Professor at Jagannath University, Canada
Dr. Monira Jahan is a Professor at the Institute of Education and Research (IER), Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Nottingham, UK, with a pioneering thesis on multi-level modelling and school effectiveness in Bangladesh. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Jahan specializes in educational psychology, school improvement, inclusive education, early childhood development, and educational research methods.
Profile:
🎓 Academic Background:
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PhD in Education, University of Nottingham, UK 🇬🇧
Thesis: “Educational Influences on Students’ Academic Attainment: A Multi-level Analysis in Bangladesh”
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MA in Educational Research Methods, University of Nottingham
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MEd & BEd, University of Dhaka & National University, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
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MSc & BSc in Psychology, University of Dhaka
🧠 Expertise & Research Interests:
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School Effectiveness & Improvement
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Educational Psychology & Child Development
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Inclusive & Distance Education
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Equity in Education & Gender Studies
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Educational Leadership, TVET, ICT in Education
📚 Publications:
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📘 Books & Chapters:
Authored and edited works with Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Open University, and IGI Global (USA).
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📝 Articles:
Published extensively in Springer, IRRODL (Canada), and national journals on ICT, learning outcomes, gender, and pedagogy.
🎓 Teaching & Supervision:
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Professor at IER, Jagannath University (2018–Present)
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Former Associate Professor at Bangladesh Open University
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PhD, MPhil, and MEd supervisor on topics from ICT in education to early childhood development.
🏆 Research Awards & Projects:
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Principal Investigator in 10+ National Research Projects
Funded by: British Council, BANBEIS, Ministry of Disaster Management, and Jagannath University
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Focus areas include ICT in Education, Teacher Practices, Gender & Inclusion, and TVET Impact
🌍 International Exposure:
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Studied and trained in the UK, taught in Canada, participated in global conferences in Sweden, Taiwan, and Oman
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Cross-cultural experience in Asia, Europe, and North America
👩💼 Workshops & Leadership:
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Acted as resource person in curriculum design, teacher training, and instructional design workshops across Bangladesh
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Led multiple national-level education policy and evaluation initiatives
💻 Technical Proficiency:
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🔍 Data Analysis: SPSS, AMOS, MLWin, NVivo
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📊 Statistical Techniques: CFA, EFA, Multi-level Modelling
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🧮 Tools: MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
🌐 Memberships & Affiliations:
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🧠 Bangladesh Psychological Association
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🌏 Asian Association of Social Psychology
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📘 Teacher Development Institute (TDI)
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🌱 FREPD Bangladesh (Lifelong Member)
🗣️ Languages & Communication:
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Fluent in Bengali and English
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Strong cross-cultural communication skills from living in the UK, Canada, and Bangladesh
Publications:
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Exploring Infrastructure, Teacher Competence, and Curriculum Knowledge Gaps in ICT Teaching Practices in Secondary Education in Bangladesh
SN Social Sciences, 2025-07-03
DOI: 10.1007/s43545-025-01118-5
Contributors: Monira Jahan, Rahul Chandra Shaha, Kazi Faruk Hossain, Shafiul Islam
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Effective Ways of English Language Teaching at Secondary Schools in Bangladesh: Challenges and the Way Forward
SN Social Sciences, 2023-02-13
DOI: 10.1007/s43545-023-00627-5
Contributors: Monira Jahan, Protiva Rani Karmaker