Lecturer
Ms Sana Qaisar
I am a committed educator with a strong academic and professional background in Special Education, particularly in the area of Visual Impairment.
I hold an M.Phil. in Special Education (First Position, Gold Medalist) and have submitted my Ph.D. thesis at the Institute of Special Education, University of the Punjab.
I also secured Second Position in my Master’s in Special Education from the same institute.
With extensive experience in inclusive education, curriculum development, individualized education planning, and teacher training, I aim to foster engaging, supportive learning environments for students with diverse needs.
My work includes contributions to the Punjab Special Education Policy (2019–2029) and administrative experience as Assistant to the Director (Planning & Development Wing), Punjab Special Education Department.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, with a focus on differentiated instruction, assistive technology, and the social-emotional development of learners, particularly those with visual impairments.
I am currently serving as Lecturer in Special Education at AIOU (since May 2, 2025) and previously served as a Junior Special Education Teacher (JSET) in the Punjab Special Education Department from November 24, 2017, to April 30, 2025.
I am passionate about advancing inclusive education through academic excellence, research, and teacher preparation.
sana.qaisar@aiou.edu.pk

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Research and Publication

  1. Kanwal, A., Bashir, R., & Qaisar, S. (2024). Academic Performance of Students with Hearing Impairments: A Study in Post-Primary Special Education. Annals of Human and Social Sciences, 5(2), 393-404.
  2. Qaisar, S., Bashir, R., & Kanwal, A. (2024). Science Teachers’ Experiences Teaching Students with Visual Impairment: A Quantitative Analysis. Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 6(2), 139-150.
  3. Qaisar, S., Bashir, R., & Ashraf, S. (2023). Developing Science Concepts of Students with Visual Impairment through ADDIE Instructional Design Model versus Conventional Teaching. Annals of Human and Social Sciences, 4(3), 884-895.
  4. Akram, B., Bashir, R., Kanwal, A., Qaisar, S., Shehzad, A., & Ansari, Z. (2022). A Sustainable Model Reflecting Role Of Health Protective Behavior In Reducing Premenstrual Syndrome And Suicide Burden Among Girls With Visual Impairment. Webology (ISSN: 1735-188X), 19(1).
  5. Aftab, M. J., Qaiser, S., & Bashir, R. (2022). Parental Perception about Anti-Social Behavior at Public Place and its Effects on Daily Routine Life. VFAST Transactions on Education and Social Sciences, 10(2), 241-253.

Certification and Trainings

  1. “Braille Proficiency Certificate” from Directorate of Special Education, Government of the Punjab.
  2. Teachers Training Program for Braille Proficiency (English, Urdu, Maths and Quranic Braille), organized by Special Education Department, Government of the Punjab from 11-16 April 2022.
  3. One week training from Teachers training institute for Special Education from 07.05.2018 to 11.05.2018.

Conferences/Seminars attended

  1. Participated in Inclusion: Harmony Matters-­­­­­­ Organized by Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab and Punjab Inclusive Education Project, Govt. of the Punjab on April 20, 2017.
  2. Participated in 2nd International Research Conference on Economics Business and Social Sciences with theme China – Pakistan Economic Corridor on April 17-18, 2017 organized by School of Economics, Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan, Pakistan.
  3. Participated in International Conference Inclusive Education 2015 – Transition from Rhetoric to reality on November 03-04, 2015 organized by University of Management and Technology, Pakistan.

Distinguish

  1. Second position in Master in Special Education.
  2. First Position in M.Phil (Gold Medal) from Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

 

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.