Md. Fajlay Rabbi
Assistant Professor

Passionate in teaching-learning, Capable of adopting new technologies in education. Vision is to develop our education system through developing human resources in this arena.

  • Master of Education (M.Ed) from Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka (2013) with scholarship and full free studentship.
  • Bachelor of Education (Hons.) from Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka (2012)
  • HSC major in Science from Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Rifles Public School and College from Dhaka Board with scholarship and full free studentship.
  • SSC major in Science from Cantonment Public School and College, Saidpur, Rajshahi Board 

Interested in educational research mainly. Focused areas are-

  • Non-formal education
  • Instructional Technology
  • ICT in Education
  • Education in Emergency
  • Special Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Primary Education
  • Teacher Education and Training
  • Educational Psychology
  • Assessment etc.

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
1 Education in the time of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Current scenario and implications for post COVID – 19 education Principal Investigator March 2021 September 2022 National
2 Addressing learning loss/gap using low-tech remote learning among underprivileged in developing countries: The Bangladesh Case Co-Principal Investigator June 2022 Ongoing International

1. Assistant Professor (December,24, 2020- continuing) 


Khulna University
Location: Khulna
Department: Institute of Education and Research
Duties/Responsibilities:

·          Managing classroom teaching and learning activities of B.Ed (Hons),PGDEd (Post Graduate Diploma) & MEd students on different areas of education with a view to preparing them future leaders in teaching, research, administration, and management. Frequently taught courses for student-teachers at PGDEd-1102: Education in Bangladesh, PGDEd-1205: Introduction to Educational Research, PGDEd-1207: Educational Management, MEd-1203: Education and Development, IER-1101: Introduction to Education, IER-2105: Instructional Technology etc.

·          Developing and reviewing curriculum and materials for teacher education

·          Imparting in developing Recognition of Prior Learning Test for admission process of students from whole country

·          Developing student teacher training materials

·          Supervising research work at M. Ed. & so on

·          Provide leadership & management support to inter-institutional areas/department, design plan and conduct simulation, micro- teaching, oversee the practice teaching student-teachers of IER






2.

Lecturer (December 24, 2018 - Continuing)

 

Khulna University
Location: Khulna
Department: Institute of Education and Research
Duties/Responsibilities:

·          Managing classroom teaching and learning activities of B.Ed (Hons),PGDEd (Post Graduate Diploma) & MEd students on different areas of education with a view to preparing them future leaders in teaching, research, administration, and management. Frequently taught courses for student-teachers at PGDEd-1102: Education in Bangladesh, PGDEd-1205: Introduction to Educational Research, PGDEd-1207: Educational Management, MEd-1203: Education and Development, IER-1101: Introduction to Education, IER-2105: Instructional Technology etc.

·          Developing and reviewing curriculum and materials for teacher education

·          Imparting in developing Recognition of Prior Learning Test for admission process of students from whole country

·          Developing student teacher training materials

·          Supervising research work at M. Ed. & so on

·          Provide leadership & management support to inter-institutional areas/department, design plan and conduct simulation, micro- teaching, oversee the practice teaching student-teachers of IER

2.

Upazilla Academic Supervisor (February 15, 2015 - December 23, 2018)

 

Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education

Secondary Education Sector Investment Program (SESIP)
Location : Ramna, Dhaka
Department: Upazila Secondary Education Office
Duties/Responsibilities:
*Supervising & monitoring the secondary schools, madrasas in upazila
*Monitoring the School budget
*Monitoring the PTAs activities
*Implementing PBM (Performance Based Management)
* Monitoring EMIS (Educational Management Information System)
* Validation of IMS (Institution Management System)
* Monitoring MMC (Multimedia Classroom Management System)
* Monitoring Public exams (JSC, SSC, HSC, Dakhil, Alim, Degree etc.)
* Providing training to the HTs, AHTs, Assistant teachers.
* Providing in-house training.
* Implementation of Govt. Educational programs.
* implementation of workshops.
* Providing ICT training & support.
* Reporting & documentation.

3.

Research Officer (January 11, 2015 - February 13, 2015)

 

Business Accelerate Bd. ltd
Company Location: Baridhara, Block-J
Department: Evaluation of UNICEF`s
Duties/Responsibilities:
*Collect field data
*Supervise the enumerators
*Conducting FGDs
* Conducting in-depth interviews
* Modification of research tools
* Reporting.

4.

Research Assistant (November 27, 2014 - December 27, 2014)

 

Plan International Bangladesh
Company Location: Gulshan-2
Department: Final Evaluation of SIP project
Duties/Responsibilities:
*Collect field data
*Data entry & co-ordination
*Data analysis

5.

Research Assistant (May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014)

 

Foundation for Educational Research Planning & Development (FREPD)
Company Location: University of Dhaka (Near Palashi road)
Duties/Responsibilities:
*Collecting field data
*Analyzing the collected data

6.

Field Researcher (January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013)

 

Mott Macdonald
Company Location: Gulshan
Duties/Responsibilities:
*collecting field data and interviews for a research of WASA for "Khilkhet water treatment plant project"

7.

Field Researcher (July 1, 2012 - July 30, 2012)

 

Save The Children
Company Location: Gulshan
Department: SUSTAIN project
Duties/Responsibilities:
To collect field data

 

 

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Supervision

SL Title Degree Role Start Date End Date
No Supervision Available

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  1. (1) Rabbi, M. F., & Sarker, S. (2023, in press). Education in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic: Current situation and implications for post-COVID-19. Primary Education Journal, 14(1). http://www.nape.gov.bd/site/page/caa2b4e6-a98e-4d60-818f-74d428c57beb/-

  2. (2) Adhikary, S., Khan, M. S. H., & Rabbi, M. F. (2023). Exploring the potentials of blended learning in Bangladesh's higher education system: A review of current literature. Bangladesh Teacher Education Journal (BTEJ), 02(01), 41–54.
  3. (3) Ropum, S. M. K., Islam, M. M., & Rabbi, M. F. (2022, November 20). Multimedia classrooms of the secondary schools in Bangladesh: A situation analysis. Journal of Research in Instructional2(2), 175–196. https://doi.org/10.30862/jri.v2i2.98
  4. (4) Sheikh, M. S., Rashid, M., Nibir, M. M. A. M., & Rabbi, M. F. (2022). EXPLORING THE UNDERLYING FACTORS OF DROPPING OUT AT SECONDARY-LEVEL SCHOOLS IN KHULNA, BANGLADESH. Khulna University Studies19(1). https://doi.org/10.53808/kus.2022.19.01.2119-edu
  5. (5)Rabbi, M.F., Sarker, S., Smita, M.K. (2022). Online Classes and its Effect on the Students of Public Universities in Bangladesh. Journal of Teacher Education and Research, 17(1):9-15.
  6. (6) Razu, S. R., Nishu, N. A., Rabbi, M. F., Talukder, A., & Ward, P. R. (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Concerning COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study of Patients With Chronic Illnesses. Frontiers in Public Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.628623
  7. (7) Al-amin, M. , Jahan, I. , Rabbi, M. F. & Islam, U. (2021). Can Blended Learning be the New-Normal in the Post-Pandemic Higher Educational Institutions? . International Journal of Educational Research Review , 6 (4) , 306-317 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ijere/issue/64800/944932
  8. (8) Rabbi, M. F. (2020). Effective Use of Teaching Methods and Techniques at Primary level in Bangladesh. Primary Education Journal, 11(1), 83–96. http://nape.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/nape.portal.gov.bd/page/8c9078b4_2d60_44b7_87ce_fe9015a453f0/2020-11-23-16-56-edab528b971a070f71890fea0fb196df.pdf
  9. (9) Rabbi, M. F. , Smita, M. K. & Mohammad, S. (2020). Using Social Networking Sites as Medium of Instruction at Tertiary Education During Covid-19 Situation in Bangladesh . International Journal of Educational Research Review , 5 (3) , 258-264. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.741644
  10. (10) Smita, M.K., Rabbi, M. F., & Mohammad, S. (2020). Reasons behind Dropping out of Slum Children from Non-formal School in Dhaka. Jurnal Iqra’ : Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan5(2), 14-29. https://doi.org/10.25217/ji.v5i2.953
  11. (11) Rabbi, M. F., Smita, M. K., & Mohammad, S. (2020). Income Generating Programs for the Learners of Community Learning Centers in Bangladesh: An Evaluative Study. Income Generating Programs for the Learners of Community Learning Centers in Bangladesh: An Evaluative Study, 10(3), 1–5. https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jrme/pages/vol10-issue3.Series-1.html

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology is a base of education. Mainly education consists of three bases- Philosophical, Psychological and Sociological. This course will help the students to understand more the psychology of the students and the teachers. 

Instructional Technology

This course helps the participants to develop clear understanding about the concept of pedagogy, commonly used terminologies in instructional technology, and role of teacher and instructional materials in teaching learning process.

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Education in Bangladesh

The course introduces the students to the national system of education. It also introduces the students to the different sectors of education.

 

Non-Formal and Continuing Education

The course is designed to provide knowledge, understanding and insights into Non-formal and Continuing Education (NFCE). It will allow interfacing formal and informal education and its linkages with basic education and the skill development programs. The importance of NFCE in developing society will be highlighted in the course. The NFCE and CE in creating a learning society and its importance in improving the quality of live in Bangladesh will be the special features of the course.

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Educational Management

The course includes concepts of administration, organization, management and leadership related to educational institution. Emphasis will be given on the practical aspects of the system and institutional management and administration, including the head’s role in respective organization. 

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Sociological Foundation of Education

This course focuses on applying sociological principles to the whole process of education.It will help the students become socially aware of their responsibilities not only to themselves but also to the society as well.

 

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Bangladesh Studies

This course focuses on the geographical, historical, sociological and cultural aspects of Bangladesh.

 

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Instructional Technology
  • Education in Bangladesh
  • Sociological Foundation of Education