1. C O N S U L T A N C Y
knowledge
beyond
C O N S U L T A N C Y
knowledge
beyond
bk
...A Centre for Proximal
Professional Development

2. Introduction to
Beyond Knowledge Consultancy
BK presents a team of professional consultants and subject specialists to keep you abreast
with the latest research, share ideas you can put into practice instantly in class and provide
opportunities for you to share, analyze and reflect on different pedagogical features of teaching.
The team present(s) professional development programmes including: developmental classroom
observations, short courses, generic, subject and skill-specific training, and much more!
BK conveys the message, “We don’t need to change the world, to nudge a little bit of it along the way is
enough.” As Wright (1998) states, “I certainly did not develop them - I can’t develop anyone. Only individuals
can help themselves, I can sometimes help by opening a few doors.” BK opens doors to its clients finding
meaning to their queries through the spirit of enquiry, experimentation, evaluation and self-actualization which
can help them transform their existing knowledge to new ways of working, ensuring effective professional
development.
Methodology
The courses include: innovative ideas, interactive/collaborative tasks, role plays, energisers, video
presentations, opportunities to review theories and approaches, learning about the latest research, homework
articles, reflective journals, individual and group presentations, day books containing relevant articles and
many other activities to facilitate the learning process.
BK offers professional development opportunities/courses for: school heads, academic managers,
teachers, coordinators, teacher trainers, students, parents and anyone who is keen to embrace professional
development.
Rediscover your passion for teaching and
make a real difference in the classroom!
Certification
Every individual who successfully completes
the training programme will be awarded a Certificate
of Completion, issued by BKC. “If we want to become
better teachers, and if we
want our learners to do better, it’s
extremely important for us to do
professional development.”
Annamana Pinter
“Opportunities to teach
may entail a work environment,
which is supportive and not restrictive
of professional learning, continuous improvement,
and the opportunity to teach, and teach well,
rather than merely survive.”
Wood (1992)
“Research shows that
professional development is much more
likely to be effective when it is classroom-based and
when it brings in expertise from outside the
school.”Dr. Catherine Walter, University
Lecturer in Linguistics Department of
Education, University of Oxford

3. “I have not only enjoyed the session,
but learnt about people’s attitude and behaviour towards
professional development. The shared experiences and variety of
interactive tasks have helped me understand Continuous Professional
Development and how teachers learn.” Wajiha Khurram, Director HR &
Development-Silver Oaks School & College, Pakistan
Tayyaba Aquil
Key Consultant
“The session was a superb exposition
of the skills, knowledge and attitudes required
for successful teacher education. The new strategies
and activities learnt at the session will be effectively applied
to our classroom situations.” Mrs. Zaidi,
Principal EMS School, Pakistan
“We experienced a very practical
and hands-on session providing a blend
of useful tips,techniques and rules of managing students and
creating a positive and relaxed learning environment. It has clearly opened a
window to our world, understanding how to make
learner-friendly classrooms.” Naheed Fatima, Head Mistress,
Beaconhouse School System,Pakistan
“ We experienced a very practical and hands-on
session providing a blend of useful tips, techniques and rules for
managing students and creating a positive and relaxed learning environment.
It has clearly opened a window to our world, understanding how to make
learner-friendly classrooms. “ Naheed Fatima, Head Mistress,
Beaconhouse School System, Pakistan.
Tayyaba is a Trainer for Oxford Teachers’ Academy courses,
approved and certified by Oxford University Press (OUP) and
Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE).
She holds a Post Graduate Certificate at diploma level from the
University of Exeter,U.K. with a merit and Certificate in
Professional Studies in Education from the University of Bradford,U.K.
She has been working in English Education for over twenty
years. Her roles have included: Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Regional
Curriculum Coordinator English, General Duty Trainer, Curriculum
Developer, Deputy Head and Regional Academic Coordinator.
She has extensive experience training teachers for a wide range of
institutions across Pakistan, Beaconhouse School System, OUP and Society
of Pakistan English Language Teaching (SPELT). This has given Tayyaba a
solid understanding of the needs of students, teachers and requirements
of teaching English as a second language.
Her areas of specialization include: Organizing and Managing Teachers’
Professional Development, Training of English Language Teaching,
Designing and Implementation of Generic, Subject and Skill Specific
Training.

4. C O N S U L T A N C Y
knowledge
beyond
C O N S U L T A N C Y
knowledge
beyond
bkEXECUTIVE VILLAS, ADJ. PTCL EXCHANGE,
SIMLI DAM ROAD, BHARA KAHU, ISLAMABAD.
Tel: +92 51-2233449 * Mob: +92 333-5556818
(UAE): +971 562599302 * Email: beyondk.edu@gmail.com