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PU ISE organizes workshop
PU ISE organizes workshop


LAHORE: (Friday, July 14, 2023): Punjab University Institute of Special Education (ISE) in collaboration with Punjab Welfare Trust for disabled (PWTD) organized a workshop on ‘Behavior at Home, School and Society’. On this occasion, PU VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, Director PWDT Dr Izhar ul Haq Hasmi, Prof Dr Aftab Khan from Longwood University Virginia USA, Director ISE Prof Dr Humara Bano, faculty members and research scholars were present. In his address, Dr Khalid Mehmood said that compared to the past, the incidence of depression is increasing, for which everyone has to play a role. He stressed upon the need for a formal commitment from Longwood University and Punjab University. He said that it is not only an obligation on the part of developed countries but also a moral responsibility of expatriates living in developed countries. He appreciated the efforts of Dr Humara and his team for conducting such a fruitful workshop.
Dr Aftab Khan talked about behavior, its different types and special behavior linked to exceptional children. In his extensive talk on the subject in two different sessions, an interactive approach supported with quality presentation was utilized. The audience which mostly comprised MPhil and PhD scholars along with faculty members engaged in the discussion and practical activity in a contributive way. Dr Humara thanked the VC, Dr Aftab and other participants. She said that students would learn from the experience and expertise in the field of special education of Dr Aftab. Certificates were given to the participants at the end of the workshop.