Associate Professor
PhD
Pedagogy
Dr. Haleema Bano is an experienced teacher educator with nearly three decades of professional experience spanning school education, teacher training, curriculum development, and higher education. From 2001 to 2011, she served as a Senior Science Teacher in the Government Girls High School, Haripur, where she contributed significantly to science and mathematics education. Between 2007 and 2010, she worked with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) as a Master Trainer, providing professional development and pedagogical training to primary and secondary mathematics teachers. Since 2012, she has been actively engaged in teacher education and higher education teaching. She served as a faculty member in the Department of Education at The University of Haripur from 2012 to 2025 and is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, University of Rasul, Mandi Bahauddin. Her professional contributions include participation in the USAID Pre-Service Teacher Education Program (Pre-STEP) and serving as a member of the USAID-funded Pakistan Reading Project Course Development Team for ADE and B.Ed. (Hons.) programs. She has extensive experience in teacher preparation, supervising B.Ed. practicum courses, mentoring prospective teachers, and supervising MPhil research scholars. Her academic interests include teacher education, mathematics education, reading and literacy development, curriculum studies, and professional development of teachers. She has also participated in numerous national and international professional development programs, including training workshops conducted by the Directorate of Curriculum and Teacher Education, USAID, and the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood.
• Mathematics Education: Development and validation of assessment tools, enhancement of mathematical achievement, and investigation of effective teaching strategies for improving students’ conceptual understanding and performance. • Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies: Exploring the effectiveness of learner-centered approaches, including multisensory teaching techniques and flipped learning, to enhance student engagement and academic achievement across disciplines. • Curriculum Studies and Comparative Education: Analysis and evaluation of curriculum frameworks, documents, and educational standards to identify areas for improvement and alignment with contemporary educational needs. • Critical Thinking and Cognitive Development: Examining the role of cognitive taxonomies, particularly Marzano’s New Taxonomy, in promoting higher-order thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and deeper learning among students. • Assessment and Educational Measurement: Designing reliable and valid assessment instruments and studying assessment practices that support effective teaching, learning, and educational decision-making. Reflective teaching practices are one of my key areas of research interest, focusing on how teachers critically examine their instructional decisions and classroom experiences to enhance teaching effectiveness and professional growth. My research explores the role of self-reflection, peer feedback, and collegial support in promoting continuous professional learning, collaborative improvement, and innovative pedagogical practices. I am particularly interested in investigating how reflective approaches contribute to developing adaptive, confident, and learner-centered educators.