Research, knowledge and capacity
Research, knowledge and capacity
ACIE has wide demonstrated institutional experience in education sector reform, equity and inclusion in education, curriculum transformation, policy advocacy, research, teacher education, disability inclusion, and stakeholder coordination within national and international development contexts. From the year of establishment, ACIE has worked collaboratively with United Nations agencies, government institutions, universities, development partners, INGOs, NGOs, disability-led organizations, and academic institutions in Bangladesh and internationally. The organization has implemented and coordinated initiatives related to curriculum reform, teacher education, inclusive pedagogy, education research, emergency education response, policy dialogue, advocacy, and equitable access to education for marginalized learners.
ACIE’s institutional experiences are organized under the following service areas:
1: Curricula, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning
ACIE has notable institutional experience of in curriculum reform, teacher education, inclusive pedagogy, school leadership strengthening, training and resource pool development, capacity building, and evidence-informed teaching-learning approaches.
Key Institutional Experiences
Year | Initiative/Project | Institutional Contribution | Partner/Client |
2013 | Round Table Discussion on “Addressing the Values of Inclusive Education in the Post-EFA 2015 & Post-MDG 2015 Initiatives in Bangladesh” | National round table discussion focusing on inclusive education in post-EFA and post-MDG planning. | Different relevant stakeholders including the university faculty, government official, NGO officials |
2013 | Workshop on “Addressing the Values of Inclusive Education in the Proposed Draft Education Act-2013” | National policy workshop and prepared policy advocacy guideline on inclusion within the proposed Education Act. | Different relevant stakeholders including the university faculty, government official, NGO officials |
2014–2015 | UNESCO-IER-ACIE Advocacy Guide Adaptation Project on Inclusive Education | Adaptation of UNESCO Advocacy Guide for Inclusive Education through teacher education programmes focusing on policy, curriculum and materials, and teaching-learning methods. | UNESCO DhakaInstitute for Education and research, University of Dhaka |
2015 | Developing a Resource Pool for UNESCO’s Adapted Advocacy Guide on Inclusive Education | Developed national resource pool involving DPE, NAPE, NCTB, BNFE, PTIs, BRAC, CDD and CAMPE to support advocacy for inclusive education implementation. | UNESCO DhakaInstitute for Education and research, University of Dhaka, DPE, NAPE, NCTB, BNFE, PTIs, BRAC, CDD and CAMPE |
2015 | ACIE-PTI Patuakhali Seminar on Inclusive Education | National Seminar focusing on “Inclusion Matters: Access and Empowerment of People of all Abilities.” | Ministry of Primary and Mass Education |
2015–2016 | ACIE-ActionAid Bangladesh Project on Developing Advocacy Framework for Primary Level Teacher Education for Inclusive Education | Implemented intervention-based project involving orientation, sensitization workshops, ToT, refresher training, blended modules, and operational research with PTIs and teacher educators. | ActionAid |
2016 | ACIE-IER Rajshahi University Seminar on Inclusive Education | National seminar focusing on SDG-4 and inclusive education implementation in Bangladesh. | Rajshahi University, Bangladesh |
2017 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 1: “Primary Education Development Planning and Inclusive Education: Way Forward” | National seminar focusing on post-PEDP 3 planning and SDG-aligned inclusive education implementation strategies. | Inclusive Education Working Group,UNESCO-Dhaka, CBM, Plan International Bangladesh, Save the Children and DRRA |
2017 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 2: PEDP Follow-up Consultation | Organized consultation with MoPME, DPE, donors, INGOs and NGOs focusing on implementation strategies for inclusive education under post-PEDP planning. | Inclusive Education Working Group,UNESCO-Dhaka, CBM, Plan International Bangladesh, Save the Children and DRRA |
2017 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 3 and Celebration of IDPD | Organized national seminar presenting inclusive education practice models and implementation experiences. | Plan International Bangladesh, Save the Children, ADD International Bangladesh and DRRA |
2017 | ACIE-IER-RU, TTC Rajshahi & PTI Rajshahi Seminar on Inclusive Education | Organized seminar involving TTC, PTI and university faculty focusing on inclusive education practices. | IER-RU, TTC Rajshahi and PTI Rajshahi |
2017 | ACIE-UMASS Boston Seminar on Equity and Inclusion in Education | Jointly organized international seminar focusing on equity and inclusion in education in Asian countries and beyond. | University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
2017 | NUEPA National Conference on Inclusive Education, India | ACIE representatives chaired sessions and jointly presented papers at national conference on inclusive education. | National University of Educational Planning and Administration, held in Delhi, India. |
2018 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 4 under PEDP-4 Action Plan | Organized follow-up seminar on PEDP planning and inclusive education implementation. | Inclusive Education Working Group, UNESCO-Dhaka, CBM, DRRA, Plan International Bangladesh and Save the Children |
2018 | International Seminar on Inclusive Education, Hiroshima University | ACIE Secretary General served as keynote speaker focusing on conceptualization and implementation of inclusive education. | Hiroshima University, Japan |
2022 | Study on Online Pedagogy in Bangladesh | Conducted technical study on online teaching-learning methods and digital pedagogy adaptation. | NewVision Solutions Bangladesh |
2023 | Mainstreaming GCED and ESD in Teacher Training Curriculum | Supported integration of GCED and ESD into teacher training curriculum including manual development and master trainer development. | National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Ministry of Education, Bangladesh,UNESCO Dhaka |
2023 | Seminar on Gender, Equity and Inclusion in New Curriculum | Organized seminar on gender-inclusive pedagogy, inclusive curriculum implementation, and assessment reform under National Curriculum Framework 2021. | National Curriculum and Textbook Board is, Ministry of Education BangladeshPlan International,Visually Impaired People’s Society (VIPS) |
2024 | International Conference on Inclusive Education, Nepal | ACIE representatives participated as invited speakers and panel discussants. | Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
See details in the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QdldzkwnGf6hC6CKZAiSclEO-AXUlnGK?usp=drive_link
2: Education Research
ACIE has wide experiences conducting and coordinating education research projects, policy analysis, baseline studies, operational research, assessment studies, and evidence-informed policy advocacy. focusing on equity, inclusion, disability, and overall education systems strengthening.
Key Institutional Experiences
Year | Research/Study | Scope of Work and Institutional Contribution | Partner/Client |
2013 | National baseline study on developing a Model of inclusive education in Bangladesh project based on secondary data | Baseline study developing a Model of inclusive education in Bangladesh | Plan International Bangladesh |
2013 | Situation analysis of education of children with Disabilities in Bangladesh | Exploratory Research | Sightsavers |
2015–2016 | Operational Research on Inclusive Teacher Education under ACIE-ActionAid Project | Conducted operational research on intervention outcomes and inclusive teacher education practices within PTIs. | ActionAid Bangladesh |
2017 | Analyzing Causes of Dropout of Children with Disabilities from Mainstream Schools | Conducted research identifying causes of dropout among children with disabilities in mainstream schools. | Disabled Rehabilitation & Research Association (DRRA)– Liliane Fonds– UNESCO- Dhaka |
2018 | Review Study of Education Policies and Plans in line with SDG 4 | Conducted policy review identifying inclusion priorities within education policies and sector plans. | Inclusive Education Working Group |
2019 | Mapping of Inclusive Education in Bangladesh | Conducted national mapping study identifying good practices in inclusive education. | Inclusive Education Working GroupSave the Children Intl Bangladesh– CBM International Bangladesh– Disabled Rehabilitation and Research Association (DRRA) |
2020–2021 | Baseline Study on Gender Transformative Early Childhood Development | Conducted baseline study on gender-transformative ECD approaches and inclusive practices. | Plan International Bangladesh |
2021–2022 | Assessment Study of Neuro Developmental Disability (NDD) Centres | Conducted assessment study on inclusive education practices in BRAC-operated NDD centres. | BRAC |
2022 | Study on Online Pedagogy in Bangladesh | Conducted study on digital learning and online pedagogy adaptation in Bangladesh. | NewVision Solutions Bangladesh |
2022–2023 | Students’, Parents’ and Teachers’ Perception about Equity and Inclusion during COVID-19 | Conducted emergency-context education study examining equity, exclusion, and learning barriers during COVID-19 school closures. | Save Back to School Campaign Alliance |
See details in the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18ETACFNa1xTwjG93FQJvgz6REvtEbZRU?usp=sharing
3: Equity, Inclusion and Out-of-School Children
ACIE has longstanding institutional experience in promoting equitable and inclusive education, disability inclusion, education access for marginalized and vulnerable learners, education advocacy, sector coordination, and emergency-response education initiatives.
Key Institutional Experiences
Year | Initiative/Project | Scope of Work and Institutional Contribution | Partner/Client |
2007–Present | Education Stipend Program (ESP) | Long-term educational support initiative for children with disabilities and vulnerable learners studying in inclusive and mainstream education settings. | Multiple Stakeholders |
2013–Present | Nirafat Anam Memorial Inclusion Award (NAMI Award) | National award initiative recognizing individuals contributing to inclusive society and disability inclusion in Bangladesh. | Multiple Stakeholders |
2013–2015 | International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and Awareness Activities | Organized IDPD celebrations, photography competitions, seminars, newsletters, and awareness programmes promoting inclusion and disability rights. | Plan International Bangladesh, Save the Children, ADD International Bangladesh and DRRA |
2014 | Global Action Week Round Table Dialogue | Organized policy dialogue and awareness activities promoting inclusive education and equity in education. | Plan International Bangladesh and CBM International Bangladesh |
2017–Present | Inclusive Education Working Group (IEWG) Secretariat and Coordination | ACIE serves as technical organizer and secretariat coordinating government, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, donors, and disability-led organizations on equity and inclusion in education. | Multi-stakeholder platformSee details in section named Partner Engagement and Coordination Mechanisms |
2017 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 1: PEDP Planning and Inclusive Education | Organized national seminar focusing on equitable and inclusive education strategies under SDG and PEDP planning. | UNESCO-Dhaka, CBM, Plan International Bangladesh, Save the Children, DRRA and Liliane Fonds |
2017 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 2: PEDP Follow-up Consultation | Organized multi-stakeholder consultation focusing on implementation strategies for inclusive education. | UNESCO-Dhaka, CBM, Plan International Bangladesh, Save the Children and DRRA |
2017 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 3 and Celebration of IDPD | Organized national seminar sharing inclusive education practice models and disability inclusion experiences. | Plan International Bangladesh, Save the Children, ADD International Bangladesh and DRRA |
2018 | Inclusive Education Seminar Series 4 under PEDP-4 Action Plan | Organized follow-up seminar on inclusive education implementation under PEDP-4 planning. | UNESCO-Dhaka, CBM, DRRA, Plan International Bangladesh and Save the Children |
2022–2023 | Equity and Inclusion Study during COVID-19 | Conducted emergency-context equity study during COVID-19 focusing on marginalized and vulnerable learners. | Alliance of 21 National and International NGOs |
2023 | National Seminar on Gender, Equity and Inclusion in New Curriculum | Organized national seminar promoting gender equity, disability inclusion, and inclusive pedagogy within curriculum implementation. | National Curriculum and Textbook Board is, Ministry of Education BangladeshPlan International,Visually Impaired People’s Society (VIPS) |