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    A study of an innovative approach to teacher education in Pakistan
    Schneider, Annette Therese ( 1997)
    This is a study of a private teacher education institute, Notre Dame Institute of Education (NDIE), which is affiliated with Karachi University, Pakistan. It describes the distinctive elements of one of its programmes, the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed), compares them with B. Ed courses offered at other affiliated colleges and identifies the perceived impact of NDIE on teacher education in Pakistan. A qualitative approach, in the form of a case study, was adopted for the research. Data was collected by means of interviews, observation and the analysis of historical documents. A pilot study assisted with the identification of key themes and potential avenues of information. The comprehensive narrative indicates the use of appropriate means of qualitative data reduction, analysis and display. The NDIE B. Ed course differs from traditional B. Ed courses. Within the present context of teacher education in Pakistan, the study showed that the course was innovative in terms of its curriculum content; teaching and assessment methods; provision and use of educational resources; approach to school experience and teaching practice and the collegial nature of staff/student relationships. The respondents perceived the institute to be making a positive impact with respect to the implementation of change or innovation in teacher education, teacher socialization and educational leadership and formation within the Catholic Church in Pakistan. The importance of both the personal and professional development components of teacher education courses in raising the self esteem and confidence of teachers was indicated by the study's findings. The data provided by the respondents indicated that innovation is possible within the constraints of a traditional teacher training course and identifies the importance of establishing networks to support and maintain change initiatives and develop educational leadership.