Faculty — Sindh Institute of Teacher Education

Faculty Profiles

Dr. Fauzia Shamim

Professor (TESOL), Chief Academic Officer

Ph.D., TESOL, School of Education, Leeds University, UK
M.A., Linguistics for ELT, University of Lancaster, UK
M.A., English Literature, University of Karachi

Publications

Shamim, F. & Smith, R. (2024). Addressing ‘academic’ conceptions of research. In Stories of Mentoring Teacher Research, British Council.
Shamim, F, & Qureshi, R. (2013/2024). Informed consent in educational research in the south: tensions and accommodations. Compare Special Issue, 43(4), 464–482.
Shamim, F. (2023). ELT, EMI and Social Justice: Case of Pakistan. In Giri Ram (Ed.), English as a Medium of Instruction in South Asia: Issues in Equity and Social Justice. Routledge.
Shamim, F., & Riaz, M. N. (2023). Impact of multimodal digital media communication on generation Z’s language use and literacy practices. Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review, 3(4), 399-409.
Shamim, F. (2019). Proficiency and Professionalism: Arab teachers' perceptions and experiences. Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 22(1), 101-120.
Shamim, F. (2019b). Learning to teach English. In Alan Maley (ed.). Developing expertise through experience (179-190). The British Council.
Shamim, F. & Rashid, U. (2019c). The English-Urdu Medium divide: Consequences for learner identity and future life chances. In Journal for Education and Educational Development (JEED), 6(1), 43-61.
Shamim, F, & Sarwar, Z. (2018e). Against the odds: Setting up and running an English language teachers association in Pakistan. SPELT Quarterly, 33(1), 2-15.
Shamim, F., Khurram, B,A., Rashid, U., Qayyum, R, and Muslim, S. (2018f). Building a Community of Practice for Implementing EAP Curriculum in Difficult Circumstances. ELF Annual Research Journal, 20, 23-38.
Shamim, F. & Sarwar, Z. (2018d). Killing two birds with one stone: SPELT’s professional development programs. In Sheikh, A. and Coombe, C. & Effiong, O. (eds) The Role of Language Teacher Associations in Professional Development. Springer, Cham, 87-103.

Dr. Hameedah Sayani

Senior Lecturer & Director CPD & Partnerships

M.Sc., Educational Assessment, University of Oxford, UK
Ph.D., Finance, University of Wollongong, Australia
M.B.A., University of Wollongong, Australia

Publications

Ali, S.A. & Sayani, H. (2025). From training to practice: Evaluating the preparedness of newly qualified teachers in managing classroom and disruptive behaviours.
Ali, S. A., Amirali, M., & Sayani, H. (2025). Customized on-site professional development: Empowering a primary math teacher to teach mental math skills.
Pranab, P.K., & Sayani, H. (2021). Exploring the Transmission and Determinants of Volatility Shocks in Emerging South Asian Markets.
Sayani, H., Shoaib, M., Mashood, N., & Kumar, V. (2018). Case Study Competitions and Perceptions of Learning Among Undergraduate Students in the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Education for Business, 93(7), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2018.1503581
Sayani, H., Shoaib, M., Kumar, V. & Mashood, N. (2017). An Exploratory Study of Undergraduate Students’ Learning from Case Study Competitions in the United Arab Emirates. International Journal Innovation in Education, 4(4), 32-50. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIIE.2017.086475
Shoaib, M., Kumar, V., Mashood, N. & Sayani, H. (2017). Sponsorship of Case Study Competitions and Impact on Brand Equity: An Exploratory Study in the UAE Higher Education Sector. International Journal of Technology and Educational Marketing, 7(2), 24-44. 10.4018/IJTEM.2017070103
Kumar, V., Satapathy, S., & Sayani, H. (2017). Analysis of Financial Strategies of 3PL Companies in the GCC. International Journal of Corporate Finance and Accounting, 4(1), 16-34.
Sayani, H., Kishore, P. & Kumar, V. (2017). Internal Determinants of Return on Equity: Case of the UAE Commercial Banks. The Banking and Finance Review, 9(1), 47-74.
Shoaib, M. and Sayani, H. (2016). Online Shopping - Exploring Perceptions of Digital Natives in the United Arab Emirates, International Journal of Online Marketing, 6(3), 12-35.
Kumar, V. and Sayani, H. (2015), Application of CAMEL model on the GCC Islamic Banks: 2008-2014, Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance, 3(2), 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/jibf.v3n2a

Dr. Rahma Abbasi

Assistant Professor

Ed.D., Curriculum Leadership, Northern Illinois University, USA
M.S., Early Childhood Special Education, Northern Illinois University, USA
Post Graduate Diploma, Rehabilitation in Childhood Disorders (DRCD), University of Karachi
B.S., Special Education, University of Karachi

Publications

Penmetsa, H., Abbasi, R., Yellamilli, N., Winkelman, K., Chan, J., Hwang, J., & Cho, K. T. (2025). Investigating Brain Activity of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During STEM-Related Cognitive Tasks. Information, 16(10), 880. https://doi.org/10.3390/info16100880
Rahat, Aisha & Nisa, Aziz & Siddiqua, Naila & Mehmood, Humma & Abbasi, Rahma. (2024). Empowerment at the Crossroads: Women's Educational Challenges in Karachi's Higher Education. Utamax: Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education. 6. 12-22. 10.31849/utamax.v6i1.16086.
Abbasi, Rahma, "Parents' perspectives about inclusive education for their children with autism" (2017). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 4274. https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/4274
Abbasi, Rahma, "Instructional Strategies for Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms: Implications for Pakistani Classroom Contexts" (2025). Dissertations of Practice. 86.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-disspractice/86

Aisha Ahmed

Senior Lecturer (General Education)

D.Phil. (in progress), University of Oxford, UK
M.Phil., Education, Iqra University
B.Ed., Allama Iqbal Open University
M.B.A., Institute of Business Management

Publications

Ahmed, A., Khan, U. and Moiz, Z. (2024). Changing conception of action research in a teacher education programme in Pakistan: Stories of Mentoring Teacher- Research. IATEFL Research Special Interest Group in association with Men TRnet. ISBN:979-1-912588-50-3.
Ahmed, A. (2023). Pre-appointment leadership training: Need for survival of novice school leaders. Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review, 3(4), 385–397. https://doi.org/10.48112/aessr.v3i4.649

Zenab Moiz

Senior Lecturer (Social Studies)

M.Phil., Education (in progress), Jinnah University for Women
M.A., General History, Federal Urdu University
M.Ed., Australian Catholic University
B.Ed., University of Karachi

Publications

Khan, M. U., & Moiz, Z. (2025). Using Technology to Create Simulations that Aid Content Comprehension of Pre-Service Teachers in Karachi. Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review, 5(2), 249–261. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15584359
Ahmed, A., Khan, U. and Moiz, Z. (2024). Changing conception of action research in a teacher education programme in Pakistan: Stories of Mentoring Teacher- Research. IATEFL Research Special Interest Group in association with Men TRnet. ISBN:979-1-912588-50-3.

Saira Mahmood

Lecturer (TESOL)

M.Sc., Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching, University of Oxford, UK
M.A., English, University of Karachi
B.A., English Literature, University of Karachi

Publications

Mahmood, S. (2025). AI or peer feedback: what works best in improving writing? Dissertation available at: ORA - Oxford University Research Archive. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b4726753-1818-4d8d-9945-0e353345ac08

Quratulain Abbas

Senior Lecturer (Mathematics)

Ph.D. Education (in progress), Institute of Business Management
M.Phil., Education, Institute of Business Management
M.Ed., University of Karachi
B.Ed., University of Karachi

Publications

Abbas, Q. G., & Habib, Z. (2023). Elementary teachers’ perceptions and practices of real-life application of mathematics: A case of a private school in Karachi. International Journal of Social Science & Entrepreneurship, 3(3), 222–242. https://doi.org/10.58661/ijsse.v3i3.199⁠

Saima Amir Ali

Senior Lecturer (Mathematics)

M.Phil., Education, Aga Khan University
M.Ed., Notre Dame Institute of Education
B.Ed., Notre Dame Institute of Education

Publications

Ali, S.A. & Sayani, H. (2025). From training to practice: Evaluating the preparedness of newly qualified teachers in managing classroom and disruptive behaviours (Manuscript under review).
Ali, S. A., Amirali, M., & Sayani, H. (2025). Customized on-site professional development: Empowering a primary math teacher to teach mental math skills. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10857-025-09730-1

Umber Siddiqi

Senior Lecturer (Science)

Ed.S., Education Specialist – Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
MSc., Comparative Social Policy, University of Oxford, UK
BSc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology, Imperial College, UK

Publications

Anwar, T., Siddiqi, U. (2023). Transfer of STEM Research for Designing Contextually Relevant Curriculum in Pakistan: A Case Study. In: Spector, M.J., Lockee, B.B., Childress, M.D. (eds) Learning, Design, and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17727-4_190-2

Nizar Rupani

Senior Lecturer (Mathematics)

M.Phil., Education, Aga Khan University
M.Sc., Mathematics, University of Karachi

Publications

Nizar Rupani. (2024, September 26). Bridging Educational Gaps: Supporting Staff's Children at AKU-IED. Blog | Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan. https://www.aku.edu/iedpk/blog/pages/Post_Details.aspx?pid=70

Zanira Hassan Kanjiani

Lecturer (Science)

M.Ed., Science Education (in progress), University of Georgia, USA
M.Phil., Teacher Education (in progress), University of Karachi
B.Ed. Hons, University of Karachi (Gold Medalist)

Saud Anis

Lecturer (Social Studies)

M.Phil., Education (In progress), Aga Khan University
PGCE in Education, University of Hertfordshire, UK
B.Ed., Sociology of Education, Virtual University of Pakistan
B.E., Mechanical Engineering, NED University

Mirbaz Ali Khan

Senior Lecturer (Urdu)

M.Ed., Teacher Education, Aga Khan University
M.A., Urdu Literature, University of Karachi
B.Ed., National University of Modern Languages, Karachi
B.A., Humanities, University of Karachi

Nighat Shaheen

Lecturer (Urdu)

M.Phil., Education (in progress), Ziauddin University
M.A., Urdu Literature, University of Karachi
M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, Government College of Education

Rashida Murtaza

Lecturer (English)

M.Phil. (in progress), Education, Aga Khan University
M.A., English Literature, University of Karachi
M.Ed., Hamdard University (Gold Medalist)

Yusra Jawaid

Lecturer (English)

CELTA, University of Cambridge
M.A. English Linguistics, University of Karachi
B.A. (Hons.) English, University of Karachi

Yasmin Motasim

Lecturer (Urdu)

M.A., Urdu Literature, University of Karachi
B.A., Urdu Literature, University of Karachi
50-hour online course, Hindi and Urdu Teacher Training Institute, New York University