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Pedagogy means فن و تعلیم کا پیشہ

Pedagogy comes from the Greek words "paidagōgia" (παιδαγωγία), meaning "to lead the child."

It refers to the art and science of teaching, focusing on methods and strategies for effective education.

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Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan obligates the state to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 5 to 16 years.

This article ensures that every child has access to education as a fundamental right.

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An assessment is called reliable if it gives consistent results over time with the same students.

Reliability means the test is dependable and free from random errors.

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ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.

It refers to the use of digital tools and resources (like computers, internet, smartboards) to enhance teaching and learning.

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Diagnostic means تشخیصی

Diagnostic assessment is used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses, helping to detect difficulties in the learning process.

It is conducted before or during the learning process to provide insights for improving teaching strategies.

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The West Pakistan Textbook Board was officially established on 6th June 1962 under the West Pakistan Textbook Board Ordinance XLI of 1962.

The Board was tasked with preparing, publishing, and distributing textbooks to ensure standardized education across West Pakistan.

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A curriculum is designed to address the needs, values, and challenges of a complex and diverse society, preparing students for real-world situations.

It includes various subjects, perspectives, and skills to help learners adapt to social, cultural, and economic diversity.

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The term curriculum is derived from the Latin word Currere.

Curriculum means: To run the course.

It refers to the structured set of subjects or learning experiences designed for students in an educational system.

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Curriculum development involves the complete process of designing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum.

It includes planning the content, teaching methods, assessing learning outcomes, and making improvements based on feedback.

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• Knowledge
• Comprehension
• Application
• Analysis
• Synthesis (Creating new ideas/products)
• Evaluation (Judging value based on criteria)

Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (2001)

In the revised version by Anderson & Krathwohl, the levels were updated to:

1. Remembering
2. Understanding
3. Applying
4. Analyzing
5. Evaluating
6. Creating (New highest level, replacing Synthesis)