DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND TEACHER EDUCATION

Asma Shahid Kazi

Asma Shahid Kazi
Asma Shahid Kazi

Chairperson/ Associate Professor

Department of Elementary and Teacher Education

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Experience

Date

Title

Institution

Jan 2015 to date

Faculty Incharge /

Assistant Prof

Lahore College for Women University

June 2014 to date

Assistant Prof

Lahore College for Women University

Dec 2013 to June 2014

Assistant Prof

Visiting

Lahore College for Women University

Dec 2012-Dec 2013

Assistant Prof

IPFP

Lahore College for Women University

Jan 2012- Feb 2013

Trainer/ Curriculum Consultant

The Laureate Lahore

 

1998-2005

Trainer/ Curriculum Consultant

Rosan’s Islamic School, Lahore

Honor and Awards     

2011    Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.     PhD Education (Curriculum & Instruction)
            Doctoral Research on Use of EFL Learning Strategies in Pakistan
 
2002    Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore
            Masters in English Language Teaching
 
1991    Association Montessori Internationale - AMI, Karachi
            Diploma in Montessori Teachers Training (3-6)
                                     
1990    St. Joseph’s College for Women, Karachi
            Bachelor of Arts – B.A.
            English Literature, Psychology, Economics
 
1987    F.A. – English Literature, Psychology, Economics
 
1985    Matriculation (Arts)
 
2018
Certificate in Module 2, “Lesson Planning and Use of Resources for Language Teaching” of the Teaching Knowledge Test, Cambridge International Examination
Dec 2019
Awarded full scholarship including travel and conference expenses to attend TEDWomen 2019 Conference Workshop, in Palm Springs, USA by Skoll Foundation.
 
2017-18 & 2018-19
Awarded an organizer license for holding TEDx LCWU by TED International.
 
Jan 2018 to date
Resource Person with PHEC for faculty induction trainings
 
Dec 2016 –April 2017.
Awarded Rs3.5 million project on Institutionalization of Gender Sensitization and Gender Training Materials in Public Sector Universities under the Gender Equity Program with Aurat Foundation/USAID.
 
Nov 19-12, 2016.
Awarded full funding by UFAQ Foundation to present a paper in 4th International Family Conference “Children’s Rights and Family” at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja Nigeria
 
31 May- 1 June, 2014
Participated in the working group on Education in the “Istanbul Summit: Women’s Perspective on UN Post-2015 Development Agenda” held from in Istanbul, Turkey.
 
1 April -5 April 2014
Nominated by British Council, Lahore, in the 48th IATEFL (International Association for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) International Conference, at Harrogate, UK.
 
30 June-11 July, 2013

Selected for fully funded Study Tour by USAID Teacher Education Project in Pakistan for 80 hours training Certificate in Teacher Professional Development USAID Teacher Education Project in Pakistan, implemented by the EDC Inc., conducted at SEAMEO INNOTECH. Philippines.

Memberships

  • Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers, life member (SPELT)

Member IATEFL

  • Member Pakistan Gender Coalition
  • Pakistan Association for Research in Education (PARE)
  • Old Associates of Kinnaird Society (OAKS)

Graduate Students/ Postdocs/Undergraduate Students/ Honour Students

            Years

Degree

Name

 

2014-18

Submitted 2018

PhD

Afsheen Salahuddin

 

Submitted 2019

 

PhD

 

Nargis Hasnain

2014-18

Submitted 2018

PhD

Naureen Mumtaz Syed

2013-16

Submitted 2019

PhD

Aisha Butt

 2015-19

In Process

PhD

Shabana Manzoor

2015-19

PhD

Rakhshanda Naeem

In Process

PhD

Zarmina Daud

2015-19

PhD

Ammara Iqbal

2016-20

In Process

PhD

Shagufta Moghal

2010- 2012

MS

Samra Saeed

2012-14

MS

Kalsoom Ijaz

 

MS

Hafsa Jawaid

 

MS

Samia Jawaid

 

MS

Riffat Mehboob

2013-15

MS

Abida Akhlaq

 

MS

Rakhshanda Naeem

 

MS

Shabana Noreen

2014-16

MS

S. Durre Zahra Bukhari

 

MS

Huma Hanif

 

MS

Saher Arif

 

MS

Shaista Ejaz

 

MS

Sidra Abbas

 

MS

Syeda Zaira Batool Tirmazi

2015-17

MS

Anam Faiz

 

MS

Ayesha Habib

 

MS

Sehrish Ashraf

 

MS

Sumera Mushtaq

 

MS

Saima Gulzar

2016-18

MS

Tahira Kalsoom

 

MS

Muzammil Qadeer

 

MS

Farkhanda Naeem

 

MS

Faiza Batool Hanif

 

MS

Tazein Saleem

 

MS

Komal Rehman

 

MS

Sheherbano Nasarullah

 

MS

Shabana Kousar

 

MS

Javeria Asif

 

MS

Hafsa Shabbir

2014

BS

Sidra Yasin, Jhang Campus

 

BS

Sadia Fakhr Jhang Campus

2015

BS

Ashfa Ikram

 

BS

Huda Hashmi

 

BS

Huma Arif

 

BS

Shafaq Sarfaraz

2017

B.Ed Hons Elem.

Aniqa Jamil & Mahnoor Mustafa

 

B.Ed Hons Elem.

Masooma Hasnain & Saima Khalid

2019

B.Ed Hons Elem.

Javeria Sohail & Alisha Khan


Service Activity

  • Strategic planning and developing departmental vision 2020.
  • Academic Planning
  • Resource planning
  • Preparing feasibility reports for new    programs
  • Maintaining departmental record for QEC
  • Reviewing language for university website
  • Preparing annual reports (member)
  • Preparing Departmental budget
  • Program Coordinator for ADE Inservice
  • Program Convener/ Coordinator for B.Ed Hons Elementary Self Support Evening Program
  • Program Convener/ Coordinator for PGDT in English Language Teaching
  • Coordinator/ Trainer Outreach program
  • Supervising PhD/M Phil/BS thesis
  • Conducting and Hosting Seminars
  • Conducting Summer classes and short courses
  • Acting as Master of Ceremonies for university seminars
  • Subject leader of English for Laboratory Primary School, LCWU.
  • Peer Reviewer for International Conference being hosted by Institute of Education
  • Article Reviewer for National and International Conferences
  • Conference organizer at IOE
  • Project Manager GEP Aurat Foundation/USAID
  • Conducting and Organizing Workshops & Seminars with students, non teaching staff and government schools under Gender Equity Program Project With USAID/Aurat Foundation
  • Initiated Rizq ASAP LCWU Chapter
  • Coordinator/ Lead initiator of The RIZQ-ASAP “Alliance for Students Against Poverty (ASAP)”  LCWU Program in collaboration with Director Student Affairs
  • Project Coordinator from LCWU with Alif Laila Book Bus Services and Creative Partnerships (Newcastle UK) for training creative practitioners to teach for 40 hours in underprivileged schools 2017 & 2018
  • Convener of Inspirations Series at Department of Professional Studies
  •             Inspirations: Meet the Guru
  •             Inspirations: Meet Young Leaders
  •             Inspirations: Newsletter
  •             Inspirations: Workshops and Trainings
  • Developed a module on Personal Development and Life Skills
  • Developed a module on Gender Sensitive Pedagogies for B.Ed Hons
  • Abstract Reviewer for National and International Conferences
  • Reviewer for national and International Journals.
  • Member of Test Construction Committee of MS/MPhil/PhD 2017
  • Member Departmental Purchase Committee for Institute of Education, 2017
  • Member for website language review, LCWU, 2016
  • Member of  Committee to prepare proposals regarding Punjab Govt. “Developing Creative Content for Tolerant and Peaceful Narratives”, LCWU 2016
  • Head Accreditation Committee for Department for NACTE
  • Executive Secretary in Committee for Preparation of Annual Report 2015-16, LCWU

Brief Statement of Research Interest

  • Teachers' Professional Development
  • English Language Teaching/ Learning Strategies
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Blended/Technology Based Teaching

Publications

  • Zaidi, N., Quraishi,U. & Kazi, A.S. (2019). Influence of Trained Teacher’s Pedagogy on Students’ Writing Skill. Journal of Research and Reflections in Education.Vol.13 (1), pp

  • Syed, N.M., Quraishi,U. & Kazi, A.S. (2019). English Language Textbook and Development of Oral Communicative Competence in Grade VIII Students in Public Sector Schools in Punjab. Bulletin of Education and Research, Vol. 41(1). pp.105-118

  • Moghal, S., Kazi, A.S., & Bukhari, A. (2019). Large Classes and English Language Teaching and Learning in Public Sector Secondary Schools of Pakistan. Indonesian TESOL Journal. 1(1). Pp 1-8. DOI:

  • Aziz, F., Quraishi, U. & Kazi A.S. (2018).Self Esteem and Peer Support of Academic Leadership. Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Vol 16 (2). Pp 47-51

  • Aziz, F. & Kazi, A. S. (2019). Role of Teachers in Students Classroom Participation at University Level. International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection. 4 (1).pp 46-57.

  • Abbas, S.N., Atta, F. & Kazi, A.S. (2018). Problems in Acquisitions of Allophones of an L2. Baluchistan Journal of Linguistics. Vol ,pp 1-15.

  • Kazi, A. S., Moghal, S., & Aziz, F. (2018). Mixed-age group teaching in second language learning: An observational study of a Montessori classroom in Pakistan. Journal of Early Childhood Care and Education, 2, pp 87–100.

  • Kazi A., & Bukhari S.D (2018). An Investigation of the Perceptions of University Students about Terrorism in Pakistan, Security Threats, Security Measures, and its Influence on Their Academic Motivation, International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection, 3 (2), 15-25.

  • Kazi, A. S., Aziz, F., & Quraishi, U. (2018). An Oasis of Literacy in a Desert of Poverty: A Case Study of a Rural School for the Underprivileged in Southern Punjab. Sage Open. April-June. Vol 8 (1). Pp 1-9.

  • Habib, A., Kazi, A.S., Ashraf, S,& Hadayit, M.A. (May, 2018). Information Seeking Behavior of Post Graduate Students in Lahore, Pakistan. International Journal of Research. Vol 5 (15). Pp 2109-2120

  • Ashraf, S., Kazi, A.S., Habib, A., Hadayit, M.A.  Ahmed, W. (May, 2018). Strategies of In Service and Pre Service Teachers for Coping with Shy Students at Elementary Level. International Journal of Research. Vol 5 (15). Pp 2063-2076.

  • Aziz, F., Quraishi, U. & Kazi A.S. (2018). Factors behind Classroom Participation of Secondary School Students (A Gender Based Analysis). Universal Journal of Educational Research, 6, pp 211-217. Doi:10.13189/ujer.2018.060201

  • Kazi, A.S.& Akhlaq,A. (2017). Factors Affecting Students’ Career Choice. Journal of Research and Reflections in Education.Vol.11 (2), pp 187-196

  • Kazi A., Mahboob R., Muhammad N., & Inayat N. (2017). Perception, Attitude and Experiences of Students and Teachers in LCWU about Blended Learning: A Case Study, International Journal of Educational Enquiry and Reflection, 4 (2), 13-25

  • Mohammad N., Saeed M., Kazi, A.S., (2017). Role of Formative Assessment in the Improvement of the Process of Teaching and Learning: at Higher Education in Sindh, Pakistan. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences 4 (2), 2-10.

  • Manzoor S., Kazi A.S., Naeem R., Inayat N., Muhammad N., (2017). Undergraduate Students’ Use of Vocabulary Learning Strategies. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences 4 (2), 11-21.

  • Kazi A.S. (2017). Using Language Learning Strategie

    for Teaching Second or Foreign Languages. SPELT Quarterly 2 (32). Pp 10-25 

  •  Kazi A.S. (2017). An Exploration of the Effect of Gender on Use of English Language Learning Strategies. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. 4 (1).pp 19-39

  • Aziz. F. & Kazi A.S. (2015). Teacher Educators and Prospective Teachers Current Use of ICT Tools in a Women University of Pakistan: A Case Study. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. I(II). Pp30-45.

  • Kazi, A. S. & Iqbal H.M. (2011). Use of Language Learning Strategies by Students at Higher Secondary Level in Pakistan. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education.1 (4).pp 557-574

  • Accepted Forthcoming Publications

  • Salahuddin, A., Quraishi,U. & Kazi, A.S. (2019). Assessing the Spoken English Anxiety in Students at Higher Education Level from the Students’ Perspective. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies.

    Book Chapters

  • Kazi A.S. (2016). Fundamentals of Language Art. Language Learning in Early Childhood. Unit 6. Islamabad. AIOU.

  • Kazi A.S. (2016). Listening and Speaking Skills. Language Learning in Early Childhood. Unit 7. Islamabad. AIOU.

  • Kazi A.S. (2016). Language Environment in Early Childhood Education. Language Learning in Early Childhood..Unit 1.Islamabad. AIOU.

Forthcoming Book Chapter

“Higher Secondary Education and the Use of English Language Learning Strategies”. Edited Volume on ‘English Language Teaching in Pakistan: theory, Research and Pedagogy’. Naziha Ali & Christine Coombe Editors

Books

1. Author of Book titled “Islam is My Deen” for the pre- primary / primary level, an interactive, language based Islamic Text, used as a textbook at Lahore Junior School and Bay View Academy, Karachi among other schools

2. Author of Book titled “Islam Mera Deen Hay” for the pre- primary / primary level, an interactive, language based Islamic Text, used as a textbook in village schools and suburb of Lahore


Research Grants and Contracts


Project Partnership of LCWU with Alif Laila Book Bus Services and Creative Partnerships (Newcastle UK) for training creative practitioners to teach for 40 hours in underprivileged schools (Fully funded)
 
2016-17 (Completed)
Awarded a grant of $3.5 million by Aurat Foundation/USAID for Gender Equity Project as Project Manager for Institutionalisation of Gender Sensitisation and Gender Training Materials in Public Sector Universities.
 
2013-15 (Completed)
British Academy - 'Research Capacity Building Through International Partnership for mapping women academics' careers in Pakistan: A partnership with University of Leicester and four Pakistani institutions (Fully funded)

Selected Professional Presentations

April 2019

 “University Students’ Perceptions of Causes of Stress and its Influences on them” with Sumaira Mushtaq in the 7th International Conference on Education (ICE7) at University of Education on April 10-11.

March 2019

 “Classroom Based Intervention to Inculcate Social Responsibility and Values” with Shagufta Moghal at National Conference on TESOL, Linguistics and Literature (CTLL 2019) from 20-21 March 2019, at University of Management and Technology, Lahore.

December 2018

 “University-Perceived Competencies of Prospective ELT Instructors in Pakistan” with Shagufta Moghal at 1st International Conference on English Literature, Linguistics and Teaching (ICELLT 2018) “Interaction in English: Cross-cultural Awareness and Communication” from 13-15 December 2018, at University of Education Township Campus, Lahore

November 2018
 “The Study of Student’s Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies at Undergraduate Level Lahore Pakistan” with Mahnoor Mustafa Khan and Shagufta Moghal at the 2nd International Conference on “Moral Education and Character Building: Role of Educators and Education” held from 22-24 November by Institute of Education, LCWU.
 
 “Education of Juveniles in Lahore Camp Jail” with Shaista Ejaz and Shagufta Moghal at the 2nd International Conference on “Moral Education and Character Building: Role of Educators and Education”   held from 22-24 November by Institute of Education, LCWU.
 
Presented a paper titled “An Investigation of Teacher Professionalism at University Level” with Javeria Asif at the 2nd International Conference on “Moral Education and Character Building: Role of Educators and Education”   held from 22-24 November by Institute of Education, LCWU.
 
Conducted a Workshop on “Teaching Language Functions through Active Learning Strategies” at 33rd International Conference" Engaging the 21st Century Learner” hosted by Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers - SPELT, held in Abbotabad from November 10-11
 
October 2018
Presented a paper titled “Mixed Age Group Teaching in Primary Education: An Observational Study of Classrooms using the Montessori Philosophy” at the 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Teaching and Learning (ICITL)” organized by International Islamic University, Islamabad, 17-18 October
 
December 2017
 “A Study of Perceptions of Educational Leaders towards Gender Sensitivity in Education: A Case of the Public-Sector Schools of Punjab” at the International Conference on Social Sciences and Sciences organized by LCWU and Virtual University on16 December.
 
 “Teaching Functional English through Tasks at the Undergraduate Level: An Action Research” at National Conference of English Language and Literature at University of Education on 14 December.
                       
May 2017
 “Role of Teachers in Students’ Classroom Participation in Universities”  at the International Conference on "Building bridges in initial teacher education: Curriculum and Assessment; Theory and Practice; Schools and Universities" on May 19-21, in collaboration with University of Leicester and HEC, Pakistan, at Fatima Jinnah Women University