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ڈاکٹر الکزنڈر کرم برون

ڈاکٹر الکزنڈر کرم برون

            اڈنبرا یونیورسٹی کے مشہور ماہر کیمیات ڈاکٹر الکزنڈر کرم برون کا ۸۵ سال کی عمر میں ا نتقال ہوا۔ انھوں نے تقریباً ۵۰ سال تک یونیورسٹی میں خدمات انجام دی تھیں اور تمام دنیا میں اپنے فن کے مستند استاد تسلیم کیے جاتے تھے۔ (جنوری ۱۹۲۳ء)

 

EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY SCHOOL NETWORKING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: PERSPECTIVES OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Objective: In order to provide equal educational opportunities, community school networking is an emerging trend to facilitate inclusion of children with mild-moderate Autism. This quantitative research aims to investigate the effectiveness of community networking for children with Autism from Pakistani lower socio-economic stratum of society. Study Design: Qualitative Research Design Study Settings and Participants: Six mild-moderate autistic children were enrolled in three mainstreams schools and a liaison between these schools, and a rehabilitation center located in the same area was created to facilitate inclusion. The researchers interviewed six teachers from mainstream schools, three school administrators and one administrator of rehabilitation regarding the effectiveness of community school networking for children with Autism after eight months of this collaboration. Data Collection Tool: Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews Results: All participating administrators and teachers underscored the changes in social and behavioral patterns of autistic children which included an imitation of positive behaviors from peers, acceptance, and awareness as strengths of community school networking model. However, major challenges faced were unacceptability from parents of normal children, learning differences, curriculum modifications, time constraints and dependency on the resource teacher. The administrators and teachers recommended that creating awareness programs for parents of normal children, curriculum modifications and in-house psychologists can further facilitate inclusion of children with disabilities. Conclusion: It was concluded that community school networking model can assist inclusive education and encourage engagement for all children, including those who are autistic.

A Study of Dynamics of Stakeholders Participation in School Management

Stakeholder participation in school management is a widely accepted phenomenon for shared decision-making required for effective policies. This study attempts to explore the influences of stakeholder participation towards an effective school management. It further seeks to understand the relationship between existing practices, modes and dynamics of stakeholders' participation at school level. The study adopts a qualitative design; case study approach with respondents who include teachers, parents, students, principal, and board of governors. In order to gather relevant information, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a selected group of stakeholders followed by an analysis of relevant school documents along with non-participant observation of the management practices. The case study reveals that three major dynamics at the individual, institutional and group level significantly influence the stakeholders' participation. The study further suggests that these dynamics are complimentary to each other and are required for an effective participation at school level. The study finally concludes by discussing recommendations and implications for effective stakeholders' participation which include: a) creating linkages between the three dynamics; b) wider participation in policy formulation; and c) adopting a participatory management approach for ensuring effective participation. Across all the findings of this study, it appears that effective management and effective participation are interdependent and can be considered as a vehicle' for managing schools effectively.
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