International Islamic University Islamabad Holds Conference On Innovation In Teaching, Learning

A two day international conference on innovation in teaching and learning kicked-off here at Faisal Masjid campus of the International Islamic University (IIU) on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Oct, 2018 ) :A two day international conference on innovation in teaching and learning kicked-off here at Faisal Masjid campus of the International Islamic University (IIU) on Wednesday.

The conference is being organized by the department of education of the university, a press release on Wednesday said.

The educational experts and educationists will discuss innovation in curriculum and instruction, innovation in higher education, innovation in educational research and educational interventions in more than 170 research papers.

Progressive attribute of education must be stressed and focused to meet the requirements of hour, said famous educationist Dr. Mehmood ul Hassan Butt speaking as a chief guest at the opening ceremony of the conference.

He maintained that innovation is all about learning new things with different approaches and it leads towards exquisite and significant impact and results. "Islamic scholars and educationists have a vital role in advancing innovation in the field of education" he told. He also discussed Islamic history and renaissance and different innovative approaches in education.

Dr. Muhammad Munir, Acting President IIUI urged the students to explore the knowledge on specific aspects through experts of the conference.

He also highlighted importance of research and adoption of innovation.

Dr. Samina Malik, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences elaborated objectives of the conference and said that it was aimed at addressing opportunities, challenges and directions afforded by the technological innovation in the field of education. "We will have to let our youth think "out of the box" because it is a salient attribute of innovation and progress. She said that use of technology does not make things innovative, while it was necessary that innovative approaches be adopted.

Dr Nabi Bux Jummani, the patron of the conference and director distance learning paid vote of thanks to all the participants.

Earlier, Heads of education departments at both male and female campuses elaborated objectives of the conference and apprised about the services and achievements of the departments.

The conference will conclude on Thursday, while experts will discuss various topics such as innovation educational pedagogies, internationalization of education and technology innovations and its impact on education.

The opening ceremony was also attended by Vice President female campus Dr. Farkhanda Zia, senior faculty member of the department and a large numbers of the students.