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Nafisa Anwar

নাফিসা আনোয়ার

Senior lecturer

anwar.nafisa@bracu.ac.bd

Brief Bio:

Ms. Nafisa Anwar, an accomplished educator, earned her Master's in Education from Dhaka University. Joining BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED) in 2006. Transitioning from a young professional, she has served as a full-time and confirmed faculty member of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and School Improvement program since 2011. Ms. Anwar's commitment extends beyond traditional teaching roles, as she has actively participated in national and international research initiatives. She has completed various training programs on research methodologies, play-based pedagogy, and leadership, showcasing her commitment to continuous professional growth. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ms. Anwar brings valuable experience from working on different projects related to play, mentoring, and training. Her involvement in these diverse projects highlights her versatility and dedication to innovative educational approaches. This hands-on experience enriches her ability to guide and mentor students effectively. Within the academic realm, Ms. Anwar's responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, grading assignments, and utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS) for effective teaching and communication. Her multifaceted role also encompasses counseling, mentoring, and guiding students as a thesis supervisor. Additionally, she takes an active role in organizing events and revising course materials. Ms. Anwar's involvement in the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) during 2018-19 further underscores her commitment to enhancing the quality of education. With a reputation for high integrity, sincerity, and unwavering commitment, she continues to make significant contributions to the field of education at BRAC IED.

Areas of Specialization

Assessment and measurement, Non-formal Education,

Research Interests

Assessment , Play based pedagogy

Publications

  • Riffat Nahreen, Nafisa Anwar, Md Abul Kalam, Manzoor Ahmed (2018) 'Ethics and Values and the School Culture' Ethics and Values in School: Capturing the spirit of Education, LAMBERT academic Publishing.

Conferences/Workshops
  • Participated research symposium jointly hosted by Directorate of Primary Education of Government of Bangladesh and BRAC Institute of Educational Development, BRAC University.

  • Attended different workshops and seminars arranged by the institute and BRAC University, such as ICT workshop, PDC workshop, workshop on outcome based curriculum, Curriculum review workshop etc.