Curriculum Vitae

Name : Dr. Nilesh Kapadia

Date of Birth : 6th December, 1972

Address (Residential) : A-701, Madhuram Apartment, Near St. Kabir School, Naranpura, Ahmedabad-380013

Current Position : Assistant Professor, Hindi Teachers’ Training College, Gujarat, Vidyapith, Ahmedabad-380014

Phone : (O) 079-40016356 079-40016341 079-40016342 Cell 9825709921 e-mail : [email protected]

Academic Qualifications

Division Exam Grade/ passed Board/University Subjects Year Merit. Ph.D. Gujarat University, Education 2009 Awarded Ahmedabad NET University Grants Education 2007 Pass Commission, New Delhi SET M.S. University, Vadodara Education 2006 Pass M.Ed. Gujarat University Education 1998 First Class Ahmedabad

Contribution to Teaching

Courses Taught Name of University /College / Institution Duration Teachers’ Gujarat Council of Educational Research and 10/09/1998 to Training and Training (GCERT) Gandhinagar. 02/08/2004 Educational Research 03/08/2004 to B.Ed. Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith, 06/09/2006 Ahmedabad 07/09/2006 to Language Bhasha Bhavan, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad 10/02/2008 Teaching B.Ed. Hindi Teachers’ Training College, Gujarat Since 11/02/2008 Vidyapith, Ahmedabad M.Ed. Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith, Since June, 2012 Ahmedabad

Area of Interest

1. English Language Teaching 2. Adolescence Education 3. ICT 4. Educational Psychology

Academic Programme and Courses Evolved

1. M.Phil. (Education), Ph.D. (Education) Course Work Course evolved for Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith (2011).

2. B.Ed. Course evolved for Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith (2012).

3. B.Ed., M.Ed. Courses evolved for Shikshan Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith (2014).

Minor Research Project Completed

1. GCERT granted Minor Research Project on “A Study of Examination Anxiety among Post Basic School Students”, 2015. 2. GCERT granted Minor Research Project on “An Adolescence Education Awareness of Post Basic School Students”, 2014. 3. GCERT granted Minor Research Project on “A Study of Computer Awareness of Trainees of DIETs ”, 2013

Papers Presented in Seminar/Conferences

International: 02

1. Presented a paper on “Liberate Students from Suicide” in the international conference on “ Liberating Learning” on 7-9 June, 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Children University, Educational Researcher’s Association, Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal & Higher Education Forum.

2. Presented a paper on “Challenges in Higher Education” in the international conference on “ Higher Education in 2020” on 21-23 January 2012 at Surat, Organized by V T Choksi College of Education, Surat

National: 12

1. Presented a paper on “ Yog and its Relevance in Education” in the national seminar on “ YOG : An Integrative Life-Style” on 20-22 June, 2015 at Ahmedabad at Ahmedabad , Organized by Department of Yoga, Mahadev Desai Samaj Seva Mahavidyalay, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

2. Presented a paper on “Quality Improvement through ICT in Teacher Education” in the national seminar on “ ICT in education” on 22nd February, 2015 at Botad, Organized by Shree Aradhana Education and Charitable Trust, Botad.

3. Presented a paper on “Educational Thoughts of Gunvant Shah” in the national seminar on “ Qualitative Research and its Application ” on 19th January, 2015 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar.

4. Presented a paper on “Creativity and Innovation in Education” in the national seminar on “ Creativity and Innovation in education” on 01-02 February, 2014 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar.

5. Presented a paper on “Academic Stress among B.Ed. Trainees of Gujarat Vidyapith” in the national seminar on “ Changes and Challenges in teacher education” on 19th October, 2013 at Rajkot, Organized by Smt. J. J. Kundalia Graduate Teacher Training College, Rajkot.

6. Presented a paper on “The Concept of Educational Evaluation” in the national seminar on “ Evaluation as a Tool for Quality Assurance” on 18th August, 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Vaidya Shri M. M. Patel College of Education, Ahmedabad.

7. Presented a paper on “Case Study and Sources of Evidence” in the national seminar on “Case study for Researches in Teacher Education” on 09-10 February, 2013 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar.

8. Presented a paper on “Caste based Discrimination in Education” in the national conference on “ The Indian Education System : The Crisis and The Shifting Paradigms” on 19-23 November, 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by PCE, Gujarat Vidyapith, Lok Seva Mahavidyalay.

9. Presented a paper on “Internet in Teachers Training” in the national seminar on “ Quality Teacher Training : Best Practices and Challenges” on 31 October, 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Vaidya Shri M. M. Patel College of Education, Ahmedabad.

10. Presented a paper on “ICT in Teaching Learning Process” in the national seminar on “ Educational Research on Quality Concerns ” on 07-08 January, 2012 at Surendranagar, Organized by Shri, C.H. Shah Maitri Vidyapith Mahila College of Education, Surendranagar

11. Presented a paper on “Role of Choice based Credit System and Semester System in Quality Teacher Training” in the national seminar on “Quality Teacher Training Yes but…to Yes please… ” on 24-25 July, 2010 at Anand, Organized by Anand College of Education, Anand.

12. Presented a paper on “Teacher Education in context of Quality Indicators and its Rationale” in the national seminar on “Teacher Education-New Challenges in Knowledge Age of the 21st Century” on 31 January, 2010 at Kherava, Organized by Department of Education, Ganpat University, Kherava.

State Level: 02

1. Presented a paper on “School Activity: A Solution for Female Foeticide” in the state level seminar on “ Female Foeticide and Gender Violence : Bhartiya Perspective” on 19th September, 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Dept. of Life-long Learning & Extension, ERA & WILPF.

2. Presented a paper on “Gandhian Approach to Protect Human Rights” in the state level seminar on “Promotion of Human Rights Through Education and Role of Teacher” on 25th September, 2011 at Khambhat, Organized by Smt.B.C.J. College of Education, Khambhat.

Participated in Workshop / Orientation Programme / Training Programmes

1. Participated in Regional Workshop on “NCFTE and Two Years B.Ed./M.Ed. Programme” on 11-13 March, 2015 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE) and GCERT, Gandhinagar.

2. Participated in Regional Workshop on “Literature, Education and Social Reform ” on 21-25 February, 2015 at Vanghadhra, Organized by Saurashtra Lokshala Sangh.

3. Participated in State Level Conference on “Gujarat Nai Talim Sangh” on 5th January, 2015 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

4. Participated in National Workshop on “Life Based Open Learning Resource Generation” on 18-22 November, 2013 at Sadra, Organized by Nayi Talim Seva Samiti(Sevagram), Gujarat Vidyapith (Ahmedabad) & Azim Premji University.

5. Participated in “Gandhi Katha by Narayan Desai” on 15-19 August, 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

6. Participated in National Workshop on “Improving the Quality of Research and Research Writing” on 6-7 June, 2013 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Children University, Educational Researcher’s Association, Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal, Higher Education Forum.

7. Participated in “Gandhi Katha by Narayan Desai” on 25-30 January, 2013 at Sadra, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

8. Participated in Regional Workshop on “Right to Information” on 29-30 October, 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by NSS Regional Training Center, Ahmedabad.

9. Participated in Local Workshop on “Jivan Vidya Shibir” on 22-28 July, 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE).

10. Participated in State Level Seminar on “Managing Stress” on 14th April, 2012 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Faculty Of Education, Gujarat University.

11. Participated in Local Workshop on “Audio-Video Material Development” on 22nd December, 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE) and GCERT.

12. Participated in “Refresher Course in Education” on 24 November to 14 December, 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by UGC-ASC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

13. Participated in Regional Conference on “Open School” on 7-8 November, 2011 at Sadra, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

14. Participated in National Workshop on “ICT Workshop on Research Methodology” on 24-26 August, 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by CIET-NCERT, New Delhi and GIET, Ahmedabad.

15. Participated in Local Workshop on “Maitree Shibir” on 4-15 May, 2011 at Vedachhi, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith.

16. Participated in “Nai Talim by Dr.Anil Sadgopal” on 28 February to 6 March, 2011 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

17. Participated in “Orientation Programme” on 31May to 27 June, 2010 at Ahmedabad, Organized by UGC-ASC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

18. Participated in Regional Workshop on “English Module Writing ” on 27-28 April, 2010 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE).

19. Participated in National Workshop on “Research Methodology for ICT in Education” on 11- 13 August, 2009 at Ahmedabad, Organized by CIET-NCERT, New Delhi and GIET, Ahmedabad.

20. Participated in State Level Seminar on “Teachers Orientation Programme” on 25-27 May, 2009 at Ahmedabad, Organized by Lokbharti, Sanosara.

Chapters in Book

1. Nilesh Kapadia. (2013). The Concept of Educational Evaluation. In A. Pandit, D. Patel & M. Shashtri (Ed.), Aks (pp. 151-153). Ahmedabad : SSTCT

2. Nilesh Kapadia (2012).Changes and Challenges in Teacher Education. In D. Raval, P. Dave, C. Madhak, N. Raninga & A. Nakrani (Ed.), Academic Stress among B.Ed. Trainees of Gujarat Vidyapith (pp. 6-11). Rajkot : Smt. J. J. Kundalia Graduate Teachers’ College.

3. Nilesh Kapadia (2008). English Language Teaching. In A. Patel & N. Kapadia (Ed.), Teaching of Oral Skill (pp. 11-19). Gujarat State School Text-Book Board, Gandhinagar.

Papers Published

1. “Creativity in Education”, Nilesh Kapadia, Maitri Vidyapith, July, 2014, 147, 63-65.

2. “Adarsh Nivasi Shalana Shikshkoni Tarunya Shikshan Sabhanta ", Nilesh Kapadia INDIAN E-JOURNAL ON TEACHER EDUCATION (IEJTE) BI-MONTHLY E-JOURNAL, April, 2014, 2, 44- 51(in Gujarati).

3. “Case Study and Sources of Evidence”, Nilesh Kapadia, Maitri Vidyapith, July, 2013, 143, 42- 44.

4. “Challenges in Higher Education”, Nilesh Kapadia, Innovation in Teacher Education Educational Road Map, July. 2013,11,7-13.

5. “Liberate Students from Suicide”, Nilesh Kapadia, SANSHODHAN E-JOURNAL, June.2013.6, 462-466.

Lectures Delivered

1. Delivered a Lecture on ‘Importance of Lesson Planning' on 29-30 January, 2015 in Equivalency Programme under Sakshar Bhart at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; Organized by SRC, Gujarat Vidyapith.

2. Delivered a Lecture on ‘Bhasha ka Vigyan’ on 29-01-14 in Hindi Teachers’ Training Programme at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; ; Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE) and GCERT.

3. Delivered a Lecture on ‘Mass Media and Gandhiji’ on 25-06-11 in Orientation Programme at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; ; Organized by Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE).

4. Delivered a Lecture on ‘Adolescence Education’ on 10-09-09 in Kumar Vinay Mandir at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; ; Organized by Gujarat Vidyapith.

T.V. Talk Delivered

1. Delivered a Lecture on ‘Educational Philosophy of J.Krishnamurti’ on 25 March, 2013 in live telecast programme of SANDHAN, Gandhinagar.

2. Delivered a Lecture on ‘Realism in Education’ on 16 January, 2012 in live telecast programme of SANDHAN, Gandhinagar.

Committee Member

1. Executive Council Member, Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training (GCERT), Gandhinagar. 2. Member, Programme Advisory Committee, Gujarat Institute of Educational Technology (GIET), Ahmedabad. 3. Member, Board of Studies, Shikshan Mahavidyalay (IASE), Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.