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Pakistan Ill-Equipped to Deal with Disease of the Mind
Read more: Pakistan Ill-Equipped to Deal with Disease of the MindPart C: Problems and Solutions The dislike for people in need of psychological treatment is so deeply woven into our culture, our home and our workplaces that it will need massive awareness raising to help overcome this issue. The problem is also of perception regarding mental illnesses. People perceive people with such problems as weak…
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Pakistan Ill-Equipped to Deal with Disease of the Mind
Read more: Pakistan Ill-Equipped to Deal with Disease of the MindPart B: The Neglected Special Needs Children As a Pakistani and someone who has been through psychological problems from 15 years of age, I can say this with certainty that Pakistan is not ready to treat mental illness at all. There is no training for the doctors or teachers who can diagnose and identify a…
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The Fault in Our Teaching: Part 1
Read more: The Fault in Our Teaching: Part 1Ever since I started teaching I heard many tell me that I was too friendly with the students. Never in my wildest imagination did I thought I would be told that I am ‘too friendly’ with the students. I still do not understand how my being friendly is a problem for other teachers, as long as…
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My Teaching Philosphy
Read more: My Teaching PhilosphyFor me, learning is a process of acquiring and enhancing knowledge and skills. Since aptitude varies from individual to individual, the process of learning should also vary. According to my teaching methodology, a teacher’s main job is to facilitate learning. The process of facilitated learning is where students are encouraged to take more control of…
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2% Drop in Literacy Rate
Read more: 2% Drop in Literacy RateAccording to the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement Survey (PSLM) carried out by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) from August 2013 to June 2014 shows a 2% drop in the overall literacy rate of Pakistan; dropping from 60% to 58% in a year despite the 2% increase in the Government spending on education. A…