Dr. Nilesh Kapadia

Academic Qualifications

Area of Interests

• Educational Psychology
• Adolescence Education
• ICT
• English Language Teaching
• Educational Research

Contribution to Teaching

Minor Research Project Completed

• GCERT, financed Minor Research Project on “Study Habits of Teacher Trainees”, 2019.
• GCERT, financed Minor Research Project on “An Attitude of Post Basic School Students towards Gandhian Thought”, 2018.
• GCERT, financed Minor Research Project on “An Attitude of Teacher Trainees of Gujarat Vidyapith towards Internship”, 2017
• GCERT, financed Minor Research Project on “A Study of Examination Anxiety among Post Basic School Students”, 2015.
• GCERT, financed Minor Research Project on “An Adolescence Education Awareness of Post Basic School Students”, 2014.
• GCERT, financed Minor Research Project on “A Study of Computer Awareness of Trainees of DIETs ”, 2013

Chapters in Book

• Kapadia, N. (2016). Hindi Shikshan Vidhiya. Nath Publication. (pp. 1-77). Sikar: Rajasthan.
• Kapadia, N. (2013). The Concept of Educational Evaluation. In A. Pandit, D. Patel & M. Shashtri (Ed.), Aks (pp. 151-153). Ahmedabad : SSTCT
• Kapadia, N. (2012).Changes and Challenges in Teacher Education. In D. Raval, Dave, C. Madhak,  N. Raninga & A. Nakrani (Ed.),  Academic Stress among B.Ed. Trainees of Gujarat Vidyapith (pp. 6-11). Rajkot: Smt. J. J. Kundalia Graduate Teachers’ College.
• Kapadia, N. (2008). English Language Teaching.  In A. Patel & N. Kapadia (Ed.), Teaching of Oral Skill (pp. 11-19). Gujarat State School Text-Book Board, Gandhinagar.

Papers Published   

• Kapadia, N. & Joshi, B. (2019). Construction and validation of study habits scale for teacher trainees. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 6(6), 906-910.
• Kapadia, N. (2019). Awareness of adolescence among post basic school students. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. 9(6), 568-575.
• Kapadia, N. (2019). Prathmik shikshak prashikshanrthioni kamputer vishayak jankari. KCG Journal of Education, 23, 1-9.
• Kapadia, N. (2019). Post Basic School Students Attitude towards Gandhian Thought. University News, 57(13), 20-24.
• Kapadia, N. (2019). Dr. Gunvant Shah na shaikshanik vicharo. Research Guru, 12(4), 1254-1260.
• Kapadia, N. (2018). Dhoran aathna angreji pathyapustaknu mulyankan. Research Guru, 12(2), 1333-1337.
• Kapadia, N. (2018). Gujarat Vidyapith na shikshak Prashikshanrthionu Gandhi vichar prtenu manovalan. Research Guru, 12(1), 1288-1292.
• Kapadia, N. (2018). Gramjivan Padyatra- An Experiment. Maitri Vidyapith, 42 (159), 89-90.
• Kapadia, N. (2016). A Study of examination anxiety among post basic school students. Sanshodhan E-Journal, 7, 673-677
• Kapadia, N. (2015). Educational Thoughts of Gunvant Shah. Maitri Vidyapith, 151, 23-26.
• Kapadia, N. (2014). Creativity in Education. Maitri Vidyapith, 147, 63-65.
• Kapadia, N. (2014). Adarsh Nivasi Shalana Shikshkoni Tarunya Shikshan Sabhanta. Indian E-Journal on Teacher Education (IEJTE), 2, 44-51.
• Kapadia, N. (2013). Case Study and Sources of Evidence. Maitri Vidyapith, 143, 42-44.
• Kapadia, N. (2013). Challenges in Higher Education. Innovation in Teacher Education Educational Road Map, 11, 7-13.
• Kapadia, N. (2013). Liberate Students from Suicide. Sanshodhan E-Journal, 6, 462-46

Papers Presented in Seminar/Conferences

International: 02

• Presented a paper on “Liberate Students from Suicide” in the international conference on “Liberating Learning” on 7-9 June 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Children University, Educational Researcher’s Association, Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal & Higher Education Forum.
• Presented a paper on “Challenges in Higher Education” in the international conference on “ Higher Education in 2020” on 21-23 January 2012 at Surat, Organized by V T Choksi College of Education, Surat

National: 17

• Presented a paper on “Let the number speak about Gujarat” on 13-14 October 2018 at Ahmedabad, organized by Hindustani Prachar Sabha, Mumbai and Gujarat Vidyapith.
• Presented a paper on “Gramjivan Padyatra- an Experiment” on 25-02-2018 at Surendranagar, organized by Shri C. H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith.
• Presented a paper on “Rashtriya Anuvad Mission: Ek Parichay” organized by Department of Hindi, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Presented a paper on “Problems of Teacher Education” in the national seminar on Reforms and Innovation in Teacher Education, on 5^th February 2017 at Surendranagar, organized by Shri C. H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith.
• Presented a paper on “Jansanchar evam Shiksha” in the National seminar, organized by Department of Hindi, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Presented a paper on “Yog and its Relevance in Education” in the national seminar on “ YOG : An Integrative Life-Style” on 20-22 June 2015 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Department of Yoga, Mahadev Desai Samaj Seva Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Presented a paper on “Quality Improvement through ICT in Teacher Education” in the national seminar on “ICT in education” on 22^nd February, 2015 at Botad, Organized by Shree Aradhana Education and Charitable Trust, Botad.
• Presented a paper on “Educational Thoughts of Gunvant Shah” in the national seminar on “Qualitative Research and its Application” on 19^th January 2015 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar.
• Presented a paper on “Creativity and Innovation in Education” in the national seminar on “Creativity and Innovation in education” on 01-02 February 2014 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar.
• Presented a paper on “Academic Stress among B.Ed. Trainees of Gujarat Vidyapith” in the national seminar on “Changes and Challenges in teacher education” on 19^th October 2013 at Rajkot, Organized by Smt. J. J. Kundalia Graduate Teacher Training College, Rajkot.
• Presented a paper on “The Concept of Educational Evaluation” in the national seminar on “Evaluation as a Tool for Quality Assurance” on 18^th August 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Vaidya Shri M. M. Patel College of Education, Ahmedabad.
• Presented a paper on “Case Study and Sources of Evidence” in the national seminar on “Case study for Researches in Teacher Education” on 09-10 February 2013 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar.
• Presented a paper on “Caste-based Discrimination in Education” in the national conference on “The Indian Education System: The Crisis and The Shifting Paradigms” on 19-23 November 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by PCE, Gujarat Vidyapith, Lok Seva Mahavidyalay.
• Presented a paper on “Internet in Teachers Training” in the national seminar on “Quality Teacher Training: Best Practices and Challenges” on 31 October 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Vaidya Shri M. M. Patel College of Education, Ahmedabad.
• Presented a paper on “ICT in Teaching Learning Process” in the national seminar on “ Educational Research on Quality Concerns ” on 07-08 January 2012 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar
• Presented a paper on “Role of Choice based Credit System and Semester System in Quality Teacher Training” in the national seminar on “Quality Teacher Training Yes but…to Yes please… ” on 24-25 July 2010 at Anand, Organized by Anand College of Education, Anand.
• Presented a paper on “Teacher Education in context of Quality Indicators and its Rationale” in the national seminar on “Teacher Education-New Challenges in Knowledge Age of the 21^st Century” on 31 January 2010 at Kherava, Organized by Department of Education, Ganpat University, Kherava.

State Level: 04

• Presented a paper on “Mansikata, Swachhta ane Gandhiji” on 17 March 2019 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Faculty of Gandhian Studies, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
• Presented a paper on “An evaluation of std-8 English Textbook” sponsored by Gujarat Textbook Board, Gandhinagar on 29-04-2018 at Surendranagar, organized by C. H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith.
• Presented a paper on “School Activity: A Solution for Female Foeticide” in the state level seminar on “Female Foeticide and Gender Violence: Bhartiya Perspective” on 19^th September 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Dept. of Life-long Learning & Extension, ERA & WILPF.
• Presented a paper on “Gandhian Approach to Protect Human Rights” in the state level seminar on “Promotion of Human Rights through Education and Role of Teacher” on 25^th September 2011 at Khambhat, Organized by Smt.B.C.J. College of Education, Khambhat.

Participated in Workshop / Orientation Programme / Training Programmes

• Participated in National level workshop on “Use of Anti Plagiarism Software for Detection of Plagiarism” on 11 May 2019 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Department of Library and Information Science, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
• Participated in State level “Trend Report Writing Workshop” on 18-19 March 2019 at Ahmedabad, organized by Faculty of Education (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
• Participated in National level seminar “Gandhi Shows Way to Todays Journalism” on 14-15 March 2019 at Ahmedabad, organized by Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
• Participated in “Open Source Software” on 7-9 February 2019 at Ahmedabad, organized by Faculty of Education (IASE) and GCERT, Gandhinagar.
• Participated in National level “Holistic Heart Conference” on 5-6 January 2019 at Ahmedabad, organized by Universal Healing Programme Centre, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Participated in “Faculty Development Programme” on 03-08 December 2018 organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Ahmedabad.
• Participated in National level “Swaraj Krushi Sammelan” on 2-4 November 2018 at Ahmedabad, organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Participated in “State-level Syllabus Review Seminar” on 16-05-2018 at Tribal Research Center, Ahmedabad organized by Birsa Munda Tribal University, Rajpipla.
• Participated in “Research Abstract Writing Workshop” on 19-21 March 2018 at Faculty of Education (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad and GCERT, Gandhinagar.
• Participated in “Research Abstract Writing Workshop” on 26-28 February 2018 at Faculty of Education (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad and GCERT, Gandhinagar.
• Participated in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Modern Teacher Education: New Vistas- Challenges & Remedies” as a Chairperson on 25-02-2018 at Maitri Vidyapith, Surendranagar.
• Participated in ICSSR sponsored National Conference on “Best Practices in Teaching-Learning and Evaluation” on 12-01-2018 at A.G.Teachers College, Ahmedabad.
• Participated in “Faculty Development Programme” on 13-11-2017 to 18-11-2017 organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Ahmedabad.
• Participated in “Research Methodology Workshop on Education and Psychology” on 26-12-2016 to 01-01-2017 organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Ahmedabad.
• Participated in “Refresher Course in Indian Education System” on 07 November to 27 November 2016 in Ahmedabad, organized by UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
• Participated in “Item Response Theory-ITR” on 03-09-2015 at Ahmedabad, organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE) and GCERT, Gandhinagar.
• Participated in Regional Workshop on “NCFTE and Two Years B.Ed. /M.Ed. Programme” on 11-13 March 2015 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE) and GCERT, Gandhinagar.

• Participated in Regional Workshop on “Literature, Education and Social Reform” on 21-25 February 2015 at Vanghadhra, Organized by Saurashtra Lokshala Sangh.

• Participated in State Level Conference on “Gujarat Nai Talim Sangh” on 5^th January 2015 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in National Workshop on “Life-Based Open Learning Resource Generation” on 18-22 November 2013 at Sadra, Organized by Nayi Talim Seva Samiti(Sevagram), Gujarat Vidyapith (Ahmedabad) & Azim Premji University.

• Participated in “Gandhi Katha by Narayan Desai” on 15-19 August, 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in National Workshop on “Improving the Quality of Research and Research Writing” on 6-7 June 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Children University, Educational Researcher’s Association, Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal, Higher Education Forum.

• Participated in “Gandhi Katha by Narayan Desai” on 25-30 January, 2013 at Sadra, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in Regional Workshop on “Right to Information” on 29-30 October 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by NSS Regional Training Center, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in Local Workshop on “Jivan Vidya Shibir” on 22-28 July 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE).

• Participated in State Level Seminar on “Managing Stress” on 14^th April 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Faculty Of Education, Gujarat University.

• Participated in Local Workshop on “Audio-Video Material Development” on 22^nd December 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE) and GCERT.

• Participated in “Refresher Course in Education” on 24 November to 14 December 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by UGC-ASC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in Regional Conference on “Open School” on 7-8 November 2011 at Sadra, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in National Workshop on “ICT Workshop on Research Methodology” on 24-26 August 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by CIET-NCERT, New Delhi and GIET, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in Local Workshop on “Maitree Shibir” on 4-15 May 2011 at Vedachhi, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith.

• Participated in “Nai Talim by Dr.Anil Sadgopal” on 28 February to 6 March 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in “Orientation Programme” on 31May to 27 June 2010 at Ahmedabad, Organized by UGC-ASC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

• Participated in Regional Workshop on “English Module Writing” on 27-28 April 2010 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE).

• Participated in National Workshop on “Research Methodology for ICT in Education” on 11-13 August 2009 at Ahmedabad, Organized by CIET-NCERT, New Delhi and GIET, Ahmedabad.
• Participated in State Level Seminar on “Teachers Orientation Programme” on 25-27 May 2009 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Lokbharti, Sanosara.

Lectures Delivered 

• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Mahatma Gandhi and Hindi’ on 06-03-2019 in Babu Gangasaran Elocution Competition organized by Akhil Bharatiy Hindi Santha Sangh, New Delhi.
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Adding Visual Effects in Videos’ on 26-02-19 in Workshop on Educational Video Making organized by Faculty of Education, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘How to Make Videos More Effective’ on 25-02-19 in Workshop on Educational Video Making organized by Faculty of Education, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Special Children’ on 29-11-2018 in TET Training Class organized by Department of Education, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Teaching-learning Techniques’ on 14-05-2018 in Prakash College of Education, Ahmedabad organized by Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad.
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Indian Society and its Problems’ on 13-05-2018 in G.Teachers Training College, Ahmedabad organized by Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Concept of Action Research’ on 09-11 January 2018 organized by Faculty of Education (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad and GCERT, Gandhinagar.
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Gandhiji and Present Society’ on 15-12-2017 organized by District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Ahmedabad.
• Delivered lectures on ‘Educational Psychology‘ on 01-16 February 2017 organized by Central Institute of Hindi, Ahmedabad Center.
• Delivered lectures on ‘Teaching of English’ on 18-21 January 2017 organized by IASE, Gujarat Vidyapith and SEWA, Ahmedabad.
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Teaching Aptitude’ on 16-09-2016 in NET/SET exam class organized by Faculty of Physical Education, Sadara.
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Basic Concept of Psychology’ on 27-02-2016 organized by Tribal Research Center, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Techniques of Teaching English’ on 07-01-2016 organized by Tribal Research Centre, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Delivered lectures on ‘Importance of Hindi Education and Status of Hindi in Gujarat’ on 28-31 December 2015 organized by NCERT, New Delhi, at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Hindi Correspondence’ on 10-08-2015 in Bureau of Indian Standards; organized by Ahmedabad Branch Office.
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Importance of Lesson Planning’ on 29-30 January 2015 in Equivalency Programme under Sakshar Bharat at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; Organized by SRC, Gujarat Vidyapith.
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Bhasha ka Vigyan’ on 29-01-14 in Hindi Teachers’ Training Programme at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE) and GCERT.
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Mass Media and Gandhiji’ on 25-06-11 in Orientation Programme at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE).
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Adolescence Education’ on 10-09-09 in Kumar Vinay Mandir at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith.

T.V. Talk Delivered

• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Drama in Education’ on 06 November 2015 in live telecast programme of BISAG, Gandhinagar.
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Educational Philosophy of J. Krishnamurti’ on 25 March 2013 in live telecast programme of SANDHAN, Gandhinagar.
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘HIV/AIDS’ on 02 March 2012 in live telecast programme of BISAG, Gandhinagar.
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Realism in Education’ on 16 January 2012 in live telecast programme of SANDHAN, Gandhinagar.

Training Camps / Workshop Organized

• Organized State Level Workshop on “Educational Video Making”on 25-27 February, 2019 at Faculty of Education (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Organized State Level Workshop on “Action Research” on 09-11 January 2018 at Faculty of Education (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

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Committee Member

• Former Trustee, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Former Executive Council Member, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Executive Council Member, Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training (GCERT), Gandhinagar.
• Member, Programme Advisory Committee, Gujarat Institute of Educational Technology (GIET), Ahmedabad.
• Member, Board of Studies, Faculty of Education (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Life Member, All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Life Member, S.R.S.D. Memorial Shiksha Shodh Sansthan, Agra.
• Member, English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@I), Chennai.