Dr. Nadia Rehman | Higher Education | Best Researcher Award  

Dr. Nadia Rehman has a strong academic foundation in education, holding a PhD in Comparative Education from Shaanxi Normal University, China (2022). She furthered her expertise with an M.Phil. in Teacher Education from Fatima Jinnah Women University (2018) and a Master’s in Educational Leadership & Management from the same institution in 2015. Dr. Rehman also completed a B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Psychology from Punjab University Lahore in 2013, after completing her F.Sc. in Pre-Medical from FG Postgraduate College for Women in 2010. Her diverse academic background demonstrates a deep commitment to understanding various aspects of education and a strong foundation for her research and professional endeavors.

Work Experience 💼:

Dr. Nadia Rehman has extensive professional experience in the education sector. She has worked as an advisor with the Executive Committee of the Education Department, where she organized various educational competitions and activities at Fatima Jinnah Women’s University Rawalpindi. Additionally, Dr. Rehman completed a 40-day internship as a science teacher at F.G Public High School Rawalpindi. She has also contributed to international conferences, such as the one on Gender, Sciences & Humanities in collaboration with Texas, Austin, US. Dr. Rehman participated in workshops, including one on mentoring at Fatima Jinnah Women University and short-term training for College Principals/DDOs on governance, finance, and audit. Furthermore, she has hands-on teaching experience, having taught biology at Chinar Public School Islamabad and completed her Teaching Practice at Sir Sayed High School for Girls Rawalpindi. Dr. Rehman also served as a research assistant for a HEC-funded project in collaboration with NUML University Islamabad.

Skills 🔍

Dr. Nadia Rehman possesses a diverse skill set that supports her extensive work in the field of education. She is highly skilled in research methodology, with proficiency in tools such as SPSS for data analysis. Dr. Rehman is adept at curriculum development, particularly in teacher education and integrating technology in classrooms. Her teaching skills are complemented by her strong presentation abilities and a natural flair for public speaking. She has a deep understanding of educational leadership and management, which she has applied in both advisory roles and as a mentor. In addition, Dr. Rehman is proficient in multilingual communication, with fluency in English and Urdu, and beginner-level proficiency in Chinese, allowing her to engage with diverse audiences. Her skills also extend to organizing and conducting workshops on educational challenges, making her a valuable contributor to the education community.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Nadia Rehman has earned several notable awards and honors throughout her academic career. She was selected as a final candidate for the British Council Master’s Program Scholarship (2013-2015), reflecting her academic potential. She also received the HEC Scholarship for her M.Phil. program, further recognizing her commitment to education. In addition, Dr. Rehman was chosen as a CSC candidate for her Ph.D. studies at Shaanxi Normal University, China, providing her with the opportunity to expand her research and academic expertise internationally. These achievements highlight her dedication and exceptional contributions to the field of education.

Research Interests:

Dr. Nadia Rehman’s research interests primarily focus on education and development, with a particular emphasis on teaching methodologies, technology in education, and the impact of educational policies. Her work explores 21st-century skills development among students, particularly through project-based learning in mathematics, and investigates teacher education through technology integration, such as using interactive computer simulations to teach physics at the secondary level. Dr. Rehman has also conducted research on the environmental awareness of elementary school students and examined the challenges faced by pre-service teachers in acquiring technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). Additionally, her studies have delved into the socio-psychological effects of parental divorce on students, aiming to understand its impact on their academic performance. Through her work, Dr. Rehman seeks to bridge gaps in educational practices and policy development, particularly in the context of Pakistan and China.

📚 Publications 

Title: Fostering Twenty-First Century Skills Among Primary School Students Through Math Project-Based Learning

• Authors: N Rehman, W Zhang, A Mahmood, MZ Fareed, S Batool
• Journal: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
• Year: 2023
• Volume/Issue: 10(1), 1-12
• Cited by: 43

Title: The Use of Technology for Online Classes During the Global Pandemic: Challenges Encountered by the Schoolteachers in Pakistan

• Authors: MI Nadia Rehman, Wenlan Zhang
• Journal: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences International Journal (LASSIJ)
• Year: 2021
• Volume/Issue: 5 (December)
• Cited by: 22

Title: Teaching Physics with Interactive Computer Simulation at Secondary Level

• Authors: N Rehman, W Zhang, A Mahmood, F Alam
• Journal: Cadernos de Educação Tecnologia e Sociedade
• Year: 2021
• Volume/Issue: 14(1), 127-141
• Cited by: 21

Title: Parental Divorce: Impact on Socio-Psychological Behavior and Academic Performance of Students in Teacher’s Perception

• Authors: NRLY Mussarat Iqbal, Muhammad Saifullah Khalid
• Journal: Journal of Divorce and Remarriages
• Year: 2021
• Cited by: 14

Title: Altering Students’ Attitude Towards Math Learning Through Project-Based Learning: A Math Project

• Authors: N Rehman, W Zhang, A Mahmood, I Andleeb, W Kong
• Year: 2023
• Cited by: 6

Title: Print Media Portraying Pak-China Education Collaboration Through Soft Power Lens

• Authors: N Rehman, J Liu, W Zhang
• Journal: FWU Journal of Social Sciences
• Year: 2022
• Volume/Issue: 16(3), 1-20
• Cited by: 5

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