Abdulla Sodiq

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• Doctor of Education (Warwick University), MA (Leicester), BA (Stirling), Cert. Ed, CELTA
• External Examiner in Education at University of Reading

Reflections on Research IMPACT from an Educational Governance Project: The Professional Role of Practising Educators as Academic Staff Governors (ASGs) in the Governance of Birmingham's Educational Institutions (2021-2023) Lead Institution: Birmingham City University (BCU) Funder: BELMAS – British Educational Leadership Management Society Principal...

In this national seminar, we present emerging findings from a research project which aims to explore the ways in which practising educators AS GOVERNORS contribute to the governance of Birmingham’s educational institutions. The focus is on the governance work of academic staff governors (ASGs), who may be teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, lect...

In this invited session at the conference, we present interim findings from a research project which aims to explore the ways in which practising educators AS GOVERNORS contribute to the governance of Birmingham’s educational institutions. The focus is on the governance work of academic staff governors (ASGs), who may be teachers, teaching assistan...

In a round-table discussion, I would like to discuss the concept of professional capital (LaClair, 2015) amongst Academic/teaching Staff Governors (ASGs) at educational institutions. This concept will allow us to explore rhythms of working and professional learning for ASGs. The questions for the audience to consider are based on early observations...

This article presents an exploratory analysis of the external secondary examination system in the Republic of Maldives. The school system is structured around primary grades following a local national curriculum, secondary grades leading to O-level (Ordinary Level) examinations and higher secondary grades leading to A-level (Advanced Level) examina...

In this session, I’d like to share with you my current and past research into the ways educators as staff governors contribute to the governance of their own institutions, whether they are colleges, schools or universities.

Short Description: In this article I reflect on an example of critical pedagogy seminar discussions on the slave trade and the opportunities they lend in decolonising the HE curriculum.

At a time of the British government’s heightened interest in Further Education (FE) college governance, this paper explores Academic Staff Governor (ASG)’s professional and power status at three colleges in England. The study draws upon relevant literature to identify concepts related to ASGs’ power and professional status in governance. An interpr...

In November 2020, Maldives Research organised a health forum to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on the healthcare services in the northern atolls in the Maldives. Together with key healthcare workers, the respective council representatives of Haa Alif, Haa Dhaal, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa and Lhaviyani, policymakers and private sector healthcar...

Social Science Research has the potential to transform the experiences for users of national services and systems. In this speech, I present an argument for using major disruptions such as Covid-19 as opportunities to reimagine the way things were done in the past and up to now; and consider a better approach to realising societal improvements. I s...

This is the video for my Keynote Speech for the paper available at: https://youtu.be/dIN2oFz493I

In this conference blog, I reflect on my experience at Birmingham City University in using a Joined-Up services approach in delivering seminars in a post-pandemic university.

Aligning postgraduate research supervision approaches to the needs of supervisees

This paper aims to explore Academic Staff Governor (ASG) roles at three further education colleges in England. Uniquely, the research focuses on ASG activities, the understanding of ASG roles, and aspects of the role that can be reimagined, which may be of benefit to practising governors, particularly ASGs such as further education (FE) teacher gov...

This thesis aims to explore Academic Staff Governor (ASG) roles at three Outstanding Further Education colleges in England. Uniquely, the research focuses on types of ASG activities; ASGs’ professional and power status and the understanding of the role. The study draws upon relevant literature to identify concepts related to governors’ roles and ac...

Over the past two decades the Maldives has seen significant improvements in access to education; however, there are still many challenges impeding quality education in the Maldives. This paper provides insight into the issues within the education system in the Maldives and identifies the key challenges which hinder the quality of education in the M...