Assistant Professor
Dr Saira Maqbool
A committed, enthusiastic ELT professional and coordinator of diploma / MA TEFL programs.
0092 3328302242
saira.maqbool@aiou.edu.pk

Education

PhD.  (Linguistics)

Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

2017

M.Phil

(English Linguistics)

Islamia University of Bahawalpur,

Pakistan

2013

MA (TEFL)

 

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad,

Paksitan.

 2018

M.A

 (English Literature)

University of   Peshawar, Pakistan.

2009

Diploma TEFL

(Teaching of English

 as a Foreign Language)

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad,

Pakistan.

2015

M.Ed

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad,

Pakistan.

2019

B.Ed

(English Education)

University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2008

Experience

1- At Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, I have been working as Assistant Professor on permanent base.

Date of Joining                                     From July 2013 to date

Position Held                                       Assistant Professor (BPS 19)

Main Responsibilities                          Teaching Prospective teachers of English Language

                                                                Coordinator for Diploma and MA TEFL

                                                                Research Supervisor

                                                                Examination Evaluator

                                                                Assessment Coordinator

 

2- At Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan I had been working as a lecturer in English on permanent base.

Dates                                                   December 2009 to June 2013

Position Held                                     Lecturer in English (BPS 18)

Main Responsibilities                       Teaching English Literature and Linguistics to graduate and postgraduates

Member of the                                   Committee of Faculty of Arts

Member of the Committee  of  Post Graduate Studies

Editor of the University’s Newsletter 2010

Member of the Senate Body from 2010 to 2011

3- At F.E.F Degree College Hayatabad, Pakistan I had been working as a Lecturer in English. I had been teaching both literature and linguistics.

Dates                                                      May 2005 to Sep. 2006

Position Held                                        Lecturer (BPS-17)

Main Responsibilities         Teaching English Literature and Linguistics to graduate and postgraduate students

Publications

  1. Maqbool, S., Ismail, S. A. M. M., & Maqbool, S. A. (2020). Correlational study between learning motivation and satisfaction in online courses. Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews, 8(1).
  2. Maqbool, S., Ismail, S. A. M. M., & Maqbool, S. A. (2020). Language Learning Strategies for Gen Z ESL Learners as Digital Natives. Universal Journal of Educational Research 8(8):3439-3448 DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080818
  3. Maqbool, S., Ismail, S. A. M. M., & Maqbool, S. A. (2020). Organizational climate and job satisfaction in 21st century higher educational institutes. Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,  /doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2020.8457
  4. Maqbool, S. (2019). Emotional intelligence and online English language learners’ academic achievement. Pakistan Journal of Distance & Online Learning Volume: 4(1), 91-104
  5. Nadeem, M., Lodhi, I. S., Shakir, M., Maqbool, S., & Abbasi, N. S. (2019). Stress, smartphone use, life satisfaction and learning performance: a study among young college adults. Journal Of Social Sciences & Humanities, 3(1 & 2), 109-117.
  6. Maqbool, S., Bahoo, R., & Shakir, M. (2019). Exploring Determiners of Achievements of Degree Students (Pakistan) in Academic English. Global Regional Review, 4(3), 64-72.
  7. Maqbool, S., Ismail, S. A. M. B. M., Maqbool, S., & Zubair, M. (2019). Principals’ behaviour and teachers’ performance at secondary schools in the rural area of Pakistan. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(1), 788–801.
  8. Maqbool, S., Ismail, S. A. M. B. M., Maqbool, S., & Hassan, S. U. (2018). Effects of traditional lecture method and multi-sensory approach on elt learners at the graduate level. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 7(4), 488–505 
  9. Maqbool, S., Ghani, M. & Maqbool, S. (2018). Language of instruction for teaching mathematics at primary level: controversy in Pakistan, Pakistan Journal of Education, 2018, 1(35).
  10. Maqbool, S., Sultan, A., & Imran, R. (2018). The Relationship of Socio-Economic Status and Achievement of Learners in English as a Subject at Secondary Level in Pakistan. Global Economics Review, 3(2), 85-93.
  11. Maqbool, S., Ghani, M., & Khan, A. (2018). Error Analysis of English Language Speakers in the Use of Articles in Pakistan. Journal of Educational Research (1027-9776), 21(1).
  12. Nadeem, M., Maqbool, S., & Zaidi, A. H. (2018) A historical analysis of the medium of instruction controversy in Pakistan. Journal of Historical Studies, 5(1), 41-51
  13. Maqbool, S., Hassan. S., & Maqbool. S, (2017). Non-verbal communication by teachers in the classroom management at primary level in Pakistan. Abasyn Educational Research Journal, 2(2).
  14. Maqbool, S. & Maqbool, S. (2017). Pakistan k taalimi manzer namy me Urdu or Angrezi ka taluq. Pegham-e-Ashna ,18.
  15. Imran, R., Maqbool, S. & Sultan (2017). Promoting Consumer Culture: Analysis of Pakistani Electronic Media Advertisements. Global Economics Review, 2
  16. Sultan, A., Imran, R. & Maqbool, S. (2016). Teaching of Harry porter and Philosopher’s Stone in the Light of Barthes Narrative Codes at Bs Level. Global Regional Review, 2.
  17. Maqbool, S. & Maqbool, S. (2016). Pakistan me Tadresi zuban ka Taun. Pegham-e-Ashna ,16.
  18. Nadeem, M., Akhtar, A. L. I., & Maqbool, S. (2013). Preparing future teachers through distance learning: An Empirical Study on Students’ Perception of Teacher Education Program Provided by AIOU Pakistan. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 14(4), 132-144.
  19. Buzdar, M. A., Ali, A., Akhtar, J. H., Maqbool, S., & Nadeem, M. (2013). Assessment of students’ learning achievements under semester system in Pakistan. Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research, 3(6), 79-86.
  20. Nadeem, M., Lone, A. H., & Maqbool, S. (2013). An empirical study on teachers’ perception of teachers training programmes provided in cantonment/garrisons schools of Pakistan. Journal of Educational & Instructional Studies in the World, 3(1), 121-126.
  21. Nadeem, M., Ali, A., Maqbool, S., & Zaidi, S. U. (2012). Impact of anxiety on the academic achievement of students having different mental abilities at a university level in Bahawalpur (Southern Punjab) Pakistan. International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 4(3), 519-528.
  22. Nadeem, M., Gujjar, A. A., Maqbool, S., Perveen, S., & Maqbool, S. (2012). Analysis of Training Module" Research Skills" under HEC Faculty Development Program in Pakistan. International Journal of Social Sciences & Education, 2(3).

Nadeem, M., Rana, M. S., Lone, A. H., Maqbool, S., Naz, K., & Akhtar, A. (2011). Teacher's Competencies And Factors Affecting The Performance Of Female Teachers In Bahawalpur (Southern Punjab) Pakistan. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2(19).

Project, Research Interests

  1. Higher Education Commission Scholarship for MPhil Leading to PhD
  2. Project Manager for Access Microscholarships Program, AIOU Gujranwala
  3. Coordinator for Post Graduate Diploma in TEFL(Teaching of English as a Foreign Language) and MA TEFL Programs of the University 
  4. Admission Incharge for Diploma & MA TEFL Programs
  5. Sub Editor of Journal of English Langue, Literature & Linguistics

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.