LIVE STREAM CLASSROOMS DURING PANDEMIC 2020: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Due to the pandemic situation of the COVID-19 the live stream had being adopted for online learning in higher education system of Pakistan. The bidirectional communication in live stream is synchronized connection via Internet, such as video-audio conferencing though the software of the Microsoft team, zoom, google meet and Skype had utilized for learning. The purpose of the research were to compare the perception of teachers and students regarding the live stream classrooms during outbreak covid-19. The study were significant to teachers, students, new researchers and policy makers. The study were descriptive survey method. The research were quantitative and questionnaire were utilized by researcher to collect the respondent’s responses. Whereas descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyzed the data. The results of the study were depicted that mostly respondents were not satisfied though online live stream classrooms, there is no difference between the perception of the teachers and students regarding the live stream classrooms during outbreak covid-19. Students were not self-motivated and to maintain discipline in live sessions is very difficult for teachers as well. Technical issues had made class boring, cause the cognitive exertion and become time consuming. The subjects like science mathematics and engineering cannot taught properly. Learners can engage through video conferencing and interactive discussion. Moreover research recommended that teachers should trained for these techniques, advance applications should provide by Government for online learning, interactive discussion is the best way to engage learners in live stream. Discussion method may be used and video conferencing may be preferred

The Perceptions of Medical Students Regarding Professionalism, a qualitative study

Introduction: The elements of humanity and understanding the social values is significantly important for the health care workers to ensure positive health outcomes and patient’s safety, as care and empathy during the treatments are provided innately according to the standards, preferences and values of the individual.  Aim: Our goal is to prepare finest quality physicians who will serve as role models for future medical practitioners. The aim of this study is to find out student’s perception regarding professionalism in order to design curricular contents and matching instructional strategies aiming at enhancement of professionalism, understanding, practice and behavioral change.  Method: The study has been conducted at a private medical college in Islamabad after taking ethical approval. In order to collect data, a qualitative cross-sectional study design had been used. Focus group interview was conducted on semi structured questions. Data was recorded, transcribed, themes were extracted and analyzed by manual thematic analysis.  Results: the study identified fundamental themes regarding professionalism. Students had fair knowledge regarding professionalism but lack deep understanding. It was suggested to practice role modelling in order to inculcate professionalism among medical students.  Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that the professionalism is the core of medical education and necessary for adequate practice therefore, we cannot rely on hidden curriculum for development of professional identity. The study suggests dire requirement for incorporation of study of professionalism and it applications in medical curriculum. Key words: Perceptions, Professionalism, Medical students

Understanding the Issue of Gender Discrimination as a ‘Crime’ of Gender Apartheid and Placing Violence against Women at the Centre of this Matrix

This paper using the model of Racial Apartheid, once prevalent in South Africa, attempts to ask whether some of the severe forms of gender discrimination can be treated and termed as Gender Apartheid. It argues that class domination/segregation regime does not always have to follow the exact South African model in order to qualify for the crime of apartheid, the proof that discriminatory acts are severe, systematic and institutionalized are enough to establish the crime. The article notes that despite many commonalities between the two types of crimes, the degree of condemnation that practices of Racial Apartheid receive is far greater than the comparable acts of gender apartheid. It recommends that Apartheid, whether racial or gender, should be treated equally, and gender apartheid should accordingly be considered ‘crime against humanity’.&nbsp

کئی چاند تھے سرِآسماں ،حلیہ وسراپا نگاری کا مرقع: KAI CHAND THE SAR-E-AASMAN , A MAGNUM OPUS OF DESCRIPTIVE NARRATION AND THE ART OF CHARACTERIZATION

Shams ur Rahman Farooqi was an epoch-making literary figure. His literary prowess is highly praised in all academic and literary circles. His novel "Kai Chand The Sar-e-Aasman" is considered a portrait gallery of Delhi's rich culture, civilization and social structure. In this novel, he presents the events of Delhi's final gathering. Farooqi has tried to sketch characters who are very close to reality. His observation is very unique and he has drawn numerous characters who look lively creature to his readers. The protagonist lady, Wazir Khanum, in novel "Kai Chand The Sar-e-Aasman," is also a very minutely depicted character, and it is a great example of Farooqi's mastery and proficiency in his art of descriptive writing. Upon aesthetics examination, the novel is a masterpiece of aesthetics work of art. Shams ur Rahman Farooqi's prose and narration style reflects refined and exquisite taste of Delhi's people. So "Kai Chand the Sar e Asman" can rightly be said a magnum opus of descriptive narration and art of characterization.&nbsp