Human-AI Interaction in Learning Environments 1 Full-time

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields

The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco’s frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa.

Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally.

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UM6P – Institute of Education Sciences

Thesis Subject Title:

School Inclusion and Inter-Institutional Work: a Transformative Research Perspective

Job Description:

1. Introduction ISE :

The Institute of Educational Sciences (ISE) of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is driven by the desire to develop the sciences of education and training through educational innovation, research, improvement of teaching-learning and continuing professional development.

Our institute thus wishes to contribute to the mission of excellence and public utility of the UM6P, by setting up research/training-action projects in Moroccan and African territory. To do this, we rely on a solid team as well as local and international strategic alliances with renowned universities and researchers.

1. Area of research: Education Governance

The field of research “Education Governance” focuses on the study of the structures, processes, and mechanisms by which educational institutions are directed, controlled, and administered. This field explores various aspects, such as educational policies, organizational structures, stakeholder participation and involvement, equity and inclusion, educational leadership, and financing and resources.

1. Context & Research Objectives:

The research field of “Ethics and school inclusion” focuses on studying ethical principles and practices aimed at ensuring an inclusive and equitable education for all students, regardless of their differences. The objective of this research domain is to promote an ethical, inclusive, and equitable education that meets the needs and rights of all learners, while promoting respect, diversity, and social justice within schools and educational systems.

The inclusion of students with disabilities is a major challenge in Morocco, as it is in other countries around the world. The laws and regulations in favor of the integration of students with disabilities advocate an ideal of equality that comes up against numerous obstacles. Recent international research on these issues points to the need for support work that brings together institutions usually working separately in the disability sector. This inter-institutional work poses many problems for professionals and involves major organizational and cultural transformations in each of the institutions. In this sense, Daniels (2005) and Bal et al. (2020) advocate forms of research-intervention oriented towards organizational development.

This thesis project aims to:

• Conduct a review of the mechanisms and structures involved in the inclusion of students with disabilities in Morocco,
• Identify the systemic contradictions that run through this sector, as well as the problems and/or innovations implemented locally.
• Accompany one or two volunteer schools in a pilot project, using the formative intervention methodology of the Change laboratories.
• At the epistemic level, the aim will be to analyze collective learning and the sources of transformative agentivity of the professionals involved in these transformations.
• The thesis will follow a cultural-historical orientation to activity (CHAT) and will pursue two complementary objectives articulated in its methodology: transformative objectives concerning school inclusion, and epistemic objectives concerning the collective learning required to transform collaborative work organizations.

1. Admission Criteria:

Applicants are evaluated on past academic and professional performance and written and oral communication skills.

Complete applications include:

• Transcript (official) of bachelors degree in applicable field
  • High GPA is required
  • Undergraduate coursework addressing the program’s required pre-requisite areas of study.
• Transcript (official) of master’s degree in applicable field
  • High GPA is required
  • Graduate coursework addressing the program’s required pre-requisite areas of study
• Resume
  • Three years related professional experience is encouraged but not required.
• One letters of recommendation from a current or former professor or advisor is encouraged to enrich your application.
• Writing samples which include two essays:
  • A personal statement of goals for the program
  • A research essay discussing areas of intended inquiry for dissertation.

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