Prof. Dipooba Devda

• Professor, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth (Founded by  Mahatma Gandhi in 1920)
• Former Vice Chancellor I/c, Hemchandrachandra North Gujarat University, Patan
• Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Hemchandrachandra North Gujarat University, Patan
• Former Principal, Dada Dukhayal College of Education, Adipur – Kachchh  (On deputation basis)
• Former Officer In-charge, Gender Education, DPEP, Gandhinagar, (Govt. of Gujarat) (On deputation basis)

Academic Qualifications

• Ph. D. (Education)
• M. Sc. (Statistics) First in Dept.
• M. Ed. First in    Dept.
• PG Diploma in Journalism
• PG Diploma in Distance Education

Area of Interests

• Gujarati Folk Culture, Social Services- Specifically for Women and Sustainable Rural Development, Rural Journalism, Research in Basic Education

Contribution to Teaching

• Educational Psychology (at U.G. and P.G. level)
• Educational Statistics and Evaluation
• Teaching Learning Process
• Research Methodology
• Foundation of Basic Education ( Nai Taleem)

• 21 Students guided for Ph.D. 15  of Candidate have been Awarded the Ph.D. Degree.
• Guided and evaluated more than 75 dissertations of M.Ed.and M.Phil level.

• Research Associate in M.L.L. Project, Gujarat Vidyapeeth
• Officer In charge, Gender Education, D.P.E.P.- Gandhinagar, (A State Project Office successfully organized a seven days workshop on Gender Education for CRCs and BRCs of the project district which was the first initiative of the State Project Office in this direction.)

Books:

• Question Bank for NET/ SLET and other Competitive Exams in Education, Gujarat Granth Nirman Board, Under Publication, 2010
• A Text Book for Statistics, (Class. 11 and 12) , Gujarat State School Text Book Board, Gandhinagar, 2009
• A Work Book for Statistics, (Class. 12) State School Text Book Board, Gandhinagar, 2009
• A Text Book of Mathematics, Class VII, State School Text Book Board, Gandhinagar, 2008
• Teaching of Mathematics: A Text Book for P.Ed. course, State School Text Book Board, Gandhinagar, 2002
• Teaching of Mathematics: A course Book for, B.Ed. Programme, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar University, 2009
• A Work Book for Mathematics (Class 1 to 4) Publication Division, Gujarat Vidayapith, 1996
• Competency Based Teacher Hand Book for Mathematics (Class 1 to 4) Publication Division, Gujarat Vdiyapeeth, 1996
• Competency Based Workbook for Mathematics (Class 1 to 4) M. Jayant Publication, Ahmedabad,1998
• Question Bank: Mathematic (Class 1 to 4) Gurjar Publication, Ahmedabad, 1998
• A Text Book on Shaishanik Mulyankan for Primary Teachers’ Training Course, Gujarat School Text Book Board, 200.
• A Text Book : Ganit Nu Adhyapan, PTC I & II year, Gujarat School Text Book Board, 2002
• A Text Book on Shaishanik Mulyankan, C.P.Ed. Course, Gujarat School Text Book Board, 2002
• A Text Book : Ganit Nu Adhyapan, Primary Teachers Training Course, Varishen Prakashan, 2004
• Shikhan Vyavhar Ane Mulyankan, Primary Teachers Training Course I & II Year, Varishen Prakashan, 2004

Article/ Papers:

• Awareness of School teachers Towards Effective Teaching, A Paper Presented at International Conference held at MNK PG College of Education, Chittdurg, (Karnataka), Nov, 2010
• Gandhian Idealism: Initializing A Viable Model of Sustainable Living, A Paper Presented at International Conference held at Indian Society for Community Education, Ahmedabad, (Gujarat), Dec., 2010
• Role of Acharya Kul in the Quality Concerns in Education, A Paper Presented at International Conference held at Department of Education, Uni. of Lucknow, (UP), 2009
• A Study of E.I. of High School Student in Relation to Certain Variables, Paper presented at International conference ‘ Beyond   Cognition’ held at St. Thomas College of Education, Pala,(Kerala), 2007
• Methodology of Value Education & Role of the Universities, A Paper presented at International conference held at VOC College of Education, Thoothukundi, (Tamilnadu), 2006
• GATS and Its implications on Higher Education, A Paper Presented at International conference held at Department of Education, Patiala, (Punjab), Dec.2005
• Genuine Science Learning Centre of Education, A Paper Presented at International conference held at St. Ignatius College, Tirunelveli, (Tamilnadu), 2005
• Contribution of Lokbharti Sanosara in Education: A Case Study, A Paper Presented at International conference held at the World University of Tech. Education. Thonburi (KMUTT, Bangkok) – 10140,Thailand, 2005
• Samanvaya: Adhytma & Vignan , ‘Fourth Wave Education’ A Paper Presented at International conference held at Dept. of Education, Saurashtra Uni. Rajkot,(Gujarat), 2004
• Culture of Peace in Basic Education, A Paper Presented at International conference held at Khalsa College of Education Amritsar, (Punjab), 2003
• Shala Evam Uchchha Shiksha Me Nai Taleem Ke Prayog,Gujarat: A Paper Presented at National Seminar organized by Nai Taleem Sameeti, Sevagram, Vardha, (Maharashtra), April, 2011
• Relevance of Nai Taleem in Present Teacher Training Programme, A Paper Presented at National Seminar held at Basic School, Majhira, Purulia, (W.B.) Feb.2011
• Role of Statistics in Educational Research, A Paper Presented at MG Science Institution, Ahmedabad, (Gujarat), Jan, 2010
• Human Rights and Women, A paper presented at Dept. of Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws, Saurashtra Uni, Rajkot,(Gujarat), March, 2009
• Quality Assurance in Evaluation, A paper presented at State level Seminar held at T.N. Rao College of Education, Rajkot, ,(Gujarat), April, 2009
• Buniyadi Shiksha Aage Keise Badhhe., A paper presented at National level Seminar held at Vidya Bhavan Udepur, (Rajasthan), Nov,2009
• Modern Trends in ICT in Teaching Technology, A paper presented at National level Seminar held at Indian Society for Community Education, ,(Gujarat), 2007
• Management of School Education in Gujarat, Indian Education Congress, A paper presented at National level Seminar held at Usmania University, (Hyderabad), April, 2007
• Importance of Committeement Competencies, for teacher Training in Present Era, A paper presented at State level Seminar held at T.N. Rao College of Education, Rajkot, (Gujarat), Jan 2007.
• Awareness of Student-teacher Towards Human Rights Education, A Paper presented at National Seminar held at M.H.Patel College of Education,Anand,(Gujarat), April,2010
• Achievement Study of PTC Trainees: A Research Article presented at Maitri Vdiyapith, Surendranagar, (Gujarat), 1999
• Competency based text book in Mathematics, A Research Article presented at Primary Teacher Training Programme, GCERT, Gandhinagar, (Gujarat) 1996 -97
• Gender Disparities ( School, Class), at Primary Level, A Research Article presented at DPET, Gandhinagar, (Gujarat),1997
• Competency Based Lesson Planning in Primary Teacher Training College, A Research Article presented at Teachers’ Training Programme, GCERT, Gandhinagar, (Gujarat), 1995
• Arrangement of Competencies in Mathematics: A Research Article published in Jivan Shikshan, GCERT, Gandhingar, (Gujarat), 1995
• Competency Based Test Items in Mathematics, A Research Article published in Jivan Shikshan, GCERT, Gandhingar, (Gujarat), 1996
• Hard spots in Mathematics at Primary level, A Research Article published in Jivan Shikshan, GCERT, Gandhingar, (Gujarat),1996
• Competency based Educational aids in Mathematics, A Research Article published in Jivan Shikshan, GCERT, Gandhingar, (Gujarat), 1996
• Challenges in Education :A research paper presented at the conference organized by AIAER & L.N.K. College of Education, Patan & Gujarat Chapter , (Gujarat), July, 2007
• Research for Quality Education, A paper presented at Dept. of Education, Shivaji University, Kohlapur, (Maharashtra), Jan, 2007
• Experiment of Gandhian Thought in Education and Community Development, A paper presented at Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, NCERT, New Delhi, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad. (Gujarat), Jan. 2000
• Strengthening School Education: AVISHIKA, A paper presented at CASE, M.S. University, Vadodara, (Gujarat), 1999
• Quality Concerns in Primary Education, A paper presented at CASE, M.S. University, Vadodara, (Gujarat), October -99
• Management of Basic – Schools in Gujarat, A paper presented at NIEPA, New Delhi, April1998
• Research in Primary Education, An article presented at Edci L – New Delhi. July – 1997
• Through the Gender Lens, An article presented at DPEP Govt. of Gujarat, EdciL – New Delhi, November – 1997
• Gandhian Thought on Education, A Paper presented at State level Seminar held at Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad., (Gujarat), Dec. 1997
• Women Access to Leadership Positions in Educational Management, A paper presented at National Seminar held at CASE, M.S. University, Vadodara, (Gujarat), Dec, 1995
• An Article on Construction of Mathematics Assignment for Class 1 to 4, Gaint Shikshan: Gujarat State Text Book Board, Gandhingar, (Gujarat), 1998
• An article on Test Result Analysis & Remedial Teaching, Gujarat State Text Book Bard, Gandhinagar, (Gujarat),1999
• An Article on Construction of Different Test Items, Gujarat State Text Book Board, Gandhingar, (Gujarat), 1995

Editing:                           

• Co-editor, Abhidrashti, Monthly Periodical for Higher Education, ISSN 0971-6629 Gujarat
• Chief Editor, Gyanyagna (1to 5 Volumes) A College Magazine
• Editor, A National Level Report for Nai Taleem Project, Gujarat Vidyapeeth & NCRI -Hyderabad( Govt. of India)
• Editor, A Report of Refresher Course for College Teachers
• Editor, A Book: Samaj and Shikshna Ratna: Shree Vaghjibhai Solabki

Seminars / Workshops / Training Camps Organized

Workshops:

• Orientation Progress for College Principal (OPC) Indian Institute of Education (IIE), Pune, May, 2008
• Workshop for NAAC, Tolani College of Arts & Science, Adipur,Oct.2007
• Computer Awareness Programme including SPSS National Information Centre (NIC)New Delhi.Feb,2003
• Development of tools for the Study functioning of VEC, NCERT – Bhopal, DIET – Gandhinagar, Feb,2000
• Work Education and Education Work Primary Teachers Training Course -Principal’s of P.T.C., GCERT- Gandhinagar, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, Feb, 1999
• Internal Evaluation w.r.t. Primary Teachers Training Course Curriculum, GCERT-Gandhinagar Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Jan,1999
• Curriculum Framework: B.Ed. Two years Programme, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, April – 1999
• English Education in Primary Teachers Training Course,Vishav- Mangalam, Gujarat Anera, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya,Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Gujarat. August, 1999
• Material Development of Primary Teachers Training Course- Curriculum, Nirma Education & Research Foundation, Ahmedabad. June, 1998-99
• Conceptual Workshop on: Gender Concerns in DPEP, DPEP, GCERT, Gandhinagar, Sept, 1998
• Teaching English in Class VIII, IX, X Some New Ideas (Uttar Gujarat Vidyapeeth English Teacher), Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Buniyadi Vidyalaya, GCERT-Gandhinagar, March,1998
• Role of Responsiblities of DIETs with respect to Societal Aspect, NCTE – New Delhi, Lok Bharati – Sanosara, May 1997
• CRC/BRC training, DPEP/GCERT, Gandhingar. DPEP/DIET, Banashkantha, November 1997
• Activity Based Teaching with special reference to DPEP, Vidya Bhavan, Udaipur, April – 1996
• Mathematics Education in Post Basic Schools Extention Activity, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth. December 1996
• Competency based Teacher Training Programme for Quality Primary Education, GCERT – Ahmedabad, Oct./Jan.1995
• State Resource Group, DPEP/GCERT, Gandhingar. Oct./Nov.,1995
• Environmental Education in Teacher Education, CEE Ahmedabad, NCTE New Delhi, Jan, 2009
• Women International League for Peace and Freedom, Peace Research Centre , Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, Jan. 2010
• Writing Schollarly research Articles, LNK College of Education, Patan, April, 2009
• Educational Research Guidance, Dept. of Education, Ganpat Uni, June, 2007
• Use of Computer in Data Analyses, GCERT, Gandhinagar, IASE Gujarat Vidyapeeth, March, 2010
• Shaikshnik Sanshodhan nu Swarup ane Paddhatio, Hindi Shikshak Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, April, 2007
• Research Guidance for College Teachers, IASE Gujarat Vidyapeeth, April, 2011
• Writing a Research Problem, Dept. of Education, KSKV Kachh University, March, 2011
• Women Leadership in Community Development: Experiences in Panchayati Raj, Equity and Development Peace Research, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, March, 2000
• Conceptual Workshop on Activity based Teaching, DPEP, Gandhinagar, NCERT, Gandhinagar, (Nargol), April – 1997
• Educational Management and Educational Technology, Prof. Johnatahan Dagli, Prof. Nil Etkin, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, Woollerhemppton University, U.K., January, 1995
• New Dimensions in Teacher Training, Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad. Feb. 1995
• Educational Research in Gujarat: Today & Tomorrow, Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, Dec, 1995.

Participation

Conferences and Seminar: International Level                     : 12

Conferences and Seminar : National & State                        : 36

Refresher Course and Orientation                                            : 5

Workshops: (Organized: 12, Participated in 13)                   : 25+

Training Courses                                                                              : 5

Participated in Academic Visits at Ashram Schools (Primary), Uttar Buniyadi Vidyalaya (Secondary) and at Institutions of Higher Education of Nai Taleem  at State And National Level.

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Professional & Other Affiliations:

• Life Member, All India Association of Educational Research (AIAER)
• Life Member, Gujarat Ganit Mandal, Ahmedabad Gujarat
• Life Member, Gujarat Statistical Association, Ahmedabad Gujarat
• Secretary, AIAER, India.
• Managing Trustee, Shramjivi Kalyan Trust, Patan (N.G.)
• Secretary, Women International League for Pease and Freedom (WILPG- Gujarat Chapter) Organization (Gujarat Chapter).
• Acting Secretary, Akhil Hind Mahila Parishad, Patan Branch (N.G.)
• Member, Ph. D. Guide (Education) Association, Gujarat
• Chair Person, International Experiment Group, Ahmedabad Branch
• Trusty, Maharaja Sidhdharaj Jaisingh Education Trust, Patan, North Gujarat
• Secretary, Gujarat Nai Taleem Sangh, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad
• Independent Director, Gokul Refoils and Solvent Ltd, Ahmedabad ,Gujarat
• Life Member, Indian Society for Community Education, Gujarat