Education

 Methods of Teaching and Techniques: Ghazali has recommended the following teaching methods and techniques, which are based on psychological principles. These methods and techniques are widely used and educators all over the world agrees with their usefulness. 1. Teaching of lessons to be based on previous knowledge and experience of the students. :This helps to know the ability, knowledge and aptitude of the learner and helps to motivate students towards the lesson which is very important for the educational process. Johnn Herbart and Pestollozi recommended the same principle about 700 year after Ghazali 2. Simplifying the lesson: :Teachers should simplify the difficult concepts by stories, tales etc other wise his teaching will not be effective 3. Move from simple to complex. :This is a very important principle. Some teachers try to teach everything in the very start. This is very dangerous and can create very dull students. :Ghazali stresses that teachers should first teach simpler

 Education in Pakistan!  :Pakistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world. In 2003 only 45.7 percent of adult Pakistanis were literate. Male literacy was 59.8 percent, while female literacy was 30.6 percent. From 1976 to 2001 the number of primary schools doubled, but so did the population. High levels of population growth continue to hamper educational development in the country. The government launched a nationwide initiative in 1998 with the aim of eradicating illiteracy and providing a basic education to all children. :According to the constitution, it is the state's responsibility to provide free primary education. Five years has been established as the period of primary school attendance, but attendance is not compulsory. While the enrollment rate in primary school is high for boys, less than one-half of girls attend school. In the 1999-2000 school year 96 percent of primary school-aged children were enrolled in school, while only 39 percent of secondary school-age

Am I helping the teachers solve their own professional problems? A good Supervisor helps with the teachers in their professional problems and arrange professional development program for teacher. Supervisor gives priority to the needs of teacher for effective teaching. Different ways through which a supervisor could help a teacher in their professional growth and development: • Teachers need continuous training and awareness about new ways of teaching • Identification and Development of the skills of a teacher Enhance the experience of teacher through teacher training workshops, teacher tours and visits to other schools Teachers involvement in day to day activities • In-service training opportunities for the teachers • Crientation of new teacher to school and community and helping him in class room environment New refresher courses for teacher to gain new experiences for utilizing their skills effectively conversion course for the teacher to help him to move on from old course to a new