academic optimism of teachers. Ways should be identified for improvement of academic optimism levels.
Effectiveness of Science Textbook Activities for Conceptual Understanding of Students Sidra Shahid; Dr. Wajiha Kanwal; Khalida Parveen
Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 7 No. 2: JMPHSS
Publisher : Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33152/jmphss-7.2.1

Abstract

This research is attempt to check the effectiveness of science textbooks activities for conceptual understanding of learning. The main objective of the study was to develop the conceptual knowledge about science in students. For this purpose, use textbooks activities and different instructional aids for enhancing the conceptual understanding of learners. This study was quantitative in nature. Quasi Experimental research was used to check the effectiveness of use of textbook activities for conceptual understanding of learner at elementary level, which were measured through pre and post-test. An action research was conducted in a public sector, high school in Rawalpindi. Students of grade five were selected to conduct a study. Intervention was carried out throughout whole weak. Pre-test and post-test were taken to collect data and analyzed, by using mean and t-test. The study found a significant difference between teaching of science through traditional method and using textbooks activities as well as other additional instructional aids. In post-test students perform very well as compared in pre-test. It was concluded that intervention has positive effects on students learning performance. This study act as model and guideline for science teachers at elementary level to make their teaching effective and long-lasting during science lesson. This will contribute to better science teaching in schools.