HEC provides pre-service training to IPFP programme fellows

Islamabad: National Aca­demy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC), has concluded Cohort X and XI, of the National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP), for the Interim Placement of the Fresh PhDs (IPFP) programme.

The NFDP, a pioneering initiative by NAHE, has been designed to prepare recently graduated PhDs for their teaching role in higher education institutions, said a news release on Wednesday. This pre-service training imparts critical techniques and skill sets that will enhance their teaching practices in the future.

The programme ensures a seamless transition from theoretical knowledge to practical implementation. In his remarks on the occasion, Executive Director HEC Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum emphasised the pivotal role of educational institutions in solving the challenges faced by Pakistan. He emphasised the significance of the quality of faculty in imparting quality education.