SAJIDA Foundation and Khan Academy Bangladesh has jointly launched a research Programme to ensure quality education for students.
On the occasion, the two organisations organised an orientation programme in Dhaka to which was attended by the representatives from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), district and upazila secondary education offices, head teachers of participating secondary schools, and other stakeholders at CIRDAP auditorium.
Addressing the event, Zahida Fizza Kabir, CEO of SAJIDA Foundation highlighted the organisation’s journey, which began as a garage school providing education to underprivileged children.
She said that over the years, the organisation expanded its focus to include various sectors such as women’s empowerment, mental health, microfinance, and climate change, among others.
Azwa Nayeem, CEO of Khan Academy Bangladesh, spoke about how the Khan Academy platform empowers students, teachers, and education leaders.
She said that the platform offers personalised learning experiences, real-time progress tracking, and interactive content that fosters deep conceptual understanding.
Professor Dr AQM Shafiul Azam, Director General (Additional Charge), stressed the need to embrace transformational education, which will reshape the role of teachers and prepare students for new learning modalities.
Professor Dr Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Shohel, Director (Secondary), Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, emphasised that the success of the research programme will largely depend on the selection of schools, teachers, and students, as well as the available facilities in participating institutions. He called for close coordination, monitoring, and mutual support throughout the implementation process.
Md Abdul Majid, District Education Officer of Dhaka, shared his enthusiasm for Khan Academy Bangladesh.
He expressed optimism that the programme could have a transformative impact, similar to Shikkhok Batayon, particularly for students struggling with maths. He noted that the platform would make learning maths easier and more effective.
Professor Md Saidur Rahman, Director (Training), Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, emphasised the role of maths in fostering critical thinking and creativity among students.
He underscored the importance of support from district and upazila education officers in supervising and strengthening these initiatives to enhance maths and science learning.
The workshop focused on how the Khan Academy platform would be utilised in schools, the potential challenges that might arise, and their possible solutions.
Professor Shipon Kumar Das, Project Director of the Learning Acceleration in Secondary Education (LAISE) project also addressed the event.
The orientation programme organised by Khan Academy Bangladesh successfully concluded with the completion of the workshop.