The Faculty of Education at male and female campuses of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) organized a series of training workshops to enhance the capabilities keeping in view the latest trends of educational skills for male and female students of the university.
In connection with the series of workshops, the Department of Teacher Education organized a workshop on Proposal Writing at International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The purpose of the workshop was to equip students for writing research proposals. The workshop was divided into two sessions and further students were also guided to do their research in future using AI tools during the workshop.
Addressing the workshop participants’ speaker, Dr. Zarina Akhtar during an interactive session told the students about the difference between one pager and synopsis during writing a research proposal. Dissertation writing steps were explained. All the parts of synopsis were discussed with examples.
During the second session speaker, Dr. Muhammad Sherbaz interacted with the workshop participants. The topic of the session was “Use of Chat Gpt for academic writing”. Dr. Sherbaz gave practical and legal views of using Chat gpt to the students. He explained students by practical examples and through answering the questions of the students. He also told how the students can search the latest articles on Chat Gpt.
During the workshop, students keenly interacted with the speakers and found the correct way and proper guidance of writing synopsis as well as usage of Chat Gpt. At the end of the workshop, a shield was presented to Dr. Zarina Akhtar and Certificates to the session speakers and the organizer students.
Similarly, for male students training session on “Data cleaning and Data Analysis through ChatGpt version 4 and 3.5” was organized by the faculty of education for MS and PhD students of faculty aiming to enhance their academic capabilities regarding Data cleaning and Data Analysis through ChatGpt version 4 and 3.5. Sufficient number of MS and PhD students ensured their presence in the training session. The training session was successfully completed in the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Dean Faculty of Education. Dr. Sher Baz Ali, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Management, faculty of Education, IIUI was keynote speaker of this session.
Dr. Sher Baz Ali, successfully demonstrated the Data cleaning and Data Analysis through ChatGpt version 4 and 3.5. The training session was arranged by Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, In-Charge Academic, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, IIUI. Dr. Azhar Mehmood, Chairperson, Department of Educational Leadership and Management, Dr. Muhammad Nasir Khan and Dr. Sufi Amin ensure their presence in the training session as well. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Dean, Faculty of Education appreciated the efforts of Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal and Dr. Sher Baz Ali on the successful completion of the training session for the MS and PhD students.
Meanwhile, a study tour to Islamic Research Institute (IRI), IIUI organized by the Department of Teacher Education, the students of B.Ed Elementary Education studying the course of “Islamic Education System” were accompanied by Dr. Fouzia Ajmal and Ms. Sehrish Niazi. The field trip, which included a visit to the IRI at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), was a remarkable opportunity for students to delve into the practical aspects of Islamic education.
The field trip aimed to provide students with experience in a real-life educational institution dedicated to Islamic research. Immersing themselves in the environment allowed them to witness the practical implementation of Islamic education principles and gain firsthand insights into teaching and learning processes. Dr. Hafiz Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Professor/Head, Department of Comparative Study of World Religions facilitated the tour and gave a detailed briefing about Islamic research Institute.
Visiting Islamic Research Institute students were provided an opportunity to interact with scholars and researchers who are authorities in the field of Islamic education. Engaging in discussions, asking questions and students got an opportunity to learn from the experiences of experts during this trip.
During the visit, Dr Hamidullah library and archives were also explored, offering a rich repository of resources related to Islamic research and education. Students had the opportunity to access relevant books and journals, broadening their understanding of the subject matter.
Students also visited IRI Gallery and Printing Press. As part of the study tour, Questions & Answers sessions were organized to enhance students’ engagement mentioning the contribution of IRI for the advancement of Islamic education research on a global scale, Paigham-e-Pakistan initiative and how does IRI collaborate with other institutions to promote Islamic education.
On this occasion, group lead faculty members of Teacher Education expressed gratitude to the Islamic Research Institute for its facilitation, recognizing the Institute’s pivotal role in broadening the horizons of these future educators and contributing to the advancement of Islamic education.