07/08/2026
IBA Community College Jacobabad successfully organized a five-day Continuous Professional Development Training for its faculty members from 27th to 31st July 2026.
The Training brought together 30 senior and newly appointed faculty members for a series of consecutive, interactive and professionally enriching sessions aimed at strengthening teaching practices, classroom effectiveness, leadership skills and overall institutional performance.
Throughout the training, participants attended carefully planned sessions covering a wide range of essential academic and professional areas. These included teaching pedagogy, soft skills, child and student psychology, classroom management, positive discipline, activity-based learning, effective teaching and learning strategies, motivational techniques, educational leadership, technological interventions in education, parent-management techniques, assessment methods, feedback mechanisms, paper setting and Bloom’s Taxonomy.
The sessions were facilitated by experienced academic leaders and subject specialists of IBA Community College Jacobabad. Mr. Sajjad Hussain, Principal, IBACC Jacobabad, conducted sessions on teaching pedagogy, educational leadership, management, technological interventions in education and soft skills. Mr. Abdullah Khan, Section Head Higher Secondary, facilitated sessions on classroom management and effective communication with parents. Mr. Bhooral Khan, Section Head Early Childhood Education, shared valuable insights into teaching excellence, positive discipline and student psychology. Mr. Haseeb Hussain Solangi, Subject Specialist Chemistry, accompanied with Ms. Soughat Qamar, Section, Primary Section Mr. Murtaza Ali, EST Science, delivered comprehensive sessions on Student Learning Outcomes, ERQs, CRQs, MCQs, assessment methods, paper setting, career counselling and Bloom’s Taxonomy with its practical applications.
The training remained highly interactive and provided participants with opportunities to engage in discussions, group activities, reflective exercises and practical demonstrations. The facilitators effectively connected theoretical concepts with real classroom situations, enabling faculty members to explore practical solutions to common academic and classroom-management challenges. Special emphasis was placed on learner-centred teaching, positive discipline, student motivation, assessment quality, professional teacher attitudes and the responsible use of technology in education.
Furthermore, Mr. Nazim Ahmed from Oxford University Press (OUP), Training and Professional Development Coordinator, conducted a comprehensive and highly engaging session on teachers’ professional development at IBA Community College Jacobabad. After completing his scheduled sessions, he generously extended the training by sharing additional practical guidance, effective teaching strategies and valuable professional insights to help faculty members strengthen their classroom practices, professional competencies and overall teaching performance. IBA Community College Jacobabad sincerely acknowledges and appreciates Mr. Nazim Ahmed’s dedicated efforts, valuable contribution and continued commitment to the successful implementation of CPD 2026.
On the fifth and concluding day, Ms. Sadia Nisar, Deputy Registrar, Sukkur IBA University, and Manager HR Directorate of IBA Community Colleges and Schools, conducted highly productive and engaging sessions for faculty members and non-teaching staff separately.
During the faculty session, she provided detailed guidance on HR Practices & policies and relevant institutional matters. Through interactive role-play exercises and practical real-life examples, she helped participants understand workplace policies, professional responsibilities, accountability, fairness, discipline and the importance of maintaining a positive organizational culture.
A separate session was conducted for the non-teaching staff on Office Management Skills. Ms. Sadia Nisar engaged participants in practical activities related to workplace communication, teamwork, coordination, time management, documentation, professional conduct and the effective handling of routine administrative responsibilities. Her participatory training approach created an open and engaging learning environment in which staff members could discuss workplace situations and identify practical solutions.
The concluding day also featured a certificate-distribution ceremony, during which Ms. Sadia Nisar, Deputy Registrar, Sukkur IBA University, awarded certificates to the participants in recognition of their active participation and successful completion of the five-day professional development program. The ceremony acknowledged the commitment, enthusiasm and dedication demonstrated by the participants throughout the training.
IBA Community College Jacobabad expresses its profound gratitude to the Worthy Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University, Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh, and the Worthy Director of IBA Community Colleges and Schools, Dr. Noor Hussain Shar, for providing this valuable professional-development opportunity and for their continued support, guidance and commitment to strengthening the academic and administrative capacity of the institution.
The College also extends its sincere appreciation to Ms. Sadia Nisar, all facilitators, organizers and participants for their valuable contributions, active involvement and professional commitment. The program provided an important platform for learning, reflection, experience-sharing and institutional collaboration.
IBA Community College Jacobabad remains committed to investing in the continuous professional growth of its academic and administrative teams and to promoting a culture of innovation, accountability and excellence in accordance with its guiding principles of Merit, Quality and Excellence.
