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Dr. Munwar Bagum

Brief Bio

Dr. Munwar Bagum is a highly dedicated and accomplished educationist with over 15 years of teaching experience and 5 years of specialized research expertise. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor  Department of Education at the University of Southern Punjab (USP), Multan, she has established herself as a committed academic with a strong focus on educational advancement and research excellence. Her research interests span educational administration, empirical research methodologies, pedagogical evaluation, and information visualization. She has an impressive publication record, with 48 peer-reviewed research articles published in well-reputed national and international journals. Her scholarly contributions have significantly supported the development of innovative research practices and have influenced emerging trends in student-centered learning and educational effectiveness. She is deeply committed to academic mentorship and research supervision. She has successfully supervised 76 M.Phil. scholars, guiding them toward high-quality research outcomes. Currently, she is supervising 4 Ph.D. candidates, fostering their academic growth by equipping them with practical, accessible, and impactful research methodologies. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities,  she actively contributes to institutional development and academic excellence at USP. Her dedication to nurturing future educators and researchers reflects her passion for building a progressive and research-oriented academic environment. Through her continuous efforts in teaching, research, and supervision, she remains an inspiring figure in the field of education, making meaningful contributions to both academia and society.

Education
Ph.D.
University of the Punjab, Lahore
2015 – 2019
M.Phil. in Education
Bahauddin Zakariya University (B.Z.U.), Multan
2011 – 2013
M.A. in Pakistan Studies
B.Z.U., Multan
2009
M.Ed.
University of Education, Multan
2006
B.Ed.
University of Education, Multan
2005
M.A. in English
B.Z.U., Multan
2004
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
University of Southern Punjab (USP), Multan
2021 – Present
Lecturer (Visiting)
University of Southern Punjab (USP), Multan
2019 – 2021
Lecturer (Visiting)
B.Z.U., Multan
2009 – 2021
Lecturer (Visiting)
Women Degree College Multan
2006 – 2009

Professional Associations & Administrative Roles

  • External Evaluation Supervisor, Women University Multan(2024)
  • Course Coverage Coordinator, USP, Multan (2023)
  • Research Coordinator, USP, Multan (2022)
  • Departmental Alumni Coordinator, USP, Multan (2022)
  • Examination In-charge, USP, Multan (2022)
  • Time Table In-charge, USP, Multan (2022)
  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of Education, USP, Multan (2021)
  • Students’ Affairs In-charge, USP, Multan (2021)

Research Interests

  • Educational Administration and Policy
  • Empirical Studies and Information Visualization in Education
  • Student-Centered Learning Approaches
  • Classroom Behavior and Inclusive Teaching Strategies
  •  Reflective teaching practices and pedagogical innovation
  •  Teacher training and capacity building
  •  Integration of technology in education

Research Impact:

  • Publications: 48
Research
Attainment of Higher Enrollment rates in Pakistan: a macroeconomic and econometric Study
2012
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Education, Health and Employment in Pakistan: A Co-Integration Analysis
2012
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The Impact of Task Based Language Teaching for Commerce Students at Khanewal District
2014
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Effect of Liberating Approach of Teaching on Students writing skill in English at Secondary Level
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Attitudes of Secondary School Head Teachers toward their Teachers: Professional Ethics perspective
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Students Cognitive Test Anxiety and Secondary School Examination Performance: Moderating Effect of Gender and School Sector
2021
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A Comparative Study of EFL Learners’ Preferred Learning Styles for the English Language at the Secondary Level
2023
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Psychological Impact of Cyber Bullying on Adolescent with Special Needs in Punjab
2023
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Analysis of Teachers Classroom Behaviour in Relations to their Demographic Characteristics at University Level
2024
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Investigating the Impact of Inclusive Teaching Strategies on Classroom Engagement a Quantities analysis of Teachers Perceptions across diverse Student Population
2024
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  1. Bashir, F., Nawaz, S., Rahatullah, Arshad, M. R., Begum, M., Sandila, M. A., & Raza, J. (2011). Attainment of higher enrollment rates in Pakistan: A macroeconomic and econometric study.
  2. Bashir, F., Farooq, S., Nawaz, S., Begum, M., Sandila, M. A., & Arshad, R. (2012). Education, health and employment in Pakistan: A co-integration analysis.
  3. Rubab, I. S., Masood, F., Begum, M., & Hassan, H. (2014). The impact of task-based language teaching for commerce students at Khanewal district.
  4. Begum, M., & Chaudhary, A. H. (2019). Effect of liberating approach of teaching on students’ writing skill in English at secondary level.
  5. Begum, M., & Gardezi, M. A. (2020). Attitudes of secondary school head teachers toward their teachers: Professional ethics perspective.
  6. Begum, M., & Chaudhary, A. H. (2020). Effect of liberating approach of teaching on students’ reading comprehension skills in English at secondary level.
  7. Ali, H., Ejaz, A., & Begum, M. (2021). Students’ cognitive test anxiety and secondary school examination performance: Moderating effect of gender and school sector.
  8. Begum, M., Sultana, K., & Aslam, M. A. (2022). Students’ research efficacy at university level: Opinion of teachers and students in Pakistan.
  9. Waris, S., Ahmad, S., & Begum, M. (2023). A comparative study of EFL learners’ preferred learning styles for the English language at the secondary level. Global Language Review (GLR), 8(1).
  10. Begum, M., Nawaz, A., & Khan, R. K. (2022). Role of AEOs and education administration in teachers’ performance at school.
  11. Begum, M., Hina, Z., & Jamil, S. (2022). Effect of blended learning on students’ achievement in English writing skills at elementary level.
  12. Aftab, M. J., Tehsain, M. J., & Begum, M. (2022). Effect of peer students’ academic performance in chemistry at secondary level.
  13. Begum, M., Tehsain, M. J., Jamil, S., Ahmad, N., Aftab, M. J., & Islam, A. (2022). Comparative analysis of peer tutoring and conversational strategies in student performance in chemistry.
  14. Begum, M., Khan, R. K., & Tehsain, M. J. (2022). Student socialization level and academic achievement at secondary level.
  15. Begum, M., et al. (2022). Relationship between self-esteem and academic engagement among adolescents at secondary school level.
  16. Mukhtar, N., Aftab, M. J., Qamar, T., Begum, M., Nazir, M., & Naureen, S. (2023). Psychological impact of cyberbullying on adolescents with special needs in Punjab.
  17. Begum, M., Akram, M., Abbas, A., & Hussain, R. (2023). Role of emotional intelligence in student learning at secondary level.
  18. Sajjad, M., Naz, B., & Begum, M. (2024). Analyzing math anxiety and math performance relationship under various theories at school level.
  19. Begum, M., Sajjad, W., & Naz, B. (2024). Analysis of teachers’ classroom behaviour in relations to their demographic characteristics at university level.
  20. Abbas, A., Ali, H., Begum, M., Parween, J., & Iqbal, M. N. (2024). Analysis of student attitude toward mathematics and their learning difficulties at elementary level.
  21. Begum, M., Riaz, Z., & Fareed, A. (n.d.). Effectiveness of physical activities in students’ mental health at elementary level.
  22. Javed, A., Begum, M., Iqbal, K., & Qaswar, A. (2024). Students’ perceived role of total learning in vocabulary learning strategies at secondary level.
  23. Iqbal, T., Begum, M., Iqbal, M. N., & Rehman, A. U. (2024). Role of self-assessment in professional development of teachers in science subject at secondary level: Gender and school location.
  24. Begum, M., Hasnain, M., Naz, B., & Batool, I. (2024). Effectiveness of active learning strategies: Analysis of students’ and teachers’ perspective at college level.
  25. Rehman, A. U., Begum, M., Iqbal, M. N., & Abbas, A. (2024). Students’ perspective on digital curriculum of science at the secondary level: Gender and school location.
  26. Akhtar, S., Begum, M., Iqbal, M. N., Malik, M. A., & Rehman, A. U. (2024). Effectiveness of classroom management strategies in reducing students’ disruptive behavior at secondary level: Gender and school location.
  27. Begum, M., Naz, B., Kalsoom, T., Samreen, H., & Rehman, N. U. (2024). Investigating the impact of inclusive teaching strategies on classroom engagement: A quantitative analysis of teachers’ perceptions across diverse student populations.
  28. Malik, N., Malik, M. A., Begum, M., Iqbal, M. N., & Abbas, A. (2024). Role of assessment in curriculum practice and enhancement of student learning at school level: Gender and school.
  29. Begum, M., Khan, K., & Mahmood, S. (2024). Effect of parent teachers’ role and students’ self beliefs in mathematics performance at secondary level. International Journal of Social Science Archives, 7(3).
  30. Begum, M., Mahmood, S., & Khan, K. (2024). Effect of demographic factors on spiritual leadership for workplace well-being of teachers at secondary level. Journal of Asian Development Studies, 13(3).
  31. Begum, M. (2024). Co-curricular activities and students’ confidence building: A co relational study at elementary level. Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review, 2(4).
  32. Bagum, M., Khan, K., Shahid, C., Fakhrou, A., Ghareeb, S., & Qayyum, A. (2024). Analyzing the impact of teachers’ roles and gender differences across urban and rural settings on secondary students’ mathematics achievement and self-perception.
  33. Begum, M., Yaseen, S., & Faisal, M. H. (2025). Determining the relationship between co-curricular activities and students’ leadership skills at secondary level. Journal of Social Signs Review, 3(1).
  34. Bagum, M., Sarfraz, N., Naz, B., Malik, M. A., Qaswar, A., & Kanwal, S. (2025). Causes and potential solutions of deterioration of education at secondary level: Perceptions of stakeholders. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(5).
  35. Aslam, M., Kamran, M., & Bagum, M. (2025). Workplace spirituality in educational institutions: An essence for teaching. 6(3).
  36. Javed, S., & Bagum, M. (2025). Head teachers leadership style and teachers’ job satisfaction: A comparative analysis in public and private school. Indus Journal of Social Sciences, 3(4), 213–228. 
  37. Bibi, A., & Bagum, M. (2025). Students’ learning styles and their academic performance at secondary level. Journal of Social Sciences Research & Policy, 3(4), 371–385. 
  38. Iqbal, A., & Bagum, M. (2025). Effect of experiential learning approach on students’ biology at secondary level. ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences, 4(4), 1857–1874. 
  39. Gull, M., Malik, M. A., & Bagum, M. (2025). Parental involvement and students’ intrinsic motivation at elementary level. Journal of Asian Development Studies, 14(3).
  40.  Alvi, H., & Bagum, M. (2025). Effect of concept mapping strategies on student English achievement at secondary level. Journal for Social Science Archives, 3(4), 279–295.
  41. Bagum, M., Younis, S., & Malik, M. A. (2025). Effect of teacher workload management on students’ academic performance at secondary level. Social Science Review Archives, 3(4), 3239–3254. 
  42. Bagum, M., Sajjad, W., & Malik, M. A. (2026). Teacher’s intentions and practices to adopt advance learning strategies: An extended theory of planned behavior. ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences, 5(1), 57–65. 
  43. Bagum, M., Khan, K., & Malik, M. A. (2025). Effect of marks and subjects selection on teachers’ role and students’ self-beliefs in mathematics performance at secondary level. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences Review, 4(6), 89–105.[cite: 10]
  44. Bagum, M., Batool, A., & Malik, M. A. (2025). Blended learning as a pedagogical strategy: Exploring student perceptions and learning outcomes at the graduate level. Physical Education, Health and Social Sciences, 3(4), 522–532. 
  45. Batool, A., Bagum, M., Malik, M. A., Firdoos, A., & Kanwal, S. (2026). Teachers’ conceptual awareness about the use of STEM education practices at secondary school level. Physical Education, Health and Social Sciences, 4(1), 283–297. 
  46. Bagum, M., Sajjad, W., & Malik, M. A. (2026). Teacher’s intentions and practices to adopt advance learning strategies: An extended theory of planned behavior. ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences, 5(1), 57–65. 
  47. Bagum, M., Kanwal, S., Malik, M. A., Firdoos, A., & Abbas, A. (2026). The effect of socioeconomic factors on higher secondary students’ academic grades. Journal of Social Sciences Research & Policy, 4(1), 171–182.
  48. Bagum, M., Mahmood, S., & Malik, M. A. (2025). Impact of sector factors and teaching experience on spiritual leadership and workplace well-being at the secondary level. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(11), 350–366.

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

  • Qualitative Research Methods in Education
  • Quantitative Research Methods in Education
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Education
  • Curriculum Development and organization
  • Classroom Management
  • Methods of Teaching
  • Teaching Practice
  • Research Project and Report Writing
  • Educational supervision

Supervision:

  • PhD: 4 (Ongoing)
  • MPhil: 76 (Completed)

Teaching Philosophy

Integrating student-centered approaches with rigorous pedagogical evaluation to foster highly engaged and empowered future educators.

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Teacher Award 2025 USP,Multan
  •  Best Researcher Award ,2025 Usp,Multan
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