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School of Education
The School of Education (SOE) is one of the key schools at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), dedicated to providing quality education and training to aspiring educators, teachers, and professionals in the field of education. As one of the leading schools within IGNOU, SOE is committed to promoting excellence in teaching, research, and innovation in education.
At SOE, we believe that education is the foundation for a better society. Our programs are designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of education. Whether you are a teacher, trainer, administrator, or someone passionate about education, SOE offers a wide range of courses to meet your needs.
Our faculty comprises experienced educators and researchers who are dedicated to creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences. Through our flexible open and distance learning (ODL) mode, we ensure that education is accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or background.
At the School of Education, we are not just shaping educators; we are shaping the future. Join us in our mission to transform lives through the power of education.
Welcome to SOE – where learning knows no boundaries!
School of Education (SOE) is one of the first schools to be established in IGNOU in the year 1987. The functions of the SOE, within the broad framework of the objectives of IGNOU, are to carry out academic activities addressing education as a field of knowledge and an area of practice. SOE undertakes academic activities pertaining to two major areas:
The various aspects of the practice of education as a profession, and
The various branches of education as an academic discipline.
Four disciplines / areas namely, Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology and Adult Education have been assigned to the School. The School has been undertaking three types of activities - development of academic programmes, research, documentation and extension activities.
The vision of the School is to provide multidisciplinary perspective while developing both disciplinary and professional programmes in the area of Education and to develop a cadre of professionally trained reflective teachers who are equipped with the relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that will facilitate them to undertake various roles and responsibilities in a multifaceted system of education in the country.
The mission of the school is to develop Programmes with a multidisciplinary perspective while developing both disciplinary and professional programmes in the assigned areas to develop a cadre of professionally trained reflective teachers, educators who are equipped with the relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that will facilitate them to undertake various roles and responsibilities in a multifaceted system of education in the country.
The functions of SOE are within the broad framework of the objectives of the IGNOU to undertake academic, research and extension activities related to theory and practice of these areas. The school prepares specialists in educational discourses and knowledge generation. It develops academic programmes for the professional development of teachers and educational managers at different levels of education. It also functions as a centre for documentation of its coursematerials in the form of print and non-print media and is engaged in the promotion of technology-enabled learning.
From its inception, SOE has been a pioneer in open and distance learning (ODL) for teacher education. It introduced innovative programs that catered to the needs of in-service teachers, aspiring educators, and education professionals. Over the years, SOE has expanded its offerings to include certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, covering a wide range of topics such as elementary education, special education, educational technology, and educational leadership.
The school had offered its first Diploma programme in the year 1992 on the recommendation of National Policy on Education, 1986 to orient teachers and professionals working in the field of higher education. The first extended contact programme of IGNOU, in 1993, was done by SOE through teleconferencing in a makeshift studio. The school had also developed knowledge modules, a State-of-the-art self-learning material, in Higher Education.
Certificate in Guidance (CIG), an IGNOU-NCERT collaborative Programme was launched in 1993 for sensitizing primary school teachers and parents. The content design of the programme followed a case-based approach in Self Learning Material (SLM)-development.
School of Education was the first to offer the Doctoral Degree Programme in IGNOU and the School was the first to award Ph.D. in Education.
In 1997, UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education was instituted in SOE with a focus on research and professional development of teachers.
The School’s B.Ed Programme was a Model Programme offered through ODL in 2000. The combined components of theory and practicum provide adequate opportunities for competency building amongst untrained in-service teachers. B. Ed. Programme recognized by NCTE is offered in four-layered delivery system i.e., Headquarters, Regional Centres, Study Centres and Work Centre (Practicing School). The B.Ed Programme was revised in accordance with the requirements of NCTE.
Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) offered in 2002; a NCERT-IGNOU collaborative programme for training of untrained and under-trained primary school teachers in the North-Eastern Region of the country. Later, it was offered in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh& J & K under MoU between IGNOU & respective states. On the recommendations of the NCF, 2005, NCFTE 2009 and RTE Act, the programme was revised and upgraded into Diploma in Elementary Education (DELED). It was offered on selected North-Eastern States i.e., Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur &also in Uttarakhand on the recommendation of NCTE. A six-month enrichment programme for primary school teachers, who have completed DPE from IGNOU, was developed and offered for the State of Bihar in 2011-12.
On the recommendation of MHRD, Certificate in Primary Education (CPE) a six-month in-service teacher training programme was developed for untrained/undertrained primary school teachers in the N-E India.
Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (CETE), a six-month programme was developed & offered (2005-06) to elementary level teachers of Tripura state, on the request of the State Govt. of Tripura.
MA(Education) is a disciplined based programme which was launched in 2008 with a multi-disciplinary approach not only in development of different courses but also in the adoption of courses from different PG diplomas for its specialized areas, higher education, distance education, educational technology, educational management, and adult education.
M. Ed. Programme, a joint venture of the DEC, IGNOU & NCTE, was developed and was offered by the school in the year 2009.
The course material of adult education programmes PGDAE/MAAE had been developed by conducting orientation and training of the course writers using a Technology-enabled Course Team Model for Development of Self-learning Materials’.
The School of Education had launched an innovative programme in the area of inclusive education i.e., Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of the Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI) in the year 2014 which is integrated in nature.
The school has entered a Memorandum of Collaboration with various State Governments and Institutions / Organization for training of large number of teachers as mandated by Right to Education Act, 2009.
The school has taken many initiatives in the teaching-learning process to reach the learners. The workshops of B.Ed. Programme have been conducted in online mode during the Pandemic period by using Facebook live sessions, followed by Google meet meeting at the concerned study centre.
Faculty members have also interacted online with the learners by using Google Group, video tutoring through Zoom, Google Meet, Youtube, Facebook and other social media online platforms.
Online learning platform such as SWAYAM has been used to reach the learners. Various online courses have been developed under SWAYAM platform.
Dear Learners, Educators and School Leaders,
Welcome to the School of Education at IGNOU!
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to a community that is dedicated shaping learning through building capacity of teachers across all levels of education. Whether you are beginning your journey as a future educator or deepening your expertise, you are stepping into a promising open and distance learning (ODL) institution – one that carriers the power to transform lives and uplift learning communities from the foundational stage to higher education.
We are a pioneering ODL institution at the national and international level with 16 popular programmes in which you can enrol as per your interest and eligibility. The School also has a doctoral research degree (Ph. D.) programme offered in regular mode.
Our faculty is committed to academic excellence, reflective practice and the preparation as well as capacity building by educators who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also compassionate and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. Here, you will be challenged to think critically, act ethically, and grow both professionally and personally.
We believe in learning that is active, inclusive, and grounded in real-world practices. Most of our programmes combine rigorous internship, project work with meaningful field experiences, mentorship and innovation in teaching and learning. As a learner of our School, in any of our learner support centre (study centre) you shall also be given exposure to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact in the field you chose to work in.
We are excited to support you in this journey and look forward to your boarding any of our programmes.
With warm regards,
Prof. Amitav Mishra
Director, School of Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi
School Board Members of School of Education (SOE)
Under Clause 2(a) & 2(b) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Email
Period
From
To
1.
Prof. Amitav Mishra
amitav@ignou.ac.in
Chairperson
2.
Prof. N. K. Dash, SOE
nkdash@ignou.ac.in
Ex-officio member
3.
Prof. D. Venkateshwarlu, SOE
dvenkatesh@ignou.ac.in
"
4.
Prof. Bharti Dogra, SOE
bhartidogra@ignou.ac.in
"
5.
Prof. Vandana Singh, SOE
vandana@ignou.ac.in
"
6.
Prof. Arbind Kumar Jha, SOE
akjha@ignou.ac.in
"
7.
Prof. Niradhar Dey, SOE
niradhar@ignou.ac.in
"
8.
Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh, SOE
ajays@ignou.ac.in
"
Under Clause 2(c) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Email
Period
From
To
1.
Ms. Poonam Bhushan
Associate Professor, SOE
pbhushan@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
2.
Dr. Eisha Kannadi
Associate Professor, SOE
ekannadi@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
3.
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla
Associate Professor, SOE
elizakuruvilla@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
4.
Dr. Anjuli Suhane
Associate Professor, SOE
anjulisuhane@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
Under Clause 2(d) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Email
Period
From
To
1.
Prof. Nayantara Padhi
SOMS, IGNOU
nayantara@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
2.
Dr. Akshay Kumar
Associate Professor, SOCIS, IGNOU
akshay@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
3.
Dr. Sayantani Guin
Associate Professor, SOSW, IGNOU
sayantaniguin@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
4.
Dr. Nisha Varghese
Associate Professor, SOEDS, IGNOU
nishavarghese@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
Under Clause 2(e) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act (External Members)
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Email
Period
From
To
1.
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Misra,
Director,
Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education (CPRHE),
NIEPA 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110016
pkmisra@niepa.ac.in
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
2.
Prof. Vinay Kumar Singh,
Head,
Dept. of Education of Group with Special Needs (DEGSN),
NCERT Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110016
vinay.singh303@yahoo.com
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
3.
Prof. Kaushal Kishore
Head,
Dept. of Educational Studies Jamia Milia Islamia,
Jamia Nagar New Delhi – 110025
kkishore@jmi.ac.in
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
4.
Prof. Atindranath Dey
Director,
School of Education NSOU, CF-162, Sector-I
Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064
schooled@wbnsou.ac.in
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
5.
Prof. Seema Singh
Former Vice Chancellor, UPRTOU
Shantipuram Awas Yojna,
Sector-F, Phaphamau, Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh-211013
seemansh@gmail.com
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
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Meeting Date/Time
Venue
Minutes
Appendix
1
BSOE
24
2007-02-24
Conference Room, Block-F, IGNOU, New Delhi
SBM-24
2
BSOE
25
2007-11-05
Conference Room, Block-F, IGNOU, New Delhi
SBM-25
3
BSOE
26
2008-07-07
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-26
4
BSOE
27
2008-10-24
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-27
5
BSOE
28
2009-05-06
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-28
6
BSOE
29
2009-10-07
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-29
7
BSOE
30
2010-01-28
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-30
8
BSOE
31
2010-07-22
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-31
9
BSOE
32
2011-01-28
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-32
10
BSOE
33
2011-08-30
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-33
11
BSOE
34
2012-02-02
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-34
12
BSOE
35
2012-05-17
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-35
13
BSOE
36
2013-01-11
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-36
14
BSOE
37
2013-05-07
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-37
15
BSOE
38
2013-07-11
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-38
16
BSOE
39
2013-10-23
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-39
17
BSOE
40
2014-05-21
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-40
18
BSOE
41
2014-11-14
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-41
19
BSOE
42
2015-07-14
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-42
20
BSOE
43
2015-09-30
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-33
21
BSOE
44
2016-02-24
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-44
22
BSOE
45
2016-07-15
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-45
23
BSOE
46
2016-12-05
Conference Room, SOE, Block-G,GNOU, New Delhi
SBM-46
24
BSOE
47
2017-05-16
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-47
25
BSOE
48
2017-10-24
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-48
26
BSOE
49
2018-09-10
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-49
27
BSOE
50
2019-03-14
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-50
28
BSOE
51
2019-06-12
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-51
29
BSOE
52
2020-01-30
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-52
30
BSOE
53
2021-08-11
Virtual Mode
SBM-53
31
BSOE
54
2022-04-06
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-54
32
BSOE
55
2022-07-22
Virtual Mode
SBM-55
33
BSOE
56
2023-03-06
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-56
34
BSOE
57
2023-09-18
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-57
35
BSOE
58
2024-04-16
Virtual Mode
SBM-58
36
BSOE
59
2025-07-23
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-59
#
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Faculty / Staff Details
1
Prof. Amitav Mishra
Prof. Amitav Mishra
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Professional Development of Teachers, School Mental Health, Inclusive Practices in Schools
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
29-08-2012
Phone No:
Email Id:
amitav@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Attachments:
CV
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Professional Development of Teachers, School Mental Health, Inclusive Practices in Schools
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
29-08-2012
,
amitav@ignou.ac.in
2
Prof. Nirod Kumar Dash
Prof. Nirod Kumar Dash
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Research Methodology, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
20-06-1988
Email Id:
nkdash@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Research Methodology, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
20-06-1988
,
nkdash@ignou.ac.in
3
Prof. Dasyam Venkateshwarlu
Prof. Dasyam Venkateshwarlu
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Special and Inclusive Education, Teaching -Learning Process
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
18-11-2011
Phone No:
011-29572962
Email Id:
dvenkatesh@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Prof. D. Venkateshwarlu, Former Director, School of Education specializes in Special and Inclusive Education and Teaching- Learning Process. He holds master’s degrees in science and education.
He is presently associated as Member, Project Guidance Review Committee, DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology and ICSSR.
With numerous publications, he has successfully supervised eleven PhD research scholars. Currently, he is coordinating two programmes, Bachelor of Education and Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of the Visually Impaired.
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Special and Inclusive Education, Teaching -Learning Process
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
18-11-2011
011-29572962
,
dvenkatesh@ignou.ac.in
4
Prof. Bharti Dogra
Prof. Bharti Dogra
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Adolescence Education, Science Education, Teacher Education, Technology in Education,RES-102-Research Methodology Part II
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
17-10-2011
Email Id:
bhartidogra@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Adolescence Education, Science Education, Teacher Education, Technology in Education,RES-102-Research Methodology Part II
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
17-10-2011
,
bhartidogra@ignou.ac.in
5
Prof. Vandana Singh
Prof. Vandana Singh
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Teacher Education, RES-101-Research Methodology Part I , Educational Technology
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
26-01-2006
Email Id:
vandana@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Teacher Education, RES-101-Research Methodology Part I , Educational Technology
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
26-01-2006
,
vandana@ignou.ac.in
6
Prof. Arbind Kumar Jha
Prof. Arbind Kumar Jha
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education; Epistemology and Pedagogy; Research Methodology; Teacher Education; Higher Educational Policy and Practices
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
27-09-2021
Email Id:
akjha@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education; Epistemology and Pedagogy; Research Methodology; Teacher Education; Higher Educational Policy and Practices
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
27-09-2021
,
akjha@ignou.ac.in
7
Prof. Niradhar Dey
Prof. Niradhar Dey
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
RES-103 Data Analysis Techniques, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education, Online Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
04-11-2011
Email Id:
niradhar@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
RES-103 Data Analysis Techniques, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education, Online Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
04-11-2011
,
niradhar@ignou.ac.in
8
Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh
Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh
Designation:
Professor
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
08-10-2021
Email Id:
ajays@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
08-10-2021
,
ajays@ignou.ac.in
9
Ms Poonam Bhushan
Ms Poonam Bhushan
Designation:
Associate Professor
Academic Level:
13A
Email Id:
pbhushan@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Academic Level:
13A
,
pbhushan@ignou.ac.in
10
Dr. Eisha Kannadi
Dr. Eisha Kannadi
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Teacher Education, Language Education, School Leadership, Inclusive education, Guidance and Counselling
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
07-09-2000
Email Id:
ekannadi@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Teacher Education, Language Education, School Leadership, Inclusive education, Guidance and Counselling
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
07-09-2000
,
ekannadi@ignou.ac.in
11
Dr. Banwaree Lal Meena
Dr. Banwaree Lal Meena
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Higher Education, Language Education, Teacher Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
25-11-2022
Phone No:
011-29573059
Email Id:
blalmeena@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Higher Education, Language Education, Teacher Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
25-11-2022
011-29573059
,
blalmeena@ignou.ac.in
12
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Educational Psychology, Teacher Education, Social Science Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
18-11-2011
Email Id:
elizakuruvilla@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Educational Psychology, Teacher Education, Social Science Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
18-11-2011
,
elizakuruvilla@ignou.ac.in
13
Dr. Anjuli Suhane
Dr. Anjuli Suhane
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Mathematics Education, Pre-Primary Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
23-07-2012
Email Id:
anjulisuhane@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Anjuli Suhane is serving as Associate Professor at the School of Education at IGNOU. Her career is marked by significant contributions to curriculum development, course coordination, and educational content creation.
Dr. Suhane currently coordinates the Certificate in Guidance (CIG) Programme and a range of courses across various programs, such as:
CIG: Understanding the Elementary School Child, Facilitating Growth and Development, Guiding Children’s Learning, and Guiding Socio-emotional Development.
B.Ed.: Pedagogy of Mathematics, Pedagogy of Science, and Learning and Teaching.
PGPPED: Practices in Modern Pre-School Education.
B.A. Education: Education as a Practice.
She is also the coordinator for three MOOCs offered through SWAYAM: Pedagogy of Science, Pedagogy of Mathematics, and Learning and Teaching.
Dr. Suhane holds a Master's in Physics from Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, and M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education from the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal. She also completed a PGDEL from IGNOU, New Delhi. Her career began in 2001 as a teacher-educator. She taught at the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal for five years starting in 2006, and has been with IGNOU since July 2012.
Her areas of interest and expertise include Environmental Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Educational Statistics, Guidance & Counselling, and Teacher Education. She has shared her knowledge and insights through more than 110 invited talks at seminars, UGC-Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs), and teacher training programs. She has developed over 22 video lectures for SWAYAM and contributed video lectures to the Swayam Prabha channel. Her contributions also include developing units for self-learning materials for various IGNOU programs.
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Mathematics Education, Pre-Primary Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
23-07-2012
,
anjulisuhane@ignou.ac.in
14
Dr Ajith Kumar C
Dr Ajith Kumar C
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Educational Technology, Research Methodology and Statistics
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
22-11-2011
Phone No:
Email Id:
ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Ajith Kumar is serving as Associate Professor at the School of Education, IGNOU. His
academic journey is marked by notable achievements, beginning with his completion of M.Sc.
in Physics and then M.Ed. in Science Education from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
Later he completed M.Phil. in Education from the University of Calicut, Kerala and earned his
Ph.D. from IASE, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Commencing his career as a Higher Secondary Physics Teacher, Dr. Ajith later shifted to
teacher training, accumulating over 20 years of valuable teaching experience. His commitment
to education is evident through his extensive scholarly contributions, including the publication
of edited books and over 55 research papers and articles in national and international journals.
Additionally, he has written self-learning units/modules for various Open and Distance
Learning (ODL) institutions. He has also attended and presented research papers in various
seminars and conferences held across the country.
Dr. Ajith’s areas of academic interests are educational technology, statistics in research, science
education, teacher education, higher education, and open and distance learning. His expertise
has been shared through more than 350 invited talks, encompassing national and international
seminars, UGC-Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs), and as a resource person in
workshops and teacher training programs nationwide. He has also developed over 70 video
lectures for SWAYAM-Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and contributed video lectures
to Swayam Prabha channel. Moreover, he has developed eContent for various courses and
delivered more than 100 live lectures through Radio and Television (Gyandarshan). He is
actively engaged with national and international academic organizations such as CEMCA,
NCERT, NIOS, CBSE, UGC, NTA, etc.
Dr. Ajith currently serves as the coordinator for the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational
Technology (PGDET). Additionally, he oversees various courses within the School of
Education, IGNOU, and is presently supervising two doctoral research scholars. His
commitment extends globally, evidenced by his coordination of a staff development training
program, 'ICTs for Distance and Online Learning,' for higher education teachers in Guyana
(South America).
Dr. Ajith's leadership extends to his role as the coordinator of Channel 16 of Swayamprabha
and as the course coordinator of two MOOCs, namely 'ICT in Education' and 'Selection and
Integration of Technology in Educational Processes,' offered through SWAYAM. His
multifaceted contributions highlight his dedication to advancing education through innovative
methodologies and collaborative initiatives.
Adress & Contacts
Dr Ajith Kumar C
Associate Professor
School of Education, IGNOU
New Delhi-110068
E-mail:
ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
Mobile: 9891628092
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Educational Technology, Research Methodology and Statistics
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
22-11-2011
,
ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
15
Dr. Neel Kamal Sharan
Dr. Neel Kamal Sharan
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education, Reserach Methodology
Academic Level:
10
Joining:
16-09-2021
Email Id:
neelkamalsharan@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education, Reserach Methodology
Academic Level:
10
Joining:
16-09-2021
,
neelkamalsharan@ignou.ac.in
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Master of Arts in Adult Education(MAAE)
Bachelor of Education(B.ED)
Master of Arts (Education)(MAEDU)
Bachelor of Arts (Education)(BAFEDU)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education(PGDHE)
Post Graduate Diploma in Pre Primary Education(PGDPPED)
Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management(PGDSLM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administartion(PGDEMA)
Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired(PGCIATIVI)
Certificate in Guidance(CIG)
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School of Education
The School of Education (SOE) is one of the key schools at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), dedicated to providing quality education and training to aspiring educators, teachers, and professionals in the field of education. As one of the leading schools within IGNOU, SOE is committed to promoting excellence in teaching, research, and innovation in education.
At SOE, we believe that education is the foundation for a better society. Our programs are designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of education. Whether you are a teacher, trainer, administrator, or someone passionate about education, SOE offers a wide range of courses to meet your needs.
Our faculty comprises experienced educators and researchers who are dedicated to creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences. Through our flexible open and distance learning (ODL) mode, we ensure that education is accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or background.
At the School of Education, we are not just shaping educators; we are shaping the future. Join us in our mission to transform lives through the power of education.
Welcome to SOE – where learning knows no boundaries!
School of Education (SOE) is one of the first schools to be established in IGNOU in the year 1987. The functions of the SOE, within the broad framework of the objectives of IGNOU, are to carry out academic activities addressing education as a field of knowledge and an area of practice. SOE undertakes academic activities pertaining to two major areas:
The various aspects of the practice of education as a profession, and
The various branches of education as an academic discipline.
Four disciplines / areas namely, Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology and Adult Education have been assigned to the School. The School has been undertaking three types of activities - development of academic programmes, research, documentation and extension activities.
The vision of the School is to provide multidisciplinary perspective while developing both disciplinary and professional programmes in the area of Education and to develop a cadre of professionally trained reflective teachers who are equipped with the relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that will facilitate them to undertake various roles and responsibilities in a multifaceted system of education in the country.
The mission of the school is to develop Programmes with a multidisciplinary perspective while developing both disciplinary and professional programmes in the assigned areas to develop a cadre of professionally trained reflective teachers, educators who are equipped with the relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that will facilitate them to undertake various roles and responsibilities in a multifaceted system of education in the country.
The functions of SOE are within the broad framework of the objectives of the IGNOU to undertake academic, research and extension activities related to theory and practice of these areas. The school prepares specialists in educational discourses and knowledge generation. It develops academic programmes for the professional development of teachers and educational managers at different levels of education. It also functions as a centre for documentation of its coursematerials in the form of print and non-print media and is engaged in the promotion of technology-enabled learning.
From its inception, SOE has been a pioneer in open and distance learning (ODL) for teacher education. It introduced innovative programs that catered to the needs of in-service teachers, aspiring educators, and education professionals. Over the years, SOE has expanded its offerings to include certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, covering a wide range of topics such as elementary education, special education, educational technology, and educational leadership.
The school had offered its first Diploma programme in the year 1992 on the recommendation of National Policy on Education, 1986 to orient teachers and professionals working in the field of higher education. The first extended contact programme of IGNOU, in 1993, was done by SOE through teleconferencing in a makeshift studio. The school had also developed knowledge modules, a State-of-the-art self-learning material, in Higher Education.
Certificate in Guidance (CIG), an IGNOU-NCERT collaborative Programme was launched in 1993 for sensitizing primary school teachers and parents. The content design of the programme followed a case-based approach in Self Learning Material (SLM)-development.
School of Education was the first to offer the Doctoral Degree Programme in IGNOU and the School was the first to award Ph.D. in Education.
In 1997, UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education was instituted in SOE with a focus on research and professional development of teachers.
The School’s B.Ed Programme was a Model Programme offered through ODL in 2000. The combined components of theory and practicum provide adequate opportunities for competency building amongst untrained in-service teachers. B. Ed. Programme recognized by NCTE is offered in four-layered delivery system i.e., Headquarters, Regional Centres, Study Centres and Work Centre (Practicing School). The B.Ed Programme was revised in accordance with the requirements of NCTE.
Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) offered in 2002; a NCERT-IGNOU collaborative programme for training of untrained and under-trained primary school teachers in the North-Eastern Region of the country. Later, it was offered in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh& J & K under MoU between IGNOU & respective states. On the recommendations of the NCF, 2005, NCFTE 2009 and RTE Act, the programme was revised and upgraded into Diploma in Elementary Education (DELED). It was offered on selected North-Eastern States i.e., Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur &also in Uttarakhand on the recommendation of NCTE. A six-month enrichment programme for primary school teachers, who have completed DPE from IGNOU, was developed and offered for the State of Bihar in 2011-12.
On the recommendation of MHRD, Certificate in Primary Education (CPE) a six-month in-service teacher training programme was developed for untrained/undertrained primary school teachers in the N-E India.
Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (CETE), a six-month programme was developed & offered (2005-06) to elementary level teachers of Tripura state, on the request of the State Govt. of Tripura.
MA(Education) is a disciplined based programme which was launched in 2008 with a multi-disciplinary approach not only in development of different courses but also in the adoption of courses from different PG diplomas for its specialized areas, higher education, distance education, educational technology, educational management, and adult education.
M. Ed. Programme, a joint venture of the DEC, IGNOU & NCTE, was developed and was offered by the school in the year 2009.
The course material of adult education programmes PGDAE/MAAE had been developed by conducting orientation and training of the course writers using a Technology-enabled Course Team Model for Development of Self-learning Materials’.
The School of Education had launched an innovative programme in the area of inclusive education i.e., Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of the Visually Impaired (PGCIATIVI) in the year 2014 which is integrated in nature.
The school has entered a Memorandum of Collaboration with various State Governments and Institutions / Organization for training of large number of teachers as mandated by Right to Education Act, 2009.
The school has taken many initiatives in the teaching-learning process to reach the learners. The workshops of B.Ed. Programme have been conducted in online mode during the Pandemic period by using Facebook live sessions, followed by Google meet meeting at the concerned study centre.
Faculty members have also interacted online with the learners by using Google Group, video tutoring through Zoom, Google Meet, Youtube, Facebook and other social media online platforms.
Online learning platform such as SWAYAM has been used to reach the learners. Various online courses have been developed under SWAYAM platform.
Dear Learners, Educators and School Leaders,
Welcome to the School of Education at IGNOU!
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to a community that is dedicated shaping learning through building capacity of teachers across all levels of education. Whether you are beginning your journey as a future educator or deepening your expertise, you are stepping into a promising open and distance learning (ODL) institution – one that carriers the power to transform lives and uplift learning communities from the foundational stage to higher education.
We are a pioneering ODL institution at the national and international level with 16 popular programmes in which you can enrol as per your interest and eligibility. The School also has a doctoral research degree (Ph. D.) programme offered in regular mode.
Our faculty is committed to academic excellence, reflective practice and the preparation as well as capacity building by educators who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also compassionate and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. Here, you will be challenged to think critically, act ethically, and grow both professionally and personally.
We believe in learning that is active, inclusive, and grounded in real-world practices. Most of our programmes combine rigorous internship, project work with meaningful field experiences, mentorship and innovation in teaching and learning. As a learner of our School, in any of our learner support centre (study centre) you shall also be given exposure to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact in the field you chose to work in.
We are excited to support you in this journey and look forward to your boarding any of our programmes.
With warm regards,
Prof. Amitav Mishra
Director, School of Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi
School Board Members of School of Education (SOE)
Under Clause 2(a) & 2(b) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Period
From
To
1.
Prof. Amitav Mishra
amitav@ignou.ac.in
Chairperson
2.
Prof. N. K. Dash, SOE
nkdash@ignou.ac.in
Ex-officio member
3.
Prof. D. Venkateshwarlu, SOE
dvenkatesh@ignou.ac.in
"
4.
Prof. Bharti Dogra, SOE
bhartidogra@ignou.ac.in
"
5.
Prof. Vandana Singh, SOE
vandana@ignou.ac.in
"
6.
Prof. Arbind Kumar Jha, SOE
akjha@ignou.ac.in
"
7.
Prof. Niradhar Dey, SOE
niradhar@ignou.ac.in
"
8.
Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh, SOE
ajays@ignou.ac.in
"
Under Clause 2(c) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Period
From
To
1.
Ms. Poonam Bhushan
Associate Professor, SOE
pbhushan@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
2.
Dr. Eisha Kannadi
Associate Professor, SOE
ekannadi@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
3.
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla
Associate Professor, SOE
elizakuruvilla@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
4.
Dr. Anjuli Suhane
Associate Professor, SOE
anjulisuhane@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
Under Clause 2(d) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Period
From
To
1.
Prof. Nayantara Padhi
SOMS, IGNOU
nayantara@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
2.
Dr. Akshay Kumar
Associate Professor, SOCIS, IGNOU
akshay@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
3.
Dr. Sayantani Guin
Associate Professor, SOSW, IGNOU
sayantaniguin@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
4.
Dr. Nisha Varghese
Associate Professor, SOEDS, IGNOU
nishavarghese@ignou.ac.in
30.04.2025
29.04.2027
Under Clause 2(e) of Statute 10A of IGNOU Act (External Members)
Sl.No.
Name of the Member
Period
From
To
1.
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Misra,
Director,
Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education (CPRHE),
NIEPA 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110016
pkmisra@niepa.ac.in
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
2.
Prof. Vinay Kumar Singh,
Head,
Dept. of Education of Group with Special Needs (DEGSN),
NCERT Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110016
vinay.singh303@yahoo.com
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
3.
Prof. Kaushal Kishore
Head,
Dept. of Educational Studies Jamia Milia Islamia,
Jamia Nagar New Delhi – 110025
kkishore@jmi.ac.in
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
4.
Prof. Atindranath Dey
Director,
School of Education NSOU, CF-162, Sector-I
Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700064
schooled@wbnsou.ac.in
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
5.
Prof. Seema Singh
Former Vice Chancellor, UPRTOU
Shantipuram Awas Yojna,
Sector-F, Phaphamau, Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh-211013
seemansh@gmail.com
08.05.2025
07.05.2027
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Type
Meeting No.
Meeting Date/Time
Venue
Minutes
Appendix
1
BSOE
24
2007-02-24
Conference Room, Block-F, IGNOU, New Delhi
SBM-24
2
BSOE
25
2007-11-05
Conference Room, Block-F, IGNOU, New Delhi
SBM-25
3
BSOE
26
2008-07-07
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-26
4
BSOE
27
2008-10-24
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-27
5
BSOE
28
2009-05-06
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-28
6
BSOE
29
2009-10-07
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-29
7
BSOE
30
2010-01-28
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-30
8
BSOE
31
2010-07-22
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-31
9
BSOE
32
2011-01-28
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-32
10
BSOE
33
2011-08-30
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-33
11
BSOE
34
2012-02-02
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-34
12
BSOE
35
2012-05-17
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-35
13
BSOE
36
2013-01-11
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-36
14
BSOE
37
2013-05-07
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-37
15
BSOE
38
2013-07-11
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-38
16
BSOE
39
2013-10-23
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-39
17
BSOE
40
2014-05-21
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-40
18
BSOE
41
2014-11-14
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-41
19
BSOE
42
2015-07-14
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-42
20
BSOE
43
2015-09-30
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-33
21
BSOE
44
2016-02-24
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-44
22
BSOE
45
2016-07-15
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-45
23
BSOE
46
2016-12-05
Conference Room, SOE, Block-G,GNOU, New Delhi
SBM-46
24
BSOE
47
2017-05-16
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-47
25
BSOE
48
2017-10-24
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-48
26
BSOE
49
2018-09-10
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-49
27
BSOE
50
2019-03-14
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-50
28
BSOE
51
2019-06-12
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-51
29
BSOE
52
2020-01-30
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-52
30
BSOE
53
2021-08-11
Virtual Mode
SBM-53
31
BSOE
54
2022-04-06
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-54
32
BSOE
55
2022-07-22
Virtual Mode
SBM-55
33
BSOE
56
2023-03-06
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-56
34
BSOE
57
2023-09-18
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-57
35
BSOE
58
2024-04-16
Virtual Mode
SBM-58
36
BSOE
59
2025-07-23
Conference Room of SOE, Block-G, New Academic Complex, IGNOU.
SBM-59
#
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Faculty / Staff Details
1
Prof. Amitav Mishra
Prof. Amitav Mishra
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Professional Development of Teachers, School Mental Health, Inclusive Practices in Schools
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
29-08-2012
Phone No:
Email Id:
amitav@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Attachments:
CV
Additional Designation:
Director
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Professional Development of Teachers, School Mental Health, Inclusive Practices in Schools
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
29-08-2012
,
amitav@ignou.ac.in
2
Prof. Nirod Kumar Dash
Prof. Nirod Kumar Dash
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Research Methodology, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
20-06-1988
Email Id:
nkdash@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Research Methodology, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
20-06-1988
,
nkdash@ignou.ac.in
3
Prof. Dasyam Venkateshwarlu
Prof. Dasyam Venkateshwarlu
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Special and Inclusive Education, Teaching -Learning Process
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
18-11-2011
Phone No:
011-29572962
Email Id:
dvenkatesh@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Prof. D. Venkateshwarlu, Former Director, School of Education specializes in Special and Inclusive Education and Teaching- Learning Process. He holds master’s degrees in science and education.
He is presently associated as Member, Project Guidance Review Committee, DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology and ICSSR.
With numerous publications, he has successfully supervised eleven PhD research scholars. Currently, he is coordinating two programmes, Bachelor of Education and Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of the Visually Impaired.
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Special and Inclusive Education, Teaching -Learning Process
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
18-11-2011
011-29572962
,
dvenkatesh@ignou.ac.in
4
Prof. Bharti Dogra
Prof. Bharti Dogra
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Adolescence Education, Science Education, Teacher Education, Technology in Education,RES-102-Research Methodology Part II
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
17-10-2011
Email Id:
bhartidogra@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Adolescence Education, Science Education, Teacher Education, Technology in Education,RES-102-Research Methodology Part II
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
17-10-2011
,
bhartidogra@ignou.ac.in
5
Prof. Vandana Singh
Prof. Vandana Singh
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Teacher Education, RES-101-Research Methodology Part I , Educational Technology
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
26-01-2006
Email Id:
vandana@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Teacher Education, RES-101-Research Methodology Part I , Educational Technology
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
26-01-2006
,
vandana@ignou.ac.in
6
Prof. Arbind Kumar Jha
Prof. Arbind Kumar Jha
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education; Epistemology and Pedagogy; Research Methodology; Teacher Education; Higher Educational Policy and Practices
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
27-09-2021
Email Id:
akjha@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education; Epistemology and Pedagogy; Research Methodology; Teacher Education; Higher Educational Policy and Practices
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
27-09-2021
,
akjha@ignou.ac.in
7
Prof. Niradhar Dey
Prof. Niradhar Dey
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
RES-103 Data Analysis Techniques, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education, Online Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
04-11-2011
Email Id:
niradhar@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Professor
Specialization:
RES-103 Data Analysis Techniques, Educational Technology, Educational Evaluation, Teacher Education, Online Education
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
04-11-2011
,
niradhar@ignou.ac.in
8
Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh
Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh
Designation:
Professor
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
08-10-2021
Email Id:
ajays@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Professor
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
08-10-2021
,
ajays@ignou.ac.in
9
Ms Poonam Bhushan
Ms Poonam Bhushan
Designation:
Associate Professor
Academic Level:
13A
Email Id:
pbhushan@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Academic Level:
13A
,
pbhushan@ignou.ac.in
10
Dr. Eisha Kannadi
Dr. Eisha Kannadi
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Teacher Education, Language Education, School Leadership, Inclusive education, Guidance and Counselling
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
07-09-2000
Email Id:
ekannadi@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Teacher Education, Language Education, School Leadership, Inclusive education, Guidance and Counselling
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
07-09-2000
,
ekannadi@ignou.ac.in
11
Dr. Banwaree Lal Meena
Dr. Banwaree Lal Meena
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Higher Education, Language Education, Teacher Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
25-11-2022
Phone No:
011-29573059
Email Id:
blalmeena@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Higher Education, Language Education, Teacher Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
25-11-2022
011-29573059
,
blalmeena@ignou.ac.in
12
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla
Dr. Elizabeth Kuruvilla
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Educational Psychology, Teacher Education, Social Science Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
18-11-2011
Email Id:
elizakuruvilla@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Educational Psychology, Teacher Education, Social Science Education, Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
18-11-2011
,
elizakuruvilla@ignou.ac.in
13
Dr. Anjuli Suhane
Dr. Anjuli Suhane
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Mathematics Education, Pre-Primary Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
23-07-2012
Email Id:
anjulisuhane@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Anjuli Suhane is serving as Associate Professor at the School of Education at IGNOU. Her career is marked by significant contributions to curriculum development, course coordination, and educational content creation.
Dr. Suhane currently coordinates the Certificate in Guidance (CIG) Programme and a range of courses across various programs, such as:
CIG: Understanding the Elementary School Child, Facilitating Growth and Development, Guiding Children’s Learning, and Guiding Socio-emotional Development.
B.Ed.: Pedagogy of Mathematics, Pedagogy of Science, and Learning and Teaching.
PGPPED: Practices in Modern Pre-School Education.
B.A. Education: Education as a Practice.
She is also the coordinator for three MOOCs offered through SWAYAM: Pedagogy of Science, Pedagogy of Mathematics, and Learning and Teaching.
Dr. Suhane holds a Master's in Physics from Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, and M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education from the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal. She also completed a PGDEL from IGNOU, New Delhi. Her career began in 2001 as a teacher-educator. She taught at the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal for five years starting in 2006, and has been with IGNOU since July 2012.
Her areas of interest and expertise include Environmental Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Educational Statistics, Guidance & Counselling, and Teacher Education. She has shared her knowledge and insights through more than 110 invited talks at seminars, UGC-Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs), and teacher training programs. She has developed over 22 video lectures for SWAYAM and contributed video lectures to the Swayam Prabha channel. Her contributions also include developing units for self-learning materials for various IGNOU programs.
Attachments:
CV
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Mathematics Education, Pre-Primary Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
23-07-2012
,
anjulisuhane@ignou.ac.in
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Dr Ajith Kumar C
Dr Ajith Kumar C
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Educational Technology, Research Methodology and Statistics
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
22-11-2011
Phone No:
Email Id:
ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Ajith Kumar is serving as Associate Professor at the School of Education, IGNOU. His
academic journey is marked by notable achievements, beginning with his completion of M.Sc.
in Physics and then M.Ed. in Science Education from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
Later he completed M.Phil. in Education from the University of Calicut, Kerala and earned his
Ph.D. from IASE, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Commencing his career as a Higher Secondary Physics Teacher, Dr. Ajith later shifted to
teacher training, accumulating over 20 years of valuable teaching experience. His commitment
to education is evident through his extensive scholarly contributions, including the publication
of edited books and over 55 research papers and articles in national and international journals.
Additionally, he has written self-learning units/modules for various Open and Distance
Learning (ODL) institutions. He has also attended and presented research papers in various
seminars and conferences held across the country.
Dr. Ajith’s areas of academic interests are educational technology, statistics in research, science
education, teacher education, higher education, and open and distance learning. His expertise
has been shared through more than 350 invited talks, encompassing national and international
seminars, UGC-Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs), and as a resource person in
workshops and teacher training programs nationwide. He has also developed over 70 video
lectures for SWAYAM-Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and contributed video lectures
to Swayam Prabha channel. Moreover, he has developed eContent for various courses and
delivered more than 100 live lectures through Radio and Television (Gyandarshan). He is
actively engaged with national and international academic organizations such as CEMCA,
NCERT, NIOS, CBSE, UGC, NTA, etc.
Dr. Ajith currently serves as the coordinator for the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational
Technology (PGDET). Additionally, he oversees various courses within the School of
Education, IGNOU, and is presently supervising two doctoral research scholars. His
commitment extends globally, evidenced by his coordination of a staff development training
program, 'ICTs for Distance and Online Learning,' for higher education teachers in Guyana
(South America).
Dr. Ajith's leadership extends to his role as the coordinator of Channel 16 of Swayamprabha
and as the course coordinator of two MOOCs, namely 'ICT in Education' and 'Selection and
Integration of Technology in Educational Processes,' offered through SWAYAM. His
multifaceted contributions highlight his dedication to advancing education through innovative
methodologies and collaborative initiatives.
Adress & Contacts
Dr Ajith Kumar C
Associate Professor
School of Education, IGNOU
New Delhi-110068
E-mail:
ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
Mobile: 9891628092
Attachments:
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Science Education, Educational Technology, Research Methodology and Statistics
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
22-11-2011
,
ajithchalil@ignou.ac.in
15
Dr. Neel Kamal Sharan
Dr. Neel Kamal Sharan
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education, Reserach Methodology
Academic Level:
10
Joining:
16-09-2021
Email Id:
neelkamalsharan@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Specialization:
Mathematics Education, Reserach Methodology
Academic Level:
10
Joining:
16-09-2021
,
neelkamalsharan@ignou.ac.in
Ph.D ( Education)(PHDES)
Master of Arts in Adult Education(MAAE)
Bachelor of Education(B.ED)
Master of Arts (Education)(MAEDU)
Bachelor of Arts (Education)(BAFEDU)
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology(PGDET)
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education(PGDHE)
Post Graduate Diploma in Pre Primary Education(PGDPPED)
Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management(PGDSLM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administartion(PGDEMA)
Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired(PGCIATIVI)
Certificate in Guidance(CIG)
Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers(CPDT)
Integrated Teacher Education Programme(ITEP)