Extending the work from the Our Earth, Our Futures (OEOF) project, an MNU Research Grant, professional development workshops were conducted on 25 and 26 April 2025 for teachers from Hanimaadhoo School and Nolhivaranfaru School. The workshops brought together 84 teachers, comprising 52 teachers from Hanimaadhoo School and 32 teachers from Nolhivaranfaru School. The workshop was facilitated by facilitated by the research team, Dr Aminath Shiyama, Dr Fathimath Shafeeqa and Dr Fathimath Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin.
The workshops aimed to strengthen teachers’ professional knowledge and enhance their pedagogical practices through engagement with the key findings and experiences emerging from the OEOF project. The sessions provided opportunities to share research findings, reflect on classroom experiences and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Discussions focused on the importance of student-centered and participatory pedagogies, including dialogic approaches, collaborative learning, critical thinking and creative expression. Particular attention was given to how teachers could connect classroom learning with real-life issues and integrate themes of sustainability and global citizenship across different subject areas.
The workshops also provided a platform for teachers to exchange experiences, discuss challenges encountered in classroom implementation and reflect on opportunities to further develop their teaching practices. Through these discussions, teachers were encouraged to consider how more interactive, inclusive and experiential approaches could support meaningful student engagement and learning. The professional development activities formed an important part of the project’s commitment to sharing research findings with participating schools and translating research insights into practical improvements in classroom teaching. They also reinforced the importance of lifelong learning of MNU our community outreach by providing continuous professional learning and collaboration in advancing Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Education in Maldivian primary schools.
Activities such as these embodies MNU’s strong community reach activities and targets work towards SDG4 and SDG 17.
