Senior Lecturer Nadheema Abdul Sattar was awarded a research grant for the project titled “Evaluating the Impact and Challenges of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum Implementation: A Mixed-Method Case Study of a Maldivian Public School.”

The study examines the effectiveness, outcomes, and challenges associated with implementing SEL in schools, generating evidence to support improvements in teaching practices, student well-being, and educational policies. The research supports SDG 4: Quality Education by promoting inclusive, learner-centred education and effective teaching approaches, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by highlighting the role of SEL in supporting students’ emotional and social development, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by encouraging supportive learning environments for diverse learners, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by contributing evidence-based knowledge to strengthen collaboration among education stakeholders.