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Abstract

  This research aimed at investigating current status of informational/learning resources and infrastructure of teacher education institution in Baluchistan for the implementation new B.Ed. (Hons.)/ADE Programs in Baluchistan. This research not only investigate the current status of informational/learning resources and infrastructure but also investigate the reasons if these resources are not in suitable condition and are not playing any role in   the effective implementation of new B.Ed. (Hons.)/ADE Programs. The research was conducted in 7 teacher education institution spread across Baluchistan. The data was collected through survey questionnaire from seven Heads of the institution and nine Teacher Educators, involved in teaching different courses of B.Ed. (Hones.)/ADE at different semesters. Focus group discussion with head and nine teacher educators/institution was also conducted. The quantitative and qualitative data from two instruments helped in-depth understanding of the reasons. The results indicates that teacher educators and administrators are trying their level best for the successful implementation of this new teacher education program. But they are facing many difficulties in getting fruitful results of this innovative teacher education program. Result showed that, lack of physical, (little number of rooms, space in rooms for using interactive pedagogies, no room for students to do their projects, little space in libraries etc.) financial and informational/learning resources is a serious problem and creating hurdles in the effective implementation of new ADE/B.Ed. (Hons.) program.