Background
Currently, Fatima Alizade is continuing her scientific research activities within the framework of the PhD program in Education at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. In 2024, she received her master's degree from University College London, and completed her bachelor's degree with distinction in Translation at the Azerbaijan University of Languages.
Currently, Fatima Alizade works as an İnstructor at Karabakh University, teaching Pedagogy, Curriculum and Assessment, as well as Public Speaking. She has pedagogical experience in higher education and international educational institutions, and has shown long-term teaching activity in the field of preparation for international exams and language teaching.
Her scientific interests include quality assurance in education, student participation and motivation, curriculum development, high-risk examination systems, shadow education, and the impact of the phenomenon of individual tutoring on the education system
Degrees
2025 – to date
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
PhD student in Education
2023-2024
University College London – Institute of Education
MA in Education (Assessment)
2012-2016
Azerbaijan University of Languages
BA in Translation (English)
Research Interests
- Quality assurance and quality control mechanisms in education
- Student participation and motivation issues
- Curriculum development and teaching organization
- High-stakes examination systems
- The impact of shadow education and private tutoring on the education system
- International assessment and examination policies
- Development of teacher professionalism and pedagogical competences