Dr. Ammara Murtaza

Lecturer

Introduction

Dr. Ammara Murtaza completed her Ph.D degree in Education from Institute of Education and Research (IER) University of the Punjab. She is working as lecturer of Education in University of Jhang. She has enriched teaching experience in pedagogy, andragogy, ICT, curriculum studies, educational psychology, STEM education and gender studies. She has expertise in Qualitative content analysis. She has published research papers in national and international journals and presented papers in national and international conferences. Her expertise lies in curriculum analysis and instructions. She not only rendered her services as Lecturer in renowned institutions but also remained engage in administrative services of the relevant departments and organized National and International conferences.

Qualifications
Degree Title Specialization Institute Name Year/Session
Ph.D Curriculum analysis and Instructions University of the Punjab 2014-2020
M.Phil Gender Studies University of the Punjab 2018-2020
MA Pak-Studies University of the Punjab 2016-2018
M.Ed Education Allama Iqbal Open University 2016-2017
B.Ed Education Allama Iqbal Open University 2014-2016
MS Education Lahore College for Women University 2012-2014
BS Education Lahore College for Women University 2008-2012

Research and Publications

  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, R. A. (2020). Commitment towards democratic values: Elementary schools’ students’ perspective. Journal of Elementary Education, 30(1), 1-18.
  • • Hassan, M. Ul., & Murtaza, A. (2020). Secondary schools students’ attitudes towards learning chemistry: Comparison by gender, age and educational stream. Gamtamoklinis ugdymas / Natural Science Education, 17(1), 7-23.
  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, A. R. (2019). Teachers’ Classroom Democratic Practices: Perceptions, Interpretations and Consequences. Bulletin of Education and Research, 41(3), 19-34.
  • • Nawaz, H., Murtaza, A., & Hassan, M., Ul. (2017). Perceptions of middle class families regarding schools’ choice for their children at elementary level. International Researchers, 6(3), 14-21.
  • • Akbar, A. R., Sumayyia, Hafsa, & Murtaza, A. (2016). Barriers in stating and sharing learning objectives with students: Opinion of teacher educators. Journal of Education and Research, 12 (2).
  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, R. A. (2020, March). Secondary schools’ teachers’ teaching methods as predictor of students’ educational achievement scores: medium of instructions perspective. Paper presented at International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICOTAL), Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, R. A. (2020, March). Students’ perceptions on teachers’ gender responsive pedagogy: Fit as a fiddle for addressing gender equality in classroom. Paper presented in 11th Post Graduate Students Conference, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore Pakistan.
  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, R. A. (2018, November). Teachers’ workplace spirituality as predictor of organizational commitment at secondary level. Paper presented in 6th International Conference on RESEARCH in EDUCATION organized by Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore Pakistan.
  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, R. A. (2018, November). Effect of induction training on teachers’ professional development at elementary level. Paper presented in 2nd International Conference. Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, R. A. (2018, October). Hurdles and Fears in Classrooms’ Participation: University Students’ Perspective. Paper presented in 2nd International conference Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad.
  • • Murtaza, A., & Akbar, R. A. (2017, November). Motivational techniques used by university teachers and students’ motivation in Punjab. Paper presented in 5th International Conference on Research in Education. Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore-Pakistan.
  • • Presented a paper in 7th Postgraduate students’ conference 24 March 2016, held at Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore Pakistan.
  • • Participating in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on Language Sciences and the Development world by Lahore College for Women University.
  • • Worked as member organizing Committee in 1st Multidisciplinary National Conference on Meeting Emerging Educational Trends 2020 organized by University of Jhang.
  • • Worked as Member Organizing Committee in 6th International Conference 2018 on Research in Education organized by Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • • Worked as Member Organizing Committee in 4th International Conference 2016 on RESEARCH in EDUCATION organized by Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • • 1 year office management as Conference Coordinator in 3rd International Conference 2015 on Research in Education organized by Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • • Worked as Member Organizing Committee in the 6th Post Graduate Students Conference 2015 on “Research in Education” Organized by Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab Lahore.
  • • Participated in National Seminar on “Curriculum Theory and practice in Pakistan” Held on 8th-9th March, 2018, Organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad Pakistan.
  • • Worked as “Project Coordinator” TALEEM SUB KAY LIYE in Collaboration with Literacy & Non-Formal Basic Education Department Govt. of Punjab and Institute of Education and Research, university of the Punjab.

Field of Interest

  • • Curriculum Analysis
  • • Educational Practices
  • • Educational Management
  • • Gender Studies
  • • Social Work Services