Waymade College of Education - Charutar Vidya Mandal



Prof. Sulabha Natraj Curriculum VitaePersonal DetailsName: Dr. Sulabha NatrajDate of Birth: 9th March, 1955Present Position: Professor & Principal, Waymade College of Education, Vallabh Vidyanagar (Affiliated to Sardar Patel University) (The institute offers B.Ed. Advanced, M.Ed, M.Phil., Ph.D. programmes). Professional Trajectory PositionInstitution & affiliating UniversityTime/ durationLecturer H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research, Sardar Patel University, V V Nagar23rd August, 1978 to 1st October, 1985Senior Lecturer------------DO-------------2nd October, 1985 to 22nd September, 2004 Principal Waymade College of Education, Sardar Patel University, V V Nagar23rd September 2004 to 13th June 2010 Chairperson, Board of StudiesFaculty of Education, Sardar Patel University1st July, 2006 to 30th June, 2009Professor & PrincipalWaymade College of Education, S P University14th June, 2010 till dateDeanFaculty of Education, Sardar Patel University1st June, 2013 onwardsOfficiating Vice ChancellorSardar Patel University1st April to 10th April, 2016Official Address: Waymade College of Education, Nr. GCET Engg. College, Bakrol Rd, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Dist Anand, Gujarat Pin Code 388 120 Phone: 02692 230050Residential Address: ‘OM’, Nr. Jaladeep Society, Bh. Suryaganga Tower, Anand - Vidyanagar Road, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India Pin Code : 388 120Phone: 02692 237787 Mobile: 94278 56456Languages known LanguageListeningSpeakingReadingWritingEnglishGujaratiHindiMarathi Kannada------Teaching Experience : 37 yearsTeaching Life Skills, Foundations of Education, Educational Management, Leadership Skills, Educational Evaluation, Educational Research, Practical Phonetics, Indian Perspective on Education, etc. at the B.Ed. Advanced (since 2004), M.Ed. (since 2009) and M.Phil (2013) programmes. Ph. D. Guide since 1991.Taught Educational Psychology, English Language Teaching, Communication Skills, Curriculum Design & Materials Preparation, Phonetics, Interactive Pedagogies, Translation Studies, Educational Administration & Management, Research Methodology, Practical Phonetics and English Literature for 26 years (June, 1978- Sept. 2004) at the B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes at the H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.Special Distinctions Attained: At the Individual level Conferred upon the Best Teacher Award (Education Management), 2013, instituted by the Higher Education Forum (HEF), MumbaiSponsored by the Harvard Alumni to attend a training programme at Salzburg, Austria on Engaging Youth in Community Development, October, 2003.Won the First position at a National Essay Writing Competition, (Open category) organised by the Ministry of Tourism of Department of Public Administration, Government of India, New Delhi, Nov. 2001, Topic: My Concept for Administrative Reforms. There were over 20,000 entries for the contest.Won the President’s Award: First position at a National Essay Writing Competition, (Open category) organised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi, Sept. 2001, Topic : Literacy : Critical Factor for Knowledge-Revolution.Attended an International Training Programme for senior personnel from all over the world on the theme ELT Management held at Ramsgate, UK (sponsored by the British Council), February 7th – 19th 1999.A National Award at a paper presentation competition organised by the National Council for Educational Research & Training (NCERT), New Delhi, Dec. 1995, Topic : Literature for a Language Improvement : A Case for Teacher Development.Qualified examiner at the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), conducted by the International Development Programme, Australia (IDP Education Australia) and British Council for the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate (UCLES). Interacted with faculty and students of CALTECH and University of California (UCLA), USA during March, 1999 on the theme English Language Teaching in a Multilingual Context.Conferred two gold medals for theory and practicum at the final year B.A. B.Ed (English) programme. National scholar throughout the graduation study.First female athlete from Gujarat to run the 400 mts under one minute (59.3 secs) in 1075. Was the record holder until 1980s.Was the Best shot at the State and National level as an NCC cadet between 1972 and 1974 (College and university category).Represented the Gujarat Battalion at the Republic Day Parade in January, 1972.Special Distinctions at the Organisational LevelAs the Coordinator of the Socio-Cultural Foundation at the Sardar Patel University, sponsored by the Ford Foundation, New York organized over 400 cultural programmes on diversity appreciation mobilizing a huge number of students, faculty members, community members in and around Vallabh Vidyanagar to participate in the programmes. Introduced 3 degree programmes since the inception of the college in 2004 (B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil.) at the Waymade College of Education and upgraded B.Ed. programme to B.Ed. AdvancedThe Waymade College of Education has been awarded 5 National level and 8 State level awards for ICT integration in Classroom Teaching.The College was selected by the NAAC – Intel – NCTE trio as one of the 25 colleges from across the country for Research in ICT in Education, 2008.The College was been selected as one of the 8 centres in the country by the Deakin University of Australia for ICT in Teacher Education, 2009.The alumni of the college find almost instantaneous placements across India. Many are engaged in teaching and research even abroad. The College has been conferred with the title ‘Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Educational Practices’, 2011by Intel Teach to the Future Program, India anised numerous Conferences, Seminars, Workshops during the last 10 years: 11 at the State level, 7 National and 3 International events.The College has been accredited by the NAAC at 2.83 CGPA, March 2011. Reaccreditation is awaited.Placements of alumni across Gujarat, India, even abroad from the first batch itself.The College has been recognized by the UGC’s under 2 (f) 12 (B).With all the major programmes in teacher education offered here, the Waymade College of Education has now emerged as a complete institute for teacher development. The programmes offered are B.Ed. Advanced, M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.The college premises are known as ‘The Most Neat and Clean Campus.’Publications: Research papers/ articles, Textbooks and books/ bookletsResearch Papers/ articles 39Strisashaktikaran: Avashyakata ane Nirdeshako June 2016 in V-Vidyanagar ISSN 0976-9609Human Rights and Higher Education 2016 a paper in the Compendium of Research Papers at a Conference, Navapur, North Maharashtra University, MaharashtraLanguage Wisdom for Excellence in Higher Education 2016 The Global Journal of English Studies ISSN 23954795 (E-Journal)Critical and Creative Communication 2015 in The Global Journal of English Studies ISSN 23954795 (May, 2015 E-Journal)Nirantar Vyavasayik Vikas (Continuing Professional Development): Sankalpana and Mahatva (Concept and Significance) 2015 in Madhyamik Shikshan ane Parikshan, Issue 11, April 15.Gujarat State Secondary and Higher Secondary Board, GandhinagarAcademic Management in Teacher Education: Interface of Individual and Institutional Development 2015 in University News, Vol. 53 No 15 April 13-19, 2015. Association of Indian Universities, New DelhiOpen Book Examination: From Experimentation to Institutionalization 2015 in Quest in Education, Vol XXXIX No 1 January 2015. Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan & Indian Council of Basic Education, Juhu, Mumbai ISSN 0048 6434 Book Review: Orbit Shifting: The Dynamics of Ideas that Create History Narang, Rajiv and Devaiaha, Devika, 2013 Random House India Publishing, India. Published in ‘V- Vidyanagar’, December, 2014 ISSN 0976 - 9809Continuing Professional Development: Concept, Rationale and Modus Operandi, 2014 in UNVERSITY NEWS—Association of Indian Universities, Vol 52, No 28, July 14-20, 2014ISSN No. 0566-2257, pages 15-17Infusing Quality in Higher Education, 2014 in A Compendium of National Seminar papers on Towards Transformation of Higher Education, Eds. Sulabha Natraj & Bharati Rathore Waymade College of Education, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India ISBN 978-81-928342-1-4 English and Content – Oriented Language Teaching in Aspects of ELLT, 2013 Eds. Z N Patil et al, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India ISBN 978-81-906869-2-1 page 121-131Evaluation for Empowerment 2013 in A Compendium of National Seminar Papers on Challenging Challenges sponsored by NAAC, Waymade College of Education, Vallabh Vidyanagar ISBN 978-93-5087-900-9Continuous Professional Development through Knowledge Creation : A Case Study of the Waymade College of Education, 2012 British Council, New DelhiEnglish Language, Information Technology and Economy (ELITE) in Innovative Practices in English Language Teaching, 2011 Ed Patil Z. N. Orient Blackswan, IndiaTrend Analysis as a Research Method in Gunatmak taths Sankhyatmak Sanshodhanoman Mahiti Vishleshan 2010 P.G. Dept of Education Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar GujaratNew Methods of Evaluation, in A Compendium of Seminar Papers, March 2010 Dhule Education Society’s College of Education, Dhule, MaharashtraEducation in the Knowledge Era: Philosophy, Process and Product, UNIVERSITY NEWS, 47 (29), July 20-26, 2009, New DelhiCreating an Environment Conducive to Developing an Encouraging Attitude to ICT in Education in Infusing Dynamism in Teacher Education Through ICT Integration: Learnings from India, 2008 NAAC, Banglore, Intel Teach In-service Program, IndiaTeaching Writing: Some Tasks, 2007, ANWESHIKA, NCERT, New DelhiELT in Gujarat: Textbooks as Change Agents, April 2007 National Seminar Publication, Regional Institute of English (RIE), Bhopal, IndiaQuality at Waymade College of Education: A Case Study, Quality Concerns in Education, February 2006, CASE M. S. University of VadodaraEnglish in a Multilingual Context: Teaching English in English Medium Schools in India, Dec, 2005, UNIVERSITY NEWS, New DelhiA Glossary of ELT, A Team Project, 2003, H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research, Vallabh VidyanagarEducation Today : Role of the State, Market and Voluntary Agencies, Sept, 2002, UNIVERSITY NEWS, New DelhiRethinking Literacy in the Hi-Tech World, June 2002, UNIVERSITY NEWS, New Delhi Learner Autonomy through Critical Thinking : Lessons from ESL, Perspectives in Education, 2001, CASE, M S University of VadodaraLearning Society, 2000, A Compendium of Prize Winning Essays, Directorate of Adult Education, New DelhiLiterature for language improvement : A case for Teacher Development, NCERT Journal, 1995 Exploring the Use of Video in English Language Instruction, NCERT Journal,1994ELT: A Case for Group Method Techniques, An Anthology of Innovations in ELT, 1992, H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research, Vallabh VidyanagarTeaching the Holistic Way : Video in Teacher Training, March 1992, PRAGNA, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh VidyanagarSecond Language Pedagogy : Teacher Training Logistics, An Anthology of Innovations in ELT, 1992, H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research, Vallabh VidyanagarEnglish Language Teaching : A Case for Group Method Techniques, INNOVATIONS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING, 1991, H M Patel Institute of English Training & ResearchLarge Class and Second Language Instruction, June,1990, PASAA, A Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.Shikshanniti : Koni Jawabdari?, Naya Padakar, a local daily, March, 1990Listen Please: Some suggestions to Develop Listening, June 1989, English in Gujarat, a Newsletter published by HMPIET&R, Vallabh VidyanagarRecycling the Textbook for Remedial Teaching, March 1989, ENGLISH IN GUJARAT, a Newsletter published by HMPIET&R, Vallabh Vidyanagar Language Laboratory : Myths and Reality, February, 1989,Indian Express The Torn Letter Technique, 1988, FOCUS ON ENGLISH, Madras, IndiaWorked as a team member/ coordinator/reviewer for over 30 Textbooks for English, English Method, Social Studies and Environmental Science. Reviewed / translated over 10 textbooks for the students of English at various level of language competence (both Gujarati and English medium) published by the Gujarat State School Textbook Board, Gandhinagar.Prepared study materials for International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Books / Booklets 16The Teacher in the 21st C. December 2012, Suresh Sushila Foundation for Humane Relationship, Vallabh VidyanagarDignity of Women, December 2011, Vichar Valonu Parivar, Vallabh VidyanagarThey Struggled 2010 Sardar Patel University Press Vallabh VidyanagarWEE: Women Empowerment through English 2010, Sardar Patel University Press, Vallabh Vidyanagar, GujaratLearning to Teach(Ed.) 2006, Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh VidyanagarDeveloping Communication Skills: A Handbook for Teachers & Learners of English, 2005, Charutar Vidya Mandal, Vallabh VidyanagarNavo Faal, Translations of contemporary British short stories into Gujarati, 2004, British Council, municative Approach, Sept 2004, Gurjar Prakashan, AhmedabadCommercial Communication, 2003, Nirav Prakashan, AhmedabadEnglish – Gujarati Dictionary, 2003, Gujarat State School Textbook Board, GandhinagarHome Laboratory : A Course to Develop Communication Skills, 2001, H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research, Vallabh VidyanagarBreaking Barriers, A Course in Communication for Diversity Appreciation, 1998, Sardar Patel University Press, V V NGujarat: A Glorious Heritage, 1997, Sardar Patel University Press, VAllabh VidyanagarCertain Notions and Concepts in English Grammar : A Handbook for Teachers, 1990, Parth Prakashan, AhmedabadNanakado Rajkumar, Gujarati translation of The Little Prince by Antonie De Exupery, originally written in French.1989, Pashv Prakashan, AhmedabadGroup Method Techniques for English Instruction, 1987, Sardar Patel University Press, Vallabh VidyanagarSpecial Courses offered for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Rendered services as the co-coordinator to design and prepare courses and teaching – learning materials in Functional English at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, January 2004 - 06.English for Immigrants at the UCLA, (University of California, Los Angeles), U S A, 1999 (The group comprised students from Philippines, Korea, China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)English for the NGOs of India & Bangladesh, 1995Competence Enrichment Programme : English for Office (Numerous programmes are being offered by me every year)Written Communication for Post Graduate Students (Such programmes are offered every year by me).Communication Skills for employees of Amul Dairy, NDDB, PFAUDLER, Industrial Area, IRMA, Anand etc. (between 1980 and 1999).English for Engineers, offered on almost a regular munication Development Programmes at the Diversity Appreciation Project sponsored by the Ford Foundation (between 1995 – 1997)Competence Enrichment in English at the IAS Coaching Centre, Sardar Patel University, (between 1992 – 1997)SNDT University, Mumbai, Educational Technology and the Teaching of English. 1995English for Specific Purpose ‘English for Agriculture’ for graduates from the Aga Khan Rural Support Scheme from Rajasthan, Goa, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh (between 1980 - 1985)Numerous workshops coordinated and conducted/ worked as a Resource person at various post Graduate departments at Sardar Patel University, South Gujarat University, SNDT University, Mumbai Academic Staff Colleges (H R D Centres) at Ahmedabad and Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. The following have been the themes of the sessions. New Methods of EvaluationContinuing Professional DevelopmentQuality in Higher Education: Philosophy, Processes, ProductInclusive EducationHuman Rights and EducationMaterials Production for Effective Classroom InteractionLeadership Skills and TraitsICT in EducationWomen EmpowermentCommunication for Classroom PractitionersEnglish for Home Science/ Agriculture/ Ayurved/ Pharmacy/ Science and Engineering, Commerce and Business, Hospitality Management, etc.Enhancing Classroom Effectiveness through Process-oriented Interaction Language Learning Activities for Students of LiteratureCommunication : The Craft & The CruxEnglish Language Instruction Today: Promises & Challenges English Language Through Literature, Exploiting Literary Texts for Language TeachingSimulation as a Teaching Technique : Concept & PracticeClassroom Climate & Learning OutcomeThe Pedagogy of ParticipationUnderstanding & Developing Communication SkillsMaterials Development for English Language TeachingTechnology Integration in Classroom TeachingLearning Across CurriculumEducational and Linguistic ResearchHEIs: Nurseries of LeadersLife Skills EducationThe Paradigm Shift in EducationTeachers as Social CatalystsValue EducationIssues and Challenges in Higher EducationConducted and coordinated Refresher Courses and Orientation Programmes for University and college teachers at the H R D Centres/ Academic Staff Colleges, in- service school teachers, key personnel from Secondary Schools of the Western Region, Method Masters at the DIETs, SCERTs, in the Western Region, Language Development Programme) for inspectors of schools in Mumbai on the following aspects of English Language Teaching.Participatory PedagogiesICT in Teacher EducationLearning-Centric Classroom InteractionEvaluation for EmpowermentHuman RightsValue EducationLife Skills EducationStatus of Women and Women EmpowermentUnderstanding and Implementing Functional TextbooksELT in Gujarat : The Current Scenario The Communicative Approach : Concept and PracticeEffective Classroom PracticesUnderstanding and Practicing Functional English Use of Technology for ELT : From Cassette to Computer Developing Communication Skills Communicative Language Teaching Methods and Materials for Learner – Centric ClassroomsSelf Directed Learning (Self Access Centre)English PhoneticsProblems of Gujarati/ Indian Learners of EnglishLanguage Development through Life Skills Worked as a Resource person at Teleconferences for In-service teachers in the State of Gujarat. The following have been the themes for the discussions.Problems of Teaching GrammarPractical PhoneticsActivities to Develop Oral SkillsLanguage Games for Language Proficiency Talks and demonstration lessonsResource person at teleconferences for a course on Valuation (Civil Engineering) through Distance EducationResearch Projects completed: 7Continuing Professional Development in collaboration with the British Council, 2012-13Teacher Assessment Programme, an assignment from the Government of Bhutan, 2011-12 (Outsourced by Educational Initiatives)ICT to Enhance Teacher Effectiveness in collaboration with Intel India In-service Program, 2009-11Capacity Development among Rural Female students through Proficiency in English, University Grants Commission- run Women’s Studies Centre at the Sardar Patel University, June, 2010Coordinator: Diversity Appreciation, a project sponsored by the Ford Foundation, New York, US, 1996-98Coordinator: A Project on ‘English though theatre’ along with a Fulbright Scholar Dr. Elliott Swift, 1989 (In this unique project, each trainee participated at the staging of a simulation / play ‘Gujarati’ Romeo and Juliet’).Coordinator: A Phonological & Syntactic Study of the Errors committed by the Gujarati learners of English, a UGC- sponsored Major research project 1989-92.Research Guidance14 scholars have completed their doctoral research studies with my supervision. Currently, 8 scholars are pursuing research towards Ph D. with my supervision.So far, over 60 scholars have completed their research projects at the M. Ed level with my guidance.12 scholars have completed M.Phil research with my guidance. Referee for Ph.D. research for numerous universities across India Fellowship of Academic Bodies and Societies Rendered services as the officiating ice Chancellor, Sardar Patel University between April 1 and 10, 2016.Appointed by the University Syndicate as the Member, Gujarat State Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar, August, 2015 onwards.Dean, Faculty of Education, Sardar Patel University (June, 2013 onwards)Member, Academic Council, Sardar Patel University, June, 2013 onwardsMember, Sardar Patel University Senate between1992-95 and currently since 2004.Chairperson, NCTE team for inspection for recognition of B.Ed. / P. T. C. colleges Member, NCTE team for inspection for recognition of B.Ed. / P. T. C. collegesMember, Think Tank of the British Council’s Project on Continuing Professional Development (2012-13)Member, Board of Governors, H M Patel Institute of English Training & Research (IASE), Vallabh Vidyanagar, since 2007.Member, Core Group, Intel’s Teach to the Future Program, India Chapter (2009 onwards)Member (Vice-chancellor’s nominee) on the Committee for Women’s Studies at Sardar Patel University, since February, 2006.Chairperson, Board of Studies, Faculty of Education, Sardar Patel University between July, 2006 to June, 2009.Member, Association of British Scholars, Vadodara Chapter since 2004.Member, Staff Selection Committees at Universities across India.Member, Academic Advisory Body, Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya, an autonomous institution, Vallabh VidyanagarMember Board of Management, Anandalaya, NDDB, Anand, between June 2000 and March, 2004.Member, Board of Governors, V & C Patel English Medium School, Vallabh Vidyanagar Since June, 2009.Counselor at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Chapter during 1996-1999Counselling various schools in and around Vallabh vidyanagar and Anand. Some of them are: Anandalya managed b the NDDB, Swaminarayan Vidyapith managed by Aksharpuroshattam Group, Kendriya Vidyalaya managed by Kandriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, I B Paetl English Teaching School managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal, Eklavya Education Foundation managed by the CORE group of Industries, Ahmedabad.Member, Gandhian Studies Centre, Sardar Patel University, between June 2001 and March, 2003.. themes discussed: Gandhiji & Humour, Gandhiji & Women, Gandhiji & English. Member, IQAC, V T Choksi College of Education, Athava Lines, SuratMember, Board of Sports, Sardar Patel University, since 1980Member, Library Committee, Sardar Patel UniversityOther Initiatives 1.Conducted numerous Workshops for ICT integration in Teacher Education since 2005. Waymade College of Education was the hub for teacher educators’ training in the field of ICT between 2005 and 2007.Offered services as a consultant to Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad under their TEEP (Teacher Evaluation & Enhancement Programme) & Subject Workshops programme in schools across India (Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkatta, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Patan, etc.)Coordinated a Self-Initiated Project on Volunteerism for Empowerment: An Experiment in Mutual Development, Jan. 2004- March 2004. This was an eight-week programme in Confidence Development for the wards of Class IV employees of Sardar Patel University. Organised programmes for the socially disadvantaged students. Worked on a UGC Project to prepare Audio materials to teach English to the students in the Tribal areas of Gujarat.Coordinated a project on ‘Swain Flu’ outsourced by the medical colleges in the State.Produced a Course to Develop Communication Skills (An Audio Cassette and a handbook) the /proceeds of the first edition of which went to the Chief Minister’s Earth Quake Relief Fund, March 2002. Engaged in a Literacy Programme for the adult illiterates/ semi --literates in Vallabh Vidyanagar and the vicinity.Coordinated the Saksharta Mission to strengthen Primary schools in rural parts of Khambhat and Petlad talukas between 2008 and 2010.Engaged in the Saksharta Mission to provide literacy skills to adult illiterate population in Vallabh Vidyanagar between 2011 and 2013.Currently engaged in helping student-teachers at the Waymade College of Education to prepare Teaching Learning Materials for visually impaired children (since 2013). ................
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