About the Fellows
Mr Jay Ramsaha
Jay Ramsaha is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Social Studies Department at the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE), where he also serves as the Coordinator for Values, Citizenship, and Human Rights Education. With nearly two decades of experience in the formal education sector, Mr. Ramsaha has engaged with diverse learner profiles and collaborated with various stakeholders, locally and internationally. Since joining MIE in 2009, Mr. Ramsaha has actively participated in curriculum development, research, and teacher education. He has led and participated in numerous projects focussing on Intercultural Education, Peace Education, and Ethics Education at local, regional, and international levels. Notably, he is a fellow in the ongoing International Ethics Education Fellowship – Contributing to Global Citizenship and Building Inclusive and Peaceful Societies Project, funded by UNESCO and other global partners. Mr. Ramsaha’s research interests include Life Skills Education, Adult Learning, and Transformative Pedagogy, reflecting his commitment to advancing educational practices and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Dr Seema Goburdhun
Dr.Seema Goburdhun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Studies at the Mauritius Institute of Education. She teaches History of Mauritius to pre-service and in-service teachers and has been involved in the production of innovative pedagogical resources to promote the learning of History in schools. She also develops curriculum materials for both primary and secondary school learners. She is engaged in the Ethics Education Project for ‘Transforming Education to Contribute to Global Citizenship and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies’. Her research interests include teaching and learning of History, Heritage Education, Ethics Education, Teacher education and Curriculum development.
Dr Rajendra Korlapu-Bungaree
Dr Rajendra Korlapu-Bungaree is a Senior Lecturer at the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE). His academic interests include language and literature teaching methodologies, media in education, values and citizenship education, and human rights education. He has been involved in projects pertaining to the implementation of communicative language teaching strategies at both primary and secondary level, and communities of practice in academic settings. His research interests are centred around English language and literature pedagogies, literature didactics, academic well-being, teacher agency, and teacher decision making.
Mrs Prema Ramsaha
Mrs. Prema Ramsaha, a Senior Lecturer in the SEN Department at the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) since 2011, is deeply involved in teacher education, particularly in special and inclusive education. She has significantly contributed to curriculum development, including Life Skills Education textbooks, a Socio-Emotional Learning Toolkit, and Sexuality Education materials for secondary schools. Her research interests encompass childhood education, special education, socio-emotional learning, and transformative pedagogy. Additionally, Mrs. Ramsaha is a national expert for the APPRENDRE Project of Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, focusing on Inclusive Education and Classroom and Behaviour Management.
Ms Komal Reshma Gungapersand
Komal Reshma Gungapersand is a Senior Lecturer in the English department at the MIE. She specialised in Applied Linguistics and Special Education Needs. She has taught in Mauritius and in the UK. She holds a Master’s degree in International ELT and Applied Language Studies from London Metropolitan University-UK. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education and a Master’s degree in Comparative Education. She worked as a teacher and assistant teacher in the Special Educational Needs (SEN) department in different schools in the UK. She is involved in curriculum development at different levels at the Mauritius Institute of Education. She is enrolled on an Education Doctoral programme with the University of Brighton-UK. Her research interests include ethics education, dialogic teaching, applied linguistics, comparative education, inclusive and special education. She has published research papers in international journals. She believes that teaching is an ongoing transformative process.
Dr Meera Gungea
Dr Meera Gungea is a Senior Lecturer at the Open University of Mauritius. She holds a degree in Social Studies, a Master’s in Business Administration with a specialisation in Human Resources Management, and a PhD in Social Work. Additionally, she is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK. With over a decade of experience in teaching and supervision, Dr. Gungea’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, including social work interventions and practices, social policies affecting vulnerable populations, gender studies, substance abuse and social work, industrial sociology, and the dynamics of teacher-student interactions in online and distance learning environments. Her extensive academic background, coupled with her practical experience, positions her as a valuable asset in guiding future professionals and contributing to the advancement of social work education.
Mrs Malini Callimootoo-Jeewon
Malini Callimootoo Jeewon is a lecturer in education with a professional background in teaching and teacher education. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies at St Mary’s University, in collaboration with the Mauritius Institute of Education. Her professional and academic interests include teaching and learning, teacher development, inclusive education, educational technology, and creative approaches to education. She is particularly interested in exploring innovative ways of using technology and creativity to enhance educational practice and learning experiences. She is committed to contributing to education through teaching, research, and professional engagement.