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Volume: 1
June2007
Issue No: 1
Editorial
I discovered at an early age how education ennobles a human being. Since both my parents are professors at university level, I was raised in an atmosphere of learning and discovery. Later on I chose singing as my profession and thus traveled a lot, both in and outside Pakistan. Through observation I discovered that illiteracy is the root cause of all evils. This is especially true for Pakistan. The three major issues in Pakistan are crumbling social structure, lack of sound economic system and poor hygiene leading to degraded health conditions. I believe that education is the only long term cure to all these evils and has the potential to solve all our problems. It is the only efficacious means to bring about a grass-root level change in the economic and social fabric of our society. Nothing destroys the spirit of self-betterment more than illiteracy.

I am greatly inspired by the Aligarh movement. It brought about a revolution in the lives of Muslims living in the sub-continent. Education of great caliber and character brought about a Muslim renaissance and a new nation within a nation was born. Muslims were able to progress only because of Aligarh University created an environment which was conducive to learning and discovering. I envision an effective education program based on the same principle. The Principles of providing quality education to the neglected and down-trodden people. This will transform them into efficient, productive and proud citizens. And to pick the talented ones from amongst them and to train and polish them to become future leaders.

It was because of these reasons that I have started an educational movement by the name of “Taaleem for All”. It aims to spread quality Primary education to the deserving students of the backward areas of Pakistan and to hunt for talent amongst those poor but intelligent children. I believe that the two go hand in hand. We need to educate our masses and help them become enlightened citizens of a progressive nation.

We also need to hunt for talent from among the poor and the deserving. These talented and brilliant children will be provided world-class education at no cost and they will be encouraged to develop and polish their natural abilities. This will help them become natural leaders in all spheres of life.
 
Taaleem For All Trust - An Introduction
Pakistan’s educational indicator (enrollment and literacy rates) rank among the lowest in south Asia. Eight million children between the ages of 5-9 have never attended school. Nearly 45% of the children who enroll in primary school drop out before completing their first grade. Moreover, lack of quality & eracticability in the currently prevalent public educational system does little for the benifit of those who somehow or other are able to complete their schools. Although successive Governments have announced various education sector reforms, various political, social and cultural obstacles have hindered their way to progress. Efforts and commitment towards spreading quality education at grass root level must be complemented by Non--Government Organization and other charitable institutions. TFA takes its raison d’eter from the current dismal state of education sector in Pakistan. The Trust has a very wide scope of activities which comprises of a comprehensive campaign for social improvement through public awareness. It is specifically striving for the accelerated spread of primary education in Pakistan. TFA endeavors towards the fulfillment of following aims and objectives:

  • To increase literacy rate in the country on emergency grounds making use of the concept of non-formal education
  • To bring qualitative improvement in teaching methodology and to inculcate true missionary zeal in the prospective teachers through extensive training
  • To provide state-of-the-art facilities of modern learning to talented children of the deprived class
  • To enhance earning potential of poor masses by teaching them useful skills and trades to make them self reliant and to help boost their self esteem
  • To enhance public awareness regarding issues like science & technology, environment, health & hygiene, family planning, and human rights etc

SETTING UP NEW NON-FORMAL SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE
Establishment of formal schools in disadvantaged, thinly populated remote areas of the country is difficult for conventional Education systems to reach every segment of the populace. The reports on “Human Development in South Asia” rightly point out that any accelerated plan to extend universal primary education in Pakistan will not be successful unless there is a major emphasis on non-formal education. Non-formal schools have a number of distinguishing features that separate them from conventional schools:

  • Rather than emphasizing on bricks and mortar, non-formal schools may be established in a room or even a suitable open place
  • The teachers are selected from the local community
  • The schools are located close to the children and the curriculum addresses the practical daily life issues.
  • Parents and community are encouraged to effectively participate in the student's education

These schools are also more effective and time efficient. A non-formal school costs just a little fraction of the cost involved in constructing formal school and the operating expenses are also very low. TFA has already setup 12 such schools in Chunian Distt., Kasur. Jawad Ahmad founded ten schools himself, three years back, which are priming the younger generation of Pakistan quite fastidiously. Now Jawad Ahmad expects the public to come forward and join hands with him in building more schools in all under privileged areas of Pakistan.

TEACHERS TRAINING
In the success of any school, the direct, central and most important role is played by the teacher. In a non-formal school total responsibility of routine management, marketing, accounting, registration, admissions, provision of books and stationery to children, teaching, keeping track of student’s progress, submission of monthly progress report to the headquarters etc. lies solely with him/her. TFA, therefore trains its teacher's diligently main features of the Teacher's Training Centre are:

  • From identified disadvantaged areas, suitable candidates are hired for training
  • The trainees are given free accomadation during the training
  • During the training period, a stipend is awarded to the candidates
  • The curriculum is divided into the following core courses:
    Quranic Teachings & Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Ideology of Pakistan, English (Comprehension and General Written English), Educational Psychology, Pedagogy General Science, Mathematics, Communication Skills, Physical Training, Computer Science, Accounting and Social Marketing (Networking & Community Linkages) Public Health and Hygiene, Family Planning
  • Enough room for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is provided to rightfully nurture mental and physical abilities of the candidates
  • This initial training is followed by update courses and training workshops on a continuous basis
  • The teachers are awarded the completion certificates and sent back to their respective hometowns at attractive salaries to start non-formal schools
  • The monitoring & Support Department at the Taaleem for All Trust keeps an eye on the progress and performance of the teachers
  • With the support of the local community and under the direction of the Trust, non-formal schools have the potential to evolve into more formal setups in a few years time

TALENT BANK OF PAKISTAN
TFA’s Talent Bank comprises of leading intellectuals and professionals from all walks of life. They will be united on one platform contributing voluntarily towards the betterment of the country. Talent Bank of Pakistan comprises of three segments namely Children Bank, Youth Bank and Intellectual Bank. These could also be referred to as Brain Pools or Think Tanks. Each of the banks would have committees that would effectively design, implement and monitor its objectives. The Committees would comprise of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds excelling in their respective fields. These members shall identify the root cause of numerous problems in our society, suggest remedial measures to be initiated and plan future strategies for a better tomorrow. While choosing the appropriate members for the respective committees, we would ensure that they don’t just have the desired competency, intellect and vision but also possess a staunch character in order to keep the organization and its objectives free from any bias or personal motives.

Intellectual Bank:
One of the prime objective of Intellectual Bank is to help and assist the local governments in the development and effective implementation of programs that contribute in the uplift of society as a whole. This bank shall comprise of learned personalities who hold a distinguished position in the society. Intellectual Bank would comprise of the following Committees each of which would have 10 members.

  • Education Committee
  • Healthcare Committee
  • Small Businesses Committee
  • Legal Committee
  • Infrastructure Committee
  • Publicity Committee

Children Bank:
Children Bank would aim to direct children towards a better future by not just emphasizing on their educational needs but also on their social upbringing in order to ensure that they grow up to be responsible citizens of the country.

Youth Bank:
Youth Bank would serve as a gateway for youth to choose a career for themselves. The Bank would identity the potential of individuals and provides guidance in choosing the right occupation. This will not just help secure their future but also contribute positively towards the society whose future rests on this upcoming generation.

SUPPORT PROGRAM
The above mentioned projects are supported by the following activities:

  • An all out media campaign by Mr. Jawad Ahmad
  • Production of songs, dramas, and documentaries for the promotion of the Trust’s objectives
  • Publication of books, booklets, pamphlets etc. In national and regional languages addressing issues like literacy, human rights, environment, health and hygiene, science and technology etc
  • A monthly magazine TAALEEM FOR ALL, newsletter and a website (www.taaleemforall.org)
  • Coordination among well-known scholars of their fields for creation of think tanks
  • Creation of a voluntary corps targeting talented local expatriate Pakistanis. The volunteers will assist the Trust in: Teacher's training Monitoring of schools Teaching in non-Formal schools Fund raising campaigns Organizing seminars and walks.
 
General Guidelines for Teachers - Do's and Don'ts
Following is the List for teachers particularly for new teachers in the form of Do's and Don'ts.

 Facing a class for the first time
Do
  • Introduce yourself briefly by telling the pupils something about yourself
  • Begin to learn the names of the members of the class
  • Make it clear what kind of behaviour you expect
  • Teach them something

Don't
  • Arrive late
  • Refer to the whole class sarcastically, e.g. 'Ah, so this is 3A is it?'
  • Give the Impression that your are very nervous, or uninterested, or that you hate everything

Preparing lessons
Do
  • Always plan lesson in advance
  • Make sure that your equipment and audio-visual aids work
  • Try to anticipate learning difficulties

Don't
  • Be a slave to your plan if the unexpected crops up
  • Teach the lesson in isolation: it should be linked to the previous lesson or to the next one
  • Be a slave to the textbook

Beginning a lesson
Do
  • Look confidently and pleasantly at the class
  • Collect, check on, or make an announcement about, any homework due
  • Attract the whole class's attention before you begin teaching
  • Tell the class briefly what the lesson will be about

Don't
  • Begin lesson by criticising individuals or the whole class
  • Apologize for what you are about to do or teach
  • Shout: a quieter voice may be more effective
  • Speak to individuals while expecting the others to sit quietly and do nothing
  • Spend the first 5-10 minutes setting up apparatus or equipment without giving the class something specific to do

Knowing your pupils and students
Do
  • Always refer to pupils by name, e.g. when asking questions
  • Establish the kind relationship that persuades the students that you care about their progress
  • involve the whole class in your lessons
  • Work in pairs and groups wherever possible. This, by tire of ensuring total pupil participation in the lesson, enables you to know each pupil's capabilities even more readily
  • Try and Identify pupils's behavioural problems and tackle them quickly

Don't
  • 'Label' a student or pupil and assume that he or she will not change
  • Make personal references about a member of the class or about his or her family, in the classroom
  • Concentrate on 'good' members of the class and ignore the rest
  • Treat slower boys differently from sharp boys
  • Ever humiliate a child
 
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