Rasel Babu
Ph.D. Candidate
I am a PhD Candidate in the Learning Sciences program at McGill University's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. My research focuses on the integration of educational technologies in classrooms, with particular attention to the contradictions that influence secondary-level teachers’ adoption of these tools in the teaching-learning process. In 2024, I was honored to receive the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to support my doctoral studies, alongside several other notable awards for my research.
I hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and M.Phil degree in education from the University of Dhaka. Over the past decade, I have conducted extensive research in the primary and secondary education sectors in Bangladesh, holding senior research positions at esteemed institutions such as the University of Dhaka, BRAC, and BRAC University. My work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, reports, and book chapters, and I have presented at respected conferences including NELTA, CSSE, and SALTISE.
Additionally, I have taught B.Ed and M.Ed students as adjunct faculty at various universities in Bangladesh from 2012 to 2021. Currently, I serve as a teaching assistant at McGill University for the course “Integrating Emerging Technologies in Classrooms.” My recent publication explores university teachers’ preparedness for online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major Scholarships and Awards
- Vanier SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2024); Value: $150,000
- Walter A. and K. Mary Marsh Fellowship in Education, McGill University (2024); Value: $12,000
- The Stansfield Award for School-Based Classroom Research, McGill University (2023); Value: $1000
- Dr. Gauri Shankar Guha Award in International Development Education, McGill University (2023); Value: $1000
- EGSS Graduate Perseverance Award, McGill University (2023); Value: $750
- Stipend, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, McGill University (2023); Value: $24,000.00
- Grad Excellence Award in Educational & Counselling Psychology, McGill University (2022); Value: $50,000
- Stipend, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, McGill University (2022); Value: $10,000.00
KEY CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Babu, R., & Dube, A. (2024). Quaternary contradictions and their influence on technology integration by university teachers [Presentation]. 10th Annual Digital Pedagogy Institute Conference. 13-15 August, University of Waterloo, Canada.
Babu, R. & Dube, A. (2024). Bangladeshi Teachers’ Readiness to Integrate Educational Technology for Teaching Language and Mathematics [Presentation]. CSSE Conference 2024, 12-21 June, Montreal, Canada.
Babu, R. & Dube, A. (2024). Bangladeshi Teachers’ Readiness to Integrate Educational Technology for Teaching Language and Mathematics [Presentation]. CSSE Conference 2024, 12-21 June, Montreal, Canada.
Babu, R. & Dube, A. (2024). Policies to Enhance Online Learning During the Post-Pandemic Era [Presentation]. SALTISE 2024 Conference, 3-4 June, Montreal, Canada.
Babu, R. (2023). Use of Educational Technology in Resource Constrained Contexts [Presentation]. SALTISE 2023 Conference, 12-13 June, Montreal, Canada.
Babu, R., Nath, S. R., Dube, A. (2023). Assessment of Grade 5 Children's Mathematics Competencies: A Random Sample of 2400 Bangladeshi Children [Poster]. SRCD 2023 Biennial Meeting, 24-26 March, Salt Lake City, USA. [I got accepted but could not attend due to visa complexity]
Babu, R. (2023). Secondary School Teachers’ Readiness to Use Educational Technology in Resource Constrained Contexts [Presentation]. EGSS Conference, 23-24 March 2023, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Babu, R. (2023). Educational Technology in Developing Countries: Are Teachers Ready? [Presentation]. Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference 2023, 14-15 April 2023, Carleton University, Canada.
Babu, R. & Mim, S. A. (2014). Inside an English Language Classroom: Communication Perspective [Presentation].19th NELTA International Conference, 27 February to 1 March 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Babu, R., & Rahman, M. F. (2014). Learners’ Perception towards English Classroom Questioning [Presentation]. National ELT Conference, 21 March, Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka.
Babu, R. & Rahman, M. F. (2014). Questioning: Way of Critical Thinking [Presentation].19th NELTA International Conference, 27 February to 1 March 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shohel, M.M.C., Ashrafuzzaman, M., Babu, R., Das, A.R., (2012). Impact of Education on Sex Workers and their Children: Case Studies from Bangladesh [Presentation]. International Conference on ‘Human Trafficking, Sex Workers and Their Children: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Exploring Responses in South Asia', 21-22 November, Senate Building, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Babu, R. & Mamun, M. A. (2012). "We Want to Learn English": Voice from Bangladeshi Learners [Presentation].17th NELTA International Conference,18-20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal & 22-23 February, Chitwan, Nepal.
Babu, R. (2012). Learning English at Primary Level: Fun, Not Fear [Presentation].17th NELTA International Conference, 18-20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Babu, R. & Mamun, M. A. (2012). English Curriculum of Bangladesh: Prescription and Practice [Presentation].17th NELTA International Conference, 18-20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal & 22-23 February, Chitwan, Nepal.
Ashrafuzzaman, M. & Babu, R. (2011). SWOT Analysis of Using Technology in ELT at Primary Level [Presentation]. BELTA National ELT Conference, 7-8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Babu, R. (2023). Educational Technology in Developing Countries: Are Teachers Ready? [Presentation]. Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference 2023, 14-15 April 2023, Carleton University, Canada.
Babu, R. & Mim, S. A. (2014). Inside an English Language Classroom: Communication Perspective [Presentation].19th NELTA International Conference, 27 February to 1 March 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Babu, R., & Rahman, M. F. (2014). Learners’ Perception towards English Classroom Questioning [Presentation]. National ELT Conference, 21 March, Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka.
Babu, R. & Rahman, M. F. (2014). Questioning: Way of Critical Thinking [Presentation].19th NELTA International Conference, 27 February to 1 March 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shohel, M.M.C., Ashrafuzzaman, M., Babu, R., Das, A.R., (2012). Impact of Education on Sex Workers and their Children: Case Studies from Bangladesh [Presentation]. International Conference on ‘Human Trafficking, Sex Workers and Their Children: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Exploring Responses in South Asia', 21-22 November, Senate Building, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Babu, R. & Mamun, M. A. (2012). "We Want to Learn English": Voice from Bangladeshi Learners [Presentation].17th NELTA International Conference,18-20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal & 22-23 February, Chitwan, Nepal.
Babu, R. (2012). Learning English at Primary Level: Fun, Not Fear [Presentation].17th NELTA International Conference, 18-20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Babu, R. & Mamun, M. A. (2012). English Curriculum of Bangladesh: Prescription and Practice [Presentation].17th NELTA International Conference, 18-20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal & 22-23 February, Chitwan, Nepal.
Ashrafuzzaman, M. & Babu, R. (2011). SWOT Analysis of Using Technology in ELT at Primary Level [Presentation]. BELTA National ELT Conference, 7-8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
