Academic Programs

 Mission

BS Education programme desires to equip the prospective teachers not only with the pedagogical skills required to lead and learn in the global educational scenario but also with Islamic ideology and values for a holistic development of their students. 

Program Objectives

Since the programme offers 3 areas of specializations, so after the successful completion of this program the prospective professionals of related arears of specializations are expected to: 

Overall

1. Comprehend the philosophies of education and their applications in today’s teaching, management  and learning environment

2. Have sound grounds in the psychology of learning & development of child and the ways how students learn

3. Have knowledge of school, society and teacher and their role and impact on each other

4. Have deeper understanding on how curriculum is designed to meet the national standards

5. Use the Information Communication Technology (ICT) and instructional technology in teaching and learning process 

6. Have expertise and deeper knowledge in their areas of specialization courses 

Objectives of Educational Leadership and Management (ELM) Specialization 

1. Be a competent School administrator with sound knowledge, understanding, skills, and application of various leadership theories 

2. Use various leadership theories and techniques effectively 

3. Demonstrate skills and expertise in developing procedures and  systems to assess students’ learning 

4. Involve community effectively in learning and admin affairs of school 

5. Monitor and supervise teachers

6. Play the role of instructional leaders effectively

Objectives of English Language Teaching (ELT) Specialization 

1. Develop and show  understanding of English Language Teaching procedures and requirements 

2. Assess language students’ learning needs and interests and devise language teaching strategies accordingly to ensure maximum learning

3. Be a competent teacher with sound knowledge, understanding, skills, and application of various language assessment techniques

4. Apply  critical thinking skills while teaching in a live and motivational way during both on campus and online classes

5. Show  professional ethics and code of conduct to become a professional English language teacher

6. Develop and use English language teaching material in their classes

Objectives of  No Formal Education (NFE) Specialization 

1. Develop and show  understanding of Non Formal Education and Teaching procedures and requirements 

2. Assess NFE students’ learning needs and interests and devise teaching strategies accordingly to ensure maximum learning of their students

3. Be a competent teacher with sound skills and application of various NFE assessment techniques

4. Apply  critical thinking skills while teaching to a non-formal class 

5. Show  professional ethics and code of conduct to become a professional NFE teacher

6. Develop and use NFE teaching material in their classes

7. Involve community in promoting NFE

   General Admission Requirements for Students

   1. Intermediate or equivalent (  12    years) qualification with minimum (50  %) marks

   2. In case of O Level, A Level, American High School Diploma or any other equivalent foreign qualification equivalence from Local/Pakistani relevant body.

   3. UMT Test and Interview 

   Eligibility Criteria: (Minimum Criteria for Admission)	As per UMT rules or specified by the regulatory body (12 years of education or equivalent with 45% marks or equivalent )
   Duration (Years of study):	4 years
   Semesters:	8
   Degree Qualifying CGPA	2.00
   Structure of the Scheme
   General Education Requirement:	13 course  of 39 Credit Hours
   Major Specialized area  Courses:	16 courses of 48 Credit Hours
   Minor specialized area courses :	5 courses of 15 Credit Hours
   Distribution courses/general elective	Graded Courses: 4 | Pass/Fail Courses: 2
   Practical learning requirement	3 courses of 9 Credit Hours
   Total Credit Hours:	123 with 3 noncredit courses

    From Fall 2023

   UMT Vision	Our vision is Learning. It defines our existence, inspires all stakeholders associated with us, creates a powerful momentum inside, and responds to the challenges outside. It continues to evolve as present captures new realities and foresight unfolds new possibilities. All in an incessant attempt to help individuals and organizations discover their God-given potentials to achieve Ultimate Success actualizing the highest standards of efficiency, effectiveness, excellence, equity, trusteeship and sustainable development of global human society
   UMT Mission	Our mission is leading. We aspire to become a learning institution and evolve as the leading community for the purpose of integrated development of the society by actualizing strategic partnership with stakeholders, harnessing leadership, generating useful knowledge, fostering enduring values, and projecting sustainable technologies and practices.
   SSSH Vision	School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSS&H) foresees itself as the most trusted local and global center of excellence contributing not only to equality but also to equity in the disciplines of social sciences seeking its paths from divine guidance as well as sciences.
   SSSH Mission	Our mission is to contribute to developing a progressively balanced society by producing skilled, enlightened, and dedicated intellectual social scientists who can always foresee, plan, lead, and execute creative as well viable solutions to the national and global human problems.
   Dept. Vision	To become an internationally well-recognized research oriented platform for pre-service & in-service teacher education as well as leadership & management programs.
   Dept. Mission	Our mission is to contribute in developing knowledgeable, skilled and professional individuals who can contribute to the human development for a sustainable peaceful society for the present and future generations.
   Program Vision	BS Education program desires not only to equip graduates with the futuristic professional competence according to the local and global standards, required to learn, teach, and lead in the competitive research oriented educational scenario, but also with moral and ethical values for the holistic development of their students.
   Program Mission	BS Education programme focuses on bringing social change by providing the prospective teachers not only with the pedagogical skills required to lead and learn in the global educational scenario but also with Islamic ideology and values for a holistic development of their students.
   Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)	After completion of graduation, the graduates of the BS Education will be able to: PEO 1: Apply the research-based quality knowledge of core areas of education required for teaching, management, and learning to take a lead in competitive environment for an improved version of society based on equity and equality. PEO 2: Effectively choose professional ethics, skills and competence to perform their job meeting the local and global standards to solve the problems. PEO 3: Lead the way in shaping and equipping students, schools and society for the future through creative problem-solving methods rooted in both modern and seminal educational theories and religious principles. PEO 4: Effectively exhibit the hands-on skills of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in their classroom teaching and professional development through learning communities.
   Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)	After successful completion of the program, the graduates will be able to: Evaluate the existing curriculum, content, theories, and practices related to education in local and global perspective to apply in their context. Relate teaching-learning with real-life examples considering the physical, psychological, social, and moral development of students to develop critical and creative thinking among students. Exhibit the understanding of Islamic/Religious, ethical and professional values in their professional and social life to promote equity and equality for learning and development of the students’. Apply and utilize academic planning skills in their specialized areas and content areas to improve students’ learning considering multiple factor e.g. content, curriculum, community, educational theories. Evaluate, select, and develop assessment strategies/tools/tests appropriate to measure students’ learning, considering curriculum requirements and learning objectives to improve both students’ and their own performance. Create a safe, conducive and inclusive learning environment supported by educational theories in the context of local and global needs and standards. Use appropriate and effective academic communication skills and Integrate ICT and emerging technologies in their teaching. Improve teaching-learning scenario by developing relationship with colleagues, parents, community and local as well as global platforms/organizations. Meet the required standards of professional and academic integrity by pursuing and searching opportunities for their professional growth and development. Teach English effectively in different contexts by using their knowledge of ELT pedagogy
   How PEOs and PLOs are aligned with Visions and Missions	All PEOs and PLOs are aligned with UMT, School and Dept. Visions and missions as both PEOs and PLOs encompass development of leadership skills, critical & creative thinking, problem solving skills, equity, equality, trusteeship, professional ethics, meeting local & global standards, ICT, taking initiative and social service among participants.