Teacher Recruitment
The Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi,
with support from the Aga Khan Education Service,
Pakistan, is strongly committed to promoting and
enhancing quality education. Better-trained and
skilled teachers provide a more varied, interesting
and enriched learning experience for the young
people.
Teachers are carefully recruited through a rigorous
selection process. Candidates present a demonstration
lesson to assess their teaching skills and interviewed
by the School Administration. The teacher selection
criteria include: competence and experience in
the subject area, understanding of modern teaching
methods and commitment to student-centered learning,
motivation towards the teaching learning process
and openness to change.
Ongoing Faculty Development
The School considers its dedicated and qualified
faculty, which is a combination of experience
and young talent, one of its greatest assets.
Our teachers keep abreast of latest pedagogical
research, incorporating unique and diverse teaching
techniques to the classroom. Faculty regularly
discusses and share books, materials and teaching
techniques promoting a learning culture amongst
teachers. The Faculty Development Programme
organises interdisciplinary workshops and discussions
to explore integrated approach to curriculum
development.
The Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan regularly
organises workshops and seminars for management
and teaching staff. Topics include teaching
methodology, classroom management and use of
information technology in teaching.
Through the partnerships with the Aga Khan University-Institute
of Educational Development, International Academic
Partnership, Phillips Academy, Andover, workshops
and training programmes are organised for various
disciplines. Our faculty also participates in
training programmes conducted by Intel, I*EARN,
Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers,
the British Council, University of Karachi and
other such renowned organizations.
Teacher Performance Reviews
The School follows an intensive appraisal system
to monitor faculty and staff progress. Faculty
and non-teaching staff appraisal takes place
periodically through the year and a formal appraisal
takes place at year-end. Assessment is based
on the following criteria:
- Achievements after the appointment
- Professional development and growth
- Quality of teaching
- Quality of pupils' learning
- Quality of relationship with peers
- Professional responsibility.
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