DR. SHOWKAT AHMAD RATHER
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SOUTH CAMPUS
UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
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Dr. Showkat Ahmad Rather
Faculty Member,
Department of Education, University of
Kashmir, South Campus Anantnag
Email: showkatahmadrather@gmail.com
Contact: 09419060049, 07417403733
 Personal Data:
Place of Birth
Parentage
Address
Present
Address
Chandgam, Pulwama, (J & K)
Ab Salam Rather
Chandgam, Tahab, Pulwama, Jammu &
Kashmir- (192301)
Department of Education, South Campus,
University of Kashmir
 Academic Record:
S. No. Examination Passed/
University/Board
Subject
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Ph.D (Education)
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P
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Masters in Education
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
(M.Ed.)
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Masters in Education (M.A)
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Masters in English (M.A)
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Bachelors in Education
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
(B.Ed.)
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Bachelors in Science (B.Sc.) University of Kashmir, Srinagar
 Ph. D. THESIS TOPIC
“Secondary School
Principals’
and
Teachers’
attitude
towards
Information
and
Communication Technology (ICT) and its implementation in Uttar Pradesh (U.P) and Jammu
and Kashmir (J&K)”
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 Publications
 “Impact of socioeconomic status on the Academic Grades of Secondary level
students.” International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research
(IJSSIR), Vol. 4 (5), May (2015), pp. 11-15.
 "Computer based system for Madarasa Education". Asian Journal of
Multidisciplinary Studies, for Vol. (3), Issue 4, April, 2015. Pp130-132. ISSN: 23218819 (Online) Impact Factor: 0.923.

“Assessment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) @ School
Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir: An Evaluative study”. Asian Journal of
Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. (3), Issue 1, January 2015.pp124-128. ISSN: 23218819 (Online) Impact Factor: 0.923, (Co-author, Salma Kuraishy).
 “Assessment of Initiatives and Understanding the role of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) In Education in India”. Researchers World Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, Vol. (V), Issue 2(1), April 2014, pp 67-73.
ISSN 2231-4172. (Co-author, Salma Kuraishy).
 “A Study of Secondary School Teacher’s Attitude towards Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) In Jammu And Kashmir”. Educationia Confab,
Vol. (3), No. (2), February 2014, pp 15-20. ISSN: 2320-009X.
 “Assimilation of information and communication technology (ICT) in education for
improving teaching- learning processes: a critical review of literature”. Reviews of
Literature, Vol. (2), Issue (6), January 2015, pp 1-11. ISSN:-2347-2723, Impact
Factor: 1.4716 (UIF). (Co-author, Salma Kuraishy).
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Papers Accepted
 “Initiatives for Integrating Information and Communication Technology in Education
in Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh: A Comparative Study.” International
Journal of Arts and Commerce (IJAC). Centre for Enhancing Knowledge, UK.
 Papers Communicated
 “Educational Achievement and Career options for Muslim Youth in India:
Challenges and Opportunities". Journal of “INSIGHT", Department of Education,
University of Kashmir.
 Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Academic Achievement: Meta-analysis of
Related Literature.
 ICT Innovations in Education: Assessment of government initiatives for ICT
implementation
 Conferences/ Seminars
 Presented a paper entitled “Woman Health and women empowerment: A challenge in
Modern society,” in a National Seminar on “Woman Health in India: Issues and
concerns” Organized by Centre for Woman’s Studies, Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh on (01-03 February) 2014.
 Presented a paper entitled “Empowerment of Women through Information and
Communication Technology” in a National Seminar on “Promotion of Educational
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Excellence and Moral Values” Organized by Shyamlal Saraswati Mahavidyalaya,
Shikarpur (Bulandshahr) U.P. on 07th, 8th and 9th January, 2013.
 Presented a paper entitled “Role of ICT in developing Professionalism in teachers” in
2nd National Conference on “Recent Trends in Teacher Education” Organized by AlBarkat Institute of Education, Aligarh on 02 February, 2013.
 Presented a paper entitled “Teacher effectiveness a challenge: Role of Technology in
improving the teacher training programmes in India” in a National Seminar on
“Present Status and Issues concerned with the field of Teacher Education in India”
Organized by Gagan College of Management & Technology, Aligarh on 22 February
2015.
 Participation in workshops/ Programmes
 Participated in a workshop on “Academic Writing Skills” organized by Academic
Staff College Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
 Participated in a workshop on “Stress management” organized by Academic Staff
College Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
 Participated in “One Day NAAC Sponsored Workshop and IQAC Coordinators
Meet” organized by Department of Higher Education (J&K) and IQAC of Govt.
College for Women, Maulana Azad Road Srinagar, Kashmir.
 Participated in “One Day awareness Programme for NAAC Assessment and
Accreditation” organized by the Quality Assurance Cell, Higher Education (J&K) and
IQAC of Govt. College for Women, Maulana Azad Road Srinagar, Kashmir.
• Area of Specialization
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• Instructional Technology
• Research Methodology
• Population Education
• Information and Communication Technology in Education
Subjects Taught at Post Graduation level
 Education Technology
 Comparative Education
 Population Education
 Editorial Board Member
 International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concepts
• Teaching Experience
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Presently teaching post graduation classes in Department of Education, University of
Kashmir.
Worked as Lecturer in S.K.M College of Education and Trainings Newa Pulwama.
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Worked as Principal in Elementary Teacher training College of Education and
Trainings.
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Working as Resource Person in Directorate of Distance education, University of
Kashmir.
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Computer Skills:
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Micro soft word
Excel
Power point
SPSS
Name of Referees:
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Dr. Salma Kuraishy,
Associate Professor, Department of Education,
Aligarh Muslim University, U.P
Email: searchingsalma@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9997597991
Dr. M. Varma,
Professor, Department of Education,
University of Lucknow
Email: prof.mvarma@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 8004923500
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