ISLAMABAD: National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) inaugurated seventh Cohort of Pre-Service National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP) 2023, designed for Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs (IPFP). Programme held at HEC Regional Centre in Lahore, marks commencement of transformative journey for 22 PhD Fellows of Phase-II (Batch-IV) and will continue until November 10, 2023.

NFDP is designed to expedite acquisition of essential knowledge, skills and attitudes across three vital dimensions of successful faculty career, effective teaching and learning, course design, lesson planning and delivery, research and professional practices. Variety of engaging activities including daily interactive sessions, group projects, presentations and assignments related to various modules are organised to meet programme’s learning objectives.

Successful completion of NFDP is a prerequisite for placing IPFP fellows at Higher Education Institutions for duration of one year, further solidifying their role in shaping future of higher education in Pakistan.

Ghafoor Ahmed In-Charge, HEC Regional Centre Lahore emphasised substantial impact of these initiatives on improving learning outcomes of prospective educators. He highlighted pivotal role of well-trained teachers in shaping nation’s future and stressed critical need to prepare young teachers to meet evolving needs of students.

Ghulam Murtza Goraya Assistant Director NAHE highlighted programme’s significance and provided insight into NAHE’s numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity of faculty and administrators in Higher Education Institutions at various stages of their careers.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 27 2023

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