The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has launched a significant initiative to enhance teaching quality across Punjab. A 4-day training program on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) is being conducted for 3,258 Assistant Education Officers (AEOs) from October 13 to 16, 2025, under the Taleem Programme.
PECTAA Launches (HOTS) Training For 3,258 AEOs Across Punjab
A four-day training session on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) is being conducted from October 13 to October 16, 2025, under the Taleem Programme. The training will equip 3,258 AEOs across Punjab with the tools and methodologies needed to enhance classroom learning and promote critical thinking among students.
PECTAA HOTS Training 2025 Schedule Released
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Organized By | Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) |
| Programme Name | Taleem Programme |
| Training Focus | Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) |
| Participants | 3,258 Assistant Education Officers (AEOs) |
| Training Duration | 4 Days |
| Dates | 13 – 16 October 2025 |
| Location | Across Punjab |
| Objective | To promote critical thinking, creativity, and deep learning in classrooms |
| Purpose | Enhancing teaching methods and improving classroom engagement |
| Key Outcome | Empowering AEOs with modern pedagogical and analytical skills |
| Organizing Authority | Government of Punjab (School Education Department) |
| Official Website | schools.punjab.gov.pk |
PECTAA Conducts 4-Day HOTS Training For 3,258 AEOs Across Punjab
The primary objective of this training is to introduce modern, research-based learning strategies that go beyond rote memorization. By focusing on creativity, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving, the initiative aims to transform classrooms into centers of deep and meaningful learning.
Punjab Launches HOTS Training to Foster Critical Thinking in Schools
According to PECTAA officials, the program will help AEOs develop skills that enable teachers to foster student engagement and higher learning outcomes. The training emphasizes conceptual understanding, inquiry-based instruction, and cognitive skill development, aligning with Punjab’s broader vision of educational excellence.
AEOS HOTS Training Program By PECTA Released
Speaking about the initiative, a PECTAA representative stated,
“This training is a vital step toward educational innovation in Punjab. By investing in AEOs and their professional growth, we are empowering the educators who shape the future of our classrooms.”
Taleem Programme Promotes Deep Learning And Student Engagement
The Taleem Programme, spearheaded by the Government of Punjab, continues to play a crucial role in advancing the province’s education standards. The HOTS-based training underscores PECTAA’s commitment to modernizing teaching methods, improving learning quality, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to think critically and creatively.
Training of 3258 AEOs on Higher Order Thinking Skills
This initiative stands as a key milestone in Punjab’s journey toward a progressive and skill-oriented education system, setting a new benchmark for professional development in the public education sector.
