Institute of Education & Research

 

Introduction:

The Institute of Education & Research (IER) is one of the academic units of the University of Peshawar. Its history goes back to 1920’s when Dr. M. Malik floated the idea and felt the need and importance of teacher training, which lead to initiation of its modest start as part of Islamia College offering B.T. (Bachelor of Teaching) course. It was later shifted to Agriculture Training Institute (ATI) and then to the building housing Senate Hall in University of Peshawar. In the early days of the University of Peshawar in 1950 it emerged as Education Department in the existing building in University of Peshawar. Its status was then elevated in 14^th October 1963 as College of Education. It was in 1980 when the college was elevated to the level of institute and named as Institute of Education & Research (IER) and placed in the Faculty of Education comprising of eight departments. However, after restructuring of faculties of University of Peshawar it has been placed under the Faculty of Social Sciences.

 The then faculty of education had eight departments, which included the following:

1)      Department of Educational Psychology

2)      Department of Guidance and Counselling

3)      Department of Curriculum and instruction

4)      Department of Educational Planning and Management

5)      Department of Educational Testing and Research

6)      Department of Pre-service and in-service Training

7)      Department of History

8)      Department of Philosophy and Sociology

 

The I.E.R enjoys a unique position in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). It imparts training to the prospective and in-service teachers of secondary and higher secondary schools. The Institute offers various professional courses that include B.Ed. (Bachelors of Education, one year), M.Ed. (Masters of Education, one year), M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in the discipline of Education. Recently, B.Ed. elementary (Hons-4 year) programme has been launched, which will soon be followed by B.Ed. secondary (Hons-4 year) programme. IER is also having a Lab School of its own, where the potentials and capabilities of the prospective teacher is assessed in teaching practicum.

 

Housed in a separate building, it has all the necessary facilities of a teacher training institution. It has a spacious and well-stocked library, science and computer laboratories, seminar rooms, and lecture halls. Furthermore, all necessary efforts are made to ensure that the trainees’ stay is comfortable and productive.

 

Vision:

IER is committed to promote quality education and research culture by strengthening human and physical resources and developing linkages with national and international peer institutions with focus on central Asian States.

 Mission:

Strategically located at the gateway to central Asia and keeping in view the norms of the society and the demands of 21^st century, IER is serving the nation by preparing quality teachers, educational researchers and leaders, equipped with professional skills.

 

Values Statement:

The Institute of Education & Research is committed to incorporate the values of honesty, professionalism, respect, democracy and collaboration in achieving its mission.

 

Objectives:

1. Advancing the cause of education, with main stress on teacher education.
2. Development of modern teaching skills and techniques.
3. Development of strategies to replace the conventional system of education based on rote learning and cramming with one that leads to creativity and originality of ideas and thoughts.
4. Development of a culture of research and investigation in an educational setting.
5. Producing skilled and well equipped teachers.

 

Outcomes:

To cater the need of schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.