Life with Yasir Ali

 A Frustrating Experience: The Challenges of Government School Books As the summer vacations came to an end, the government began distributing textbooks to schools. I was assigned by my school head to go and collect the books, but the experience turned out to be both frustrating and eye-opening regarding the inefficiencies in our educational system. When I arrived at the distribution office, I quickly realized that things were not as smooth as they should have been. The first shocking revelation was that only about 20% of the required books had been provided by the government. Not only were the quantities insufficient, but some of the books that were listed were missing altogether. We had requested 40 sets of books, but we received only 20, and even those were incomplete. After waiting for nearly two hours for the warehouse manager to arrive, we started collecting the books only to discover that the secondary-level books were available, but the primary-level books were stored at a diff

  Teaching Methods: Making Learning Fun and Effective In today’s fast-paced world, traditional teaching methods often struggle to keep students engaged. As a teacher, I’ve realized that we need to adapt and find innovative ways to make learning both fun and effective. This blog is about the teaching strategies that can help achieve that goal. Why Traditional Teaching Isn’t Enough Traditional teaching methods, like lecturing and rote memorization, have their place but may not be enough for today’s students. With the rise of technology and changing learning styles, students often lose interest in conventional methods. They need something more engaging and interactive. Using Technology in the Classroom One of the best ways to make learning more interesting is by incorporating technology. Tools like interactive whiteboards, educational apps, and online quizzes can make lessons more dynamic. For example, using an app like Kahoot! can turn a boring review session into an exciting game. These

My Teaching Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Students In 2018, my career took a significant turn when I joined as an IBA JEST (Junior Elementary School Teacher) in BPS-14. I was eager to start at Qasimabad Higher Secondary School because it had a vibrant environment and a large number of students. Although the school was far from my home, I was excited about the opportunity. Just as I was about to join Qasimabad, a candidate from the same area approached me with a proposal. He suggested we switch schools because Qasimabad was too far for him. This idea was supported by a senior teacher at my current school, who not only encouraged the switch but also arranged the mutual transfer. So, I ended up staying at my original school. It felt like a sign that I was needed there, as if fate had other plans for me. From 2021 to 2023, we had a new headmaster who initially seemed promising. Unfortunately, he fell under the influence of some senior staff members who had their own agendas,