Parus Khoso is a PhD candidate at the School of Leadership and Professional Practice, University of Canterbury, with a focus on innovative teaching pedagogies. Her research explores pedagogical innovations that emerge during disruptive events, including COVID-19, earthquakes, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence. She was awarded a scholarship for her Master’s in ICT in Education in Cyprus, where she investigated the factors affecting online teaching during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work is dedicated to advancing teaching innovations, particularly when faced with disruptive events.
She has a professional background in higher education teaching, having worked as a Lecturer in Pakistan and Cyprus, as well as a Teaching Assistant at Victoria University of Wellington. Since December 2023, she has been working as a Research Assistant with the Muslim Diversity Study research team, where she has been actively involved in collecting study data from Wellington region. Her role also involves supporting MDS study promotions, facilitating community engagement, and contributing to research activities aimed at understanding the experiences, values, and resilience of Muslim communities.
Alongside her academic and professional journey, she has been an active and enthusiastic member of the Wellington community, participating in events at the Wellington Mosque. She is strongly committed to not only to advancing knowledge in education but also to advancing inclusive and supportive communities.
She has a professional background in higher education teaching, having worked as a Lecturer in Pakistan and Cyprus, as well as a Teaching Assistant at Victoria University of Wellington. Since December 2023, she has been working as a Research Assistant with the Muslim Diversity Study research team, where she has been actively involved in collecting study data from Wellington region. Her role also involves supporting MDS study promotions, facilitating community engagement, and contributing to research activities aimed at understanding the experiences, values, and resilience of Muslim communities.
Alongside her academic and professional journey, she has been an active and enthusiastic member of the Wellington community, participating in events at the Wellington Mosque. She is strongly committed to not only to advancing knowledge in education but also to advancing inclusive and supportive communities.