General Information
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION
- Department
- Global Education Department
- Position
- Associate Professor
Contact
- lbabakhodjaeva@wiut.uz
- Office Phone Number
- +998
- Linkedln
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lobar-mukhamedova-babakhodjaeva-92a773155
- ORCID
- https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3604-6724
- Google Scholar
- Research Gate
Education Information
Education Information
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1996 - 1998 BA Honours in Business Administration
Tashkent State Technical University Tashkent, Uzbekistan • Focus on Marketing and Finance
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1999 - 2001 MA in International Tourism
Tashkent State Economic University • Focus in Tourism Management
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2002 - 2004 MSc in Business Computing
University of Westminster London, UK • Focus in Strategic Management, Computer Sciences • Thesis Topic: Information system for Hydrotech Plumbing and Heating Company
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2007 - 2008 Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning London, UK • Approaches to teaching and learning • Principles of good assessment • Classroom management skills • Material design
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2007 - 2011 PhD in Education
Tashkent State Pedagogic University PhD programme in Pedagogical studies Tashkent, Uzbekistan Thesis Topic: “Development and implementation of student centered educational intelligent systems”
Dissertation
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2013 - 2021 DSc in Education
Doctoral Thesis "Blended learning instructional design model for developing students pedagogical competences" The thesis looks and proposes a model for developing pedagogical competences of students through suing blended learning model. Model for measuring pedagogical competences is provided, together with practical implications for design in instructional strategies in blended learning environment.
Research Areas
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Blended learning, Technology enhanced learning, Learner autonomy, Authentic assessment, Curriculum design
Professional Experience
ACADEMIC TITLES
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2016 - 2019 Principal Lecturer
Teaching and designing materials at different levels of studies
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2019 - 2021 Associate Professor
Research and scholarship, curriculum design
MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
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2004 - 2010 BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems Course Leader
Senior Lecturer, Westminster International University in Tashkent Tashkent, Uzbekistan Module leader in the following subjects: Organizational Behavior, Business Information Systems, Introduction to Internet and WWW, Systems Analysis and Design, Final dissertation for BIS course, Management Information Systems, Management Research Methods.
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2011 - 2014 Head of Research and Consultancy
Westminster International University in Tashkent Tashkent, Uzbekistan Principal accountabilities: • To lead the development and delivery of the Research Development Strategy of the University • To lead and manage the research and consultancy activities networking with external clients and stakeholders • To establish and coordinate performance monitoring, evaluation, feedback, and training inputs for the continuous improvement of the academic research standards • To evaluate staff potential and consolidate expertise, coordinate, feedback, and report on scholarly and consultancy activities of the University.
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2014 - 2015 Deputy Dean, Teaching Environment
Westminster International University in Tashkent Tashkent, Uzbekistan Principal accountabilities: • The enhancement of the quality of the Teaching and Subject development of the Faculty; • The Quality Enhancement of the Modules in particular for the oversight of the Academic Performance and Assessment Strategy; • The Academic Assessment systems of independent and critical review, including the external examining systems, moderation and related areas; • The management of the Subject and Module portfolio of the faculty.
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2015 - 2020 Dean of Teaching and Learning
Westminster International University in Tashkent Tashkent, Uzbekistan Principal accountabilities: • To provide Academic Leadership across the Faculty so that the courses and subjects flourish providing a stimulating student experience and that staff are enabled to develop and flourish professionally in their subject Areas; • To Develop and Deliver the Strategy for the Faculty, in line with that of the University; including the Management Structure, the effectiveness of the Management Structure, the resourcing and monitoring of the effectiveness in delivering the strategy of the University; • To ensure that the Learning Experience of Undergraduate students is stimulating, engaging and challenging so that they are able to perform at their highest level and graduate with the appropriate attributes to ensure the fullest opportunity for employment and/or further study.
Publications & Works
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The Evolution of Transnational Education. Pathways, Globalisation and Emerging Trends ByChristopher Hill, Judith Lamie, Tim Gore
Books & Book Chapters
Projects & Grant proposals
Supported Projects
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2007 - 2008 European Commission Tempus Project “Development of Alliance between Business and University” (DABUBU)
Developing systems and practices to establish a link between universities and industry representatives. As an outcome of the project carreer center was created at university.
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2007 - 2008 Project “Corporate Social Responsibility”, Westminster International University Tashkent
Aim: to raise awareness of small business on CSR, run trainings for small enterprises on role of CSR in governance
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2006 - 2007 European Commission Tempus “Independent Learning” project. Training specialist
Aim: to introduce and revise teaching and learning at HEI towards more student oriented approaches. Role: developing materials for teachers on student centered practices
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2010 - 2012 European Commission “Plan to Establish Research Science Enterprise Oriented Universities for the benefit of Society” (PERSEUS),
Central Asia coordinator, development of training material, needs analysis, conduct of training
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2015 - 2018 Erasmus+ “Central Asia Center for Teaching, Learning and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education” (CACTLE)
Project Coordinator for Tashkent, in partnership with Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) – development of material for developing entrepreneurial skills of teachers and students.
Grant proposals
Scientific Activities
Activities in Scientific Journals
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2021 Peer reviewer
Peer reviewer for SAGE E-Learning and Digital Media
Scientific Consultation
Achievements & Reputation
Invited Congress & Symposium Activities
Citations
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