
- 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
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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