FACULTY PROFILE
Dr. Nasrin
Associate Professor
Masters in Science Education, Master in Computer Science, Mphil in Inter professional Science Education and Communication, University of Glasgow, UK, PhD in Education, University of Glasgow, UK, Post Doctorate honorary fellowships
Dr. Nasrin is an Associate Professor of Education; currently working as an chairperson of Department of Science Education and In charge Faculty of Education. Her research interests are teaching of Science, Science Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, various pedagogues in learning o Science and Mathematics, Role of Technology in enhancing teaching and learning. She did Honorary Post-Doctoral fellowship in Science Education on exploring the relationships between measured extents of field dependency with the performance in specific questions in various formats from School of Education, University of Glasgow, UK. In her PhD, she worked on the role and importance of Inquiry-based Pedagogy in their Professional learning Experiences in Initial Teacher Education from School of Education. She earned MPhil in Inter-professional Science Education and Communication from School of Education, University of Glasgow, UK. from her experience of teaching and research, she developed her research and teaching interest in qualitative and qualitative research methods and moreover using mixed method research particularly in conducting research in science education and mathematics education. She is also contributing as a Director of Career Counselling; working as a an individual counselor as well as conducting seminars and workshops in building up students vision on thinking about their career opportunities and market trends. She expresses herself as a dynamic person and interested in experiencing various cultures and traditions. She love to travel and relish the opportunity to go to the new places all around the world. She enjoy both reading factual and fictional books and writing.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
| 1 | 2020 |
Associate Professor |
| 2 | 2016 |
Post Doctorate Honorary Fellowship at University of Glasgow, UK |
| 3 | 2013 |
Post Doctorate Honorary Fellowship at University of Glasgow, UK |
| 4 | 2012 |
Conference Grant University of Kadiz, Spain |
| 5 | 2011 |
AQMeN Residential Fellowship, University of Edinburgh, UK |
| 6 | 2011 |
AQMeN Residential Event, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK |
| 7 | 2010 |
Conference Grant University of Stirling, UK |
| 8 | 2008 |
HEC Faculty Development Scholarship for MPhil and PhD from University of Glasgow, UK |
| 9 | 2004 |
Merit Scholarship, University of Punjab. Lahore |
PUBLICATIONS :
BOOK CHAPTER
| 1 | 2012 |
Hayward, L., Menter, I., Baumfield, V., Daugherty, R., Akhter, N., Doyle, L., Elliot, D., Hulme, M., Hutchison, C., MacBride, G., McCulloch, M., Patrick, F., Spencer, E., Wardle, G., Blee, H., and Arthur, L. (2012). Assessment at Transition: Project Report. University of Glasgow, UK. |
JOURNAL PAPERS
| 1 | 2019 |
Ali, M.S. Akhter, N. (2019). Investigating the Impact of Field Trips on Secondary School Students’ Attitude to Learning of Sciences, Global Social Science Review, IV: 10 - 24 |
| 2 | 2019 |
Akhter, N. Din, N.M., Khan, A. M. (2019). Exploring Field Dependency and working memory in learning physics, Global Social Science Review |
| 3 | 2019 |
Akhter, N. Din, N.M., Khan, A. M. (2019). WORKING MOTHER AND their FAMILY Conflicts , Global Social Science Review |
| 4 | 2018 |
Akhter, N. Din, N.M., Khan, A. M. (2018), The Elementary School Teachers’ Perceptions of the Student Centered Approaches in their Professional Learning Experiences in Mathematics, Global Social Science Review, IV (Fall 2018): 10 - 24 |
| 5 | 2018 |
Akhter, N. Akhter, N. (2018). Learning in Mathematics: Difficulties and Perceptions of Students, Journal of Educational Research, 2(1). |
| 6 | 2017 |
Akhter, N., Fatima, Q. (2017), the use of Computer based Applications in formative assessment: A gender based comparison. Bulletin of Education and Research |
| 7 | 2017 |
Akhter, N., Asif, R. (2017). Using Social Media Websites in enhancing learning and Interactions at Post Graduate Level, Journal of Educational Research |
| 8 | 2017 |
Akhter, N., Fatima, Q. (2017), the use of Computer based Applications in formative assessment: A gender based comparison. Bulletin of Education and Research |
| 9 | 2017 |
Akhter, N., Asif, R. (2017). Using Social Media Websites in enhancing learning and Interactions at Post Graduate Level, Journal of Educational Research |
| 10 | 2015 |
Saleem, K., Farid, S., Akhter, N., (2015), Gender Differences in Research Attitudes: Comparison of Public and Privates Sector Postgraduate Students’ Attitude towards Research, Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, (35) 2. |
| 11 | 2012 |
Akhter, N., Butt, I. H. (2012), A qualitative approach to study the role and importance of inquiry-based learning: professional learning experience of teacher-educators and student-teachers in initial teacher education programs, Pakistan Journal of Education, (XXIX) I &II |
| 12 | 2012 |
Akhter, N., Saleem, K. Awan, F.K. (2012), An Exploratory Study of the Problems faced by the District Teacher Educators (DTEs) regarding their Professional Experiences in Primary Schools of Punjab, Pakistan Journal of Education |
JOURNAL PAPERS - PEER REVIEWED
| 1 | 2018 |
Akhter, N. Din, N.M., Khan, A. M. (2018), Perception of Transition on Assessment and Learning at Postgraduate level, Global Social Science Review, 4(3) (Summer 2018): 319 – 338 |
| 2 | 2015 |
Saleem, K., Farid, S., Akhter, N., (2015), Gender Differences in Research Attitudes: Comparison of Public and Privates Sector Postgraduate Students’ Attitude towards Research, Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, (35) 2. |
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
| 1 | 2018 |
Akhter, N (2018). ‘exploring opportunities and difficulties of foreign qualified faculties in the public sector universities, March 2018, 17th International Conference, IUB, Bahawalpur |
| 2 | 2018 |
Akhter, N (2018). ‘Exploring using IT Labs and difficulties at secondary schooling, March 2018, 18th International Conference, IUB, Bahawalpur |
| 3 | 2016 |
Akhter, N (2016). ‘Teachers’ andStudents’ perceptions of the role and importance of Inquiry-based Pedagogy in developing teachers’ autonomy, March 2016, 4th International Conference, University of Education, Lahore |
| 4 | 2016 |
Akhter, N (2016). ‘Teachers’ andStudents’ perceptions of the role and importance of Inquiry-based Pedagogy in developing science literacy in Initial Teacher Education, University of Education, Lahore, 4thInternational Conference, University of Education, Lahore |
| 5 | 2015 |
Akhter, N (2015) ‘Teachers’ and Students’ perceptions of the role and importance of Problem solving methods in their Professional learning Experiences, ICORE Conference, University of Punjab, Lahore |
MEMBERSHIPS
| 1 | 2012 |
European Educational Research Association |
| 2 | 2010-date |
Advance Quantitative Method Network |
| 3 | 2010 |
Scottish Educational Research Association |
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