Hasti Abbasi, PhD, SFHEA
Researcher, Writer, and Senior Lecturer in Learning Futures
My academic journey began with a PhD in Literary Studies, focusing on Migration, Identity, and Writing. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), I also hold an MA and a BA in English Language and Literature, along with a Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning Leadership. This comprehensive academic background has equipped me to provide expert guidance and training to academics on pedagogy, digital learning strategies, assessment design, and curriculum design and delivery.
My teaching philosophy centers on promoting equity and excellence in education, delivering engaging and industry-responsive learning experiences, and fostering a commitment to lifelong learning. I am proficient in various LMS modes and e-learning technologies, and my strong passion for digital learning is complemented by a well-practiced understanding of student-centered design principles.
Throughout my career, I have led learning improvement initiatives at various levels, supporting educators in enhancing their digital learning competency. I am dedicated to enhancing teaching capabilities and recognizing excellence in teaching and learning support. Leading strategic university-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives, I collaborate with Faculties, Schools, Departments, and other Divisions to build and reward capability, offering programs that uplift and celebrate exceptional teaching practices.
This journey in education has been immensely rewarding, allowing me to make a tangible difference in the lives of both educators and students. I continuously strive for excellence and innovation in every initiative I undertake, committed to shaping a future where every learning experience is impactful and transformative.
MY PUBLICATIONS
The most profound and transformative experiences in life are often the hardest to put into words.
Book
Dislocation, Writing, and Identity in Australian and Persian Literature investigates the influence of dislocation on self-perception and the remaking of connections both through the act of writing and the attempt to transcend social conventions.
Migrant Literature Articles
Critical analysis of migrant writers' sense of dislocation, their migratory experiences, and their relation to the experience of being may contribute to the celebration of diversity, individual and cultural identity, and sense of belonging among migrants.
Creative Writing
Immigration may spark a whole new level of creativity when people get the chance to see themselves and others from a different perspective.
e-Learning
Proficiency with research related software such as Nvivo and SPSS, bibliographic software such as Endnote, and design software applications including Figma, Camtasia, and Articulate Storyline. Extensive computer literacy in Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle and in e-learning technologies; experience using assessment-related software such as Winsteps, Facets, Cadmus, and familiarity with journey maps; Properly incorporating pedagogical approaches with online platforms to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.
Effective Pedagogy
Effective teaching can help learners acquire knowledge and skills, foster social and emotional engagement, and support career development.
Instructional Design Tools
Creating and implementing effective instructional design can stimulate the right cognitive processes, thereby enhancing student learning.
Quote of the day
There will always be a part of us, our emotions, past, existence, left in the places we have breathed, no matter how short-lived.
