Behavioral Science for Educators
Bridging the Gap Between Intention and Action
About the Programme
Much of the success in schools and then later in life can be attributed to the decisions that students, parents, and teachers make on a day-to-day basis, rather than to intelligence, genes, or social circumstances. Seemingly small human behaviors like procrastination, laziness, impulsiveness, or forgetfulness of teachers, parents, and students can thwart children’s progress, hamper their confidence, or make them hate certain subjects, or abet the development of unhealthy habits.
This course is a deep dive into the application of the science of behavioral change in education. Participants will learn how to identify the psychological and structural barriers to student success and design interventions that bridge the gap between intention and action. This course is for educators who want to move beyond intuition and build a classroom based on a deeper understanding of how the human mind works.
Who is this programme designed for?
This is for anyone responsible for human development, including all schoolteachers, principals, school coordinators, university faculty, and education professionals.
The Essentials
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Duration: 1 Day
Session Timing: 10 am to 1 pm (PKT)
Mode: Online
Pre-requisite: None
Investment: PKR 5,500
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Workshop Outcomes
Systematically identify specific behavioral barriers that prevent students from acting on their intentions;
Design and implement effective option architecture and nudges within a learning environment to guide students toward positive academic behaviors and decisions;
Teach students to use cue-based planning to improve goal completion and reduce forgetfulness;
Apply interventions to boost students’ confidence and cultivate a growth-mindset in them.
About the Facilitator
Facilitator: Aly Mawji
Co-Founder & Lead Trainer, Kiva Sphere
Before founding Kiva Sphere, Aly Mawji served as the Head of the Professional Development Centre at AKU-IED, where he held dual roles. As head, he developed professional growth opportunities for educators, and as Learning Experience Architect, he designed innovative online learning solutions for both IED students and partner schools.
He has over 6 years of expertise in program design, instructional design, and digital transformation. He holds a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in History from University College London (UCL), along with a Diploma in Teaching and Reflective Practices from the same institution. His academic background also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
He has worked as a Secondary History Teacher across the UK, UAE, and Pakistan, teaching history from various perspectives. He particularly focused on teaching history through civilizational, normative, and humanistic lenses, among others.