A One-Day Professional Development Workshop for Science Teachers
Date: 8 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad
Organized by: Pakistan Science Club (PSC)
In Collaboration with: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) & ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF)
About the Workshop
The Applied STEM Educators Workshop 2026 is a one-day, hands-on professional development program designed to help teachers bring activity-based STEM learning into their classrooms.
The workshop will focus on practical teaching strategies, inquiry-based learning, low-cost science activities, robotics, and engineering design challenges. Participants will experience classroom-ready activities that can be adapted for different age groups and school settings.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the foundations and importance of STEM education.
- Apply inquiry-based and experiential learning approaches.
- Integrate hands-on STEM activities into classroom teaching.
- Experience practical science, robotics, and engineering projects.
- Develop confidence to implement activity-based learning with students.
Workshop Sessions
Session 1: Foundations of Applied STEM Education
Conducted by:
Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Afzal
Chairman, Department of Science Education
Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
This session will introduce the concept of STEM education, hands-on learning, inquiry-based teaching, and the role of applied STEM in modern classrooms.
Session 2: Interactive Science Activities
Conducted by:
Abdul Rauf
Founder & CEO, Pakistan Science Club
Participants will explore low-cost, classroom-ready science activities that promote curiosity, observation, problem-solving, and student engagement.
Session 3: Robotics & Engineering Design Challenge
Conducted by:
Abdul Rauf and Team PSC
Pakistan Science Club
This hands-on session will introduce educational robotics, simple engineering challenges, project building, testing, and classroom implementation ideas.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Science Teachers
- STEM Coordinators and School Leaders
- Teacher Trainers and Educators
- M.Phil and Education Students
- Anyone interested in modern STEM teaching practices
Why Join?
- Learn practical STEM activities for classroom use.
- Experience hands-on science, robotics, and engineering projects.
- Explore modern teaching methodologies.
- Network with educators and STEM practitioners.
- Receive an official professional development certificate.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive an Official Certificate of Participation, jointly issued by:
- Pakistan Science Club (PSC)
- Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
- ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF)
Seats are Limited
To ensure an interactive and hands-on experience, participation is limited. Early registration is highly encouraged.
Join us in building future-ready classrooms through hands-on STEM education.
