Project Research Report

Title of Report:

Lack of Interest: The Pen is More Powerful than Sound

By:

S/o ________________

Roll No. BO645802

Submitted in Partial fulfillment of the requirements for B.Ed (1.5 Years) program in the

Teacher Education at Department of Early Child Hood Education and Elementary

Teacher Education.

Faculty of Education

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

 Faculty of Education

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

APPROVAL FORM

The research project attached here to, titled lack of Interest of The Pen is More Powerful than

Sound. Reposed and submitted by Mr. Ghulam Farooque S/o _______________ Roll No.

BO645802 , Registration # _________________ in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the

degree of B.Ed (1.5 years) Teacher Education is hereby accepted.

Supervisor: _________________________________

Name: _________________________________

Evaluator: _________________________________

Name: _________________________________

Dated: _________________________________
 DECLARATION

I Mr. Ghulam Farooque S/o _______________ Roll No. BO645802 , Registration #

_________________a student of B.Ed (1.5 years) Program Teacher at Allama Iqbal Open

University do solemnly declare that the research project entitled The Pen is More Powerful

than Sound. Submitted by the me in partial fulfillment of B.Ed (1.5 Years) Program is my

original work and has not been submitted or published earlier. I also solemnly declare that it

shall not, be submitting by me for obtaining any other degree from this or any other university or

institution.

I also understand that if evidence of plagiarism is found I my thesis at any stage even after the

award of a degree. The award if a degree the work may be cancelled and the degree revoked.

Dated: ___________ Signature of Candidate: ________________

Name of Candidate: ___________________

 DECLARATION

This research mainly focuses on The Pen is More Powerful than Sound in Which we can

develop progress. Data is gathered from students Respondents from morning students and

headmasters were taken randomly. This study focuses the main area which needs improvements.

According to this research we found that there is need of improvement in all the particulars . This

study also point out that there is great neeed of taking some actions regarding the subject to

improve overall interest of students so that students can easily take, get and complete their

knowledge in subject. This wholly affects on students interest in subject in future. Research also

suests different aspects for improvement and making work this thing will be highly beneficial for

students in future of schools students; this will have to complete with different of the provinces

as well.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….. [1]

 CHAPTER 1

NTRODUCTION

The man who holds the pen is a knowledgeable and learned man, and those who hold the sword

become ineffective and unsuccessful. All respected well-known philosophers, writers, doctors,

poets, engineers, and wise educated men were guided by the pen. Their names still live today

even if them themselves are dead, because of their findings and doings. Had these people not

chosen the pen, their respect in society would have gone down with them in their graves, as if

they had never lived.

Man has made robots, airplanes, radios, TV’s, computers, ships, and electricity. We have

found ways to communicate with other countries easily, as news travels from one end of the

world to the other is a split second.

Man is going beyond the moon today, and can predict weather. Doctors have found ways to cure

sicknesses which were formerly incurable. All this has been possible by the knowledge we have

learned from the pen.

The pen has won many countries’ independences, and national leaders have used it to obtain

the jewel of liberty. Thomas Paine published his thoughts in his weekly pamphlets, “Common

Sense―. Because of “ Common Sense,― many Americans during the American

Revolution were persuaded to rebel against the British, and win their independence. Martin

Luther King Jr. helped Black-White segregation end with his printed words and speeches. In

India, Gandhi used the pen and peacefully helped India attain its liberty. Without violence and

with words, Gandhi led groups to boycott British goods, such as tea and clothing.
The pen writes words, and these words have power. Words have power to persuade, influence,

dry tears, and forge smiles. Words can heal emotional wounds and eliminate fears. Intelligent

words can make you rich, wealthy, and happy in the future. When it’s your birthday or when

you’re sick, and you get a card, it’s not the looks of the card, but the words in it.

So drop the sword and pick up the pen. Unite the world and have global peace. Stop all wars and

live without fears. The words of a pen are powerful, both good and bad. The words of a pen are

always better than the fallen blood and gore of the sword. The sword is tyranny whereas the

pen’s middle name’s knowledge and wisdom. The sword will bring you nothing but

death and burdens, but the pen will bring you good luck, peace, success, and wealth. The power

of the pen is so great, that the pen will rule, as the sword will beg at its feet. Abolish the sword,

and live in the agenda of peace and knowledge. No matter what, the pen is always mightier than

the sword.

Take a second and imagine your life without an education, not even enough to learn how to read

or write. What is left? Can you imagine a future for yourself, nonetheless aspire to one? I know

that I would be nothing without my education, since it is my most valuable possession in life,

and I would not be dreaming nearly as big as I am now, at least not realistically. Now that you

have been deprived of something so valuable, watched as it was stolen from you, what are you

going to do about it? Are you going to sit around and hope that it eventually falls into your lap

again, or are you going to take action and make it happen?

This may seem like a faraway, hypothetical situation that may have been a problem a hundred

years ago, but unfortunately, it is still a very real issue for females that plagues other parts of the

world less fortunate than countries like the United States. Globally, “77.6 million girls are

currently not enrolled in either primary or secondary education” (Melancon). In parts of

Afghanistan, many girls are scared away both physically and emotionally from enriching their

minds. In other developing nations, girls are not forbidden from educating themselves, but the

education is not free, so many parents cannot afford to send them to school or choose to educate

their sons rather than their daughters.

The UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) meeting in

2000 set the goal of establishing “universal basic education by 2015”. This goal seems out of

reach, with only a little over a year left to complete it. Nations that are still developing are the

main area of the problem for girl’s education. For example, about half of the females in sub-

Saharan Africa do not finish primary school. Orphaned, disabled, or refugee children are even

less likely to enroll. In these areas, the ultimate decision about whether or not a child should be

educated lies in the hands of the parents. With such difficulty to maintain their heads above

water and provide for their families, many decide to keep their daughters at home in order to put

them to work outside or inside the home. Some parents are also uncomfortable with the long

distance from the home to the school (Sperling).

Education should not be a “precious gift”, instead, it should be a basic right to all females, just as

it is for all males, regardless of economic standing, social class, or religious beliefs. This is 2013,

not 1920 when women just gained the right to vote. This is no longer the age of “all men are

created equal.” Girls should not have acid thrown in their faces, like Shamsia Husseini, because

they have dreams bigger than the confines of the home, nor should they be the second choice to

their brother. “Words and pens are more powerful than guns”, as the young, yet wise Malala

Yousufzai proclaimed even after being shot in the head by the Taliban (Whitcraft and Pearson).

Education is a right to pursue a better life.

 THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE WORD
Introduction

The famous proverb ‘Pen is Mightier than the Sword’ was first written by Edward Bulwer-

Lytton, which later became highly popular across the world. Everyone knows that a sword is a

weapon with sharp edge while pen is a writing instrument with no edge. But the power of the pen

is extremely greater than a sword. What a sharp edge of a sword can’t achieve; can easily be

achieved with the help of a tiny tip of a pen.

The famous proverb ‘Pen is Mightier than the Sword’ has a great significance since ages. It

denotes that the pen is more powerful than the sword; irrespective of the fact that the sword has a

sharp edge and the power to kill and win wars. From the ancient days, sword has played an

important role in the history of mankind. We all know that the sword has the power of winning

wars because of the great strength and valour it possesses. But a pen on the other hand, despite

being delicate is much mightier and endowed with the capacity to transform history and

mankind.

Meaning

While a pen and sword cannot be compared because pen is used for writing purposes and sword

is used for fighting purposes. But the writer through the proverb ‘Pen is Mightier than the

Sword’, intends to say that the power and strength of writing is mightier and stronger than the

influence of war. A war is always destructive and ends lives. Sword can only kill and thus result

into defeat, loss and death. Even though, one party in the war may win but the loss of several

lives is the ultimate loss of even the winning party; whereas writing is harmony, peace and it is
priceless. Books written with pen give us education, knowledge and wisdom which remain with

us forever. We can never pay back for the tales and stories told to us in our childhood by our

grandparents, parents, teachers, etc for those stories taught us lesson which we preserve for our

lifetime.

There are various quotes and proverbs written and said about books such as: ‘Books are the

treasure house of knowledge’, ‘Books are the best companion’, ‘Books are the way to the Truth’

and many more. A book written in pen makes it powerful and worth reading. Not every book is

useful as some may teach wrong lessons; some books may be restricted or forbidden. So, it’s the

pen which makes the book powerful. Such mighty, the pen is!

The power of pen can also be understood from the fact that one incorrect answer written in the

answer sheet during exams, tests, etc might fall heavily on us. We are able to know about

history, geography, religion, science, etc all by reading and pen plays an important role in letting

the writer pen down the important knowledge and information for the generations to come.

History is the proof that writers have changed the world through their writings. Mahatma

Gandhi, John Keats, Swami Vivekananda, William Wordsworth and many more have created

magic through their writing. Pen has the power to break the demographic barriers or a book can

be written in one country and can be read across the world. Writers through their preaching and

knowledge fight against various social evils and bring transformation in the society.

Written by the famous author Edward Bulwer-Lytton, the proverb ‘The Pen is Mightier than the

Sword’ holds great significance with simple yet profound meaning. It suggests that the writers of

the world leave a greater influence on people than the soldiers; for the world recognises the name

of several famous writers such as William Wordsworth, John Keats, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee,

Rabindranath Tagore, etc but very few will be able to recognise the names of great soldiers who
won wars, battles, etc. For ages, pen has been creating wonders as written information gets

spread as knowledge which is preserved with people for their lifetime. The proverb clearly

indicates that the writers are more influential than the mighty fighters and the sword cannot build

such impact which writers can.

Writing can unite people to stand against social or national evil. Mahatma Gandhi through his

preaching and knowledge united the citizens; he didn’t fight but won the nation with his power

of wisdom and will. A war may result into victory to one party and defeat to the other at the cost

of several lives; but a book can enlighten the world without harming even a single person,

without any bloodshed.

Pen is the weapon of writers, which they can use to create history. Pen is constructive, while

sword is destructive. A pen has the capacity to write novels, poems, humorous, emotional stories,

facts and figures related to Science, Maths, Geography, etc. One can find joy and peace by

reading and gain knowledge for lifetime. Writings can induce various emotions such as love,

kindness, hatred, enmity, sympathy etc. Writing is regarded with respect and writers are always

considered as the strong pillars of society as they have the power to change the world through the

magic of their writing. Even on national level, debates and discussions can solve various

altercations amongst differing countries, but war can destroy the economical and physical

strength of the countries. On personal level too, literature spreads knowledge but fighting

induces hatred.
The Importance of Pen in Your Life

The importance of Pen: Graduation is the time of new beginnings. Pens are very popular at this

time because we all realize the importance of the first impression. Everyone wants the first time

employee to look professional and ready for business.

Graduation is the time of new beginnings. Pens are very popular at this time because we all

realize the importance of the first impression.

Everyone wants the first time employee to look professional and ready for business. Somehow

carrying a neon inexpensive pen or a broken pencil will not convey that impression.

It doesn’t matter what your credentials are, you need to show you are ready for business.

Fine writing instruments are also the perfect gift for your boss for the same reason. Busy

executives often have several different pens.

A lot of them are collectors and love to purchase the newest of the pens offered. They’ll carry

several of them in their pocket and also in their briefcase.

There’s nothing worse than having to ask someone else for his or her pen.

It shows you are not prepared, and often no one wants to lend to his or her pen for fear they will

not get it back. After all, it’s not just a pen; it’s a fine writing instrument.
How Pen Is Important?

Pen is physically a writing instrument which scribbles ink onto surfaces such as paper, cloth or

canvas to produce a shape.

It has a mechanism by which ink is made to flow through the tip of the writing instrument in the

way it is scribbled onto the surface.

Pen is the most important thing which a literate person possess.

It is the device which makes possible to note down our thoughts in a piece of paper. The earliest

pen were quills, ink brush, etc.

The end was generally sharp modification to those wooden pieces or the feathers, which had to

be dipped in ink and then written on paper.

Why Pen Is Powerful Device?

Pen is a very powerful device. A signature made on a sheath of documents can rob a country!

It is a very important possession for those who are associated with any kind of paperwork.

A journalist can shake the ground beneath the foot of some politician or any such authority about

which he has written something on the editorial.

A poet’s or a writer’s world of imagination is expressed in paper for the world to know.

Their vivid thoughts and garland of words are ready for everyone else to see only when it is in

written form. A doctor uses it to prescribe medicines.

All people have different purposes of using pen.

One cannot do everything verbally. Some purposes needs records and it is convenient to express

on paper.

Before electronic devices such as printer or anything else, it was only pen which used to be

employed for writing.

So many Scriptures, manuscripts, etc were not printed. But they were written centuries ago only

by those limited resources available then. And how important they are now!

Earlier people used to send letters to each other in order to stay connected.

Obviously the handwritten letters for which one used to be waiting for longer period as

compared to today, used to mean more. The feelings seem alive in those letters.
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 Appendix-I

Casuse of Lack of Teacher is a Backbone of Our Society in Which we can develop

progress.

Questionnaire for Head of Institution

Name __________________________________________________________

Academic & Administrative Qualification: ____________________________

Teaching Experience _____________________________________________

Administrative Experience: ________________________________________

Name of School __________________________________________________

Note: Mark appropriate in the bracket( )

A: Agree B: Disagree C: Undecided

S.R
A B C
No.

1. Cause of Lack of Interest among students is uninteresting way of

teaching Teacher is a Backbone of Our Society.

2. Do teachers inform students about importance of Teacher are a

Backbone of our Society?

3. Are teaching aids available in the school?

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4. Is teacher’s way of teaching creates interest among students?

5. Do you arrange specialist of study when your teachers are at

leave?

6. Do teachers get guidance from you while teaching?

7. Do you place suitable period of studies in your school time table?

8. Do you arrange study tours for teaching effectively?

9. Do teachers of studies use reasoning, terminologies and examples

in the class?

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 Appendix-I

Casuse of Lack of Teacher is a Backbone of Our Society in Which we can develop

progress.

Questionnaire for Head of Institution

Name __________________________________________________________

Academic & Administrative Qualification: ____________________________

Teaching Experience _____________________________________________

Administrative Experience: ________________________________________

Name of School __________________________________________________

Note: Mark appropriate in the bracket( )

A: Agree B: Disagree C: Undecided

S.R
A B C
No.

1. Do teachers get guidance from you while teaching?

2. Do you place suitable period of studies in your school time table?

3. Do you arrange study tours for teaching effectively?

4. Do teachers of studies use reasoning, terminologies and examples

in the class?

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5. Cause of Lack of Interest among students is uninteresting way of

teaching Teacher is a Backbone of Our Society.

6. Do teachers inform students about importance of Teacher are a

Backbone of our Society?

7. Are teaching aids available in the school?

8. Is teacher’s way of teaching creates interest among students?

9. Do you arrange specialist of study when your teachers are at

leave?

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