Akshir Ab Kadir

Akshir Ab Kadir is a researcher affiliated with James Cook University, focusing on education policy, curriculum design, and critical thinking pedagogy. His work examines intersections between educational policy implementation, teacher professional development, and student agency in diverse contexts such as Singaporean and Australian systems.

Key research interests include critical thinking frameworks in curricula, the role of student voice in educational change, and the challenges of aligning teaching practices with broader policy goals. Recent studies explore offshore teaching opportunities for faculty and metacognition's role in learning processes.

Publications highlight tensions between educational performativity and culture of thinking, implications of learner diversity in curriculum design, and systemic reforms driven by stakeholder participation. His work contributes to debates on teacher education gaps, assessment strategies, and globalized educational practices.

Notable collaborations include studies with educators from Singapore and Australia, addressing pedagogical congruence and teacher knowledge development in 21st-century learning environments.