IBCC concludes capacity development workshop on conceptual examination

By Ikram Ullah Joyia

Islamabad: The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) successfully concluded a three-day Capacity Development Workshop on Conceptual Examination in collaboration with the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB).

The workshop was held at the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) auditorium in Islamabad. The closing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University, as the Chief Guest, along with Prof. Dr. Ikram Ali Malik, Chairman FBISE. Senior trainers, educationists, and examiners from across the country participated in the event.

During the closing session, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood appreciated IBCC's initiative, highlighting the importance of promoting conceptual examination to encourage critical thinking and effective analysis among future generations. Executive Director IBCC, Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, emphasized that conceptual examination is crucial for ensuring meaningful learning outcomes, shifting focus from rote memorization to knowledge application and critical thinking.

The workshop aimed to build the professional capacity of examiners, paper setters, and assessors by moving beyond rote memorization towards critical thinking, application of knowledge, and student-centered learning.

The three-day workshop was led by Deputy Director IBCC, Sadia Naz Brohi, with training support from experts of AKU-EB, including Munira Mohammad, Ali Bejani, and Kashif Hussain. Participants appreciated the valuable insights and practical approaches shared during the training, concluding the workshop on a highly positive note.