A Practitioner’s Reflection from Rural Monitoring Contexts in India
Workshop | Online
About the Event
Participants will engage in an interactive session exploring how AI can strengthen evaluation in rural and diverse contexts. Through real field-based examples, discussions, and group activities, they will examine ethical challenges, data limitations, and the role of human judgment. The session will help participants understand how to use AI responsibly, interpret qualitative data meaningfully, and build trust in evidence systems while ensuring context-sensitive and credible evaluation practices.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Taquee | Technical Officer | Mohammad Taquee is associated with the Science Outreach initiative iRISE at IISER Pune, where he works on developing innovative approaches for STEM education and teacher training. He has conducted capacity-building programs for over 5,000 teachers across multiple states. His work focuses on activity-based learning, instructional design, and supporting educators in adopting effective classroom practices aligned with NEP 2020. |
Moderators
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Samreen Kausar | Teacher Educators | She holds a doctorate in Chemistry and has over 10 years of experience working with students and teachers across India. Her work primarily focuses on underprivileged regions, including rural and aspirational districts, with significant exposure to tribal communities. She has been actively involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of large-scale education programs, bringing strong field-based insights into evaluation, teacher capacity building, and system-level improvements. |