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Ali A. Abdi is a Professor specializing in educational studies. He earned his PhD from McGill University and holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Concordia University, graduating Cum Laude. His research interests include critical perspectives on education, social justice, and the role of education in fostering democratic engagement. Abdi is a prolific author and editor, having contributed to numerous books and articles that discuss the complexities of education within different cultural and political contexts. His work emphasizes the importance of decolonizing education and understanding the historical and contemporary challenges faced by marginalized communities. He is actively involved in supervising graduate students and teaching various courses related to educational theories, societal impacts on education, and research methodologies. Abdi has published extensively on topics ranging from citizenship education to the influence of globalization on educational practices. He continues to participate in discussions aimed at enhancing educational equity and advocating for the perspectives of African and marginalized populations in educational discourse.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver
Teaching and supervising graduate students in the Department of Educational Studies.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.