Dr. R. C. Patel P in Education [CASE] Faculty of Education and Psychology The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Vadodara, GUJARAT Telephone: 0265 2784969, 2795516, 2792631[O] ACADEMIC RESUME : Prof (Dr.). Ramesh Chaturbhai Patel Name 09th February, 1961 Date of Birth : : INDIAN Nationality Educational Qualification: Degree Year Ph. D. 1999 M. Ed. 1991 B. Ed. 1989 M. Sc. 1983 B. Sc. 1981 H.S.C. 1978 1986 University / Institution Subject(s) The M. S. University of Science Education Baroda, Vadodara. The M. S. University of Teacher Education Baroda, Vadodara. The M. S. University of Teaching of Physics, Baroda, Vadodara. Science & Better School Examination The M. S. University of Physics Baroda, Vadodara. Sardar Patel University, Physics, Chemistry & Vallabh Vidya Nagar. Mathematics Gujarat Secondary Science Stream Education Board, Gandhinagar. The Faculty of Adult and Computer Continuing Education, Programming The M. S. University of Baroda. Percentage /Grade Class Awarded “A” Grade First “A” Grade First 63% First 78.65% Distinction 61% First Research Projects: I wish to point out here that I have an affair for research. I have to my credit five research projects where I worked as a principal investigator and the rest where I rendered my services as one of the members of the project team. A list of the researches undertaken has been appended. 1. “Community Participation in Primary Education and School Effectiveness” sponsored by Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of 1 Baroda. It was completed in December, 1998. Project Team included Dr. S. Kumar, Mr. R. C. Patel and Ms. Anjali Mehta. 2. “Terminal Assessment Study of District Primary Education Programme [Phase-II] Gujarat State” sponsored by Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar. It was for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 9, 36, 400/- Completed in November, 2002. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the principal investigator and the project team included Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. R. C. Patel, Dr. Dipti Oza and Mr. V. R. Acharya. 3. “Social Assessment Study (Vadodara RURAL)” sponsored by Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar. It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 25, 000/- Completed on December, 2002. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the Director and Dr. S. C. Panigrahi was the principal investigator and the project team included Dr. R. C. Patel, Dr. Chaya Goel and Dr. R. S. Mani. 4. “Evaluation of Alternative Schooling System in the State of Gujarat” sponsored by Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar. It was for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 3, 48, 500/Completed on August, 2003. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the principal investigator and the project team included Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. R. C. Patel, and Dr. Dipti Oza. 5. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “DISE Sample Checking”. It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 36, 640/- Completed in March 2004. Dr. Dipti Oza was the principal investigator and the project team included Dr. R. C. Patel, Mr. V. R. Acharya, Dr. Anjali Mehta and Ms. Jyoti Pandya. 6. National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi sponsored project entitled, “A Study of the Pre-Service Secondary Teacher Education Programme in southern and central Gujarat regions for emerging divergent educational contexts: Perspectives, Practices and Prospects, 2003-05” the final report is submitted. It was for the duration of TWO YEARS and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 99, 250/-. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the principal investigator and the project team included Dr. K. S. Joseph, Dr. R. C. Patel and Mr. V. R. Acharya. 7. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State”. It was for the duration of 2 TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs.1, 79, 820/- Completed in March 2005. I was the Principal Investigator and the project team included Dr. Dipti Oza, Mr. V. R. Acharya and Dr. A. Mehta. 8. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2005”, It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 98, 718/- Completed in September, 2005. I was the Principal Investigator and the project team included Dr. Dipti Oza, and Mr. V. R. Acharya. 9. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Perception of community members of different committees regarding SSA and its implementation”. It was for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 03, 040/- Completed in March 2006. 10. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Problems faced by DPCs, BRCCs, CRCCs, OIC_TT, OIC_Gender, MIS and Head Teachers in the implementation of SSA”. It is for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 04, 120/- ready for submission. 11. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Status of Bal Mitras and Students of Alternative Schooling System”. It is for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 90, 080/- On going. For the last three projects only I remained the principal investigator and there are still projects going on under my guidance. 12. Educational Consultants India Limited [EdCIL], New Delhi Sponsored Project on “Students Attendance in Primary and Upper Primary Schools”. It is for the duration of SEVEN months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 8, 87, 700/The Project Team includes Prof. R. G. Kothari, Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. R. C. Patel, Dr. Dipti Oza and Mr. V. R. Acharya. Final Report submitted to the funding agency. 13. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2006”, It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 84, 140- Completed in February, 2007. Prof. S. Kumar was the Principal Investigator and the project team included Dr. R. C. Patel. 14. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2006-2007”, It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 13, 192/- To 3 be initiated form August, 2007. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Prof. S. Kumar. 15. UGC-ASIHSS sponsored project on “Development of a scale for performance appraisal of school teachers by their students” completed in August, 2007 with Prof. S. Kumar and Dr. A. Ramachary. 16. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2007-08”. It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 07, 900/- Has been initiated form February, 2008. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Prof. S. Kumar. 17. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2008-09”. It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 29, 392/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Prof. S. Kumar. The report has been submitted in September, 2009. 18. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2009-2010”. It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 39, 760/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi. The report has been submitted in May, 2010. 19. Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Survey of Scientific Infrastructure of Biotech Academia of M. S. University of Baroda”. It is for the duration of THREE months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 78, 400/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi. The report has been submitted in September, 2011-12. 20. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2010-2011”, It is for the duration of THREE months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 3, 61, 800/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator. The report has been submitted in December, 2011. 21. Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi assigned project of Monitoring and Supervision of Implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Mid Day Meal (MDM) in the state of Gujarat is continuing through 4 signing Memorandum of Understanding. Recently signed MoU with MHRD form October, 2010 up to September. 2012 worth Rs. 28, 70, 000/- approximately for the period of two years. Prof. R. C. Patel has been working as Nodal Officer and preparing the six monthly monitoring reports and submitting to the MHRD twice in a year. 22. Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2011-2012”, It is for the duration of THREE months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 7, 24, 680/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator. The report has been submitted in November, 2012. 23. Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi assigned project of Monitoring and Supervision of Implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Mid Day Meal (MDM) in the state of Gujarat and Union territories: Daman and Diu, Year 2013-2015 is continuing through signing Memorandum of Understanding. Recently signed MoU with MHRD form September, 2013 up to March, 2014. Prof. R. C. Patel is the Nodal Officer for the project and preparing the six monthly monitoring reports and submitting to the MHRD twice in a year. Teaching Experience: I have worked as an Assistant Teacher (Higher Secondary Section) in BASIL School, Baroda from 1st August, 1983 to 11th August, 1992. I have been working as a faculty member (Associate Professor) in the Centre of Advanced Study, CASE, Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda Since 12th August, 1992. Special Accomplishments: I am the Nodal Officer of Monitoring Institution commissioned by Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi to monitor and supervise the implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (A flagship programme for Universalization of Elementary Education in the country) in the state of Gujarat since 2006. I am being nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi to appraise the Annual Work Plan and Budget since 2006-07 of the state of Gujarat at New Delhi. 5 I am being nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi to make presentation about SSA in Gujarat at the Joint Review Mission of SSA at New Delhi since 2006-07. I am the Director, Institute of Advance Studies in Education (IASE) which is a scheme of MHRD for promoting institutes with acumen in research, training and extension activities at Secondary/Higher Secondary and/or secondary teacher education level in the state of Gujarat. I have been helping Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar by being a member in various decision making and advisory committees to improve the quality of Elementary Education in the state of Gujarat. I have been organizing Debate, Science Quiz, Essay competitions for the primary school students of Baroda since last eight years under the aegis of Baroda chapter of Indian Science Congress and Indian Association of Parliamentarians for Population and Development, New Delhi. I have successfully coordinated a National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences for the teachers of higher education during December 10-14, 2007. I have successfully coordinated a West Zone Research Convention “Anveshan 2010” a competition to promote budding researchers in the area of Science and Technology during June 22-23, 2010. I have provided services as “Think tank member” to implement quality package of UNICEF, Gujarat. I have worked as the Programme-In-Charge, B.Ed. Programme, Baroda Study Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University for two academic sessions. I was the member of the Course Team for writing the module on the subject “Teacher – School” for the B.Ed. Programme, IGNOU. I have been working as the Gujarat state Co-ordinator for the Maharashtra Talent Search Examination, PUNE. I was invited as a resource person to review and finalize the tools for four national level studies to be conducted by the Department of Elementary Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi from 04th to 07th January, 2010. I have participated at the Orientation Course on “Research Methodology for the Teachers of Colleges conducting M.Ed. Course of Western Region”, Under the 6 aegis of National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE), Western Region, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during June 15th – 27th, 1998. I was the member of the Academic Committee of the AMRIT VIDYALAYA, Kalol, Panchmahals, Gujarat. I have been acting as JUDGE at the District level Science Exhibition since 1992 in the Baroda and the near by districts of the state of Gujarat and also actively involved in the in-service training programme of teachers. I was nominated and appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Faculty of Law by Vice Chancellor on 09.10.2013: Office Order No.ADM/1/292. The contributions made to our department and our university needs no extraneous recommendation. The successful task completions themselves are, broadly speaking, recommendatory in their quintessence. I have been the member of the Board of Studies for the Department of Education and Educational Administration, The M. S. University of Baroda since 2002. I have been working as a CONVENER of the B. Ed. Programme, Department of Education where my main responsibility is to organize the entire B. Ed. Programme for around 180 students throughout the year. I have worked as a CONVENER of the Practice Teaching Unit, Department of Education for last four years where my main responsibility is to organize the Practice Teaching Programme for around 180 students in different schools of Baroda city throughout the year. I have been working as a CO-ORDINATOR of the CAMPUS INTERVIEW, Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda. I have actively contributed towards the activities of teachers’ association. For last more than ten years, I have been the General Secretary of Baroda University Teachers’ Association. Participation in National Seminar / Workshop / Conference: 1. Presented a Paper entitled, “Teacher Education: B.Ed. Admission Criteria” at the National Seminar organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Department of 7 Education, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 28th February and 01st March, 1994 2. Presented a Paper entitled, “Women’s access to Leadership Position” at the National Conference organized by the Department of Educational Administration and Gujarat Council of Educational management during 18th and 19th December,1995 3. Participated at the National Workshop on “Professional Writing” organized by Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Home Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 07th to 09th March, 1996 4. Presented a Paper entitled, “Total Quality Management in Education” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 23rd March, 1996 5. Presented a Paper entitled, “Management of Innovation and Change at National Open School” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Research Support (UGC) Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 1996-97 6. Presented a Paper entitled, “Quality of Higher Education” at the National Conference organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 20th to 22nd November, 1996 7. Presented a Paper entitled, “Teacher Education: Curriculum and its Transaction” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 26th and 27th February, 1996 8. Presented a Paper entitled, “B.Ed. at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 26th and 27th February, 1996 9. Presented a Paper entitled, “Teleconferencing for Teacher Training of Gujarat at National Open School: An Analytical Study” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 24th to 25th February, 1997 10. Convened a Workshop for Primary School Teacher of Baroda District on “Capacity Building” organized by Department of Research Support (UGC) Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 10th to 12th September, 1996 11. Member of the organizing committee of Asia-Pacific Workshop on “Head Teacher Training and Resource Materials Development” organized by Commonwealth 8 Secretariat, U.K. and The M.S.University of Baroda, India, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 07th to 10th April, 1997 12. Presented a Paper entitled, “Ethical Basis for Environmental Education: Some Reflections” at the Annual Conference of Gujarat Council of Educational Administration and management at Tejas Vidyalaya, Ellora Park, Baroda, held during January 11th and 12th, 1998. 13. Participated in the workshop on, “BETTER SCHOOL” for adoption of Modules prepared for training the Principals of the schools in Gujarat. The workshop was organized by the Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during February 16th, 18th and 19th, 1998. 14. Participated at the National Seminar on, “Challenges in Instruction: Vision and Action”, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, MSU, Baroda, during March 02nd and 03rd, 1998. 15. Presented a research paper entitled, “An Investigation into the Perceptions and Difficulties of School Principals about Innovative processes in the Schools of Baroda”, at the National Conference on, “Management of Schools in India” by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration at New Delhi, during April 16th and 17th 1998. 16. Contributed in the theme paper and also presented a paper entitled, “Future Perspective in Pupil Performance Assessment in Primary Education” at the National Seminar on, “Innovative Practices in Pupil Evaluation” organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during May 11th – 13th, 1998 under the aegis of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. of India. 17. Participated and also acted as the resource person at the Orientation Course on, “Research Methodology for the Teachers of Collages conducting M.Ed. Course of Western Region”, Under the aegis of National Council of Teache4r Education (NCTE), Western Region, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during June 15th – 27th, 1998. 18. Presented a research paper entitled, “Community Participation and School Effectiveness in the Primary Education of Baroda” at the International Seminar on, “Researches in Learning Organization and School Effectiveness” by National 9 Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), at New Delhi, during June 15th – 17th, 1998. 19. Participated as a resource person at a four day training programme on, “Adolescent Education in Schools” for the Secondary and higher Secondary School Teachers of Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Selvasa, UT, Govt. of India at Selvasa during October 28th – 31st, 1998. 20. Participated in a two-days meeting of the course writers on 26th – 27th November, 1998 at Baroda to finalize, “Teacher and School” course learning material for Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. 21. Presented a paper entitled, “Tearing down the barriers we have created in Teacher Education” at the National Seminar on “University Industry partnership” organized by the Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during January 12th, 13th, 1999. 22. Participated as a Resource Person in the orientation programme on “Educational Planning, Management and Effective Supervision for DEO’s, Academic Cell in charge and +2 Principals of Rajasthan” organized by Department of Educational Planning, Management and Administration, Vidya Bhavan, G.S. IASE, Udaipur, Rajasthan from 14 – 19 January, 1999. 23. Presented a paper entitled, “Pupil Evaluation at Primary Stage” at the National Seminar on “Strengthening School Education” organized by the Centre of Advanced Study in Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, MSU, Baroda, during February 22nd, 23rd, 1999. 24. Participated in the Seminar / Workshop on “Curriculum Reform” organized by Shri B.D. Shah College of Education, CTE, Modasa from 14 – 16 March, 1999. 25. Participated in the U.G.C. sponsored Seminar on “Use of Automation Tools and Internet in Computer Science Education” organized by Department of Computer Science, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmadabad from 22 – 24 March, 1999. 26. Participated in a one day meeting of Academic Facilitators and Accredited Centers co-coordinators of National Open School, New Delhi at Goa on 27th June, 1999. 27. Organized the National Seminar [as a CONVENER] on, “Management of Primary Education in India: A Challenge” and presented a THEME PAPER for the Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational 10 Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during October 04th, 05th, 1999. 28. Presented a paper entitled, “Experiments with Continuous Evaluation and Open Book Examination” at the National Seminar on “Strengthening Teacher Education” organized by the Centre of Advanced Study in Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during December 27th, 28th, 1999. 29. Presented a paper entitled, “Practice Teaching at CASE” at the National Seminar on “Teacher Education: Policies and Issues” organized by the Centre of Advanced study in Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during December 27th, 28th, 2002. 30. Presented a paper entitled, “Interdisciplinary Research: A Solution to Social Crisis” at the National Seminar on “Social Crisis and Educational Research” organized by the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during February 27th, 28th, 2003. 31. Presented a paper entitled, “Terminal Assessment Survey in the DPEP Districts of Gujarat State” at the National Seminar, at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi jointly organized by JMI, Ed. CIL. and Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, during June 5th to 7th, 2003. 32. Participated in the National Workshop on “Research Methodology and Use of SPSS” organized by Nagpur Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalaya at Nagpur from 09th to 11th March 2003. 33. Presented a paper entitled, “Question Bank: What, Why and How?” at the UGC Golden Jubilee Seminar on Examination Reforms, at the M. S. University of Baroda, during June 11th 13th September, 2003. 34. Presented a paper entitled, “The instructional process in the alternative schooling system in the state of Gujarat” at the National Seminar on “Innovations in classroom instructions” organized by the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, MSU, Baroda, during January 19 th to 20th, 2004. 35. Presented a paper entitled, “DISE_2001” at the National Seminar on “Developmental challenges and educational technology” organized by the 11 Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during March 29th to 30th, 2004. 36. Participated at the National Seminar on “Higher education, State and Society” organized by the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during January 10th and 11th, 2005. 37. Participated at the UGC sponsored two day Workshop on “Development of collegiate education and role of teachers’ Organisations” organized by and at, NIEPA, New Delhi, during March 11th and 12th, 2005. 38. Convened a training programme for the OIC_MIS and BRCCs of Gujarat State jointly organized by the Department of Education (MSU), Gujarat Council of Primary Education(Gandhinagar) and Azim Permji Foundation, Banglore from 02nd to 04th March, 2005 39. Participated in the Regional Workshop on “Monitoring quality dimensions under SSA” organized by NCERT, New Delhi at Secondary Teachers’ Training Institute, GCERT, Gandhinagar from 09th to 10th January, 2006 40. Presented a paper entitled, “Issues in Performance Appraisal” at the ‘National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education’ organized by the Department of Education[CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 23rd to 24th January, 2006 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi] 41. Presented a paper entitled, “Attitude towards teaching of IGNOU_B. Ed. students” at the ‘National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education’ organized by the Department of Education[CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 23rd to 24th January, 2006 [Patel, R. C., Awasthi Kashyapi, Awasthi Tulna , Baldanya Vashram] 42. Presented a paper entitled, “Pupil Performance Evaluation at Elementary Stage” at the ‘National Conference on Pupil Assessment System at Elementary Level, 20-22 March, 2006 Organized by NCERT, New Delhi [Prof. S. Kumar and Dr. R. C. Patel]. 43. Presented a paper entitled, “Active and Co-operative learning as the base for systematizing instruction in Educational Evaluation course at B. Ed. level” at the National Seminar on ‘Quality Concerns in Teacher Education’ organized by the Department of Education[CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. 12 University of Baroda, Baroda, from 27th to 28th February, 2006 [Prof. S. Kumar and Dr. R. C. Patel] 44. Presented a paper entitled, “Primary Education: Oscillating between Hope and Despair” at the National Seminar on ‘Effective Management of Primary Education’ organized by the Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda,, Baroda, from 10th to 11th March, 2006 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi] 45. Presented a paper entitled, “Status of Balmitra’s and students of Alternative Schooling system” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Challenges of Special Groups and Technological Determinism’ by Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, from 22nd to 23rd December 2006 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi] 46. Presented a paper entitled, “Challenges of SC & ST students In Professional Courses” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Challenges of Special Groups and Technological Determinism’ by Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, from 22nd to 23rd December 2006 [Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. Patel, R. C. and Dr. Mehta Anjali] 47. Presented a paper entitled, “Teacher Education in Open Schooling System in India” at the National Seminar on ‘Emerging Scenario of Teacher Education’, by Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 22nd to 23rd March, 2007. [ Dr. Patel, R. C. and Ms. Dinkar Geetha] 48. Presented a paper entitled, “Community perceptions of SSA Implementation in Gujarat” at the National Seminar on Community and School Linkages: Principles and Practices organized by National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, from 17th to 19th March, 2008 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi] 49. Presented a paper, “Alternative strategies in Primary Education” at the UGC – DSA National Seminar on ‘Child as a Global Citizen: Third World Community’ organized by Faculty of Social Work, The M. S. University of Baroda from 07 th to 08th March, 2008 [Patel, R. C.] 50. Presented a paper entitled, “Relation between Cognitive and Experimental Skills: Stepping towards Wholistic Teacher Education” at the National Seminar on ‘Wholistic Teacher Education’ by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. 13 University of Baroda, Baroda, from 25th to 26th February, 2008. [Patel, R. C., Amin, J., Chaudhari P.] 51. Presented a paper entitled, “Wholistic approach in teaching science and mathematics at elementary level: Garden at School” at the National Seminar on ‘Wholistic Teacher Education’ by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 25th to 26th February, 2008. [Patel, R. C. Awasthi, K., Ramachary A.] 52. Presented a paper entitled, “Motivation in In-service Teacher Training Programs: A Wholistic Experience” at the National Seminar on ‘Wholistic Teacher Education’ by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 25th to 26th February, 2008. [Patel, R. C., Awasthi, K., Ramachary A.] 53. Presented a paper entitled, “Evaluating Scientific Cooperation: An Innovative Approach” at the National Seminar on ‘Constructivism’ organized by Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal from 12th to 13th March, 2008. [Patel, R. C., Amin, J., Shelat, P.] 54. Presented a paper entitled, “Quality enhancement in Secondary Teaching through Students’ feedback” at the National Seminar on ‘Quality Concerns in School Education’, organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda from 18th to 19th January, 2008, [Kumar, S., Patel, R. C. Ramachary, A.] 55. Presented a paper entitled, “Who the Elementary School Teachers are?” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Amin, J.] 56. Presented a paper entitled, “Quality Evaluation in Rural Schools: Issues and Concern” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Shelat Prerna] 57. Presented a paper entitled, “Quality in Elementary Education: Everybody’s Loyalty” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi] 14 58. Presented a paper entitled, “Community Participation in Elementary Education: Success Stories from Gujarat” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi] 59. Presented a paper entitled, “Enhancing Science Process Skills: An attempt” at the 5th National Teachers Science Congress organized at Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar from 01st to 04th October, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Amin, J.] 60. Presented a paper entitled, “Life Skills: An attempt towards sustainable future” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Goals and Role of Education’, organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda from 19th to 20th February, 2010, [Awasthi Kashyapi and Patel, R. C.] 61. Presented a paper entitled, “Environmental Sustainability through Science Process Skills” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Goals and Role of Education’, organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 19th to 20th February, 2010, [Patel, R. C., Amin Jyotsna and M. Ramesh] 62. Presented a paper entitled, “Fund Flow: How much of it is actually flowing?” at the National Seminar on ‘Financing Elementary Education in states: Fund flow pattern and utilization of resources under SSA’ organized by National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, from 18th to 20th March, 2010 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi] 63. Presented a paper entitled, “Value Based Higher Education in Indian Society” at the International Seminar on ‘Higher Education for Knowledge Based Society: Global Reforms’, organized by Faculty of Education and Psychology as a part of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 20th to 21st December, 2010, [M. Ramesh and Patel, R. C.] 64. Presented a paper entitled, “Development and Implementation of Activity Based Science Teaching Programme on Pre Service Student Teachers” at the National Meet of Researchers in Education organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 27th February to 02nd March, 2011, [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.] 65. Presented a paper entitled, “Participation of Tribals of Dangs in Elementary School Activities” at the National Meet of Researchers in Education organized by 15 Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 27th February to 02nd March, 2011, [Priti Chaudhari and Patel, R. C.] 66. Presented a paper entitled, “Critical Pedagogy for Constructing Knowledge and Process Skills in Science” at the National Seminar on ‘Pedagogy for Schools’ organized by Regional Institute of Education [Mysore], National Council of Educational Training and Research from 02nd to 04th March, 2011. [M. Ramesh and Patel, R. C.] 67. Presented a paper entitled, “Pedaling through Pedagogy to Andragogy” at the National Seminar on ‘Pedagogy for Schools’ organized by Regional Institute of Education [Mysore], National Council of Educational Training and Research from 02nd to 04th March, 2011. [Awasthi Kashyapi and Patel, R. C.] 68. Presented a paper entitled, “Issues in Practice Teaching: Potent Alternative Models” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi] 69. Presented a paper entitled, “Innovations in Teacher Education: Need of the Hour” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [Awasthi Kashyapi and Patel, R. C.] 70. Presented a paper entitled, “ICT Pedagogy Integration in Teacher Education: Real Classroom Experiences” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.] 71. Presented a paper entitled, “Pedagogical Approach in Teacher Education: A Quality Dimension” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [M. Ramesh and Patel, R. C.] 72. Presented a paper entitled, “Secondary Teachers in Rural areas: Issues and Concern” at the Golden Jubilee National Seminar on “Universalization of Secondary Education: issues, Challenges and Policy Perspectives” organized by Department of Educational Surveys and Data Processing, NCERT, New Delhi from 30th to 31st March, 2011, [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.] 16 73. Presented a paper entitled, “Code of ethics for school teachers” in national seminar hosted by Allagapa University, Tamilnadu on 3rd Jan, 2012 74. Paper entitled “Enhancement of Soft Skills in School Students to meet future Challenges” Presented in National Seminar Hosted by Kashooribha Gandhi College of Education, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, 9th May,2012.[ Ramesh M and Dr. R.C.Patel] 75. Paper entitled “An effort to ensure continuous formative evaluation” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012. 76. Paper entitled “Relevance of CCE in KGBVs” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012. 77. Paper entitled “Science excursion as one of the tools for CCE in science subject” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012. 78. Paper entitled “CCE experiences from the schools of Gujarat state and UT of Daman and Diu” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012. 79. Paper entitled “How comprehensive is comprehensive evaluation?” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012. 80. Paper entitled “Teaching Learning Material (TLM) prepared by primary school teachers of Vadodara City : observations and suggestions” Presented in National meet of Researchers in Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on19th – 21st Mar, 2012. 81. Paper entitled “Sex education through life skills approach” Presented in National seminar on Taxonomy of Educational skills, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U, 26th – 27th Mar, 2012. [Dr. R.C. Patel and Sandhya Das] 82. Paper entitled “Enhancement of life skills through learning of science” Presented in National seminar on Taxonomy of Educational skills, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 26th – 27th Mar, 2012. 17 83. Paper entitled “API: A Necessary Devil” Presented in National seminar on Educational Research: Issues and Concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 1st and 2nd Mar, 2013. [ Dr Jotshna Amin and Dr R.C. Patel] 84. Paper entitled “Role of Perception of Teachers working in the Tribal Areas of Gujarat” Presented in National seminar on Emerging Paradigms of Teacher Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 25th and 26th Mar, 2013 [Dr. Priti Chaudhari and Dr. R.C. Patel]. 85. Paper entitled “Inclusive Education at Elementary Level: Experience from Gujarat” Presented in National seminar on Emerging Paradigms of Teacher Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 25th and 26th Mar, 2013 [Dr. R.C. Patel and Dr. Jyotsna Amin]. 86. Paper entitled “Discipline Specific Performance Based Appraisal System to Achieve Professional Development of Teacher Education” Presented in National seminar on Emerging Paradigms of Teacher Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 25th and 26th Mar, 2013 [Dr. R.C. Patel and Dr. Roshini Desai]. 87. Presented a paper entitled on “Issues in Teacher Education” in two days (18th and 19thJuly, 2013) National seminar on “Education in the North East: status and Perspective” organized by Department of education, North East Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya. 88. Participated as a resource person and chair person in two days (3rd and 4th September, 2013) National seminar on “Education in the North East: status and Perspective” organized by Department of education, North Eastern Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya. 89. Presented a paper entitled on “KGBV: A windfall Struggling for Attainment of Women Empowerment ” in two days (13th and 14th Feb, 2014) National seminar on “Women Empowerment” organized by Faculty of Social Work, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara [Prof. R. C. Patel, Deepika R and Rugi P.A]. 90. Presented a paper entitled on “Status of Physical Education in the Schools of Vadodara city Gujarat” in two days (19th and 20th Feb, 2014) National seminar on “New Perspectives of Health and Physical Education” organized by NERIE Shillong, Meghalaya [Ramesh M and Prof R.C Patel]. 91. Presented a paper entitled on “Teacher Competencies in Science Process Skills Domain: Need and Importance” in two days (28th Feb and 1st March, 2014) National seminar on “Teacher Competency: Mapping and Management” 18 organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Ramesh M and Prof R.C Patel]. 92. Presented a paper entitled on “Teacher Competency in terms of High School Teachers” in two days (28th Feb and 1st March, 2014) National seminar on “Teacher Competency: Mapping and Management” organized by Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Mrs Neela Dongre and Prof R.C Patel]. 93. Presented a paper entitled on “Teacher Competency in developing Social Emotional skills among preschoolers” in two days (28th Feb and 1st March, 2014) National seminar on “Teacher Competency: Mapping and Management” organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Prof R.C Patel and Deepika R]. Research and Publication: 1. Paper entitled, “Dr. M. B. Buch: the Renowned Educationist of 20th Century” published in SIDDHI, DIET, GCERT, August, 1996. 2. Paper entitled, “Teleconferencing for Training Teachers of National Open School: an Analytical Study” published in the Progress of Education, March, 1997. Paper also published in the journal of Emerging Technologies in Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, November, 2001, ISSN: 978-93-82498-05-6. Vol (1), Pg No 92-95. [Ashutosh Biswal, R.C. Patel, K. Pushpanadham and Anjali Mehta]. 3. Paper entitled, “Building bridge between Theory and Practical: Quality Concern in Teacher Education” published in the Progress of Education, April, 1998. Pg No:208-212 [R.C.Patel and Anjali Mehta]. 4. Paper entitled, “An Investigation into the Perceptions and Difficulties of School Principals about Innovative Processes in the Schools of Baroda” published in Quest in Education, Vol. XXII, No. 3, Page No 44. July, 1998. [ R. C. Patel and Anjali Mehta] 5. Papers entitled, “Innovative Practices in Pupil Evaluation in India” published in The Compendium of Papers and Report, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during May 11th, 13th, 1998 under the aegis of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. of India. ISBN: 978-93-82498-00-1. Pg No:1-20 19 6. Papers entitled, “Future Perspective in Pupil Performance Assessment in Primary Education” published in The Compendium of Papers and Report, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during May 11th – 13th, 1998 under the aegis of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. of India. ISBN: 978-93-82498-00-1. Page No: 188- 189. [S. Kumar and R.C. Patel] 7. Paper entitled, “The Progress of Education of SCs and STs in the Faculty of Education and Psychology in The M. S. University of Baroda”, published in University News, Vol. 37, NO. 5, February, 1999. ISSN: 0566-2257. Pg No: 12- 15 [ S. Kumar, Ramesh C. Patel and Anjali K. Khirwadkar] 8. Paper entitled, “An Evaluation of Standard VII Science Textbook of the State of Gujarat” published in ANARTA: The Journal of North Gujarat University, Vol. 6, 1995, published in 1999. Pg No: 73- 77 [ Ramesh G. Kothari and R.C Patel] 9. Paper entitled, “Community participation in Primary Education” in The Primary Teacher, Vol. XXIV, No. 4, October, 1999. [S. Kumar, Ramesh C. Patel and Anjali Mehta] 10. Paper entitled “Community Participation in Primary Education and School Effectiveness” in the Book “Studies on Learning Organization, Community Participation and School Effectiveness of Primary Stage – International Perspective” Published by NCERT, New Delhi, 1998. [S. Kumar, Ramesh C. Patel and Anjali V. Mehta] Pg No: 47-49. 11. Paper entitled “Science and Society” Published in the journal of Adhyayan Adhyaban, Ahmedabad. Pg No: 50-53. 12. Paper entitled, “Environment Degradation and its control through Environmental Education: A few basic considerations” published in the Progress of Education, Vol. LXXIV, No. 6, January, 2000. Pg No: 122-126. [S Kumar, R. C Patel and Anjali Mehta] 13. Paper entitled, “Attitude Measurement” published in Research Methodology: Centre of Advanced Study in Education Publication, 2000. ISBN No: 978-9382498-03-2, Vol (1) Pg No. 147- 149. [ R.C.Patel] 14. Paper entitled, “An Investigation into School Effectiveness at Primary Stage” in Challenges in School Education In 2000: Centre of Advanced Study in Education Publication, 2000. ISBN: 978-93-82498-04-9. Pg No: 50- 56 [S Kumar, R. C. Patel and Anjali Mehta] 20 15. Paper entitled, “Pupils Performance Evaluation at Primary Education” in Strengthening School Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, January, 2000. ISBN No: 978-93-82498-02-5, Vol (1). Pg No 168-170. Paper also Published in Quest in Education Vol XXIII No 3. July 1999. Page No 29 to 33 published By Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan, Indian Council of Basic Education, Bombay. [S. Kumar and R.C.Patel] 16. Paper entitled “Management of Primary Education: A challenge” in the Book “Management of Primary Education: A challenge” Edited by Prof. S. M. Joshi (et. al.) Good Companions, Book Sellers and Publishers, Vadodara, India, 2000. Pg No: 6-23. [N. Pradhan, B. Ashutosh and R.C Patel] 17. Paper entitled, “Privatization of School Education” in Perspectives in Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, May 2002, 978-93-82498-07-0, Vol (1). Pg No 91-94. [S. Kumar and R.C Patel and Anjali Mehta] 18. Paper entitled “Practice Teaching at CASE” in Policies and Issues in Teacher Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, January, 2003, 978-93-8249846-9, Vol(1) Pg No 112.[ Anjali Mehta and R.C. Patel]. 19. Paper entitled “Interdisciplinary Research in Education: A Solution to Social Crisis” in Social Crisis and Educational Research, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, July, 2003, 978-93-82498-47-6. Vol(1) Pg No 112. [ S.C Panigrahi, R.C.Patel and Anjali Mehta] 20. Paper entitled, “Question Bank: What, Why and How?” in Proceedings, UGC Golden Jubilee National Seminar: 2002 – 2003, September 2003.[R.C.Patel and Anjali Mehta]. 21. Paper entitled “Terminal Assessment Survey in DPEP districts of Gujarat” in the Edited Volume (Editors: Srivastava ABL and Neeru Bala of EdCIL) of selected studies presented at National Seminar on “DPEP impact on Primary Education” organized by MHRD at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, June, 2003. [Kothari R. G., S. Kumar, Patel R.C., Oza Dipti, and Acharya V. R.] 22. Paper entitled “Researches at Department of Education, The M S University of Baroda” in the journal of Adhyayan Adiyaban, Book No 7 year 2004. Pg No: 4352. [R. C. Patel] 23. Paper entitled “Pupil Performance Evaluation at Elementary Stage” in the Conference Material of National Conference on “Pupil Assessment System at 21 Elementary Level” Published by NCERT, New Delhi, March, 2006. [S. Kumar and Patel R.C.] 24. Paper entitled “Issues in Performance Appraisal” in the CASE Publication “Quality concerns in Teacher Education” published during March, 2006, 978-81923486-0-5. Vol (1). Pg No 229-235. [R.C.Patel and Kashyapi Awasthi] 25. Paper entitled “Curriculum Improvement in Teacher Education through Research” in An Anthology of “Best Practices” in Teacher Education Published by National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC], Bangalore, India in Collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning [COL], Vancouver, Canada in August, 2007 26. Paper entitled “Status of Students and Balmitras in the Alternative and Innovative Education System” in the Journal of Teacher Education and Research, published by RAM-EESH INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Vol. 2, No. 1 in June, 2007, pp 46 – 60. Paper also Published in Research in education, Department of Education (CASE) The M. S. University of Baroda, Published in 2007-2008. Vol (1) Pg No94-103. ISBN No: 978-81-923486-4-3. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi] 27. Paper entitled, “Experiments with Continuous Evaluation and Openbook Examination”, published in University News, Published by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, Vol. 45, No. 29 July, 2007. ISSN: 0566-2257. [Kumar, S. Patel, R.C. and Mehta, A.] 28. Paper entitles, “The Progress of Education of SCs and STs in the Faculty of Education and Psychology in the M.S. University of Baroda, Selections from University News – 15, Access and Equity in Higher Education” Pages 167-176 by Kumar, S. , Patel, R.C. and Mehta, A. 29. Paper entitled “Perception of Community Members of different committees regarding SSA and its implementation” in the Journal of Teacher Education and Research by RAM-EESH Institute of Education, Noida. Vol.2. No.2 December 2007, pp 28 – 42. Paper also Published in the journal of Research in Education, Department of education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda. 2007-2008. ISBN No 978-81-923486-4-3. Vol (1) Pg No 65-74. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi] 30. Paper entitled, “Performance Appraisal of School Teachers – Development of a Scale”, Published in Research in Education, Department of Education CASE, The 22 M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, Jan, 2008, Pg No.200-215. ISBN: 978-81923486-4-3 [Kumar, S., Patel, R. C. & A. Ramachary]. 31. Paper entitled, “Problems faced by DPC, OIC-TT, OIC- Gender OIC-MIC, BRCCS, CRCCS and Head Teacher in the implementation of SSA.” Published in Research in Education, Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, January, 2007-2008. ISBN No: 978-81-923486-4-3. Vol (1) Pg No 75-83. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi]. 32. Paper entitled “Relation between Cognitive and Experimental Skills” in the Journal of Teacher Education and Research by RAM-EESH Institute of Education, Noida. Vol.3. No.2 December 2008, pp 70-77 [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.] Paper also published in the journal of Researching wholistic education, Department of education (CASE). The M. S University of Baroda. 2008- 2009. ISBN No: 978-81-923486-6-7. Vol (1) Pg No 126-131.[R.C.Patel and Jyotsna Amin and Preeti Chaudhari] 33. Paper entitled “Perception of Community Members regarding SSA and its implementation” in the Journal of Indian Education by National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi, Volume XXXIV No.3 November 2008, pp 41 - 62 [Awasthi Kashyapi & Patel, R. C.] 34. Paper entitled “Wholistic Approach in Teaching Science and Mathematics in Elementary School: Garden at School” Published in the journal of Wholistic Teacher Education, Department of Education (CASE) The M. S University of Baroda, 2008-2009. 978-81-923486-7-4 Vol (1) pg No: 273-275. [Ramachary. A, Kashyapi Awasthi and R.C.Patel] 35. Paper entitled “Institutionalization of Innovations in Education: Some Experiences” in the HORIZON: the Journal of Education [ISSN-2231-2110], Volume I - No.1 January, 2011, pp 22 - 31 [Amin Jyotsna & Patel, R. C.] 36. Paper entitled “Participation of Tribal of the Dangs in Elementary School activities” Published in the journal of Research in Education [ISBN 978-9382498-57-5], Department of Education (CASE), The M S University of Baroda 2010-2011. Vol 1, Pg No142-155 [Priti Chaudhary and R.C.Patel] 37. Paper entitled “Evaluating Scientific Comprehension of a story: An Innovative Approach” in the International Journal of Education and Allied Sciences [ISSN-0975-8380] by Association for Advancement in Combinatorial Sciences, 23 Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Volume 2 - No.1 January – June, 2011, pp 13 - 24 [Amin Jyotsna & Patel, R. C.]. 38. Paper entitled “Functioning of VEC/MTA/ PTA and VCWC in the elementary schools of the Dangs District” Published in an edited book “in school education in India- A holistic view”. Editor- Dr Vishal D Panankar and Hemant Kumar, Kunal books Publishers and Distributors, 2011. Page no. 3 to 30. ISBN: 978-9380752-64-8. 39. Paper entitled “Secondary teachers in rural areas”: Issues and concerns Published in an edited book “in school education in India- A holistic view”. Editor- Dr Vishal D Panankar and Hemant Kumar, Kunal books Publishers and Distributors, 2011. Page no. 3 to 30. ISBN: 978-93-80752-59-4. 40. Paper entitled “Environmental Sustainability through Basic Science Process Skills” Educational Quest an International journal of education and applied social science, ISSN No: 0976-7258 Vol.2 No.2 August 2011 [Ramesh M and R.C.Patel], Published by New Delhi Publishers. 41. Paper entitled “Attitude Towards Teaching of IGNOU_B. Ed. Students” Educational Quest an International journal of education and applied social science, ISSN No: 0976-7258 Vol.1 No.1, April 2011. Published by New Delhi Publishers. [Kashyapi Awasthi and R.C.Patel] 42. The Paper entitled on “Value based Higher Education in Indian Society” Journal of Educational Research and Extension ISSN No. 0973- 6190 Volume 49(1) Pg No 72-87, Jan- Mar 2012 [ Ramesh M and R.C.Patel], Published by Sri Ramakrishna Mission and Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore. 43. The Paper entitled on “Teacher Imperative Factor for Child Schooling at Elementary Level” Published in a edited book “Child Schooling in India” Published by Shirpa publication. ISBN: 978-81-7541-649-9. Pg No: 55-63. [Amin. J and R.C. Patel] 44. Paper entitled “Enhancement of Soft Skills in School Students to Meet Future Challenges” Published in Seminar Proceeding Hosted by Kashooribha Gandhi College of Education, [ISBN 978-93-5001-390-8] Namakkal, Tamilnadu, May, 2012. [Ramesh M and Dr. R.C. Patel]. 45. Paper entitled on “How Comprehensive is Comprehensive Evaluation” Published in “Educational Evaluation” Edited book, published by A.P.H. Publishing 24 Corporation, Darya Gunj, New Delhi. 2012. ISBN: 978-93-313-1723-0. [By Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi and Prof. R. C. Patel]. 46. Paper entitled on “Institutionalization of Innovation in Teacher Education: Some Real Experience at CASE” Published in “Educational Research” 0n 2013 by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-3131735-3 [Prof. S. Kumar and Prof. R. C. Patel]. 47. Paper entitled “Critical Pedagogy for Constructing Knowledge and Process Skills in Science” Published in an Online Journal named [Educationia Confab, Chitkara University, India ISBN2320-009X] Vol 2, Issue 1, January 2013. Pg No 98-105 [Ramesh M and Dr. R.C.Patel]. http://confabjournals.com/ confabjournals/educationiaconfab.html. 48. Paper entitled on “ICT Aided Pedagogy for Generating Scientific Knowledge” published in “Indian e Journal on Teacher Education [IEJTE]” on March 2013: ISSN: 2320-7566 [Dr. R. C. Patel and Ramesh M]. 49. Paper entitled on “Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation: Experiences from the Schools of Gujarat State and UT of Daman and Diu” published in a book “Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1735-3.[Prof. R. C. Patel and Sandhya Das]. 50. Paper entitled on “Relevance of CCE at KGBV: Experiences from Gujarat” published in a book “Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1735-3 [Author: Prof. R. C. Patel, Rugi P. A and Dr. Priti Chaudhari.]. Book Written: 1. Patel R. C.: “Padartho ane temana gundharmo”, Gurjar Prakashan, Ahmedabad, 1999. [A book written in Gujarati language for the students of Primary education on MATTER AND ITS PROPERTIES]. 2. Patel R. C.: “Kshamata laxi mulyankan in Mathematics”, Gurjar Prakashan, Ahmedabad, 1999. [A book written in Gujarati language for the students of Primary Education on MLL BASED EVALUATION]. 3. Patel R.C.: “Living and Non living environment” Gurjar Prakashan, Ahmedabad, 1999. [A book written in Gujarati language for the students of Primary education on Living and non living environments] 25 4. Chaudhari Priti and Patel R. C.: “Participation of Tribal of the Dangs in elementary school activities Tribals of the Dangs” VDM Publishing House Ltd., Meldrum Court 17, Beau Bassin, MAURITIUS. ISBN: 978-3-639-30963-8 [www.vdm-publishing-house.com] 5. Patel R.C.: and Panigrahi S.C.: “Educational Evaluation” Edited book, published by A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, Darya Gunj, New Delhi. 2012. ISBN: 978-93313-1723-0. 6. Amin J and Patel R.C.: “Training Science Teachers through Activities Towards constructivism”, [Ph D Thesis published in the form of Book in 2011] Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Printed in USA with ISBN: 978-3-8473-1727-2[www.ingimage.com.]. 7. Das S and Patel R.C.: “Sex Education in Indian School Need of the hour” 2012, Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Printed in USA with ISBN: 978-3-8494-187[www.ingimage.com.]. 8. Dr. R.C. Patel and H.S. Mistry “Educational Research”. A book published 0n 2013 by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 97893-313-1994-4. 9. Prof. S.C Panigrahi and Prof. R. C. Patel: “Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation” a book published by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1735-3. Organization of Workshop / Training Programmes: 1. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Research Methodology’ for the lecturers of DIETs, CTEs, IASE and B. Ed. Colleges under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 22nd to 24th March, 2010. 2. Organized Zonal Level (West Zone of India) competition as a Zonal Coordinator [for West Zone of India] for researchers namely “ANVESHAN 2010” from 22nd to 24th June, 2010 as a Zonal Coordinator under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. 3. Organized West Zone Vice Chancellors’ Conference from 04th to 06th October, 2010 as one of the members of organizing committee under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. 26 4. Acted as a Resource Person in a one day training programme on ‘Preparing Research Proposal for Lecturers’ of V. T. Chokshi Sarvajanik College of Education, Surat on 08th October, 2010 5. Organized various activities under the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara for 20102011. 6. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Integration of Life Skills in Pre-Service Teacher Training Programme’ for the lecturers of DIETs, CTEs, IASE and B. Ed. Colleges under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 08th and 09th January, 2011. [Oza Dipti and Helaiya Sheetal] 7. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Adolescent Education’ for the lecturers of DIETs, CTEs, IASE and B. Ed. Colleges under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 22nd and 23rd January, 2011. [Oza Dipti] 8. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Teaching of Different Forms of Poetry in Gujarati Language’ for the teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 05th and 07th February, 2011. [Mehta Anjali] 9. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Inquiry Based Science Training’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 19th and 20th February, 2011. [Awasthi Kashyapi and Amin Jyotsna] 10. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Role of Education in a Globalised World: Indo German Reflections’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 26th and 27th February, 2011. [Kothari R. G. and Oza Dipti] 27 11. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Research Writing’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education(CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 12th and 13th March, 2011. [Kothari R. G.] 12. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Yoga Education’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 12th and 13th March, 2011. [Barot Hiral] 13. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Value Education’ for the teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 18th and 19th March, 2011. [Biswal Ashutosh, Sujata Srivastava and Das Jayshree] 14. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘’Research Topic and Related Research Methodology for Selected Lecturers of DIETs of Gujarat” under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 8th September, 2012. 15. Organized a state level workshop as a Director on “ School Science Education: Trends and Research Feedback” under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 9th and 10th March, 2013. [Dr. Prerana Shelat and Dr. Jyotsna Amin] Panel Discussion / Chairmanship at Seminar / Conferences 1. Invited by Way Made College of Education, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar to chair a session on ‘Assessment of 21st Century Skills and Researches of 21st Century Skills’ at the International Seminar on “Education for 21st Century Skills: Choices and Challenges” on 16th October, 2010. 2. Invited as an External Expert to scrutinize Pre Ph. D. presentation by the research scholars at the Ganpat University, Kherva, Mehsana on 21st January, 2011, 26th and 27th March, 2011. 28 3. Invited by Smt. S. I. Patel Ipcowala College of Education (Petlad), Gujarat University to chair a session on ‘Quality Improvement in Practice Teaching: Teacher Education’ at the NAAC (Bangalore) sponsored National Seminar on “Quality Improvement in Practice Teaching: Teacher Education” on 06th February, 2011 and also as one of the three panelists to discuss the issue of quality in practice teaching. 4. Invited as an External Resource Person for a ‘Training Programme on Monitoring and Programme Evaluation for Educational Functionaries of Madhya Pradesh’ organized by Regional Institution of Education [NCERT], Bhopal from 14th to 18th February, 2011. 5. Invited by Department of Educational Surveys and Data Processing, NCERT, New Delhi to be one of the members of a Round Table Discussion on ‘Future Strategies for Strengthening Secondary Education in the Rural Context’ at the Golden Jubilee National Seminar on “Universalization of Secondary Education: issues, Challenges and Policy Perspectives” on 31st March, 2011. 29 Guide for the following M. Ed. Students for their Dissertation Work No. Name of Students Year Title of Dissertation 1 Ms. Shailja Vaghela 1999_2000 A Study of Computer Education in Shreyas Vidyalaya of Vadodara city 2 Mr. Nitin Dalwadi 2000_2001 Development of Computer Assisted Instruction in Science for the students of Standard VIII 3 Ms. Prerna Shelat 2001_2002 A Study of Teacher Education Programme offered by IGNOU at Baroda Study Centre 4 Dr. Daksha Parmar 2002_2003 A Study of Achievement in Mathematics of students of Standard I of English Medium Schools of Baroda 5 Ms. Priti Chaudhari 2003_2004 Environmental knowledge and Environmental Attitude of students of secondary schools of Vadodara City. 6 Ms. Nitu Patel 2003_2004 A Study on Job Satisfaction of Higher Secondary School Teachers of Vadodara City 7 Ms. Kashyapi Awasthi 2004_2005 A Study of Attitude towards teaching of IGNOU-B.Ed. Students 8 Mr. H. S. Mistry 2004_2005 A Study of profile of students with disability in the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. 9 Ms. S. Gayathri 2005_2006 A Study on Community Participation in Vaktalav Prathmik Shala, Changda in context of SSA 10 Ms. Shamsha Emanuel 2005_2006 A Study on Pravesh Utsav in the Vaktalav Prathmik Shala, Changda 11 Ms. Roshni Shah 2006_2007 A Study of Teaching Learning Material prepared by primary school teachers of Vadodara city 12 Ms. Rupali Sarkar 2006_2007 A Study on awareness about the SSA programme among the primary school teachers of Baroda city 13 Ms. Deepika Rajawat 2007_2008 A Study on the pre schools of Vadodara city 14 Ms. Pooja Dayanand 2007_2008 15 Mr. Ashish Hiwale 2008_2009 Private Management in Medical Education: An in depth study of Pramukhswami Medical College of Karamsad, Anand A Study of the Feasibility of Functional Approach for Teaching English language at the Secondary level 16 Ms. Vaishali Parmar 2008_2009 A Study of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas in Panchmahals District 30 No. Name of Students Year Title of Dissertation A study of the opinion of teacher educators, school administrators, school teachers and school students on inclusion of Sex Education in schools A study of awareness and prevention of ragging A study on status of teaching of Hindi in secondary schools of Vadodara city An Evaluation of the textbook of Social Science for Standard IX prescribed by GSHSEB A Study of Opinion of Teachers and Students About Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda A Study of the Opinion of Principal and Teachers of Secondary and Higher Secondary Section on the Implementation of Semester system in Schools of Vadodara A Study of awareness about the Rights of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act-2009 (RTE Act) among the Teachers of Elementary Schools in Vadodara City A Study on Opinion of Teachers Regarding in- Service Training Programme under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Vadodara City of Gujarat 17 Ms. Das Sandhya 2009_2010 18 19 20 21 Ms. Indu Thapa Mr. Rahul Amin Mr. Justin Parmar Lintu P. Thomas 2009_2010 2010_2011 2010_2011 2011_2012 22 Rajput Sandhya. D 2011_2012 23 2012_2013 24 Sharma Situ Raviprakash Ekta Priyadarshini 25 26 Neha Shah Jigna Chaudhari 2013_2014 2013_2014 2012_2013 31 Guide for the following Ph. D. Students Date of Registration 20. 12. 2005 No. Name of Students 1 3 Ms. Kashyapi Awasthi Ms. Priti Chaudhari Ms. Jyotsna Amin 4 Mr. Jignesh Modi 06. 10. 2009 5. Mr. Ramesh M 12. 03. 2010 6. Mrs. Neela Dongre 13. 02. 2010 7. 8. Mrs. Roshni Desai Mr. Vashram Baldaniya Mrs. Deepika Rajawat Naveen Kumar M 19. 09. 2010 31. 07. 2012 2 9. 10. 10. 04. 2006 31. 12. 2006 20.03.2013 11.03.2014 Title of Thesis Development of an intervention programme to maximize community participation in implementation of SSA in schools of Gujarat. Participation of Tribal of the Dangs in elementary school activities. Development and Implementation of an activity based science teaching programme for pre-service student teachers A Study of Effectiveness of Elementary Schools in Mehsana district of Gujarat state Acquisition of Science process skills through experimental learning in students of standard VIII A study of the effectiveness of Life-skill Education programme for secondary school students through teaching of science and technology Evolving a Performance Appraisal System for Teacher Educators A study of Ashram Schools for Scheduled Tribals in Gujarat Development and Implementation of Socio Emotional Learning Programme for Pre-Service Schoolers A Study of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Education in the Elementary Schools of Bangalore Urban and Rural Districts. Present Status Degree awarded in March 2009 Degree awarded in July 2010 Degree awarded in August 2011 Work in Progress Work in Progress Work in Progress Work in Progress Work in Progress Work in Progress Work in Progress Prof. R. C. Patel 22, Madhur Milan Society, Near Hari Ohm Nagar, High Tension Road, Ellora Park, Vadodara – 390 023 Telephone Number: 0265-2391355, Mobile: 09427950079 (M), Fax:0265 2784969 E-mail: rcpatelsir@yahoo.co.in 32