Book (S)/ Chapter(S) Published

Dr. Alaka Das, MA(Gau), MPhil(Gau), PhD(Gau) Associate Professor Department of EDUCATION Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University

Research Interest:  Behavioral Psychology  Emotional Intelligence

Book (s)/ Chapter(s) Published :

Book Chapter/Article/Paper:

 “Women in Decision Making in Colleges of Kamrup District – A Study of Selected Women Principals.” Women and Human Rights, the North East Indian context, 2010, p 207-209. (ISBN: 978-81-910812-0-6).  “Non-Government Organization vis-à-vis Environmental Concern” A chapter published on Environmental Education Concepts, Issues & Problems, July, 2011. (ISBN-978-81- 922273-0-6).  Full Paper Published in the Proceedings of North East India Education Society (17th Annual Conference, July 2008).  “Women Empowerment and Gender Disparity in Higher Education of India and some Related Issues” A paper published on “Economic Empowerment of Women In the Northeast Region Issues and Challenges” 2012 (ISBN: 978-81-910818-3-7).  “Best Practices for Quality Improvement in Rural Degree College of Kamrup District” A paper published on the book Quality Assurance in Higher Education Role of Stakeholders – 2013. (ISBN 978-93-80261-92-8).  “Gandhian Philosophy of Education and Its Relevance in the 21st Century Education System.” A paper published on the book Relevance of Gandhi Today – 2013 (ISBN: 978- 93-80261-97-3).  “A study on Emotional Intelligence in relation to Creativity, Stress and Academic Achievement at B.Ed. level.” A thesis abstract published on the book “Summary of Doctoral Thesis, Vol: V of Assam College Teachers’ Association 2013. (ISBN: 978-81- 920635-5-3).  “Rastriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Issues, Challenges and opportunities” on Impressions ISBN 978-81-929804-6-1 Goreswar College.  “Role of self-help Group in Development of Rural Women.” An empirical study on Pioneering North East Development Issues, Barbhag College ISBN-978-81-910812-7-5  Protection of Women and Domestic Violence Act’ 2005-An Appraisal on “Impression” An Annual Publication Goreswar College ISBN 978-81930725-9-2  “Relationship between Awareness and Attitude towards Inclusion of Students with Learning Disabilities – A Study among D.L.Ed, Teacher Trainees .Issues and challenges” in Inclusive Education published by Shanti prakashan ISBN 81-7680-040-06. (May 2015).  “An Introduction to Action Research” July 2016 ISBN 978-93-84846-48-0  “Rastriya Uchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) and higher education in Assam –An Overview’ in Higher Education In India, Policies and Challenges Edited Book Global Publishing House 2017. ISBN: 978-93-81563-74-8.  “E Learning Paradigm: Virtual Learning, Mobile Learning and Blended Learning” in edited Book “Contemporary Issues of Indian Education. ISBN-978-93-84466-303 Nov.2016.  “An Overview of the Challenges of Rastriya Uchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)” In Abhibyakti’ Annual Journal Vol-iv 2016 Women Cell ACTA, Assam. ISSN:2450-0546.  “Women in Sports –Changing Concept and Evolving Role” in Emancipating Women’ 2016, ISBN: 978-93-84095-41-3.  “Role of Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University in Promotion of Peace – A Study” in “Development of Nations: An Interplay of Economics, Politics & Society” Published by Madaan Publishing House, Patiala.(2017), ISBN: 978-93-84661-49-6.  Edited Book on “INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION” a Seminar Proceeding published by Pub Kamrup College, December 2017, ISBN: 978-81-93152-50-6.

Research Paper (s) Published :

Papers Published in Journal:

 “A study on Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Creativity at B.Ed. level”. Education : North East (Journal of the North east India Education society), Vol-13, 2008-09, p 119-121. (ISSN-0973-4902).  “CERTIFICATE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAMME IN THE KAMRUP DISTRICT OF ASSAM: AN EVALUATIVE STUDY” A paper published on JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Vol – 1, No – 3, June 2012. (ISSN 2248-9703).  “New paradigm in Teaching and Learning – A Constructivist Approach.” A paper published on the Biannual Journal of Women’s Studies Research Cell, Rangia College, Assam. Vol – IV January 2015 (ISSN 2278 – 5590).  “A Study on Emotional Intelligence in Relation to General Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence” A paper Published on INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH in Volume: 06 Issue 08 August 2016 (ISSN No. 2249-555X / Index Copernicus Value: 74.50 / Impact Factor: 3.919).  “Metacognition and Learning: Am Overview” A paper Published on GLOBAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCHANALYSIS in Volume: 05 Issue 08 August 2016 (ISSN No. 2277-8160 / Index Copernicus Value: 70.36 / Impact Factor: 3.62).  ”Relationship between Academic Procrastination and Academic Achievement of School Students” A paper Published on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH in Volume: 05 Issue 11 November 2016 (ISSN No. 2277-8179 / Index Copernicus Value: 69.48 / Impact Factor: 3.508).  “A Study of Environmental Awareness, Environmental Attitude and Ecological Behaviour of the B.Ed. Students. A paper Published on INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH in Volume: 06 Issue 11 November 2016 (ISSN No. 2249-555X / Index Copernicus Value: 74.50 / Impact Factor: 3.919).  “Emotional Intelligence - the New Yardstick of Success” in Excellence International Journal of Extension and Research Vol.3, Isseau-8 August 2016. Vol.3, Issue-8. August 2016. ISSN-2349-883  “Developing School Policy for use of Yoga Therapies for Children with Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder and Learning Disabilities” in Protibhan, Vol-v January, 2017 ISSN 2278-5590. Published by Women Studies Research Cell, Rangia College.  “Relationship between Metacognitive Ability and Academic Achievement of B.Ed. Students – A Study”.A paper Published on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & RESEARCH in Volume: 06 Issue 05 May 2016 (ISSN No. 2319-7064 / Impact Factor 2015: 6.391).  “Self Regulated Learning and Cognitive Styles of School Students – A Study” A paper Published on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE& RESEARCH in Volume: 05 Issue 12 December 2016 (ISSN No. 2319-7064 / Impact Factor 2015: 6.391).  “Human Rights Education and Teacher Education Programme – An Approach” A paper published on RESEARCH REVOLUTION in Valume 5 Issue 9 June 2017. (ISSN No 2319-300X) Impact Factor: 5.007.  “A Study on the Value Priorities of the Secondary Level Teacher Trainees in Relation to Certain Demographic Variables” A paper published on PARIPEX – INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH in Volume 06 Issue 07 July 2017 (ISSN No 2250-1991/ Impact Factor: 5.761).  “A Retrospection of Open University Study Centres of Rural Kamrupwith Special Reference to KKHSOU”A paper published on PARIPEX – INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH in Volume 06 Issue 09 September 2017 (ISSN No 2250-1991/ Impact Factor: 5.761).  “A Study of Stress Management Among Women College Teachers”A paper published on PARIPEX – INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH in Volume 06 Issue 10 October, 2017 (ISSN No 2250-1991/ Impact Factor: 5.761).  “A Study of Life Skill Among the Post Graduate Students,”A paper Published on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & RESEARCH in Volume: 05 Issue 12 December 2016 (ISSN No. 2319-7064 / Impact Factor 2015: 6.391).  “Fostering Creativity Through Education”A paper Published on INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH in Volume: 06 Issue 11 November 2017 (ISSN No. 2277-8179 / Index Copernicus Value: 78.46 / Impact Factor: 4.176).  “A Study of Legal Awareness of Rural Women” A paper published on RESEARCH REVOLUTION in Valume 6 Issue 1 October, 2017. (ISSN No 2319-300X) Impact Factor: 5.007  “Attitude of the B.Ed. Students Towards Micro-Teaching – A Study”A paper Published on INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH in Volume: 07 Issue 11 November 2017 (ISSN No. 2249-555X / Index Copernicus Value: 79.96 / Impact Factor: 4.894).  “A Study of Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Effectiveness of Teacher Educators”A paper Published on GLOBAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ANALYSIS in Volume: 06 Issue 11 November 2017 (ISSN No. 2277-8160 / Index Copernicus Value: 80.26 / Impact Factor: 4.547).  “Fostering Resilience Among Students” A paper published on PARIPEX – INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH in Volume 07 Issue 01 January, 2018 (ISSN No 2250-1991/ Index Copernicus Value: 86.18/ Impact Factor: 5.761).  “Education of the DifferentlyAble at Secondary Level and Role of RMSA – A Study with special reference to Kamalpur Development Block of Rural Kamrup.” A paper published on PARIPEX – INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH in Volume 07 Issue 03 March, 2018 (ISSN No 2250-1991/ Index Copernicus Value: 86.18/ Impact Factor: 5.761).  “Challenges in Implementation of IEDSS and Role of RMSA: A Study with special reference to Kamrup District.” A paper Published on GLOBAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ANALYSIS in Volume: 07 Issue 07 July 2018 (ISSN No. 2277-8160 / Index Copernicus Value: 85.78 / Impact Factor: 5.156).

Seminar(s) / Conference(s): (Paper Presented)

International :

 Presented paper on “Role of Emotional Intelligence in relation to Stress and Academic Achievement of B.Ed. students” at International Conference on Educational Research and Learning beyond Cognition’ at St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala, Kerala, 31st May to 2nd June 2007.  Paper presented on UNESCO Sponsored International Conference of IDEA ’08 entitled “Certificate in Primary Education (CPE) programme in the Kamrup District of Assam – An Evaluative Study” held at GU on 14th to 16th Nov.2008.  International Conference “Harnessing Natural Resources for Sustainable Development, Global Trends” 29th to 31st January 2014. Cotton College, Theme ‘Green Computing Awareness and Measure among the Students, a Sociological Approach.’  Presented paper on Annual InSPA International Conference on School Psychology: Enhancing Psychological Competences among school students for overall development on 21st to 23rd Nov./2014 organized by Dept. of Psychology, GU & Psychologists’ Association of North East India, paper entitled “Role of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Achievement of B.Ed. students.”  Presented paper on ICSSR Sponsored International Seminar on Women Empowerment: Issues and Challenges on 4th to 6th Feb./2015 organized by Gossaigaon College, Assam paper entitled “Attitude and Awareness of Rural Women towards Domestic Violence Act 2005.”  Presented paper on International Seminar on Holistic Education for a Better World on 8th to 10th October/2015 organized by MSSV, Nagaon, Assam in collaboration with Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management Assam Affiliated, H.Q. Canada paper entitled “A Study of Life Effectiveness among B.Ed. Students”.  Presented paper on International Seminar on Interplay of Economics, Politics and Society on Development of Nation – ICIEPS-2017 on 1st &2nd July, 2017 organized by Royal Thimphu College, Royal University of Bhutan paper entitled “Role of UNO in International Peace process”.  Presented paper on International seminar on “Students Resilience in Relation to Self- efficacy and Perceived Social Support - a study” on 15th - 16th March/2018 at North - Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

National :

 Presented paper entitled Environmental Education at Undergraduate Level – Some observations in the UGC National Seminar on “Environmental Population/ management and planning” on 30th& 31st DEC. 2005, held at Pub-Kamrup College, BaihataChariali, Kamrup (Assam).  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar at LCB College on Women in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities paper entitled- “Gender disparity in Higher Education” on 7th& 8th Nov. 2007.  Paper presented entitled “Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Effectiveness in the perspective of B.Ed. students” at 17th annual conference of North East Indian Education Society held at NEHU on 24th& 25th July 2008.  Paper presented on The Indian Philosophical Congress entitled “A study of Spiritual Intelligence of Post-graduate students in relation to some selected variables” held at Dept. of Philosophy, GU on 26th to 29th Oct. 2010.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Relevance of the Gandhiian Concept of Freedom in the present day society entitled “Relevance of Educational Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi in the 21st Century” held at Goreswar College, Goreswar on 2nd& 3rd Nov. 2010.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights and Socio- Economic and Political Status of Women in Northeast India entitled “Women in Decision- Making in the College of Kamrup District: A study of some selected Women Principals” held at Barbhag College, Nalbari, Assam on 12th and 13th Nov. 2010.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Quality Assurance in Higher Education – Role of Stakeholders entitled “Internal Quality Assurance mechanism in Degree College – Best practices for Quality Improvement in Rural Degree College of Kamrup District” held at Goreswar College, Goreswar on 23rd& 24th Nov. 2010.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Higher Education under 11th Plan: Strategies for Crisis Management entitled “Semester system in Undergraduate level College of Assam: An overview of some related issues” organized by IQAC, Pragjyotish College, Guwahati on 08th&09th Jan. 2011.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Economic Empowerment of Women in the North-East Region: Issues and Challenges in the Globalised Era entitled “Women Empowerment and Gender Disparity in Higher Education of India and some related issues.” organized by Barbhag College, Nalbari on 1st& 2nd Feb. 2012.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Rural Development in North east India: Problems and Prospects” entitled “ROLE OF SELF-HELP GROUPS IN DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL WOMEN –An Empirical Study.” organized by Barbhag College, Nalbari on 3rd& 4th Feb. 2012.  Presented paper on Interdisciplinary National Seminar on Education for Human Resource Development in the Context of 21st Century entitled “Emotional Intelligence of B.Ed. students in relation to various background variables.” organized by Department of Education, GU in collaboration with Abhiruchi Institute of physical Education on 5th& 6th April, 2012.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Role on Nationalized Banks in Rural Development in NER entitled “Role of BetnaSikshaAruKrishiUnnayanSangha in Development of Goreswar – A study.” Organized by Goreswar College in collaboration with Betna Sikshaa aru Krishi Unnayan Sangha on 24th& 25th April, 2013.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Rural Entrepreneurship in North Eastern Region with Special reference to Assam on 8th&9th Aug/2014 at Goreswar College, paper entitled “Women Self-help Groups and promotion of Group Enterprises, a study of Goreswar Development Block.”  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Inclusion in Education: Issues and Challenges on 19th& 20th Jan./2015 organized by Rangia College in collaboration with Council for Teacher Education, Assam paper entitled “Relationship between Awareness and Attitude of Teacher Trainees towards Inclusion of students with Learning Disabilities.”  Presented paper on ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Education, Ethics and Excellence in India on 19th to 20th May/2016 organized by KBVSASU, Nalbari, Assam paper entitled “International Mobility of Indian Buddhist Education – An Overview.”  Presented paper on National Seminar on Environmental Awareness, Issues, Concerns and Challenges held on 27th to 208th August/2016 organized by Nalbari College, Nalbari, Assam paper entitled “Environmental Awareness, Environmental Attitude and Ecological Behaviour of the H.S. Students – A Study”.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Quality Issues in School Education with Special reference to North-East India on 20th& 21st October/2016 organized by Rangia College in collaboration with Rangia Teacher Training College and Dept of Education, KBVSASU, Nalbari Assam paper entitled “Effect of Academic Procrastination on Academic Achievement of School Students.”  Presented paper on National Seminar on Human Rights & Global Challenges Organized by Guwahati College in Collaboration with UNESCO on 20 &21st May 2017 paper entitled “Three Dimensional Approach of Teaching Human Rights at Teacher Training Programme of Secondary Level”.  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by Dept. of Education & IQAC Pub Kamrup College on 13th &14th September 2017 paper entitled “A study of Self Efficacy in relation to Meta-cognitive and self-regulated Learning of undergraduate students.”  Presented paper on UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by Puthimari College in collaboration with Dakshin Rangia Press Club, Dimu on 10th & 11th November 2017 paper entitled “Skill Development in India and Role of Higher education- An Overview.”

Workshop(s)/ Training Programme(s):

 Participated in the Workshop on “Research Methodology in Social Science” held on 7th to 12th Jan. 2004, Dept. of Education, G.U.  Participated in the workshop on “Research Methodology” held on 7th Jan. 2009, organized by Dept. of Education, GU and Harprasad Institute of Behavioural studies (HIBS), Agra.  Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Policies and Problems of Higher Education in Assam” held on 04th& 05th June, 2010 organized by Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati.  Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Innovative Teaching Methodology in Higher Education organized by Dakshin Kamrup College, Mirza on 11th& 12th Jun. 2011.  Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN LOCAL CONTEXT organized by Rangia College, Rangia on 20th& 21st Jan. 2012.  Participated in the NAAC Sponsored Workshop on Best Practices in Higher Education organized by IQAC, Cotton College, Guwahati on 31st May – 1st June 2013.  National Workshop on College Development, Challenges and Opportunities, 14th and 15th February 2014. Jointly organized by Rangia College & Dispur College in association with College Development Council, GU.  Participated in the National level UGC Sponsored Workshop on Credit and Grading System in the Evaluation of Undergraduate Semester Course of Gauhati University Organized by North Gauhati College and ACTA, Kamrup ‘B’ Zone held on 29 and 30 April, 2015.  Participated in the Workshop on Instructional Skills organized by Department of Education, Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam held on 28th to 30th January, 2016.  Participated in the Workshop from 7th – 9th January 2019 on “Training of Trainers on Gender Equity” organized by RGNIYD in Collaboration with KKHSOU at Pub Kamrup College, Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam.  Participated in the Workshop from 1st – 2nd February 2019 on “E – Learning, MOOCs and E – Content Development” organized by IQAC Pub Kamrup College, Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam.  Participated in the MHRD Sponsored Short Term Training Programme on “Innovation and Rejuvenation of Teaching in Higher Education” from 4th to 9th February 2019 organized by Suren Das College, Hajo in Collaboration with Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University.

Orientation Programme(s) / Refresher Course(s) :

Nam Name of the course I Institution Period S Subject

Refresher Course Ac Academic Stuff College, 24 March to 13 April, 2002 Education GU.

Orientation Course Academic Stuff College, 16 June to13 July, 2003 Education GU

Refresher Course Academic Stuff College, 04 February to 24 February, 2008 Education GU

Refresher Course Academic Stuff 24 August to 13 September, 2009 Education College, GU

Research Project(s) (Completed )

Education of the differently abled at the secondary level and Role of Rastriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA) (Minor Research Project)

Membership(s) : (Academic / Administrative)

 Member of All India Association of Educational Research. 2015 (Asm 161)  Member of North East India Education Society. NEIES / 2008 /407.  Member of The Assam State Centre of Council for Teacher Education (CTE)  Member of Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA) (242/2014)