SARGODHA:A three-day “Capacity Building Training Programme,” aiming to enhance the teaching
capabilities of educators and foster advanced techniques in the realm of social sciences
began at University of Sargodha (UoS) on Wednesday.
The workshop jointly organized by the University of Gujrat (UoG) and University of
Sargodha, funded by United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).
Addressing the inaugural session, Noman Yaser, In-charge Department of Communication
and Media Studies University of Sargodha, expressed his gratitude towards the Dean
Faculty of Arts, UoG Prof Dr Zahid Yousaf, United States Government and USEFP for
their support in creating this unique opportunity for academic growth and knowledge
exchange. He said the joint workshop would serve as a platform to pave the way for
a brighter and more technologically advanced future in academia.
Following the welcome note, Prof Dr Zahid Yousaf, the Dean of Faculty of Art at the
University of Gujrat, provided an insightful introduction of the project. He highlighted
the programme’s significance in empowering educators with cutting-edge teaching
methodologies and fostering collaborative efforts between universities.
The “Capacity Building Training Program” has emerged as a beacon of academic
collaboration and innovation, fostering the growth of Pakistani educators and enhancing
the quality of teaching in the field of social sciences “, he added.
Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities Prof Dr Ghulam Abbas commended the efforts
of the department and said that such joint endeavors strengthened the academic
ecosystem and fostered an environment of learning and growth for faculty and students
alike. He underlined the significance of equipping educators with advanced teaching
methodologies to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of education and called for
future collaborations between UoS, UoG and Punjab University.
The workshop featured esteemed speakers including Prof Dr Savera Mujib Shami,
Chairperson of the Digital Media Department University of Punjab and Dr Ayesha
Ashfaq, Chairperson of the Department of Development Communication University
of Punjab.
Dr Savera Shami delivered two impactful presentations on “Making Optimum Use
of Technology for Effective Teaching” and “Digital Safety and Security.” Her sessions
emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to enrich the learning experience
and addressed essential aspects of online safety and security in the digital age.
Dr Ayesha Ashfaq, shed light on two critical topics: “The Qualitative Debate: Data
Collection & Analysis” and “Assessing Media Literacy Competencies: Perception vs. Realities”.
Her discussions delved into the significance of data analysis in communication research
and highlighted the need to bridge the gap between perceived and actual media literacy
competencies.
The workshop will continue until July 21, 2023, providing ample opportunities for participants
to engage in further discussions, hands-on training, and networking, ultimately equipping
them to create a more informed and literate society.