SARGODHA: A three-day “Capacity Building Training Program,” aims at enhancing the teaching capabilities of educators and foster advanced techniques in the realm of social sciences kick started at University of Sargodha (UoS) on Wednesday. The workshop jointly organized by the University of Gujrat (UoG) and University of Sargodha, is funded by the United States Government and administered by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP).
Addressing the inaugural session Mr. Noman Yaser In-charge Department of Communication and Media Studies University of Sargodha, expressed his gratitude towards the Dean Faculty of Arts, UoG Prof Dr Zahid Yousaf, United States Government and USEFP for their support in creating this unique opportunity for academic growth and knowledge exchange. He further stated that the joint workshop will serve as a platform to pave the way for a brighter and more technologically advanced future in academia.
Following the welcome note, Prof. Dr. Zahid Yousaf, the Dean of Faculty of Art at the University of Gujrat, provided an insightful introduction of the project. Dr. Yousaf highlighted the program’s significance in empowering educators with cutting-edge teaching methodologies and fostering collaborative efforts between universities.
Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities Prof. Dr. Ghulam Abbas commended the efforts of the department and said that such joint endeavors strengthened the academic ecosystem and foster an environment of learning and growth for faculty and students alike.
The workshop featured esteemed speakers including Prof. Dr. Savera Mujib Shami, Chairperson of the Digital Media Department University of Punjab and Dr. Ayesha Ashfaq, Chairperson of the Department of Development Communication University of Punjab.
Dr. Savera Shami delivered two impactful presentations on “Making Optimum Use of Technology for Effective Teaching” and “Digital Safety and Security.” Her sessions emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to enrich the learning experience and addressed essential aspects of online safety and security in the digital age.
Dr. Ayesha Ashfaq, shed light on two critical topics: “The Qualitative Debate: Data Collection & Analysis” and “Assessing Media Literacy Competencies: Perception vs. Realities.” Dr. Ayesha’s discussions delved into the significance of data analysis in communication research and highlighted the need to bridge the gap between perceived and actual media literacy competencies.
