KJ Somaiya School of Education Faculty: Top Courses and the Faculty Behind Them ,Vidya Vihar, Mumbai

Qualification:

• BSc, M S University Baroda,1997
• MSc, MS University Baroda,1999
• B.Ed, M S University Baroda,2001
• M.Ed, MS University, Baroda,2002
• PhD, MS University Baroda,2007

Academic Achievements:

1. T.K.N. MENON Medal for standing first in compulsory courses, securing the highest Grade (A)
2. S.N. MUKHERJI Medal for standing first with distinction at the overall MEd exam (89.4%)
3. Cleared UGC-NET Examination for lectureship twice, UGC-NET Dec 2001 and UGC-NET Dec 2003. Also cleared the Gujarat State Level Eligibility Test for lectureship (GSLET), Jan 2002
4. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from ( indian Council of Social Science Research for Ph.D
5. Post Doctoral Experience- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Research Papers Published: 20

Qualification:

• High School/Metric/ S.S.C.,Punjab School Education Board,1996
• H.S.C, Punjab School Education Board,1998
• B.Sc., Punjab University, Chandigarh,2000
• B.Ed, Punjab University, Chandigarh,2001
• M.Ed., Punjab University, Chandigarh,2002
• M Sc in Ecology and Environmental Science, Sikkim Manipal University,2005
• PGDME, Mumbai University,2010
• PhD, Mumbai University,2019

Academic Achievements:

1. Jointly presented a paper with Dr Kalpana Kharade in the London International Conference on Education
2. Awarded Mumbai University Minor Research Grant for the following Project: “Engaging
   pre-service Vernacular medium teachers in learning English language: A Social
   Constructivist Approach.”
3. Awarded Major Research Project sponsored by ICSSR entitled: Scaffolding ICT
   Integrated English language teaching (L3) of Secondary School Vernacular medium
   teachers: A blended learning Approach

Research Papers Published: 20

Qualification:

• SSC, Maharashtra State Board,1992
• H Sc, Maharashtra State Board,1994
• B Sc (Chemistry), Mumbai University,1997
• PDSE (Post Diploma in Software Engineering), Datapro InfoWorld Ltd., Mumbai,1997
• B.Ed, Mumbai University,2000
• M A (History), Mumbai University,2005
• M.Ed, Mumbai University,2006
• SET (Education), Pune,2009
• NET(Education), UGC,2009
• M.Phil(Education), Mumbai University,2009
• PGDME, Mumbai University,2010
• M Sc (Chemistry), Madurai Kamraj University,2014
• Ph D (Education), Mumbai University,2017

Academic Achievements:

1. Awarded Major Research Project sponsored by ICSSR entitled
   “Enhancing Conceptual Understanding about Astronomical Concepts among Visually Impaired Students: A Technology-Based Inquiry Approach"
2. Awarded Mumbai University Minor Research Grant for the following Projects:
   ''Empowering the pre-service teachers for ICT-mediated language instruction: a Problem-based learning (PBL) approach.''
3. Nominated as a member of the Central Level Committee for AEES (Atomic Energy Education Society) Awards on 17th August 2016 at AEES.
4. Committee member of Shikshanshastra Paribhasha Kosh for developing Kosh in Education (Government of Maharashtra)
5. Member of the Board of Studies of Sophia College for Women to prepare the syllabi for the various courses and suggest methodologies for innovative teaching
6. Recognised as a Teacher of the University of Mumbai for the Master's Degree (by Papers) in Education, With Effect From 2012.
7. Stood 1st in B.Ed. from Chembur Sarvankash Shikshanshastra Mahavidyalaya, Chembur, Mumbai.
8. Stood 1st in Mathematics in S.S.C. (148/150) at G.B.M. High School, Kurla, Mumbai.
9. Stood 3rd in Maharashtra Vidyapeeth in Mathematics (190/200)

Research Papers Published: 24

Qualification:

• Bachelor's in Education, University of Mumbai,1997
• State Eligibility Test, University of Pune,1998
• M.Ed., University of Mumbai,1998
• Diploma in Business Management from Welingkar Institute
• M A Sociology, IGNOU,2014
• Pursuing Ph D in Education (LGBT inclusion)

Academic Achievements:

1. Best research paper award for research paper titled 'Paryawaran Mitra Shikshakon ka Nirman: Ek Prayas', Jul 2015 at Indo-Canadian International Conference of Business and Behavioural Sciences ICICBBS-2015), Goa
2. Bagged Major Research Project grant of 4, 50,000/- by ICSSR
   for the research project titled “Infusing Multicultural Content into
   The Curriculum for Enhancing Social Adjustment among the Students
   of the Min Run Schools in Mumbai
3. Presented research papers in conferences at an international level -University of London & Switzerland on the theme of Multicultural Education and Inclusion.
4. Recognition as a Reviewer for a Web of Science group journal & Frontiers Journal
5. Paper published by the National Initiative on Mathematics Education for the National Conference on Mathematics Education by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
6. Got the opportunity to do the National duty by being a part of the Sarva Shikshan Abhyan for achieving universalisation of Education
7. Active member in training BMC school teachers towards NEP 2020-aligned activities

Research Papers Published: 18

Qualification:

• B.A, Pune University,2003
• M.A., Pune University,2005
• B.Ed, SNDT,2011
• M.Ed, SNDT,2012
• NET in Education, University Grant Commission,2012
• PGDAT, Mumbai University,2018
• Pursuing Ph D in Education (Social Justice Education)

Academic Achievements:

1. Published an Open Online Three Weeks MOOC on "Human Rights Education". Under the banner of UNESCO, OE4BW, Canada
2. Designed, developed, and initiated a Social Justice Education Value-Added course for Student Teachers (from 2024) in collaboration with SNDT Women's University, Mumbai

Research Papers Published: 13

Qualification:

• S.S.C, Maharashtra Board,1987
• H.S.C., Maharashtra Board,1989
• B.A., University of Mumbai,1993
• M.A., University of Mumbai,1995
• B.Ed., University of Mumbai,2001
• M.Ed., University of Mumbai,2007
• PET, University of Mumbai,2010
• Pre-Ph. Ph.D Course, University of Mumbai,2013
• SET, University of Pune,2015
• Ph D..D, University of Mumbai,2015
• M.A. Psychology, IGNOU,2022

Academic Achievements:

1. Contributed immensely as a member of the Advisory Committee for the beginning of Yuva Diwas, 12th Jan 2013, University of Mumbai.
2. Appreciated by N.S.S. College of Education for Selecting and Successfully Performing “Field Coordinator.”
3. Invited as a resource person to provide guidelines regarding extension work University of Mumbai.
4. Invited as a resource person to conduct an informative session on Extension Work Project PEC and SWS at a training programme organised by KES College under the DLLE University of Mumbai.
5. Invited as a Chief Guest for Street Play Competition and Poster Competition at Annasaheb Vartak College, Vasai, on 28th Jan, 2012.
6. Invited as a Judge at Viva College, Virar for the Ellocation Competition and Poster Competition
7. Awarded as the best member of the University Cultural Committee of Somaiya Vidyavihar University in 2022.
8. Member of the State Advisory Board for the International Conference at Shivaji College of Education, Amravati.
9. Local committee member for the college development committee as per Section 97 of the Maharashtra Public  Universities Act,2016, for the academic year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 at Deep Education Society's A.G.S. College of Education.

Research Papers Published: 14

Qualification:

• S.S.C. Maharashtra Board,1992
• H.S.C. Maharashtra Board, 1994
• BCom., University of Mumbai, 1997
• MCom., University of Mumbai,1999
• B.Ed., University of Mumbai, 2001
• M.Ed., University of Mumbai 2005
• M.Phil (Edu)., University of Mumbai 2009
• Ph.D., University of Mumbai, 2019
• SET Qualified 2010

Academic Achievements:

1. Awarded minor research grant from Mumbai University for " A comparative study to investigate the life skills among the secondary students of urban and rural areas."
2. Received appreciation letter by the Indian Adult Education Association, Delhi, for conducting an external study of the Post Literacy Programme of Thane district."

Research Papers Published: 19

Qualification:

• S.S.C, Pune Board,1975
• D.Ed, Maharashtra Board,1977
• M.A. (Ed), MOSCOW UNIVERSITY, USSR,1987
• Ph D..D, MOSCOW UNIVERSITY, USSR,1991

Academic Achievements:

1. Dr Kalpana and Ms Rupal Thakkar jointly presented a paper in the London International Conference on Education
2. Neelam Kanga award (2002), Best Teacher award (2002)
3. President's Award for National Role Model by Pranav Mukharjee 2014
4. State Level Best Employee Award 2013

Research Papers Published: 40+