Received Sylff fellowship in 2020.
Academic supervisor: Director of the School of Educational Studies, The Mongolian State University of Education. Professor.(Ph.D) Munkhjargal Davaasuren
Current affiliation: Doctoral student in Educational Management at the Mongolian National University of Education
Academic achievements, social engagement initiatives:
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the National University of Mongolia (NUM). During my studies, I achieved several notable accomplishments, including:
2005: Awarded a scholarship by Golomt Bank of Mongolia.
2005: Received the “Best Student Award” from NUM.
2007: Secured First Place in the “Social Responsibility Project” category of the “Young Leadership Program” organized by the Zorig Fund.
After graduation, I joined “Intellectuality Development – IQ” LLC as a researcher and teacher. During this tenure, I contributed to the following initiatives:
2019: Received the Special Place Award in the “Redemption of the Populism” Translation Contest organized by the Liberty Fund.
Participated as a member of the organizing committee for the State Intellectual Quality Olympiad, organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. My responsibilities included developing, evaluating, and correcting assessments at the school, district, and state levels, as well as organizing the final phase of the Olympiad.
Contributed as a member of a working group tasked with planning and implementing activities under the theme of “Logical Thinking” for the “Autumn Test for Intellectual Quality.” This initiative aimed to foster intellectual development in children from an early age, identify students with high IQ, validate their abilities, and promote support for their intellectual growth.
Delivered “Teacher Development” training sessions on “Intellectual Quality” and “Thinking Skills” for educators in various regions, including Bayankhongor, Gobi-Altai, Arkhangai, Uvurkhangai, Gobisumber, Dornod, and Darkhan-Uul provinces.
Served as a trainer for courses organized by the Teacher Development Institute.
Played a key role in updating the “Intellectual Quality” book and developing child-friendly content as part of research into introducing Intellectual Quality as an independent subject.
In 2020, I was honored with the Sylff Fellowship. Under the academic supervision of Dr. Narantuya Jugder, an Associate Professor, I authored and successfully defended my Master’s thesis titled, "The Correlation between Academic Backwardness in School Children and Parental Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic."
Currently, my research focuses on "Enhancing Educational Leadership for Inclusive Education in Mongolia: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice." The primary objective of this research is to develop strategies to enhance educational leadership that effectively promotes inclusive education in Mongolia. By critically evaluating existing policies and practices, the study aims to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. It explores both urban and rural educational settings, taking into account the diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts of Mongolia.
Thanks to the SRG award and the recognition I received, I am now experiencing a significant boost in the quality of my doctoral research. By focusing on the role of educational management and leadership, this study will uncover critical barriers that hinder the effective implementation of inclusive education policies. The findings will provide valuable insights for educational leaders and policymakers, enabling them to develop strategies that move beyond mere compliance, fostering an educational environment that truly embraces inclusivity. This will contribute to reducing educational disparities and ensuring that all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, have equal opportunities to succeed.
The expected outcomes of this research include a detailed understanding of the factors contributing to the gap between inclusive education policies and their implementation in Mongolian schools. The study will provide practical recommendations for improving educational management and leadership practices, ensuring that schools not only comply with inclusive education policies but also effectively embrace their spirit. The findings will be shared with policymakers, educational leaders, and other stakeholders, providing a basis for evidence-based improvements in inclusive education practices. Additionally, the research will contribute to the broader discourse on inclusive education, offering insights that could be applied to other contexts facing similar challenges. Ultimately, this research aims to improve educational outcomes for all students in Mongolia, fostering a truly inclusive education system that aligns with both national and international standards.
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