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Prof. Kavita Varma

Prof. Kavita Varma

  • Principal
    Faculty of Education
  • Department

    Faculty of Education
  • Contact Details:

    Email : kavita.varma@gla.ac.in

    Contact Number :9411965900, 7088755888

  • Experience

    26 Years

  • Qualifications

    • B.A. from D.E.I., Dayalbagh, Agra in 1990 with First Division.       
    • B.Ed. from D.E.I., Dayalbagh, Agra in 1991 with First Division.
    • M.Ed. from D.E.I., Dayalbagh, Agra in 1992 with First Division.
    • M.A. (English Literature) from Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra in 2001 with First Division.
    • M.A. (Hindi Literature) from Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra in 2007 with First Division.
    • M.A.(Psychology) from Dr. B.R.A.University, Agra in 2012 with first division.
    • Ph.D. Awarded in Education from Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra in 1998.
    • B.Ed. in Special Education from IGNOU with first division in 2013.
    • Perusing Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from IGNOU.
    • Certificate Course in Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health, Authorised by The University of Sydney and offered through Coursera.
  • Ph.D

    Thesis Supervised

  • Awarded/ Completed-

    Working-

  • Postgraduate

    Thesis Supervised

  • Awarded/ Completed-

    Working-

  • 01“Teacher Effectiveness: A Comparative study of Male and Female Assistant Professors” Test Engineering and Management, SCOPUS Indexed Journal. May – June 2020, VOL 83, ISSN: 0193-4120 Page No. 987 – 992.
  • 02“The Procrastination Tendency: A Comparative Study of Academic and Non-Academic Course’s Learners of Agra City”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, SCOPUS Indexed and Q3 Journal. Vol. 29, No. 7s, (2020), pp. 2228-2232.
  • 03“Teacher Empowerment: A Comparative Study of Urban private & Government Secondary School Teachers of Agra District”, International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, SCOPUS Indexed, Vol. 24, Issue 04, 2020 ISSN: 1475-7192.
  • 04“Investigating The Relationship Between Teacher Effectiveness and Teacher Empowerment of Secondary School Teachers”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, SCOPUS Indexed, Vol. 29, No. 7, (2020), pp. 2567-2572.
  • 05“Influence of Salary Factor On University Teacher’s Quality of Life”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, SCOPUS Indexed,   
  • 06 “A Study of Relationship in Between Working Women in Higher Education and Social Freedom”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, SCOPUS Indexed Vol. 29, No. 7, (2020), pp. 4366-4370
  • 07“Teacher Effectiveness: A Comparative study of Assistant Professors”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, SCOPUS Indexed and Q3 Journal. (Accepted)
  • 08“A comparative study of Teacher Empowerment of Rural Private Secondary School Male & Female Teachers of Agra District”, International of Scientific & Technology Research, SCOPUS, Vol. 8, Issue 11, November 2019.
  • 09“Emerging Trends in Education for Sustainable Future” editing book, ISBN 978-81-88865-69-7, Gagandeep publications, New Delhi.
  • 10“ljdkjh ,oa xSj&ljdkjh fo'ofo|ky; ds efgyk vkpk;ksZ esa thou dh xq.koRrk dk rqyukRed v/;;uInternational Journal  of Multidisciplinary Educational Research Vol.8, Issue 9(5), September 2019, ISSN 2277-788, Impact factor- 6.014.
  • 11“vyhx<+ ftys ds egkfo|ky;ksa esa dk;Zjr la;qDr o ,dy ifjokj dh efgyk vkpk;ksZ dh lektijd Lora=rk ij mPp f”k{kk ds izHkko dk rqyukRed v/;;u” Journal of Educational and Psychological Research Vol.9, Issue no. 02, July 2019, ISSN 2230-9586.A Bio Annual Interdisciplinary Peer –Referred IRJEP.
  • 12“A comparative study of teacher empowerment of rural private Secondary School Male & Female Teachers of Agra District” International Research and Reviews Journal, An International referred & peer reviewed research Journal Related to Higher for all subjects. Vol. 7, No. 2, ISSN 2319-3204, SLRS Impact factor 2.363, page no. 1-5.
  • 13“vyhx<+ ftys ds egkfo|ky;ksa esa dk;Zjr dyk oXkZ o foKku oxZ dh efgyk vkpk;ksZ dh lektijd Lora=rk ij mPp f”k{kk ds izHkko dk rqyukRed v/;;u” International Research and Reviews journal, An International referred & peer reviewed research Journal Related to Higher for all subjects. Vol. 7, No. 2, ISSN 2319-3204, SLRS Impact factor 2.363, page no. 6-11.
  • 14“xSj&ljdkjh fo'ofo|ky; ds vkpk;ksZ esa thou dh xq.koRrk dk v/;;u”Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language Vol.7, Issue 33, Apr-May 2019, E-ISSN 2348-3083, SJ Impact factor 2017: 5.068.
  • 15“vyhx<+ ftys ds egkfo|ky;ksa esa dk;Zjr fookfgr o vfookfgr efgyk vkpk;ksZ dh lektijd Lora=rk ij mPp f”k{kk ds izHkko dk rqyukRed v/;;u” Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary studies Vol.6/51, Issue51, May-June 2019, E-ISSN 2278-8808, SJIF 2018=6.371. International Peer Reviewed and Referred.
  • 16“ljdkjh ,oa xSj&ljdkjh fo”ofo|ky; ds iq:’k vkpk;ksZ esa thou dh xq.koRrk dk rqyukRed v/;;u”,Shiksha Shodh Manthan, Vol. 5 No. 2, October 2019, ISSN: 2395-728 X
  • 17“Teacher Education in India: An Overview”, Book chapter in Indian Education System Emerging Trends and Related Issues, ISBN 978-93-88804-08-0 2019, page 186-195, Adhyayan Publisher and Distributer, New Delhi.
  • 18“ljdkjh fo”ofo|ky; ds vkpk;ksZa ds thou dh xq.koRrk dk v/;;u]”,Journal of Educational & Psychological Research July 18 Vol. 2, ISSN 2230-9586, SJIF 2018:6.602
  • 19“A Comparative Study of Teacher Effectiveness of Urban Private Secondary School Male and Female Teachers of Agra District”, International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research ISSN:2349-5162, Impact Factor 5.87, Vol. 6 Issue 6, June 2019.
  • 20“Education of Children with Disabilities in India: Concern and Policy Perspective”, a chapter in Book-Revamping of Education System Through New Education Policy (NEP), ISBN 978-81-88865-67-3.201, Gagandeep publications, New Delhi. page -55-65.
  • 21“Need of Imparting Guidance and Counselling services for Adolescent students in India”, a chapter in Book-Modern Education system, ISBN 978-93-86203-53-3,2017,55-65.
  • 22“Gender Sensitization and Education”, ARS-Journal of Applied Research and Social Sciences, Vol.4, Issue 4, February’2017,08-19.
  • 23“Procrastination and Students”, Research Innovator, Vol.2, Issue 4, Dec,2015, ISSN 23954744,32-39.
  • 24“Relationship between Procrastination & Big five personality factors in comparison to male and female”,ARS-Journal of Applied Research and Social Sciences,Vol.2,Issue 23,December’2015,74-92.
  • 25“VartamanParipeksheye Mai MulyeShiksha Ki Aavashyakta”, Shikshamitra, Vol.3, pp.16-17 ,2011
  • 26“J.Krishnamurti's Approach To Education-Meaning And Concept Of Education,” Indian Psychometric &Educational Research Association, vol.41,2010.
  • 27“Philosophical Outlook Of J.Krishnamurti”, Psycho-Linguistics Association Of India, Vol.Speacial of 40 Years,2010.
  • 28Valabi Vishvidayala”,Shiksahmitra,Vol.3,pp.14-16 ,2009.
  • 29“Buddha Shiksha-NalandaVishvidayala”, Shikshamitra, Vol.1, pp.19-20 ,2008.
  • 30“VartamanParipeksheye Mai BuddhikShiksha,” A chapter in Book(shikshaSagar),ISBN 81-88890-79-0,Rakhi Prakashan,Agra,vol.1, Pp.80-93,2007.

Article/Paper Presented in National and International Conferences/Seminars:

  • 01“Techniques for unlocking Stress during Covid-19”, presented paper entitled in Two Days National Webinar on ‘Realigning the Indian Economy in Post Covid-19 Era’ on 11th - 12th May, 2020 organized by Department of Economics, Vasanta College for Women, KFI, Rajghat, Varanasi.
  • 02“Adopting And Adapting E- Teaching-Learning Process In Higher Education”, In The National Webinar On Covid-19, Changing Dynamics Around The Globe Organized By Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna,Varanasi Held On May 9-10,2020.
  • 03Teacher Empowerment: Concept, Dimensions and Strategies to enhance Teacher Empowerment, Multidisciplinary National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Education for Sustainable Future (ETESF-2019) April 12, 2019 at GLA University, Mathura (U.P.)
  • 04“The Analytical Study of Insurance Sector for Employment Upliftment in National Conference on India Vision 2020: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities and Progress organized by Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra on 23/01/2019.
  • 05“Hindi Cinema Aaj : Bhasha, Samaj aur Sanskriti”, National Seminar on Bhasha, Samaj aur Sanskriti, March 21-22 2018 at NCERT, New Delhi..
  • 06“A Vision Women Education” International Conference on Vision 2022: A New India, from January 27-28 2018 organised by Faulty of Commerce, University of Lucknow (U.P.) India.
  • 07“Role of Education in Gender Sensitization”, National Seminar on Gender Equity and Empowerment of Women, March 17-18,2017, Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Work, Department of Social Work, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, U.P.
  • 08“Globalization, Youth And Indian Higher Education”, National Seminar on Globalization and Youth in India: Perspectives, Issues and challenges, March 6-7,2017, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambdkar University (Central University), Lucknow,U.P.
  • 09“Education of children with disabilities in India: concerns and policy perspectives”, International Conference on Revamping of Education System through New education policy(NEP), March2-3,2017, AIE,Amity University, Lucknow Campus, U.P.
  • 10“Gender Sensitization among youth and Education”, National Seminar on Youth Empowerment: Issues, Challenges & Concerns, February 22-23,2017, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University (U.P. State Government University) Lucknow,U.P.
  • 11“Gender Differences and Mental Health”, in International Conference on Human Behaviour and Development Issues: Growth and Sustainability, Oct.20-21,2016, AIBAS,Amity University, Lucknow, U.P.
  • 12“Psychological Challenges for Young Adults”, in National Seminar on Public Health in India: Issues of Women, Children and Adolescents, Oct.15-16,2016, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, U.P.
  • 13“Need of Imparting Guidance and Counselling Services for Adolescent Students in India”, in International Conference on Evaluation of Modern Educational System, Sept.24-26, 2016, HIBS,Agra,U.P.
  • 14“Teacher Education and Sustainable Development in India”, In International ELT Conference, March 5-6,2016, Amity University, Lucknow, U.P.
  • 15“Soft-Skills to Scale Professional Heights”, In International Conference on English Studies:
  • 16“The Evolving Paradigms of Employability and Power”, February 18-19,2016, Amity University, Lucknow, U.P.
  • 17“Schools as a Learning Community for Enhancing Life Skills”, In National Seminar On Skills to Excel in Higher Education, Sept.20,2015, at Eram Girls Degree College, Lucknow, U.P.
  • 18“A Study of the Relationship Between Procrastination and Big Five Factors of Personality”, In National Conference On Challenges and Opportunities of Work Ethics in Nation Building, Oct.4-6,2012, at St.John’s College, Agra.
  • 19“Thrust Areas Of Modern Educational Research”,4th National Seminar, Sept.28-29, 2012, at Harprasad Institute of Behavioural Studies (HIBS), Agra,U.P.
  • 20“Mental Health and Social Support”, The National Conference On Mental Health & Well Being: Recent Trends & Interventions, Feb.6- 7,2012, at Agra College Agra, U.P
  • 21“Role of Psychology and Technology in Teaching-Learning Situations”, In National Seminar on Teacher as A Psychologist in Educational Technology Applications, Sept.4,2010 at Acme Institute of Management & Technology, Agra.
  • 22“Value Education-Need of The Hour”, In National Seminar on Teacher Education for Value Inculcation On March 27, 2010, at Aryan Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Agra.
  • 23“A Way to Quality Education”, In National Seminar On Quality Education: Role of Teacher, Technology & Management, On Feb.13,2010, at Sachdeva Institute Of Education, Farah, Mathura,U.P.
  • 24“Teacher's Competence And Responsibility”, in National Seminar On Professional Competence In Teaching, Dec.14,2009, at Sant Ramakrishna Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Agra,U.P.
  • 25“Professional Development of Teacher Education”, in National Seminar of Council for Teacher Education & K.R. Teachers Training College March 14-15, 2008 At K.R. Teachers Training College, Mathura, U.P.
  • 26“The Role of language in Modernizing Thinking Process-The Native Indian languages & World View”, in Sixth International and Eighth National Conference On Teacher Education for Knowledge Society, Oct.13- 14,2007, at Baikunthi Devi PG College, Agra, U.P.
  • 27“Role of The Teacher Colleges and The Teacher-Education in Providing Extension and Consultancy Services in The Area of Value Education”, ln UGC Sponsored.
  • 28“Values and Ethics for Prospective School Teachers”, On March 2-4, 2006, at Shah Goverdhan Kabra Teachers' College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
  • 29“Teacher in 21stcentury”, In National Seminar of Council for Teacher Education, June 9-10, 2006, at Gujarat State Centre, Vadodara, Gujrat.
  • 30“Education As Suggested By Sri Aurobindo Ghosh,”ln All India Conference On A Blue Print Of Education For The Emerging Child ,Dec25-26.,2004,at Amar NathVidya Ashram Senior Secondary School, Mathura,U.P.

Attended National/International Workshops/Conferences/FDP

  • 01Participated in The “Webinar Reopening School: When, Where and How?”, Held On June 17, 2020 Organized by The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of (ASSOCHAM).
  • 02Participated in The “Online International Seminar On Effective Transitioning from Traditional (T) Class to Virtual (V) Class Teaching” Held On June 02, 2020 Organized by Punjab Commerce & Management Association (PCMA).
  • 03Participated in the Webinar on “Importance of Soft Skills & Technology in Career Development” Organised by Department of Applied Science on 31st May 2020 ,8th Mile Stone Balana, Mahendergarh, Haryana.
  • 04Participated In The Webinar On “Entrepreneurship Skills Development Program (A Case Study)” Organised By Shri Atmanand Jain,Institute Of Management & Technology, on May 29,2020,Ambala City, Haryana.
  • 05Participation in The International Webinar “Contribution of Science and Technology in Combating Covid -19: A Socio-Economic Impact” Held on May 24,2020, at Bora Institute of Management Sciences, Lucknow.
  • 06Participation in The Webinar On Exams in Covid-19: Issues and Challenges Date: 13th May 2020 Government Girls Post Graduate College Etawah, Uttar Pradesh 
  • 07Participation in The International Webinar on The Pathway to Happiness-A Practical approach, organized by Counselling and Placement Cell, University of Lucknow On May 11,2020.
  • 08Participated in Workshop on “Academic Leadership” Organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), GLA University, Mathura Held on January 16th To 18th 2020.
  • 09Participated in National Workshop on Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in Education Held On May 22nd To May 31st 2019 Organised by School of Education (Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission On Teachers and Teaching Scheme of MHRD, GOI. At Faculty of Education Dayalbagh Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra.
  • 10Participated in National Seminar On Human Resource Management (HRM)Practices in Service Based Organizations: Issues, Challenges, Current Status and Future Perspective Held On March 7,2017, Amity School of Hospitality, Lucknow, U.P.
  • 11Participated in Faculty Development Programme on Research Methods and Scientific Writing, December 20-21,2016, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
  • 12Participated in Faculty Development Program on from Teaching to Learning-A New Paradigm for Education, December 15-16,2016, AIIT, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
  • 13Participated In UGC Sponsored Capacity Building Of Woman Managers In Higher Education Workshop, January21-25,2011 At University Of Lucknow, Lucknow,U.P.

Invited as Resource/Chair Person in the Conferences/Seminars

  • 01Chaired a Session of the Sixteenth Samvada Annual Seminar “The Place of Woman in Religion” November 4 to 6, 2019, at Udasin Karshni Ashram, Ramanreti (Gokul), Mathura.
  • 02Resource person in International Seminar “Curbing the Menace of Anti-Social Activities in Educational Institutions on July 20th 2019 organised by P.K.R. Jain (PG) College of Education, Hisar Road, Ambala City, Haryana.
  • 03Resource person in National Workshop on “Puppetry and Its Integration with Teaching-Learning from June 3rd 2019 to June 7th 2019 organised by Faculty of Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra under School of Education Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), MHRD GOI.
  • 04Resource person in the Interactive Session on the topic “Boys and Girls are you ready for Tomorrow” from May 23rd 2019 to May 31st 2019 at Police Modern School, Mathura.
  • 05Chaired a Session of Multidisciplinary National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Education for Sustainable Future (ETESF-2019) April 12, 2019, at GLA University, Mathura, U.P.
  • 06Resource person at four-week Induction Programme organised by Teaching-Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi University from November 22-23 2018 on the topic Flipped Classroom.  
  • 07Resource person in the Interactive Session on the topic “Effective Pedagogy” on July 2018 in GLA University, Mathura (U.P.).
  • 08Chaired a Session of International Conference on English Studies: Skill Development for Sustainable Growth, February 23-24,2017, ASL,Amity University, Lucknow Campus, U.P.
  • 09Chaired a session of International Conference on Evaluation of Modern Educational System, Sept.24-26,2016, HIBS, Agra,U.P.
  • 10Resource person in National Orientation Seminar on 10-11 Dec.2010 the topic at Inspiration College of Teacher Education(ICTE) Polysheet, Kathgodam (HaldwaniJ-263126) Distt. Nanital (Uttarakhand)
  • 11Resource person in National Seminar on "Teacher as a Psychologist in Educational Technology Applications" on 04 Sept.2010 in Department of Education, Acme Institute of management &technology, Sikandara, Agra (U.P.)

Workshop Organized

  • 01Workshop for Faculty Development for Enhancing Mentoring SkillsOn   07th& 08th July 2016 at Amity University, Lucknow.

Teaching Experience

  • Worked as a Professor in Amity Institute of Education in Amity University, Lucknow from August 2015 to April 2017.
  • Worked as a Principal of Krishna Girls Academy, Agra from July 2012 to July 2015.
  • Worked as a Principal of Peetamber Degree college, Agra from July 2011 to June 2012
  • Worked as a Principal of Tulsi College of Education for Women, Ambala from May 2008 to March 2011.
  • Worked as a Head of Department of Education in Sarvodaya Mahavidhalaya, Mathura from Oct 2006 to April 2008.
  • Worked as Lecturer in Education Department of B.S.A. College, Mathura from Dec 2003 to Sept.2006.
  • Worked as lecturer in Education Department of R.K.College of Systems & Management, Firozabad from Jan 1998 to Nov.2003.
  • Worked as TGT in Shri Ganesh Saraswati Vidhya Mandir, Agra from July 1993 to Dec.1997.

Post and Responsibilities Held

  • Student Counsellor on Psychological Issues, GLA University, Mathura.
  • Cultural Event In-charge, Amity Cultural Club, Amity University, Lucknow
  • Member, Anti Ragging and Disciplinary Committee in University GLA University, Mathura.
  • Paper Setter and Evaluator, University Semester Examination - B.Ed., B.Ed.in Special Education(LD), M.Ed., M.Ed. in Special Education(LD), M.A. (Clinical Psychology) and Ph.D.in Education course work.
  • Member, in PI Board of University Admissions and selection of faculty in Education, Amity University, Lucknow.
  • Member Cultural council, GLA University, Mathura
  • Member Research Degree Committee, GLA University, Mathura.
  • Member Academic council, GLA University, Mathura.

Research Interests

  • Educational Psychology,
  • Educational Philosophy,
  • Educational Technology,
  • Cognitive Development,
  • Teacher Education,
  • Methods of Teaching English,
  • Special Education,
  • New Innovations in Education.
  • Gender Issues.

Courses Taught

  • Ph.D.-Education-Research Methodology, Educational Psychology, Philosophical & Sociological Foundations of Education.
  • M.A.-Clinical Psychology-Philosophical Foundations of Psychology.
  • M.Ed. Special Education(Learning Disabilities)- Identification, Assessment and Needs of Children with Learning Disability, Therapeutics and Assistive Devices for Persons with Learning Disability.
  • M.Ed.- Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, Educational Philosophy, Research Methodology and Statistics-I [Core Courses] Basic Research in Education [Core Courses] Philosophy of Education [Core Courses]
  • MJMC(Masters in Journalism & Mass Communication)-Communication for Employment [Communication Skills], Professional Communication Skills [Communication Skills]
  • B.Ed.Special Education in Learning Disability-Cross Disability and Inclusion- Learning Disability [Practical], Introduction to Locomotor & Multiple Disabilities, Introduction to Neuro Developmental Disabilities, Introduction to Sensory Disabilities [Cross Disability & Inclusive Education Courses],Teaching Practice- Learning Disability [Practical],Working with Children with Learning Disability [Practical], Classroom Teaching- Learning Disability [Field Engagement Courses] Technology and Disability [Disability Specialization courses], Cross Disability and Inclusion- Learning Disability II [Practical], Working with Children with Other Disabilities in Special School [Field Engagement Courses].
  • B.Ed.- Contemporary India and education ,Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, Educational Philosophy, Language Across Curriculum, Knowledge And Curriculum.
  • BJMC-(Bachelor’s in Journalism & Mass Communication) English Language Usage Essentials, Introduction to Communication Skills , Professional Communication for Recruitment and Employability, Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills [Communication Skills].
  • B.A.(Hons)- 20th Century Indian English Prose, Language Across Curriculum

Organizing Committee Member

  • International Conference on Revamping of Education System through New Education Policy (NEP) on 2nd and 3rd March 2017 Amity University, Lucknow.
  • National Seminar on “Sarvagrih vikas ke path pradashak Pt.Deendayal Uphadhaya”,on 9th and 10th Dec.2017,at Deendayal dham,Farah,Mathura.

Honors' & Awards

  • Awarded by IAIP for Professional Commitment Award 2008.
  • Awarded by IPERA for best cognitive Psychologist 2010.
  • Awarded by Taj Mahotsav Cultural festival Awarded for dance and Participation 1994.
  • Invited As Special Guest In Sangathan 2016 18th Inter Amity Institutions Sports Meet In Celebration of Founder's Day- 24th October at Amity University,Noida.
  • Appreciation Certificate for the participation in Education for Disabled Persons Sponsored by MHRD, New Delhi, organized by Gyandeep shkisha Bharati, Mathura.

Supervision

  • Supervision of Dissertations at M.Ed./M.A. level (14)
  • Supervision of ongoing Ph.D.(02)

Extra Curricular Activities

  • N.C.C., School discipline In-charge,
  • Dance, Music(vocal), Debates, Dramatics,
  • N.S.S., Scout& Guide,
  • All India Radio, Agra, Taj Mahotsava Festival, Agra,
  • Drawing Painting & Handicraft,
  • Anchoring for International fame Personalities,
  • Cultural Head at University level,
  • Live Show of Psychology on Local TV Channel,etc.