Short Biography:
Professor Dr. Mohammad Tariq Ahsan has been working at the Institute of Education and Research (IER) of the University of Dhaka since 2001. His specialization areas are Educational Change and Pedagogical Reform, Digital Transformation in Education, Equity and Inclusion in education, and Teacher preparation. Tariq completed his PhD on teacher ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Education | Monash University | Australia | 2015 |
| Masters | Education | Flinders University | Australia | 2005 |
| Masters | Education | IER, University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1998 |
| Bachelor | Education (Hons.) | IER, University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1997 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date | |
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Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Impact of Gender and Inclusive Pedagogies on Student Participation and Learning Achievement at Secondary School during the Pandemic and Beyond | This project aimed to ensure students’ equal participation and learning achievement through a co-designed and evidence-based Gender and Inclusive Pedagogical (GIP) approaches as an intervention for teachers’ professional development in 70 secondary schools of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The research team found that the current transformative ideas in participating countries promote gender-inclusive pedagogies as an embedded principle. The research indicated that after receiving orientation, teachers successfully could design interesting and context-oriented, thematic and interdisciplinary experiential learning pedagogies in several subject clusters and could implement those in schools. |
Gender and Inclusive Pedagogy |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Exploring primary level English medium school teachers’ attitude toward inclusive education in Bangladesh | Professor Dr. M. Tariq Ahsan | Tasnim Islam (Registration No: 51531 | Equity and Inclusion in Teacher Education |
2020 | |
| Masters | Exploring the status of peer acceptance towards children with hearing impairment in the government primary schools of Dhaka city. | Professor Dr. M. Tariq Ahsan | Sirazum Masuda (Roll: 014-587) | Equity and Inclusion |
2014 | |
| Masters | Four-year BEd. (Hons) students’ attitudes towards inclusive education in Bangladesh | Professor Dr. M. Tariq Ahsan | Syeda Sanjia Tahsein (Roll: 014-584) | Equity and Inclusion |
2014 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity and Inclusion in Education | Students’, Parents’ and Teachers’ Perception about Equity and Inclusion in Education during COVID 19 in Bangladesh | Save the Children | 01-09-2022 | 15-06-2023 | Team Lead |
| Digital Transformation in Education | An In-depth study on Online Pedagogy in Bangladesh | NewVision Solutions Ltd. | 01-03-2022 | 30-06-2022 | Team Lead |
| Transforming Tertiary Education | Study on Exploring Student Perspective on Micro-credentials | United Nations Development Fund | 02-02-2021 | 31-07-2021 | Team Lead |
| Equity and Inclusion in Education | An assessment study of neuro-development disability (NDD) centres operated by BRAC | BRAC | 20-11-2020 | 31-03-2021 | Team Lead |
| Gender Transformative Early Childhood Development | A Baseline study of the project “Gender Transformative Early Childhood Development | Plan International | 05-05-2020 | 20-10-2020 | Team Lead |
| Equity and Inclusion in Education | End Line Study of the Project- Developing a Model of Inclusive Education in Bangladesh (DMIE) project | Plan International | 01-02-2020 | 20-05-2020 | Team Lead |
| Disability Inclusion in Education | Situation Analysis on Special Education for Children with Moderate to Severe Disabilities in Bangladesh | Asian Development Bank | 15-01-2020 | 30-04-2020 | Team Lead |
| Transforming Tertiary Education | Study on the Bangladesh Higher Education Sub-sector to explore potential JICA Projects | Japan International Cooperation Agency | 15-08-2019 | 15-12-2020 | Team Lead |
| Early Childhood Development & Community-Based Education | Study on Mapping of Approaches and Sustainability Analysis of Community based Child Care Centers | Synorgos | 05-07-2019 | 20-11-2019 | Team Lead |
| Education in Emergencies / Humanitarian Education | External Evaluation of Education in Emergency Project for FDMN | Voluntary Service Overseas | 20-04-2019 | 31-07-2019 | Team Lead |
| Skills Development/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) | The Development of National Skills Framework for Adolescent in Bangladesh | UNICEF | 15-01-2019 | 30-04-2019 | Team Lead |
| Education Policy and SDG-4 | Review Study of Education Policies and Plans to Identify the Priority Aspects for Inclusion in line with SDG 4 | UNESCO | 21-05-2018 | 30-09-2018 | Team Lead |
| Teacher Education | Study on Primary Level Teacher Education for Inclusive Education in Bangladesh | Save the Children | 10-09-2017 | 15-12-2017 | Lead Researcher |
| Disability Inclusion; Primary Education; Dropout | Exploring the Causes of Dropout of Children with Disabilities in Primary Schools in Bangladesh | DRRA, ACIE & UNESCO | 12-05-2017 | 15-08-2017 | Lead Researcher |
| Equity and Inclusion in Education | Holistic Approach towards Promotion of Inclusive Education (HOPE) | Save the children | 15-01-2017 | 21-04-2017 | Lead Researcher |
| Teacher Education | Teacher education programme in Bangladesh: Inclusiveness for children with disabilities | ActionAid Bangladesh | 25-03-2016 | 31-07-2016 | Lead Researcher |
| Disability Inclusion | Situation analysis of education of children with disabilities in Bangladesh | Sightsavers | 10-08-2015 | 10-11-2015 | Lead Researcher |
| Equity and Inclusion in Education | Ensuring right to education: An in-depth study on situation of out of school children in selected government primary schools in Bangladesh | Plan Bangladesh | 25-08-2013 | 10-12-2013 | Lead Researcher |
| Equity and Inclusion in Education; Primary Education | National Baseline Study for “Developing a model of inclusive primary education in Bangladesh project” based on secondary data | Plan Bangladesh | 07-02-2013 | 30-06-2013 | Lead Researcher |
| Teacher Education; Behavioral Change; Teaching Learning | Embracing Diversity: Toolkit for Creating Inclusive Learning Friendly Environment. A big volume of six parts Teachers' Training Toolkit for Inclusive Education (in English) | UNESCO-Bangkok | 01-03-2004 | 15-06-2004 | Development Team Member |
| Gender Inclusion | The Feminine Dimension of Disability: A study on the situation analysis of adolescent girls and women with disabilities in Bangladesh | Centre for Services and Information on Disability-CSID | 01-10-2002 | 20-12-2002 | Study Team Member |
| Gender Inclusion | Fifty Tales of adolescent girls and women with disabilities in Bangladesh (in Bangla). | Centre for Services and Information on Disability-CSID | 01-07-2002 | 20-09-2002 | Study Team Member |
| Disability Inclusion | Employment Situation of People with Disabilities in Bangladesh | Centre for Services and Information on Disability-CSID | 05-04-2002 | 30-06-2002 | Study Team Member |
| Equity and Inclusion in Education | Educating Children in Difficult Circumstances-Children with Disabilities | 25) Directorate of Primary Education-DPE and CSID | 01-03-2002 | 31-05-2002 | Study Team Member |
| Manual Development | Manual on Sign Supported Bangla | Center for Disability in Development | 20-01-2002 | 31-03-2002 | Task Group Leader |
| Education Budget; Disability Inclusion | Study on Participatory National Budget Analysis: Education of Children with Disabilities | ActionAID Bangladesh | 10-05-2001 | 15-09-2001 | Study Team Member |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 2 | The School of Education, Trinity College Dublin of the University of Dublin, Ireland has interviewed Professor Dr. M. Tariq Ahsan along with other global inclusion experts that is available on the website of the university with his short bio!! |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Secretary General | Asian Centre for Inclusive Education (ACIE) | 2011 | |
| 2 | Member | Research Idea Selection Committee for Funding & and Quality Assurance, Planning Commission, Ministry of Planning, Government of Bangladesh | 2018 | |
| 3 | Member | Research Idea Selection Committee for UGC Research Funding &Quality Assurance, Bangladesh Digital University, Bangladesh | 2022 | |
| 4 | Question Setter, Moderator and Examiner | BCS (Education) Cadre, Public Service Commission, Government of People's Bangladesh | 2022 | |
| 5 | Selection Committee Member | BCS (Education) Cadre, Public Service Commission, Government of People's Bangladesh | 2022 | |
| 6 | Vice Chairman | UCEP Advisory Committee, Bangladesh | 2022 | |
| 7 | Member | Lecturer/Assistant Prof. Selection Committee, IER, Rajshahi University | 2022 | 2024 |
| 8 | Member | Lecturer/Assistant Prof. Selection Committee of IER, Khulna University | 2022 | 2024 |
| 9 | Member | National Curriculum Development Core Committee, NCTB, Ministry of Education, Government of People's Bangladesh | 2021 | 2024 |
| 10 | Member | Curriculum Development and Revision Core Committee (CDRCC), Ministry of Education, Government of People's Bangladesh | 2021 | 2024 |
| 11 | Member | National Curriculum Coordination Committee (NCCC), Ministry of Education, Government of People's Bangladesh | 2021 | 2024 |
| 12 | Member | Digital Technology Subject Author Committee of NCTB, Ministry of Education, Government of People's Bangladesh | 2021 | 2024 |
| 13 | Member | Academic Council, Dhaka University | 2016 | |
| 14 | Member, Coordination and Development Committee | IER, Dhaka University | 2015 | |
| 15 | Member | Proyash Institute of Special Education and Research (PISER), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) | 2015 | |
| 16 | Ex-Paper Setter and Examiner | Faculty of Education, National University | 2007 | 2008 |
| 17 | Member | Bangladesh Forum for Educational Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2002 | 2020 |
| 18 | Executive Member | Teacher Development Institute (TDI), Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2008 | |
| 19 | Member | Monash Education Research Community, Monash University, Australia | 2008 | 2015 |
| 20 | Member | Education Students' Association (ESA), Monash University, Australia- | 2008 | 2015 |
| 21 | Visiting Faculty | Bangladesh Health Professional Institute. CRP, Dhaka. | 2002 | 2003 |
| 22 | Visiting Faculty | National Centre for Special Education, Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of People's Bangladesh | 2002 | 2003 |
| 23 | Visiting Faculty | Bangladesh Institute of Special Education (BISE), Bangladesh Protibondhi Foundation (BPF), Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2002 | 2003 |
| 24 | Paper Setter & Examiner | B.Ed. & M.Ed Exam. National University, Bangladesh | 2003 | 2006 |
| 25 | Ex-member, Thematic Group on Inclusive Education | National Forum of Organizations Working with the Disabled, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2002 | 2003 |
| 26 | Founding Convener & Adviser | Education Alumni Association, IER, Dhaka University | 2007 |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Ahsan, M.T. and Bhuiyan, M. R.
Post COVID Education & Teaching Learning Strategies. (Bangla Book).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Lipikor Publications, 2022 .
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| 2 |
Ahsan, M.T., Hossain, I. and Akther, M. M
Shikkhok Prossikhon e Ekivuto Shikkhar Proshar: (Inclusion in Teacher Training: Advocacy Guide; Bangla Book).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: UNESCO-Dhaka, IER, University of Dhaka and ACIE, 2015 .
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| 3 |
Anam, N., Ahsan, M. T. and Nasima, A
Hearing impairment: Cause, prevention and development assistance (Bangla Book).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Centre for Services and Information on Disability (CSID), 2011 .
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| 4 |
Anam, N and Ahsan, M. T.
Assistive devices for the people with hearing impairment (Booklet in Bangla).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Center for Disability in Development (CDD), 2000 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Ahsan, M. T. "Mainstreaming the concept of equity and inclusion into Bangladeshi education: What can we learn from the experience?."
Conversations and key debates in inclusive and special education: Global insights from ‘The Inclusion Dialogue’. J. Banks University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland: Routledge, 2025 .
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Ahsan, M. T. "Achieving vision 2041 in Bangladesh: Is it possible without transformation of tertiary education?."
Blended learning in smart education: Perspectives from South Asia. Chowdhury & U. A. Chowdhury Dhaka, Bangladesh: Aspire to Innovate-a2i, Cabinet Division, ICT Division and UNDP, 2024 .
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Ahsan, M. T. and Others "Digital Technology Textbooks for Grade VI to Grade X."
Digital Technology Textbooks for Grade VI to Grade X. Dhaka. Dhaka, Bangladesh: National Curriculum and Textbook Board, 2024 .
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Ahsan, M.T. "Global trends of policy reform for educational transformation: Observing the changes from the perspective of equity and inclusion in education."
Implementing and execution of NEP 2020 in the light of inclusive education. B. Nanda & Manas K.S. Delhi, India: Renova International Publications, 2023 9-14 .
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| 5 |
Malak, S., Ahsan, M.T. and others "Status of secondary teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education in Bangladesh and Timor-Leste."
Implementing and execution of NEP 2020 in the light of inclusive education. B. Nanda & Manas K.S. Delhi, India: Renova International Publications, 2023 24-30 .
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| 6 |
Ahsan, M. T. et al "Shishura Kivave Sekhe [How do children learn?."
Shishura Kivave Sekhe [How do children learn? Bangla Book. Mahmuda Akter Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangla Publishers, 2017 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Islam, T., & Ahsan, M. T. : Attitudes of English medium schoolteachers in Bangladesh towards inclusive education: Challenges and possible solutions,
International Journal of Whole Schooling , vol.18 , no.2 , pp.54-87 , 2022
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| 2 |
Ahsan, M., & Malak and M. : Teaching efficacy and inclusive practices in Asian countries. In The Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education,
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education Oxford University Press , 2020
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| 3 |
Ahsan, M. T. and Sharma, U. : Pre-service teachers? attitudes towards inclusion of students with high support needs in regular classrooms in Bangladesh,
British Journal of Special Education , vol.45 , no.1 , pp.81-97 , 2018
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| 4 |
Ahsan, M. T. : Challenges of inclusive educational reforms in Asian Countries,
Asian Journal of Inclusive Education , vol.5 , no.1 , pp.1-3 , 2017
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Ahsan, M. T. : Achieving quality education for all: It is all about embracing diversity to ensure equity and inclusion into education,
Asian Journal of Inclusive Education , vol.4 , no.1 , pp.1-3 , 2016
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| 6 |
Tahsein, S. S. & Ahsan and M. T. : Four-year B.Ed. (Honours) students? attitude towards inclusive education in Bangladesh,
Primary Education Journal , vol.9 , no.1 , pp.27-49 , 2016
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Ahsan, M. T. : Theory of planned behaviour as a potential framework for predicting teachers? performances in inclusive classrooms: A review,
Bangladesh Journal of Educational Research , vol.1 , no.2 , pp.1-11 , 2015
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Ahsan M. T. : Teachers? perspective of inclusive education: A central agenda for successful implementation,
Asian Journal of Inclusive Education , vol.3 , no.1 , pp.1-2 , 2015
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Ahsan, M. T. : Theory of planned behaviour as a potential framework for predicting teachers? performances in inclusive classrooms: A review,
Bangladesh Journal of Educational Research , vol.1 , no.2 , pp.1-11 , 2015
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| 10 |
Ahsan, M. T. : Importance of early identification and early intervention for ensuring participation of children with disabilities in inclusive education in Bangladesh (In Bangla),
Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky , vol.12 , no.1 , pp.23-29 , 2015
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| 11 |
Johora, F. T. & Ahsan and M.T. : Head teachers? understanding about inclusive education from the perspective of disability: A case of some selected schools in a district of Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Journal of Educational Research , vol.1 , no.1 , pp.75-90 , 2015
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Ahsan, M. T. : Inclusive Education: A strategy to address to ensure equal right to education,
Asian Journal of Inclusive Education , vol.2 , no.1 , pp.1-3 , 2014
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Ahsan, M. T. : Pre-service teachers? self-efficacy: improving teacher effectiveness in inclusive classrooms,
Bangladesh Education Journal , vol.13 , no.1 , pp.39-50 , 2014
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| 14 |
Ahsan, M. T. : Pre-service teachers? self-efficacy: improving teacher effectiveness in inclusive classrooms,
Bangladesh Education Journal , vol.13 , no.1 , pp.39-50 , 2014
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| 15 |
Ahsan, M. T. Hossain, I. & Siddik and A. B. : Proposed draft education act 2013 and inclusive education: an analytical review and recommendations (In Bangla),
Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky , vol.11 , no.1 , pp.22-41 , 2014
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| 16 |
Johora, F. T. & Ahsan and M. T. : Importance, probability and recommendations regarding inclusive education in pre-primary education in Bangladesh (In Bangla),
Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky , vol.11 , no.1 , pp.50-59 , 2014
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Ahsan, M. T. : Inclusive Education in developing countries: anticipating louder voice based on the contextual?research studies,
Asian Journal of Inclusive Education , vol.1 , no.1 , pp.1-2 , 2013
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| 18 |
Ahsan, M. T., Deppeler, J., & Sharma and U. : Predicting pre-service teachers? preparedness for inclusive education: Bangladeshi pre-service teachers? attitudes and perceived teaching-efficacy for inclusive education,
Cambridge Journal of Education , vol.43 , no.4 , pp.517-535 , 2013
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| 19 |
Ahsan, M. T. & Mullick and J. : The journey towards inclusive education in Bangladesh: Lessons Learned,
Prospects , vol.43 , no.2 , pp.151-164 , 2013
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| 20 |
Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U., Deppeler and J. : Exploring pre-service teachers? perceived teaching-efficacy, attitudes and concerns about IE in Bangladesh,
International Journal of Whole Schooling , vol.8 , no.2 , pp.1-20 , 2012
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| 21 |
Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U., Deppeler and J. : Challenges to prepare pre-service teachers for inclusive education in Bangladesh: beliefs of higher educational institutional heads,
Asia Pacific Journal of Education , vol.32 , no.2 , pp.1-17 , 2012
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| 22 |
Ahsan, M. T., Sharma, U., Deppeler and J. : Beliefs of pre-service teacher education institutional heads about inclusive education in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Education Journal , vol.10 , no.1 , pp.9-29 , 2011
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| 23 |
Ahsan, M. T. : Inclusive education and the national education commission 2009: A review and some recommendations (In Bangla),
Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky , vol.7 , no.2 , pp.55-65 , 2010
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| 24 |
Azam, S., Ahsan, M. T. & Syed and A. : Prevalence of children with special needs in the government primary schools of Bangladesh,
NAEM Journal , vol.5 , no.10 , pp.89-95 , 2010
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| 25 |
Ahsan, M.T. : Interagency cooperation and collaboration: How much it is Important for Ensuring Participation of Children with Special-needs in the Mainstream Primary Education in Bangladesh?,
Teachers' World , vol.33-34 , pp.167-176 , 2009
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| 26 |
Azam, S., Ahsan, M. T. & Syed and A. : Sensory processing for learning development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
NAEM Journal , vol.5 , no.9 , pp.40-50 , 2009
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| 27 |
Azam, S., Ahsan, M. T. & Syed and A. : Second Primary Education Development Program & Inclusive Education (In Bangla),
Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky , vol.6 , no.2 , pp.21-29 , 2009
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| 28 |
Ahsan, M. T. : Do gifted students underachieve? : Teachers role to identify and reverse underachievement in gifted students,
Teachers' World , vol.32 , pp.43-51 , 2008
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| 29 |
Ahsan, M. T. and Burnip, L. : Inclusive education in Bangladesh,
Australasian Journal of Special Education , vol.31 , no.1 , pp.61-71 , 2007
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| 30 |
Ahsan, M. T. : The necessity of Parent-Educator-Professional Partnership in Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Teachers' World , vol.30-31 , pp.35-43 , 2007
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| 31 |
Ahsan, M. T. : Mainstream Education & Children with Special Needs in Bangladesh (In bangla),
Bangladesh Shiksha Samoieky , vol.4 , no.1 , pp.7-14 , 2007
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Ahsan, M. T. : Inclusive education acts and policies in some selected countries including Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Education Journal , vol.5 , no.1 , pp.58-63 , 2006
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Ahsan, M. T. : Education, gender and employment status of people with disabilities in Bangladesh,
Teachers' World , vol.28-29 , pp.195-204 , 2005
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Ahsan, M. T. : Identification of education provisions for children with hearing impairment in Bangladesh and their practices in reality,
Dhaka University Studies , pp.163-174 , 2005
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| 35 |
Ahsan, M. T. : Participatory national education budget analysis: Children with disabilities,
Teachers' World , vol.28-29 , pp.155-168 , 2005
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Ahsan, M. T. : Academic & social integration of hearing-impaired pupils into mainstream educational settings,
The Social Science Review , vol.20 , no.1 , pp.125-140 , 2003
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Anam, N. and Ahsan, M. T. : The feminine dimension of disability,
Teachers' World , vol.24-25 , pp.111-125 , 2002
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Ahsan, M. T. : Educating children in difficult circumstances-Children with disabilities,
Bangladesh Education Journal , vol.1 , no.1 , pp.25-24 , 2002
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Ahsan, M. T., Shaukat, S. & Islam and T. : Teacher Educators' Intentions, Concerns and Perceived Efficacy to Teach Students with Diverse Needs in the Context of United Arab Emirates,
International Journal of Inclusive Education , In review
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Jiddu Krishnamurti Award | 2018 | India | |
| International | Venus International Research Awards-VIRA | 2017 | India | |
| International | Australian Alumni Excellence Awards 2014 | 2014 | Australia | |
| International | Australian Leadership Awards-ALA | 2008 | Australia | |
| International | Australian Development Scholarship | 2004 | Australia |
Dr. Mohammad Tariq Ahsan
Professor
Institute of Education and Research
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Email: tariq200711@yahoo.com
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