Journal of Educational Research and Social Sciences Review (JERSSR) https://www.jerssr.org.pk/ojs/index.php/jerssr <p>Journal of Educational Research and Social Sciences Review (JERSSR) published by Sir Syed College of Education Katlang Mardan, Pakistan</p> Sir Syed College of Education, Katlang Mardan en-US Journal of Educational Research and Social Sciences Review (JERSSR) 2710-4524 Understanding Reading and Writing Culture: A Study of School Teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa https://www.jerssr.org.pk/ojs/index.php/jerssr/article/view/359 <p>This study explores reading and culture among school teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The study specifically investigates whether teachers in KP province practice reading and writing and how this practice impacts their students. Using an interview guide, data were collected from 21 school teachers through in-depth interviews. These participants were recruited from 10 middle schools and 11 high schools. Data were analyzed using qualitative methods. It was the core theme that without developing a reading and writing culture among teachers, students would not become good readers and writers. The study suggests that the teachers' reading and writing habits did not meet the standards required of school teachers. This scenario is found to be weak, as it does not promote a reading and writing culture among middle and high school students.</p> Dr. Muhammad Bilal Dr. Hassan Shah Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Educational Research and Social Sciences Review (JERSSR) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 6 2 1 5 A Review on Modern Teaching Methods at Secondary Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa https://www.jerssr.org.pk/ojs/index.php/jerssr/article/view/360 <p><em>Modern education methods are an important component of educational reform, transforming the classroom from the teaching-centered model to the teaching model centered on students, activity and interaction. For secondary levels, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is a need of teaching methods which foster conceptual understanding, critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills in students. This paper is a review of the concept and effectiveness of modern teaching approaches at secondary school. The study is restricted to modern teaching technique in secondary level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The study is of a qualitative research design with literature review approach. The review results show that modern teaching methods (brainstorming, problem solving, inquiry teaching, cooperative learning, computer-assisted teaching, and technology-assisted teaching) can enhance students' learning engagement, motivation, knowledge, achievement, and practice. Their effectiveness relies on teacher training, availability of resources, classroom environment, students' readiness and support from the institution, however.</em></p> Ms. Saira Shereen Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Irshadullah Dr. Maksal Minaz Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Educational Research and Social Sciences Review (JERSSR) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ 2026-05-31 2026-05-31 6 2 6 13