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An Investigation of Efficacy and Hope as Predictors of Academic Motivation 效能与希望作为学业动机预测因子的研究

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1159

Hira Arooj, Tazvin Ijaz

引用次数: 1

Analyzing Stress Coping Strategies and Approaches of School Teachers 浅析学校教师的压力应对策略与方法

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1155

Syed Nasir Hussain, A. Zulfqar, Fakhra Aziz

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引用次数: 4

The Barriers and Challenges Faced by Private Sector Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Promoting Sustainable Development: A Qualitative Inquiry in Pakistan 私立高等教育机构在促进可持续发展方面面临的障碍和挑战:巴基斯坦的定性调查

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1156

M. Waqas

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引用次数: 5

Effects of Training of Eye Fixation Skills on the Reading Fluency of Children with Oculomotor Dysfunction 注视技巧训练对动眼肌功能障碍儿童阅读流畅性的影响

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1158.G176

Tanzila Nabeel

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引用次数: 6

Questioning as a Tool to Instill Reasoning Skills among Seventh Grade Students in Science Subject 提问作为培养七年级理科学生推理能力的工具

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1162

Sumbal Asghar, Rizwan Akram

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引用次数: 0

Need Assessment for the Professional Development of Teachers in Content Knowledge of Instructional Planning and Strategies 教师专业发展需要评估教学计划与策略的内容知识

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1160

Sidra Rizwan

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引用次数: 0

Source Culture and Target Culture in English Language Teaching: A Study of Intercultural Pragmatics and Students’ Learning Outcomes 英语教学中的源文化与目标文化——跨文化语用学与学生学习成果研究

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1161

Hazrat Umar, M. Rehman

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引用次数: 3

Effect of Communicative Approach on Creative Writing at Secondary Level in Pakistan 交际法对巴基斯坦中学创造性写作的影响

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-08-05 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V36I1.1157

Muhammad Samiullah Chauhan

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引用次数: 5

Reflective Practices at Tertiary Level: A Gender Wise Comparison 高等教育反思实践：性别比较

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-01-23 DOI: 10.30971/pje.v35i3.781

M. Arshad

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引用次数: 2

An Empirical Examination of Relationship between Pareto Principle and Stages of Leadership at University Level Ayaz Muhammad Khan* 帕累托原则与大学领导阶段关系的实证研究*

Pakistan Journal of Education Pub Date : 2019-01-23 DOI: 10.30971/PJE.V35I3.777

A. Khan

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引用次数: 1