AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoResearch in Practice: Indonesia’s higher-education minister urged universities to turn research into solutions for society, while Togo set priorities including job-ready programs and research tied to national needs. Redeemer’s University in Nigeria also raised its research budget eightfold to N200 million. AI & Online Learning: A University of Phoenix study of 45 online undergraduates found that belonging and psychological safety supported engagement; guided AI could help students start tasks, but participants worried about dependency and unclear rules. Curriculum & Teaching: Research presented at a Bhutan education seminar linked students’ Dzongkha pronunciation challenges to home and school language environments, including dialect use and exposure to English. Malaysian education experts, meanwhile, urged the government to prioritize teaching and learning alongside school repairs in its 2027 budget. Learning Access: Students in Classes IX and XI are still waiting for Cambridge-aligned textbooks as the academic year nears its end, relying on digital copies and printouts.**
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