Faculty Profile

Dr. Jam Muhammad Zafar
Assistant Professor, HOD Undergraduate
Ph.D (Education), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Pakistan
Awards and Honors

  • 2009–2015, worked as a Primary Researcher of my Ph.D dissertation entitled, “Analysis of Current Research and Development (R&D) Mechanism and Preparation of a Model for Research and Development at University Level in Pakistan”.
  • 2011, worked as a Report Writer and Data Analyst on a Project entitled, “Academic Performance, Learning Difficulties and Enhancing Learning Environment of Saudi Students Studying in Asia” conducted by Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in collaboration with Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) Saudi Arabia.
  • 2010, worked as an Assistant Researcher and Data Analyst in a Project entitled, “District Literacy Survey Final Report” conducted by Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in collaboration with UNESCO Office, Islamabad.
  • 2010, worked as a Report Writer and Data Analyst on a Project entitled, “Situation Analysis Existing Status of Equivalency Program in Pakistan” conducted by Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in collaboration with UNESCO Office, Islamabad.
  • 2007–2009, worked as a Primary Researcher for my M.Phil thesis entitled, “An Analytical Study of the Role of School Head in Developing Leadership Qualities among Teachers and Students at Secondary Level in Pakistan”.
  • 2004–2005, worked as a Primary Researcher for my M.Ed research dissertation entitled, “Evaluation of Thoughts of Mysticism in Iqbal’s Poetry”, International/National Conference Talks/Presentations

 

National/ International Conferences  (Attended)

  • International Conference on ‘Teaching and Learning (ICOTAL, 2019)’ organized by the Department of Education, the Islamia university of Bahawalpur (IUB), Feb, 21–22, 2019.
  • International Conference on ‘Innovation & Emerging Trends in Education & Social Sciences’ held at main campus Iqra University Karachi, jointly organized by Iqra University and University of Education Lahore, Jan 8–9, 2018.
  • 5th International Conference on ‘Sustainable Development through Education: Articulations, Conditions, & Responsibilities’ organized by Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Nov 18–20, 2014.
  • 1st International Research Conference on ‘ Economics, Bussiness and Social Sciences (IRC)’ organized by The Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy (CSRC) in collaboration with School of Economics, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan, Emerald Group Publishing UK, School of Business Management, University Utara Malaysia and World Association of Business Schools in Islamic Countries (WAiBS), Apr 12–13, 2016.
  • 2nd International Conference on Research in Education on ‘Innovations in Teaching and Learning’ organized by Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Nov 18–20, 2014.
  • 6th South Asian International Conference (SAICON) on ‘Ingenuity, Integration and Inspiration: The Survival of the Fittest’ organized by COMSATS Islamabad at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan, Aug 11–14, 2014.
  • International Conference on ‘Quality Higher Education’ held at National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan, Mar 26–27, 2014.
  • 4th International Conference of AGBA South Asia Chapter on ‘Emerging Knowledge Economy in 21stCentury: Opportunities & Challenges’ organized by COMSATS Islamabad at Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel, Bhurban, Pakistan, Dec 5–7, 2014.
  • International IAMB Conference on ‘The Challenges of Management in Global Economy’ held at

Istanbul Turkey, Jun 21–22, 2011.

  • International Conference on ‘Realizing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through Teacher Education’ jointly organized by the University of Education Lahore and CPBEP at Avari Hotel Lahore, Pakistan, Sep 20–21, 2010.

International/ National Conferences Conducted

  • International Conference entitled,“Mystical Literature, Need of Every Era” was held on December 14-16, 2020 at Khawaja Fareed UEIT, Rahim Yar Khan. Conference Secretary.
  • Three days 1st International Conference on ‘Research in Education & Technologies’ organized by Department of Teacher Education in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, on Mar 02-04, 2017. Conference Secretary.

 

  • Three days consultative workshop on “Restructuring Master Trainer-Faculty Professional Development Program”, held at HEC Regional Center, Lahore, during Feb. 12–14, 2018.
  • Resource Person/Master Trainer workshop on ‘Short Training for University Teachers’, organized by Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) at Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUE&IT), Rahim Yar Khan, on Jun. 2016.
  • A month long workshop on ‘Teachers Capacity Building’ organized by Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in Collaboration with National Academy of Education(NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, on Nov. 2009.
  • One-day workshop on ‘Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)’, organized by J. B. Hashay, President, Canadian Pakistan Basic Education Program (PBEP) at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, on Mar 24, 2008.
  • One-day workshop on ‘Preparing Project Proposal Writing’, jointly organized by International Reading (IRA) Association, Pakistan Reading Association (PRA) and The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Nov. 27, 2007.

 

  • Resource Person/ Master Training on ‘Continuous Professional Development Program/In-Service Teacher Training, Directorate of Staff Development (DSD)’ in Lahore, 2006.
  • A workshop on ‘Continuous Professional Development of District Teacher Educators’ organized by Directorate of Staff Development Punjab, Lahore, during Jun. 8–22, 2006.

 

  • 2016–2017, HEC (Pakistan) start-up grant (IPFP) on ‘Investigating the Role of Research and Development (R&D) Centers for Collaboration of Public Sector Universities and Industries in Pakistan’. Principal Investigator (PI), Rs. 0.5 million. (Completed)
  • 2020-2023, HEC (Pakistan) NRPU-2020 grant on “ Identification of Teachers’ Professional Needs and Establishment of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for College and University Teacher” Principle Investigator (PI), Rs. 6,018,808/- (In progress)
  • 2021-2026, UN-SDGF grant US$316,500.00 on Identification of Teachers’ Professional Needs, Preparation of Training Modules and Establishment of Training Mechanism for Secondary School Teachers ( Reference number: SDGF/VDE4/670/2021-820), Principle Investigator (PI). (Approved)

Publications

    1. Akram, M., Aziz, S., Zafar, J. M., Asghar, M., (2022) “Conceptual Difficulties of Elementary School Students in the Subject of General Science.” Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (PJHSS) Vol. 10, No. 1 (2022), pp. 43-49  
    2. Akram, M., Farwa, B., Zafar, J. M., Niaz, S. F., (2021) “Students Anxiety and Its Causes in Mathematics: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Design.” Review of Applied Management and Social Sciences (RAMSS) Vol. 4, No. 4 (2021), pp. 881-888   
    3. Zafar, J. M., Shakir, M., at al. (2021) “The Issues and Challenging Aspects Pertaining to Teacher Education at Public Sector in Pakistan: An Analysis.” Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS) Vol. 41, No. 3 (2021), pp. 571-581.
    4. Zafar, J, M., Akhtar, M, S., Manzoor, A., Shakir, M.,* (2021) “Impact of Teachers’ Maneuver to Build Confidence and Reduce Shyness in Students for Better Educational Performance at Secondary Level.” Palarch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology 18(10), 890-900. ISSN 1567-214x.
    5. Yousaf, S., Shahid, N,A., Zafar, J. M., Ullah, N.,, at al. (2021) “Severity of Stress; Moderate Association between Empathy, and Psychological Distress Among Teachers”LINGUISTICA ANTVERPIENSIA, No. 3 (2021), pp. 7728-7737.
    1. Shabbir, G., Zafar, J. M,., Rafiq, A., Bhuttah, T.M. (2021) “Impact of Classroom Assessment Practices on Student's Academic Performance: A Case Study.” Ilkogretim Online - Elementary Education Online, 2021; Vol 20 (Issue 5): pp. 5386-5398, http://ilkogretim-online.orgdoi: 10.17051/ilkonline.2021.05.604
    2. Zafar, J. M., Ullah, N., (2020) “ Impact of Continuous Professional Development on Teachers’ Content Matter Knowledge, Teaching Skills and Disposition: A Case of Public Sector Universities In Pakistan” published in Epistemology, Vol. 7, No.3, pp. 136-143 https://epistemology.pk/contact
    3. Ullah, N., Zafar, J. M., Sarwat, S., Bhuttah, T. M., (2020) “Preferences About Job And Business: A Challenge For Entrepreneurship Culture In Pakistan”. International Journal of Management
    4. Zafar, J. M., Akhtar, M. A. (2019) “A Study on Head Teachers Interpersonal Relations in Teachers Enthusiasm towards Job at Secondary Level” published in Pakistan Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation (PJERE), PU, Lahore, June 2019, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 11-21http://www.pu.edu.pk/editor.pjere@pu.edu.pk
    5. Zafar, J. M., Hassan, M. (2020) “Impact of Induction Training in Educators Professional Competency at Elementary School Level in Public Sector: An Analysis” published in HamdardIslamicus,                           Vol.                            42                            No.                           4

http://hamdardislamicus.com.pk/journal/index.php/hamdardislamicus/article/view/73

    1. Zafar, J. M., Ullah, N., (2020) “ Role of ICT in Teachers’ Motivation, Professional Skills and Performance at Public Sector Universities in Pakistan” published in Journal of Research in Social Sciences (JRSS), chief.editorjrss@numl.edu.pk
    2. Deenpuri, N., Shakir, M. and Zafar, J. M., (2019) “Correlation of Students’ Self-efficacy, Adaptability and Entrepreneurial Intention,” submitted to Global Social Sciences Review (GSSR). Vol., 4 issue 4, http://www.superior.edu.pk
    3. Zafar, J. M., Akhtar, M. A. (2019) “A Study on Head Teachers Interpersonal Relations in Teachers Enthusiasm towards Job at Secondary Level” published in Pakistan Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation (PJERE), PU, Lahore, June 2019, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 11-21http://www.pu.edu.pk/ editor.pjere@pu.edu.pk
    4. Ramzan, S., Shakir, M. and Zafar, J. M. (2019) “Identifying the Role of Teachers in Developing Entrepreneurial Intention of Prospective Teachers” published in Global Social Sciences Review (GSSR), Winter 2019, Vol., 4, Issue 1, pp. 282-294. http://www.superior.edu.pk
    5. Zafar, J. M., Akhtar, A. and Shakir, M. (2018) “The Outcomes of Research and Development (R&D) Centers in Public Sector Universities of Pakistan” published in International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences, Oct., 2018, Vol., 8, Issue 1, pp. 79-87.http://www.superior.edu.pk
    6. Zafar, J. M., Hussain, I. and Shakir, M. (2017) “Product Management of Research & Development (R&D) Centers at Public Sector Universities in Pakistan” published in Bulletin of Education and Research BER, IER, Punjab University, Lahore. http://www.pu.edu.pk
    7. Shakir, M., Ishrat S. L., Zafar, J. M. (2017) “Job Description of School Heads: A Case Study of Secondary Schools of Southern Punjab” published in Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, June 2017, Vol.11, No. 1, pp 60-67. http://www.ue.edu.pk/jrr
    1. Hussain, Z., Lodhi, I. S., Aslam, H. D., Zafar, J. M., and Shakir, M., (2017) “Impact of Implementing the Curriculum Instructions to achieve National Objectives in Science Subjects through Teaching Learning Process” published in Journal of Educational Sciences & Research, Spring 2017, Vol., 4, No.1. http://uos.edu.pk/journals
    2. Zafar, J. M., Lodhi, I. S., and Shakir, M. (2016) “Evolving Trends of Research & Development (R&D) Mechanism to Boost Research Quality at Higher Education Institutions” published in Journal of Research in Social Sciences, NUML, Islamabad Pakistan, June 2016.http://www.numl.edu.pk/jrss- index.html
    3. Zafar, J. M., Hussain, I. and Shakir, M. (2015) “Exploring the Role of Research and Development Council at University Level in Pakistan” published in Journal of Research in Social Sciences, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan, June 2015.http://www.numl.edu.pk/jrss-index.html
    4. Shakir, M., Lone, H. A. and Zafar, J. M. (2012) “Measuring Literacy Mechanism and Assessment of Literacy Levels in Pakistan” published in Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences Journal (ISSN: 1877-0428) Pp. 391-395. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18770428/47
    5. Lone, H. A., Shakir, M. and Zafar, J. M. (2011) “An Analysis of University Teachers’ Understanding about their Profession and Expectations for Their Professional Development In Pakistan” published in International Journal of Learning & Development. 2011, Vol.1 No.1 Macrothink Institute, USA. http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/ijld/article/view/1100
    6. Shakir, M. Adeeb, M. A., Lone, H. A. and Zafar, J. M. (2011) “Unveiling the Veiled Facts: A Survey on Literacy Situation in Pakistan” published in International Journal of Business and Social Science. Vol.2 No.12 center for promoting ideas USA. http://www.ijbssnet.com/archive/466.html
    7. Zafar, J. M., Shakir, M. and Hussain, Z. (2011) “Impact of Head Teachers’ Leadership Attributes on Secondary School Teachers and Students: An Analysis” published in International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, Apr. 2019, Vol., 1, Issue 1, ISSN: 2222-6990.http://hrmars.com/index.php/pages/detail/IJARBSS
    8. Shakir, M., Zafar, J. M. and Hussain, Z. (2011) “Relevancy and Effectiveness of In-Service Training with Professional Needs for University Teachers on Curriculum Development and Instruction” published in International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, Jul. 2011, Vol., 1, Issue 2, ISSN: 2222-6990.http://hrmars.com/index.php/pages/detail/IJARBSS
    9. Shakir, M., Hussain, Z. and Zafar, J. M., (2011) “Assessing the Learning Achievement and Learning Material for Early Childhood Education” published in International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, pp.516 to pp.522, Jul. 2011, Vol., 1, Issue 2, ISSN: 2222-6990.http://hrmars.com/index.php/pages/detail/IJARBSS