Shahla Mehrgani

Teaching and Instruction:

- Enhance education by creating engaging lesson plans and incorporating innovative teaching methodologies.

- Adapt instructional strategies to cater to diverse learning styles, effectively engaging students from varying backgrounds and skill levels.

- Ensure active student participation and knowledge retention by using current events, case studies, and real-world examples to make complex theories and concepts relatable and applicable to students' lives.

Student Support and Mentorship:

- Mentor and guide students, providing the necessary support to achieve their academic and personal goals.

- Foster a stimulating learning environment that encourages open dialogue, critical thinking, and independent inquiry.

Research and Collaboration:

- Participate in research projects, collaborate with colleagues to investigate pertinent social issues, and contribute to academic discourse.

- Present research findings at conferences and fund their publication with personal resources.

Administrative Duties:

- Handle the administrative aspects of the modules you coordinate, ensuring all necessary communication with tutors and managing module-related paperwork and logistics.

Professional Development:

- Continuously strive to improve modules in compliance with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and update teaching and learning techniques using educational technology.

- Engage in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in higher education and instructional methodologies.

Research and Publication:

Conduct research and publish papers in reputable journals to contribute to academic discourse and advance my expertise in the field.

Student Supervision and Mentorship:

Supervise and mentor graduate and post-graduate students, supporting them in successfully defending their research and achieving academic recognition. Offer academic guidance and support to foster intellectual growth, encouraging critical analysis and independent inquiry.

Module Coordination:

Develop and update modules to ensure they align with current academic standards and incorporate educational technology. Manage the modules' administrative and operational aspects, including creating assessments, preparing reports, and moderating examination papers.

Academic Leadership:

Participate in academic committees and contribute to strategic planning and institutional development—lead efforts to enhance teaching quality and educational practices within the institution.

Professional Development:

Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on best practices in higher education and instructional methodologies. Participate in academic symposia and conferences, such as the annual symposium in Acuto, Italy, to present your research and network with other scholars.

PhD Interdisciplinary between Department of Sociology and Biblical Studies, An Anthropology on the Baha'i community in Sheffield Title: How DO Baha'is Translate the Word of God into Practice (University of Sheffield)

MA Modern Sociology Theories from Baha'i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE)

MA Sociological Research University of Sheffield

MA Certificate on Higher Education in Practice (The Keele University)

Certificate on Moral Foundations of Politics (Coursera-Yale Professor)