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Amjad Malik

 

Title

Dr. Amjad Malik
Assistant Professor (Travelling Professor)
Faculty of Education (BUNTEP)  

Education

BGS, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Ed., M.Sc. (Hons.), M.Ed., Ph.D.  

Areas of Interest

  • International and Comparative Education
  • Aboriginal Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Science for the Aboriginal and Minority students
  • Kitchen gardening in aboriginal communities (Health Initiatives)
  • Secondary Mathematics and Science Education
  • Tertiary (Pre-service Teacher)Education

Courses

Department of Teacher Education  

01:361 The Professional Teacher (EY-MY)
01:362 The Professional Teacher (MY-SY)
03:351 Instructional Methods (EY-MY)
03:354 Science Methods (MY)
03.355 Understanding the Science Curriculum
03:366 Mathematics Methods (MY)
03:367 Understanding the Mathematics Curriculum
03:363 Curriculum as Cultural Transmission (EY-MY)
03:455   Environmental Science Methods
04:353   Evaluation and Assessment (EY-MY)  

Department of Graduate Studies  

04.714    Educational Research Methods  

Religion

82:266   Islam  

Biology Department  

15:162 Cells, Genetics and Evolution
15:163   Biodiversity, Functions and Interactions
15:263   Plant Science
15:273 General Ecology
15:481   Plant Physiology
15:160 Natural Resources and Primary Agricultural Production
15:168 Production, Distribution and Utilization of Agricultural Production  

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

62:090   Basic Mathematics
62:091 Core Mathematics
62:150 Mathematics 100
62:152   Contemporary Mathematics
62:171 Introduction to Statistics 

Department of Physical Education 

05:151   Soccer
05:194   Active for Life
05:266   Intro to Physical Education
05:370 Health Education
05:181   Modified Team and Low Organization Games 

Historical Perspective

He has more than twenty  years’ experience in preparing, implementing and monitoring educational and training programs (Curriculum and Instructions) for the mature students in rural communities in the developing and developed countries.   Amjad has coordinated numerous national and international projects including projects sponsored by the World Bank (WB), International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC).He has experience in working with students in a multicultural setting at the secondary and post secondary levels include teaching at Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS), Ste. Rose High School at Ste. Rose du Lac, Brandon Adult Learning Center (BALC), Program for Education of Native Teachers (PENT) and at various Brandon University Northern Teacher Education Program (BUNTEP) centers in the northern communities of Manitoba. He has been teaching Biology I and General Ecology (courses of Biology departments) in addition to methods and curriculum/content courses in mathematics and science education at various BUNTEP centers. He has had the opportunity to teach similar courses for PENT on a regular basis. 

He possesses a sound knowledge of gender equality and educational institutions, their standards and cultures in developing countries. To keep abreast with the latest teaching pedagogy in mathematics and science education, He has enrolled in a second Ph.D in education program at the University of Manitoba. He is a member of various professional organizations/ associations which keep him updated with the latest research findings in the areas of mathematics and science education.Amjad is a member of various committees and professional organizations at the faculty, university, provincial and national levels. He has been a member of the Admissions Committee in the Faculty of Education and currently, he is member of Faculty of Education Graduate Studies Committee (FEGSC) and the Faculty of Education’s representative to the Faculty of Science Council. He has served as a judge in Western Manitoba Science Fairs on an annual basis.He is a certified coach and referee for soccer and cricket; he has been serving Brandon and surrounding communities by promoting healthy activities since last decade. He has been the student representative for The Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) at Brandon University. Internationally, He has been involved in the development of a teacher training program and the certification process for the Federal College of Education, Islamabad, Pakistan. He has been volunteering to recruit international students from South Asia and the Middle East for Brandon University in undergraduate and graduate programs.  Such activities clearly demonstrate that he has been involved with the community on an ongoing basis. His background in science and education enable him to serve the university and the community at large. 

Experience   

Assistant Professor – Travelling Professor   
Faculty of Education, Brandon University (BUNTEP)        Brandon, MB   
Department of Teacher Education (BUNTEP) (2007  – present)
Department of Graduate Studies (BUNTEP)  (2007  – present)    
Department of Curriculum and Instruction Math / Science (BUNTEP)  (2006-2007)    

Science and Mathematics Teacher (Senior Years)           
Ste. Rose High School,  Ste. Rose du Lac, MB  2005-2006
Turtle River S.D. , McCreary MB    

Assistant Professor – Travelling Professor
Faculty of Education, Brandon University (BUNTEP)        Brandon, MB
Department of Curriculum and Instruction Math / Science (BUNTEP) (2004-2005)    

Science and Mathematics Teacher (Senior Years)                       
Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School,   Dauphin, MB  2004              

Sessional Instructor (Department of Religion ,BUNTEP, and PENT)    
Faculty of Education, Brandon University (BUNTEP), Brandon, MB  2002-2004 Fall

Instructor and Tutor (Mathematics & Science)    
Brandon Adult Learning Centre (BALC)     Brandon, MB     2002-2004           
(Now Brandon Adult Collegiate)    

Research Associate (Efficacy)                                     
AG-QUEST INC. An Independent Research Inc.         Minto, MB       April 1998-October 1999          

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION DEPARTMENT         Government of the Punjab           Pakistan             
Agriculture Training Officer                                                  1993-1997
Research and Technical Officer                                            1990-1993
Farm Manager – Misriot Farms                                           1987-1990
Agricultural Extension Officer                                              1985-1987    

Research Papers & Publications

 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS 

  • Kirk, J., & Malik, A. (2011). A Project Report entitled: “Retention of School Administrators and Principal In the Northern School Divisions” sponsored and funded by the Brandon University Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Studies (BUCARE) at Brandon University, Brandon and The Manitoba Council for Leadership in Education (MCLE).
  • Malik, A., Hassan, F., Waheed, A., Qadir, G., & Asghar, R. (2006). Interactive effects of irrigation and phosphorous on greengram (Vigna radiata L). Pakistan Journal of Botany, 38(4).
  • Malik, A., Bisht, V. S., Rourke, D. R. S. & Doell, R. (1998). Efficacy of split application of Ronilan for sclerotinia  (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) control in canola. In: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Ed.), Pest management research report, 1998 growing season, pp. 340-341. Guelph, ON: Editor.  
  • Bisht, V.S., Malik, A., Rourke, D. R. S. & Doell, R. (1998). Comparison of Prochloraz 450 EW and Prochloraz 450 EC for control of sclerotinia stem rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorium (Lib) De Bary) in canola. In: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Ed.), Pest management research report, 1998 growing season, pp.  334-335. Guelph, ON: Editor.  
  • Sarfraz, A., Ashraf, A. H., Naz, S. Y., & Ali, M. (1993). Ammonium chloride as a nitrogen fertilizer for crops. Journal of Animal and Plant Science (JAPS), 3(1-2), 30-31.
  • Ashraf, A. H., Jafar, M., Akhtar M., Sahi, F., & Sajid, A. A. (1992). Interactive relationship of two wheat genotypes and NPK application under late sown conditions. Journal of Animal and Plant Science (JAPS), 2(3-4), 133-135.
  • Ashraf, A. H., Ahmad S., & Jafar M. (1992). Effect of NPK applications on protein and phosphorus contents of wheat grain. Journal of Animal and Plant Science (JAPS), 2(1-2), 57-58.

   GRADUATE RESEARCH & THESIS                                                                    

  • Ashraf, A. H. (1997). Interactive effects of irrigation and phosphorous on green gram (Vigna radiata L).  Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • Ashraf, A. H. (1986). Interactive relationship of two wheat genotypes and NPK application under late sown conditions.  Unpublished M.Sc. (Hons) thesis, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

   CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS   

  • Malik, A. (2010). “Retention of School Administrators and Principal In the Northern School Divisions.” Paper presented at the meeting of the Manitoba Educational Research Network (MERN) conference on the Rural Education, Thompson, MB.
  • Malik, A., Margetts, S. & Cockerline, G. (2009, August 31-September 4) “Sioux Valley Professional Development Institute. Science and Mathematics concept mapping, with assessment in mind. Science and mathematics lesson planning, with “roving” assistance regarding assessment tools/strategies. 
  • Malik, A., Brown, C., and Pedan, S. (2009). “Culturally Relevant Teaching” A Workshop presented in a Professional Development session with teacher candidates at Brandon University, Brandon Manitoba.
  • Malik, A., Storie, J. Murdock, N. & Dumas, D. (2008, November). Fisher River Cree Nation ”Enhancement year program” study:  Year 1 – Exploring answers. Paper presented at the meeting of the Manitoba Educational Research Network (MERN) conference on the Success for Aboriginal Students:  What Works, Brandon, MB. 
  • Malik, A., & Lall, M. (2007, February). Context in Teacher Training: Cultural Awareness and the Need For Effective Instructional Practice in classrooms. Paper presented at the meeting of the Western Canadian Association for Student Teaching (WESTCAST) conference on the Learning to Teach, Teaching Learning, Winnipeg, MB.
  • Malik, A., & Binda, K.P. (2006, November). An Examination of Educational Problem as Perceived by Rural Educators”. Paper presented at the meeting of the Manitoba Educational Research Network (MERN) conference on the Rural Education, Brandon, MB.  
  • Malik, A. (2005, May). Discussant at the Roundtable Papers presentation on the Training Agricultural Specialist in Adult Education at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CCSE), London, ON.

RESEARCH PROJECTS    

  • Gross, I., & Malik, A. (2011). “Perceptions of Readiness-Experiences of First Year Bachelor of Education Students”. A thesis project will start in Sept 2011. Application for the grant of Ethics approval from  BUREC has been submitted on April 4th, 2011
  • Malik, A., Terry, M., & Sinclair, D. (2010-11). “Video Games Addition – Factors that Affect Academic Performance at the Grade 9 Level”. A project was started in September, 2010 in three high schools of Brandon School Division. This project is funded by Brandon University Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Studies (BUCARE) at Brandon University, Brandon MB
  • Kirk, J., & Malik, A. (2009). “Retention of School Administrators and Principal In the Northern School Divisions”. This project is funded by Brandon University Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Studies (BUCARE) at Brandon University, Brandon MB
  • Malik, A., Brown, C., & Pedan, S. (2009). “Culturally Relevant Teaching” A Workshop presented in a Professional Development session with teacher candidates at Brandon University, Brandon Manitoba.
  • Malik, A., Storie, J., Murdock, N. & Dumes D. (2008, November). “Fisher River First Nation Transition Study”- A project under Brandon University Community Outreach Services. Paper presented at the meeting of the Manitoba Educational Research Network (MERN) conference on the Rural Education, Brandon, MB.
  • Sutherland, D., & Malik, A. (2007). “Exploring Culturally Relevant Science Instruction” – a research project involving both on and off-campus education students. This research is sponsored by Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Science Education at University of Winnipeg, Manitoba
     
  • “Moblile Science Resource Lab Project” – (NSERC Bus Project) sponsored by NSERC, Brandon University, Department of Education, Manitoba and Manitoba Education Research Network (MERN).  

FUTURE RESEARCH INTERESTS (INITIATIVES)    

  • International Comparative Education
  • Aboriginal Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Science for the Aboriginal and Minority students
  • Kitchen gardening in aboriginal communities (Health Initiatives)
  • Secondary Mathematics and Science Education
  • Tertiary (Pre-service Teacher)Education

PEER REVIEWS BY INVITATION    

2009-2011 Peer Reviewer and member of Editorial Board of Brandon University Journal of Graduate Studies”   

2008         Research proposals for CSSE-CACS (2008) Planning Committee for presentation at the annual Conference of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)conference at Vancouver, British Columbia, May 30-June 2, 2008  
                  1.   2008-CACS-0119-47180      A Critical Analysis Case Study of a Romanian Textbook Taught in Elementary International Language Programs  
                  2.   2008-CACS-0120-48833-r5  Globalization, Politics of Knowledge and the New Social Studies 10-1/10-2 Alberta Program of Studies   

2007         Research proposals for Science Education Research Group (SERG) for CSSE conference, (2007).  
                  1.   SERG-0024   Towards Altruistic Science Education: Seeking Wellbeing for Individuals, Societies and Environments  
                  2.   SERG-0006   Internship interaction in authentic science laboratories  
                  3.   SERG-0008   Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives on Integrated Curriculum   
                  4.   SERG-0014   No Title     

2006        Article for Canadian Journal of Plant Science (CJPS), (2006). Effect of Sulphur Application on Seed and Fatty Acid Composition of Canola Cultivars. Ref: MS-CJPS P06-151      

EVALUATION OF the Ph.D DISSERTATIONS   

2011      Ph.D. dissertation for the Department of Education, Faculty of Liberal Arts and  Science, Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Thesis title:  A Comparative Study of The Nature of the Difficulties in the Learning English by the Secondary School Students Of the Provincial and the Federal Government Schools in N.W.F.P.     

2006     Ph.D. dissertation for the Department of Education, Faculty of Advance Integrated  Studies (AIS), National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan:   Thesis title: An appraisal of Continuous Assessment and Evaluation System in the  Public Sector Schools of Punjab.     

2006     Ph.D. dissertation for the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan:  Thesis title: Morpho-genetic Expression of Sunflower under Varied Temperature and Moisture Regimes in the Rainfed Area.  

SUPERVISION OF M.Ed THESIS and PRACTICUM    

2011     M.Ed Thesis of a student is supervised for the Department of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Education, Brandon University, Brandon Manitoba. Canada:  Thesis title: “Perceptions of Readiness-Experiences of First Year Bachelor of Education Students”. A thesis project will start in Sept 2011. Application for the grant of Ethics approval from BUREC has been submitted on April 4th, 2011.   

2008     M.Ed practicum of a student was supervised for the Department of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Education, Brandon University, Brandon Manitoba. Canada:  Thesis title: Enhancement Year Program Study; Fisher River First Nation.  The purpose of the study was to exam the impact of the Enhancement Year Program on students’ self esteem, academics and attitudes towards studying.  In addition, the success of students in their postsecondary was the main focus of study.