Practicum Showcase Conference 2025
On April 28, 2025, the School of Education (SOE) at LUMS hosted the annual Practicum Showcase Conference, a hallmark event that serves as the culmination of the graduating Education Leadership and Management (ELM) cohort’s practicum experience. This multifaceted event provided students with an opportunity to present their year-long research, engage with professionals in panel discussions and poster presentations, and facilitate workshops aimed at promoting innovation and inclusion in educational leadership. The event also featured addresses from eminent education leaders and welcomed participants from partner schools, NGOs, academia, and policymaking circles.
Conference Highlights
Vice Chancellor Dr. Ali Cheema delivering the opening remarks
Keynote speech by Baela Raza Jamil, CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi
A glimpse of the audience at the Practicum Showcase Ceremony
Panel Discussions
Panelists discussing Educational Challenges for Minority Communities: The Role of Sociocultural Stressors on Students' Academic Performance.
A focused session on Leadership Practices and Teacher Turnover and its impact on teacher motivation.
Attendees engaged with panelists in a rigorous exploration of challenges and opportunities in Reimagining Professional Education: Raising Standards, Empowering Educators.
Details of Panel Discussions 2025
Gallery Walk
The Gallery Walk showcased student-led projects on key educational themes, fostering meaningful engagement among students, faculty, and educational practitioners.
Gallery Walk Practicum Projects 2025
Workshops
Using Storytelling to Understand the Lived Educational Experiences of Women and Girls
Facilitators:
- Anam Rehman
- Rabia Hasan
- Khawaja Bilal Ahmed Lone
Guest Speaker: Musharraf Ali Farooqi (CEO, Storykit)
This workshop used storytelling to explore the educational experiences of women and girls, emphasizing its role in inclusive research and pedagogy. With an opening by Musharraf Ali Farooqi, participants reflected on their own journeys, uncovering themes of gender bias, cultural norms, and the importance of community and emotional support.
Making Math Count – Contextual Strategies for Teaching Foundational Numeracy
Facilitators:
- Areej Mahmood
- Haniya Tariq
- Kainat Safdar Abbas
- Naveed Haseen Siddiqui
This workshop introduced innovative, context-driven approaches to numeracy instruction in low-resource settings. Educators explored hands-on strategies and adaptable lessons designed to make numeracy more accessible and meaningful for students.
Practicum Booklet
For detailed insights into practicum partners, project themes, and student research, explore the Practicum Booklet 2025.
