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Rubaiyat Jahan
PROFESSOR
Institute of Education & Research
- Education Summary
- Master of Research (Australia), Master of Applied Linguistics in TESOL (Australia)
- Research Interest
- Transformative education, Critical Pedagogy, Qualitative research paradigm, ELT, Gender perspective in STEM, Socially just education
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Masters (Master of Research) |
Macquarie University, Australia | 2015 |
| Masters (Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL)) |
Macquarie University, Australia | 2007 |
| Masters (M.A in English Literature) |
Dhaka University | 1995 |
| Bachelor/Honors (B.A in English) |
University of Calcutta | 1995 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-29 to | Institute of Education & Research | PROFESSOR |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-16 to 2023-11-20 | The Open University, UK | Visiting Professor |
| 2022-07-03 to 2022-12-30 | The British Council | Consultant (Research Connect Project Evaluator) |
| 2021-06-01 to 2023-03-30 | UNICEF | Short-time education specialist |
| 2019-03-03 to 2023-08-07 | NCTB | Curriculum Specialist |
Book Chapter
| 1. |
Uddin, E., & Jahan, R.
"Socioeconomic Status and Children's English Proficiency in Bangladesh: The Role of Parental Capital Mechanisms. In Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Language Learning Environments"
IGI Global
Published: August 2023
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Journal
| 1. |
Rajib, M. K. H., & Jahan, R.
"Readiness For Learner Autonomy: Bangladeshi EFL Learners’ Motivation, Attitude and Practices."
Indonesian Journal of Education Research (IJoER), 6(3), 277-284
Published: June 2025
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| 2. |
Sarker, S., Rajib, M. K. H., & Jahan, R.
"Potentiality of Democratic Competencies for an Inclusive Classroom"
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8(4), 199-207
Published: December 2024
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| 3. |
Ferdoush, Z., & Jahan, R.
"Exploring the Challenges Encountered by EFL Teachers in Promoting Critical Thinking Skills"
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS)
Published: August 2024
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| 4. |
Mostafa, M., & Jahan, R.
"Cultural disparate English textbooks: An analysis of Bangladesh ELT"
International Journal of Language Studies, 18(3), 61–82
Published: June 2024
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| 5. |
Mostafa, M., & Jahan, R. (2024).
"Proposed Framework for enhancing Intercultural Communicative Competence in Bangladeshi ELT textbooks: ICC framework for ELT textbook of Bangladesh."
EIKI Journal of Effective Teaching Methods, 2(2), 15 - 24.
Published: April 2024
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| 6. |
Ferdoush, Z., & Jahan, R.
"Exploring Higher Secondary EFL Teachers' Perceptions of Critical Thinking and Its Development: A Critical Reflection"
EIKI Journal of Effective Teaching Methods, 2(2), 142-151
Published: March 2024
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| 7. |
Rajib, M. K. H., & Jahan, R.
"Exploring Embedded Contextual Factors and Their Contribution to Facilitating Autonomous Learning"
EIKI Journal of Effective Teaching Methods, 2(2), 71 – 79
Published: March 2024
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| 8. |
Jahan, R., Sarker, S., & Ali, A
"Scope of Fostering Democratic Skills through Student Centred Pedagogy in Bangladeshi Secondary Schools"
NAEM Journal, 15 (2), 116 – 126
Published: October 2022
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| 9. |
Jahan, R., Roy, G., & Ali, A.
"Investigating Bangladeshi Students’ Preferred English Learning Styles in Relation to Student-Centred Classroom Practices"
NAEM Journal, 14 (28), 77 – 88
Published: November 2021
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| 10. |
Jahan, R.
"Contextualising postmethod ideas in Bangladeshi school"
Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 12 (2), 64 – 73
Published: March 2019
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| 11. |
Jahan, R., & Mitu, N. S.
"Investigating Transformative Practices in the Bangladeshi Classroom. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology"
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering, 11(6), 1368-1373
Published: June 2017
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| 12. |
Jahan, R., & Roger, P. S.
"Global perspectives on the notion of ‘target culture’ associated with English as a foreign language"
University of Sydney papers in TESOL, 1, 1-17
Published: July 2006
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Conference
| 1. |
Shrestha, P., Kotecki, C., Jahan, R., Homyara, H., Hultgren, K., & Mitu, N. S.
"Bridging the STEM gap in higher education in Bangladesh: Exploring female underrepresentation in STEM subjects. UKFIET Blog"
UKFIET Blog
Published: June 2023
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| 2. |
Jahan, R.
"Negotiating postmethod challenges in Bangladesh"
45th Annual International IATEFL Conference, Brighton
Published: March 2011
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Ongoing Research Engagement
Project title: Ensuring Quality Education for Social Transformation in Bangladesh: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Outcome-Based Education at the University Context
Funded by: Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation Project Academic Transformation Fund (ATF), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and The World Bank
Research tenure: 3 years (2025 - 2028)
Grant amount: BDT 99,80,000.00
Position: Sub project manager (SPM)
Accomplished Research Engagement
1. Project title: Access, barriers and gender equality in STEM education at a Bangladeshi University
Funded by: The Gender Equality Partnership Grants for Going Global Partnerships Programme, the British Council
Research tenure: 1 year (2023 - 2024)
Grant amount: 30,000 Pounds.
Position: Team leader of the Bangladeshi part
2. Project title: Investigating the degree of social climate embedded in the educational environment of Bangladeshi Secondary schools
Funded by: The National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM)
Research tenure: 1 year (2021)
Grant amount: BDT 400,000.00
Position: Team leader
3. Project title: Investigating the scope of fostering democratic norms through student engagement in Bangladeshi secondary schools
Funded by: The National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM)
Research tenure: 1 year (2020)
Grant amount: BDT 400,000.00
Position: Team leader
4. Project title: Investigating Bangladeshi students’ preferred English learning styles in relation to a student-centered pedagogy,
Funded by: The National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM)
Research tenure: 1 year (2019)
Grant amount: BDT 400,000.00
Position: Team leader
Accomplished Development Project
Project title: Improvement of Teaching-Learning Provisions in the Institute of Education and Research, University of Rajshahi— a sub-project of Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) of UGC, Bangladesh
Funded by: The World Bank
Research tenure: 2 years (2015 -2016)
Position: Team member
Partial Engagement
Project title: Enhancing higher education teaching and learning in Bangladesh: Fostering the pedagogical knowledge, teaching skills and research capabilities of early career academics
Funded by: INSPIRE -4 Project, The British council
Research tenure: 2 years (2014-2016)
Position: Team leader