The Government College University Lahore has taken a significant step towards enriching the pedagogical skills of its senior faculty members by initiating a mandatory four-week intensive summer training program. 

A total of 95 Assistant Professors and Associate Professors of the University are participating in the training aimed at enhance teaching effectiveness, promote best practices and foster a culture of continuous professional development. 

In his keynote address at the inaugural session, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi emphasized that the senior faculty members would also be provided with training on utilizing latest technology, developing effective assessment strategies, adopting research-based teaching practices, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students, integrating ethical and professional standards into teaching practices, as well as promoting academic integrity and addressing plagiarism. 

The Vice Chancellor also laid stress on the chairpersons of the academic departments to ensure that all curriculums are regularly updated as modern needs and rubrics are designed for each course for assessment of students. He also emphasized that faculty member should develop their key work objectives (KWO) for continuous learning and improvement.  

GCU English Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Sajjad Ali Khan, who is overseeing the training program, explained that it will be delivered through a combination of online lectures, workshops, and discussions. Participants will have access to a range of online resources, case studies, and interactive tools to enhance their learning experience. Additionally, participants will be required to complete assignments, assessments, and projects to demonstrate their understanding and application of the concepts learned during the training.