The interaction between teachers and students is one of the aspect that helps the students in their career grooming because teachers’ personality and their behavior is responsible for his/her effectiveness in the teaching, and plays an important role in learning process in terms of achievement and success in the classroom as well as in their entire life. From various studies, it has been proven that the personality factors such as extraversion, conscientiousness, openness to experience, neuroticism and agreeableness are the key characteristics of teachers’ personality and behavior. Based on this, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of teachers’ personality on students’ academic achievement particularly in mathematics subject. In order to pursue the objectives of the study, researcher used sequential explanatory mixed method approach; both quantitative and qualitative paradigms. Researcher adopted the survey research design for collection of quantitative data. In this way, Big Five Inventory (BFI) is used to identify the teacher’s personality type. This inventory comprised of forty statements about big five personality traits (eight statements about each personality trait). Moreover, the quantitative data is also collected from students’ midterm examination results from the chosen schools. In contrast, qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with the students of selected schools. Concerning to the sample, stratified random sampling method was adopted, where, fifty seven (57) schools were randomly selected from public sector and forty five (45) schools were selected from the private sector the participants of the study comprised of 486 public and private sector elementary 6th -8thgrade school teachers in Karachi, Pakistan. Out of them, 278 schools were selected from public sector elementary schools and the rest 208 were selected from private sector elementary schools. In addition, a mathematics score of Effect of Personality Styles of Teacher on Academic Achievement of Students in Mathematics 3224 students from both chosen private and public schools was collected for the research. For the data analysis, the quantitative part is analyzed through statistical analysis in which independent sample t-test, ANOVAs, stepwise multiple regression analysis and Corelation are computed through Factor Analysis to test the hypothesis and make predictions. Besides, qualitative data are analyzed, coded and themes are generated to get the clear picture about the research problem. In result, it is obtained that that the study variables, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, Openness to experience, Neuroticism and Agreeableness, are the significant predictor of student achievement. Since, there is strong and positive correlations are found among the variables, it implies that the teacher personality has a positive and strong association with students’ achievement in Mathematics in Karachi''s public and private schools. Other factors like teachers’ qualification and years of experience in teaching mathematics showed low associated with students’ academic achievement in Mathematics.
بنا بولے ہوئے گفتار کرنا سکوں دیتا ہے روٹھے کو منانا جگایا ہے کسی غفلت زدہ کو کیا مفلس مری دریا دلی نے جہاں پاؤں رکھو، روشن زمیں ہو تری باتیں رلائیں خوں کے آنسو محبت کا صلہ اجرت نہیں ہے
اسے کہتے ہیں آنکھیں چار کرنا منا کر پھر اسی کو پیار کرنا غلط ہے کیوں اسے ہر بار کرنا مجھے آتا نہیں انکار کرنا دئے روشن یونہی دلدار کرنا زباں کو اور کیا تلوار کرنا مری جاں، ہے یہ کاروبار کرنا
The use of similes, metaphors, proverbs and idioms is given its due prestige in the annals of literature. To mention their use in the Islamic literature especially in the sayings of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) renders an ease and comfort in order to elaborate upon the Islamic teachings. It not only enhances interest but renders an inexplicable charm to explicate Islamic teachings so as to make them easy to comprehend. The use of figurative language enhances the rhythmic flow and charm of language and thus brings in a huge impact on literature. It is in this way that the proselytization task be done in an easy effective manners.
Effective extension services plays pivotal role in upgrading socio and economic condition of the farmers. In this era of economic and technological advancement, Field Assistants are required to be competent regarding emerging challenges in agriculture because they are the frontline soldiers in assisting farming community. This situation demands to assess the possessed level of competencies and identify new competencies required for them to satisfy the diverse needs of farming community in 21st century. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the competency level of Field Assistants of Agriculture Extension Department required for their effective task performance. The objectives of the study were to assess the possessed and required level of competency, areas for training needs and influence of demographic characteristics on their competency development. A total of 234 respondents were selected based on Sekaran sampling technique out of total 543 Field Assistant staff of the department. Furthermore, proportional allocation method was applied to select the respondents from four Agro-ecological zones of the province. Data from the respondents were collected through pre-tested and validated interview schedule. Mean, standard deviation, paired sample t-test and dummy variable regression model were used to accomplish the study objectives. Results showed that top most possessed technical competencies were ability to identify moisture content requirements for seed germination, familiarity with macro nutrient fertilizers and familiarity with primary tillage implements. Moreover, among crops, vegetables and fruits; highly possessed competencies were “understanding the agro-climatic condition requirements of crops”, familiarity with sowing timings of vegetables and understanding fruits plantation techniques respectively. Among plant protection competencies; identifying major insect pests of crops/vegetables/fruits was highly possessed competency regarding insect pests/diseases competency and familiarity with names of commonly occurring weeds in weed competency. Moreover, it was found that Field Assistants possessed low level competency in using Global Positioning System (GPS) device for soil sampling, measurement of soil pH and its reclamation, minimize post-harvest losses, training and propagation of fruit plants and diagnose the causes of low yield in vegetables that were required at high level for their task performance as perceived by them. Highly significant difference (P≤0.01) was reported between the possessed and required level of understanding adverse effect of water pH on crops, understanding nutrient contents of fertilizers, biological and cultural control of pests. Highest training needs in professional competency were reported in use of Information and Communication Technologies, use of audiovisual materials and ability of motivating farmers. vii Regression analysis showed that rural domicile, job experience, and master level education of the Field Assistants have positive and significant effect on the development of their competency. The top ranked constraints which the respondents faced in building the required competency were lack of promotion, training opportunities and incentives or motivation. It was concluded that respondents needed utmost training regarding emerging challenges in the technical competencies while providing advisory services to farming community. Therefore, it is suggested that Human Resource Development section may be established in the department that would perform regular training needs analysis of the Field Assistants so that in-service training should be provided to them regarding identified competencies. Similarly, it is suggested that curriculum of the Field Assistants diploma course should be updated regarding emerging challenges of the province.