Important Topics for Headmaster Tests
| Ø Meanings of education Ø Scope of education Ø Types of education Ø Formal Ø Non-formal Ø Informal Ø Elements of Educational Process Ø Aims Ø Curriculum Ø Pedagogy Ø Evaluation Ø Foundations of Education Ø Philosophical Ø Meaning and Scope of Educational Philosophy Ø Areas of Educational Philosophy Ø Epistemology Ø Ontology Ø Axiology Ø Educational Philosophies Ø Perennialism Ø Essentialism Ø Progressivism Ø Islamic Ø Psychological Ø Meaning and Scope of Educational Psychology Ø Role of Psychology in: Ø Curriculum Ø Pedagogy Ø Evaluation Ø Education in Pakistan Ø First Education Conference 1947 Ø Commission on National Education 1959 Ø The New Education Policy 1969-70 Ø The Educational Policy 1972-80 Ø National Educational Policy 1979 Ø National Education Policy 1992 Ø National Education Policy 1998-2010 Ø Muslim Education Movements: Pre-Independence Ø Deoband Ø Aligarh Ø Anjamane Himayat-e-Islam Ø Nadwatul Ullema Ø Jamia Millia Islamia Ø Education in the Sub-continent: Pre-independence Reports Ø Charter Act Ø Lord Macaulay Report Ø Wood Despatch Ø Wiliam Hunter Commission Report Ø Calcutta University Commission Report Ø Dr. Zakir Hussain Report Ø General Methods of Teaching Ø Lecture method Ø Recitation method Ø Discussion method Ø Demonstration method Ø Heuristic method Ø Project method Ø Activity method Ø Problem solving method Ø Inductive method Ø Deductive method Ø Drill method Ø Question answer method Ø Group differentiated method Ø Innovative Methods of Teaching Ø Micro-teaching Ø Simulation method Ø Programmed instruction Ø Computer assisted instruction Ø Team-teaching Ø Peer-tutoring Ø Individualized instruction | Ø Cooperative learning Ø Tele conference Ø Role play/Simulations Ø Various Laws, Rules and Regulations in Pakistani Educational Institutions Ø Leave rules Ø Pension rules Ø Civil services rules Ø Registration and recognition of privately managed institutions Ø Financial rules Ø Group insurance and advances Ø TA and DA rules Ø Registers , forms and other records in educational institutions Ø Some examples of Legal problems in Educational Institutions Ø Classroom Management Ø Objectives Ø After completion of the course, the students will be able to: • prepare effective school leaders • perform the administrative functions effectively and efficiently • manage the classes properly • create an effective teaching learning environment in classroom as well as in school • use management skills for internal and external efficiency of school Ø Introduction to Management Ø Concept and Meaning of Management Ø Functions of Management Ø Theories of management Ø Principles of effective Management Ø School Plant Management Ø Building size, shape, design, construction and maintenance Ø School library, laboratories, playground Ø School environment (common principles) Ø School Record Ø Concept and objectives Ø Fundamental elements, salient features and practical aspects Ø Kinds of records to be maintained Ø General record (about school, staff, students) Ø Financial record Ø Educational record Ø Equipment record Ø Correspondence Record Ø Account books Ø Time Management Ø School timetable Ø Guiding principles Ø General rules Ø School Community Relationship Ø Need for cooperation Ø Participation by the parents in school program Ø Managing Schools Ø School timing, assembly, attendance Ø Duties and authorities of school head Ø Financial rules Ø Teaching of different subjects Ø Managing co-curricular activities |