The Dean and academic staff of the Faculty of Education participated in the Theveli International Conference 2025, organised by Maldives National University (MNU) under the theme “Evolving Paradigms: Merging Research, Evidence, and Practice” from 18 to 20 August 2025. The conference provided a valuable platform for academic staff to present their research, exchange knowledge, and engage with emerging research and evidence-based practices in education and related fields.
Faculty academic staff presented research addressing a diverse range of educational issues, including education transitions, teacher education, technological competencies, social and emotional learning, sustainability, robotics education, student learning, social media, artificial intelligence, literacy, and innovative teaching approaches.
The research papers presented included:
“Lost in Transition – Education Transitions from Lower to Higher Secondary Education and to Higher Education and/or to Employment in the Maldives” — Nadhiya Ahmed, Dean.
“Perceptions of School Leaders on Current Teacher Education Programme Adequacy for Graduate Transition into the Teaching Profession in the Maldives” — Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“The Impact of Teacher Demographics on Perceived TPACK Competency: Insights from the Maldives, a Small Island Developing State” — Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“Building Hearts and Minds: Stakeholder Perspectives on a School-Based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme in a Maldivian School” — Senior Lecturer Nadheema Abdul Sattar, Dr. Aminath Waseela, and Ihusana Shareef.
“Assessing Sustainability Knowledge among Staff at the Maldives National University” — Co-presenter: Dr. Mohamed Shareef, Senior Lecturer.
“Robogogy: A Pedagogical Framework for Empowering Non-IT Teachers with Robotics Education for Resource-Limited Classrooms” — Co-presenters: Dr. Fathimath Shougee, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“Using Dialogic Feedforward to Enhance Student Learning in Higher Education: An Action Research” — Co-presenter: Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“Effect of Social Media on Academic Performance and Engagement in Maldivian Higher Education” — Co-presenter: Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“Enhancing Nursing Students’ Learning Motivation and Knowledge Retention through Gamified Flipped Classrooms: A Targeted Coaching Approach Informed by Action Research” — Co-presenter: Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“Exploring the Role of Teachers in Developing English Literacy Skills in Grade One: A Qualitative Case Study” — Co-presenter: Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“Influence of AI Tools on Learning, Engagement, and Academic Performance: Perspective of FHTS Students” — Co-presenter: Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
“The Future of Learning and Teaching Law in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence” — Co-presenter: Dr. Aminath Waseela, Senior Lecturer.
The research presentations highlighted the Faculty’s commitment to evidence-based education, innovation, inclusive learning, sustainability, and emerging technologies, while providing opportunities for knowledge sharing and professional networking.
The initiative supports SDG 4: Quality Education through research-informed teaching and improved educational practices; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through research on AI, robotics, and educational technology; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities through a focus on inclusive and equitable education; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and research networking.
