Research Interests
STEM Education | Experiential Learning | Teachers professional Development | Equity in Education | Educational Technology | Mathematic Education | Curriculum Development and Implementation | Social Justice
Thesis
September 2023 – April 2024
Arpa, A. T. (2024). Exploring the challenges of implementing experiential learning in the secondary level science curriculum of Bangladesh: Teacher’s perspective [Unpublished master’s thesis].
Keyword: Experiential Learning, Curriculum Implementation, Science Education
Conference Paper
2025
Arpa, A. T., Tithi, U. T., & Bulbul, M. B. A. (2025, March 23–26). Exploring the challenges of implementing experiential learning in the secondary-level science curriculum: Teachers' perspectives [Standalone paper presentation]. NARST Annual International Conference, National Harbor, MD, United States.
2025
Bulbul, M. B. A., Rahman, S. M. H., Arpa, A. T., Khan, M. H. K., Raaz, S. N. C., & Anik, M. H. (2025, March 23–26). Physics teaching using technology at the secondary level: A TPACK perspective of teachers' views and practices [Standalone paper presentation]. NARST Annual International Conference, National Harbor, MD, United States.
2023
Arpa, A. T. (2022, December 27–29). Existing situation of parents' role in language skills development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Bangladesh [Paper presentation]. 3rd International Anatolian Congress on Scientific Research, Kayseri, Türkiye. *(ISBN 978-625-8254-10-5, p. 719)
Projects
August’25-Present
Research Associate
University of Dhaka
Outcome Based Curriculum (OBE) in Tertiary Level Education
August'25-Present
Research Associate & Study Coordinator
Caritas Bangladesh
Emergency & Recovery Assistance to Flood 2024 Affected people of Northeast & Southeastern Districts in Bangladesh
March’25-Present
Research Associate
University of Dhaka
Exploring Secondary Students' Interest in Mathematics
April’25- July'25
Research Assistant
GiZ
Access to Justice for Women
Jan’25–Apr’25
Study Coordinator & Research Assistant
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)
Community Feedback Mechanism (FCRM) Evaluation
Jan’'25–June’25
Research Assistant & Study Coordinator
UNHCR
Safe Access to Fuel & Energy (SAFE+2) Evaluation
Nov’'24–Feb’25
Research Assistant
Traidcraft Exchange
Discriminatory Policies in Agriculture
Nov’'24–Jan’25
Research Assistant
Save the Children
Right2Grow Best Practices Documentation
Aug’24–Jan’25
Research Assistant
Nutrition International
Multisectoral Nutrition Governance in Cox's Bazar
Jul’24–Oct’24
Research Associate
University of Dhaka ; BYLC
Youth Leadership Training (BBLT) Midline Study
May’24–Jul’24
Research Associate
East West University ; University of Dhaka
Promoting Inclusive Language Teaching for Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties
Poster Paper Presentation
Aug2025
Sifat, A. I., & Arpa, A. T. (2025). Community-driven reforestation for environmental justice and ecosystem resilience in Cox’s Bazar [Poster presentation]. *Runner-up*, International Conference on Environment and Climate Action (ICECA 2025), Chattogram, Bangladesh
Gallery
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