CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Dr. M. PRABHAKARA RAO Designation: Asst. Professor (c) Department: Education Address: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University , Etcherla - 532410 . Mobile: 9052114821 e-mail: [email protected]

Career Objectives: To work in Institutions of high repute for the noble cause of Teacher Education in the pursuit of preparing Teachers of high quality to the nation.

To co-ordinate Teaching, Research and Extension activities in the profession.

To develop in the young teachers the concept of service-mindedness through sincerity, commitment and dedication in their work life.

Educational Profile:

Qualifications: M.A. (English) 1982 Andhra University M.A. (Sociology) 1994 Andhra University M.Ed. 1981 Andhra University M. Phil. (English) 2004 Andhra University Ph. D. (Education) 1991 Andhra University Experience: ------S.No. Name of the Institution Post held Length of Service ------1. Govt. S.W.Hostel, A.R.Puram, Warden 1½ years Dist. (Hostel Welfare Officer)

2. Andhra University High School, Secondary 5½ years Visakhapatnam. Grade Teacher

3. Sir C.R.R. College of Education, Lecturer 15½ years Eluru, West Godavari Dist.

4. I.A.S.E., Andhra University, Asst. Professor 5½ years Visakhapatnam.

5. Karunya College of Education, Visakhapatnam. Principal 1 year

6. Gurajada College of Education, Associate Professor/ Srikakulam. Reader in Education 1½ years

7. Prema College of Education, Professor & Principal 6½ years Visakhapatnam.

8. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Asst. Professor (c) 4½ years SRIKAKULAM, Etcherla-532 410 (From: 03-03-2014 To: Till-date) Andhra Pradesh ------

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Total Experience [ (a) Total Teaching Experience: 41½ years [Since 20-01-1977]

(i) Under Graduation : 15 ½ years as ‘Lecturer’ [ 03-04-1984 to 23-11-1999]

(ii) Post Graduation : 5½ years as ‘Assistant Professor’ in IASE, (Earlier Institutions) ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, Visakhapatnam [24-11-1999 to 17-06-2005]

1 ½ years as ‘Associate Professor’ (Reader) in Gurajada College of Education, Srikakulam [20-04-2006 to 31-08-2007]

(iii) Post Graduation 4½ years as ‘Asst. Professor (C)’ in (Present Institution) Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam [03-03-2014 to Till-date]

(iii) School Education : 5 ½ years as Teacher in AndhraUniversity High School, Visakhapatnam. [09-08-1978 to 31-03-1984]

b) Administration : 9 years

7½ years as ‘PRINCIPAL’ in Colleges of Education [18-06-2005 to 19-04-2006; and 01-09-2007 to 02-03-2014]

: 1 ½ years as Hostel Welfare Officer in the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh. [20-01-1977 to 08-08-1978]

: 4 years as Programme Officer for the College N.S.S. Unit at Sir CRR College of Education, Eluru.

1 year as Programme Co-ordinator, IGNOU at the Programme Study Centre, IASE, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY.

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(c) Research : 10 years [Guided M.Ed. students from Andhra University and M.Phil./ Ph.D. students from different Indian Universities] No. of M.Ed. students for whom research guidance is extended so far : 40

No. of M.Phil.’s awarded : 02

Research Projects undertaken : 01 [UGC Research Project entitled ‘The impact of In-service training programmes on the academic performance of Primary School Teachers of Visakhapatnam District: A study’.

(d) Publications:

Number of books authored and edited : 08

Details of the books authored:

1. Methods of Teaching English - Neelkamal Publications, Hyderabad (2004)

2. Personality Development and Communicative English - Sri Nagarjuna Publishers, Guntur (2004)

3. Methods of Teaching English (For B.Ed. students)

- A Publication of A.U. School of Distance Education, Andhra University (2003)

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4. Methods of Teaching English for M.A. (Education)

- A Publication of A.U. School of Distance Education, Andhra University (2003)

5. Pedagogy of English (For B.Ed. Students)

- A Publication of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad (2016)

6. Pedagogy of English (Vol. 1 & 2) (For B.Ed. students)

- A Publication of A.U. School of Distance Education, Andhra University (April, 2017)

7. Pedagogy of Teaching English (B.Ed. Spl. Edn.)

- A Publication of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad (2017) (Under print)

Details of books edited:

Methods of Teaching English by Dr. C.Grace Indira & Dr. D.Vijaya Bharati

Details of papers published:

(i) Strengthening Teacher Education Programmes ‘EDUTRACKS’, Vol. 3, No.2, Oct.,2003

(ii) Challenges in Evaluating Teacher Education ‘EDUTRACKS’, Vol. 3, No.4, Dec.,2003

(iii) Quality concerns in Teacher Education International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Vol.6, Issue 3 (4), March, 2017

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(e) Orientation Programmes/ (i) Orientation Programme on “New Refresher Courses/ Training Strategies in Education” held at Programmes attended Academic Staff College, Andhra University for three weeks from 08-11-1989 to 28-11-1989.

(ii) Refresher course in Education held at Academic Staff College, Andhra University for three weeks from 09-12-2000 to 29-12-2000.

(iii) ‘INTEL Teach to the Future’ Computer Training Programme for 10 days from 01-03-2003 to 10-03-2003 organised by INTEL India.

(iv) UGC Refresher course on“Perceptions and Perspectives in Interdisciplinary Research” held at Centre of Special Education, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai for three weeks from 19-03-03 to 08-04- 03.

(v) 2-day Orientation Programme on ‘Two-year B.Ed. Curriculum-2014 for Principals and Lecturers working in Colleges of Education’ organised by Dept. of Education, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam on 2nd and 3rd April, 2016.

(vi) Resource person for CRE programme on ‘Skills for counseling parents of students with special needs’ organized by the Dept. of Special Education, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam from 11-09-2017 to 15-09-2017.

(f) Participation in National/International Participated and presented papers in: Conferences and Seminars : (i) National Seminar on ‘The Problems of Women Education in India’ organized by the Dept. of Education, Andhra University from 29-08-90 to 30-08-90

(ii) National Seminar on ‘Education in India – Retrospect and Prospect’ held at Andhra University from 10-02-2001 to 11-02-2001 … 6 - 6 -

(iii) UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Teacher Education in 21st century’ organized by the Dept. of Education, Andhra University from 28-08-2001 to 29-08-2001

(iv) National Seminar on ‘Women in Educational Management: Vision and Action’ organized by the Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, M. S. University, Vadodara from 5-11-2001 to 6-11-2001

(v) National Seminar on ‘Reforms in Higher Education : Prospects for Distance Education’ organised by the Faculty of Education, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 30-11-2009

(vi) National Seminar on ‘Issues and Implica- tions of Academic Stress on Students’ organised by the Department of Education, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam from 16-03-2012 to 17-03-2012.

(vii) National Seminar on ‘Bridging the Gap between Schools and Teacher Education Institutions in preparing Innovative Teachers’ organised by St. Mary’s Cente- nary College of Education, Visakhapatnam on 28-04-2012.

(viii) National Seminar on ‘Quality in Teacher Education: Integration and Duration’ organised by the Dept. of Education, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on 27th & 28th March, 2017.

(g) Seminars and Workshops organized : About 15

[For Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Educators and Principals of Colleges of Education in the Andhra University area]

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(h) Seminars and Workshops participated : About 30

[Resource Person for various State-level seminars and workshops organized by different agencies like I.T.D.A., A.P.S.W.R.E.I. Society etc., on various themes relating to the innovations in Educational Practices at different levels]

: Attended one-day workshop on ‘Internal Quality Assessment and Enhancement’ organized by IQAC, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam on 02-12-2016.

(i) Association with academic organizations : Resource Person for the training programmes being organized by the Academic Staff College, Andhra University.

(j) Membership on various Academic Bodies : Worked as a Member on

(i) ‘ELTAI’ [ English Language Teachers’ Association of India Eluru Chapter]

(ii) ‘PAC’ [ Programme Advisory Committee], IASE, Andhra University.

(iiii) Programme Co-ordination Sub-committee, I.A.S.E., Andhra University.

Member on

Visiting Team of National Council for Teacher Education [N.C.T.E.], SRC, Bangalore; WRC, Bhopal; ERC, Bhubaneswar; and NRC, Jaipur.

Research Director and Adjudicator for several candidates working for Ph.D. programme from different Indian Universities like English & Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad; Dravidian University, Kuppam; Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, .

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(k) Involvement in Academic Activities

(a) Chief Examiner for PG & UG Examinations of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam & UG Examinations of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam

(b) Asst. Examiner for PG & UG Examinations

(c) Paper-setter for PG & UG Examinations of different Indian Universities.

(d) Member on the Squad team for PG and UG Examinations of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam.

(e) Member on the Inspection Team for B.Ed. Colleges affiliated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam.

(f) Resource Person for various Orientation Programmes and Training programmes organized by the Dept. of Education, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam.

(g) Member on the Internal Audit team for the Academic Audit conducted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam.

(h) Member on the Board of Studies in Education (PG) of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam.

Personal Profile:

Name : Dr. M. PRABHAKARA RAO

Father’s Name : M. Satyanarayana

Date of Birth : 01-07-1953

Marital Status : Married

Religion : Hindu

Caste : Pattusali (B.C.–‘B’)

Languages Known : Telugu, English, Hindi.