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Sindh Institute of Teacher Education
Advancing Equitable, High-Quality Public Education in Pakistan
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Faculty

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

  1. Shamim, F. & Smith, R. (2024). Addressing ‘academic’ conceptions of research. In Stories of Mentoring Teacher Research, British Council.
  2. Shamim, F, & Qureshi, R. (2013/2024). Informed consent in educational research in the south: tensions and accommodations. Compare Special Issue, 43(4), 464–482.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Shamim, F. (2019). Proficiency and Professionalism: Arab teachers' perceptions and experiences. Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 22(1), 101-120.
  6. Shamim, F. (2019b). Learning to teach English. In Alan Maley (ed.). Developing expertise through experience (179-190). The British Council.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

  1. Ali, S.A. & Sayani, H. (2025). From training to practice: Evaluating the preparedness of newly qualified teachers in managing classroom and disruptive behaviours.
  2. Ali, S. A., Amirali, M., & Sayani, H. (2025). Customized on-site professional development: Empowering a primary math teacher to teach mental math skills.
  3. Pranab, P.K., & Sayani, H. (2021). Exploring the Transmission and Determinants of Volatility Shocks in Emerging South Asian Markets.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Abbasi, Rahma, "Instructional Strategies for Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms: Implications for Pakistani Classroom Contexts" (2025). Dissertations of Practice. 86.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.v3i3.199โ 

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

  1. 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).
  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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
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