Biography
Nandini Rao is associated with PsyForU Research International as Project Director, Foundational Learning and Learning Recovery. Her work focuses on strengthening foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, school readiness, grade-level competency, and structured support for learners experiencing educational delays.
Her research examines the causes and consequences of early learning gaps and the ways in which schools can identify and respond to them. She is particularly interested in competency-based progression, diagnostic assessment, targeted instruction, remedial support, teacher capacity, and equitable access to foundational learning opportunities.
As Project Director, Ms. Rao supports the development of learning-recovery frameworks, early-grade assessment approaches, teacher-support mechanisms, and evidence-informed interventions. Her work emphasises timely identification of learning needs, age-appropriate support, continuous monitoring, and the prevention of cumulative learning disadvantage.
Her contribution supports the mission of PsyForU Research International to improve educational quality by ensuring that every learner develops the foundational competencies required for continued participation, confidence, and success in education.
Research / Policy Interests
Foundational Literacy; Foundational Numeracy; Learning Recovery; Grade-Level Competency; School Readiness; Early-Grade Assessment; Remedial Education; Diagnostic Assessment; Competency-Based Progression; Teacher Support; Learning Gaps; Educational Equity; Early Childhood Education; Targeted Instruction; Foundational Learning Policy.
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