PERSONAL DETAILS Dr. Shankar Lal Bika Associate Professor and Dean Dept. of Education- School of Education, Central University of Punjab VPO. Ghudda, Distt. Bathinda, Punjab-151401 (India) Mail Id. [email protected], [email protected] Contact-09812763059, 07988683275 AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Special Education-Intellectual Disabilities, Autism & Hearing Impairment, Research and Disabilities, Social Science, Inclusive Education, Technology and Disabilities, Curriculum Development. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 2005: B.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability/Mental Retardation), National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPID/NIMH) Govt. of India, Secundrabad affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad -Telangana 2006: M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability/Mental Retardation), NIEPID/NIMH, Secundrabad affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad -Telangana 2007: M.Phil Special Education (Intellectual Disability/Mental Retardation), NIEPID/NIMH, Secundrabad affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad –Telangana Thesis: - Analysis of Consumers’ Satisfaction on Various Educational Service Models for Children with Mental Retardation”. 2015: Ph.D in Education, Department of Education, CIE, University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi-India Thesis: - The Role of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in Improving Adaptive Behaviour of Children with Mental Retardation. 1 | Page 2004: B.A., Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (KUK), Haryana- India 2009: M.A. in History, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (KUK)- Haryana- India 2013: PGPCSE-Hearing Impairment from National Centre for Disability Studies in IGNOU, New Delhi ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT UGC-NET-National Eligibility Test Qualified. Rehabilitation Council of India, RCI-CRR No. A07070 as registered Special Educator and Rehabilitation Professional in Intellectual Disabilities and Hearing Impairment. M.Phil in Special Education-Mental Retardation, Topper at NIMH, Secunderabad affiliated to Osmania University (2007). Had received Gold Medal+ College Colour in Inter College Poster Making, Awarded by Inter College Competitions in Panting and Rangoli /Sports and cultural activities. EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS: 12th March 2020-onwards- Associate Professor, School of Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda-India 22nd January 2018 to 11th March, 2020- Assistant Professor, School of Education, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar-India Nov. 2007 to June 2011 and Oct 2015 to Jan 2018- Assistant Professor in Special Education, Department of Education, Lady Irwin College (University of Delhi), New Delhi- India Oct 2013 to Oct 2015- Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator of B.Ed Spl Edu. M.R., at JCD P.G. College of Education (JCDV) affiliated to Ch. Devi Lal University, Sirsa- Haryana- India PUBLICATIONS Books: 1. Lal S. (2017), CAI on Adaptive Behaviour for Students with Intellectual Disability”. Global Books Organization and Publication: New Delhi. ISBN No. 978-93-80570-77-8 (2017) 2. Lal S. (2017) Global Books Organization and Publication: New Delhi. ISBN No. 978-93- 80570-54-9 (2017) 2 | Page Chapters in Books: 1. Lal S. (2016) Teacher Education: Ethical Issues and Social Responsibilities” in book entitled- Ethical and Social Responsibility in the context of Indian Higher Education and Research” P.p. 98-107. Published by Post Graduate Govt. College Chandigarh & National Association of Psychology Science-India. ISBN No. 978-81-929260-1-8 (2016) 2. Lal S. (2016) Awareness on Schemes and Benefits among Parents having Children with Intellectual Disability. In Sethi, G. C, (eds), Human Rights for the Empowerment of Marginalized Communities in India: Understanding and Rethinking Strategies (P.p 20- 28). Published by Post Graduate Govt. College Chandigarh & National Association of Psychology Science-India. ISBN No. 978-81-929260-2-5 (2016). 3. Lal S. (2020) The Role of CIA in Improving Adaptive Behaviour to Children with Intellectual Disabilities as best Practice in Special Education School. Paper has been published in edited book titled ‘Innovations and Best Practices in Education’ edited by R.C. Patel and Sujata Srivastava. Published by Inter-University Centre for Teachers Education (IUCTE), PMMMNMTT at CASE & IASE, The Maharaja sayajirao University of Baroda,Varodra- Gujarat. P.p. 13-22, ISBN No. 978-93-5406-947-5 (July, 2020). Research Paper in Peer Reviewed Journals/ Articles: 1. Lal S. (2018) “Educational Technology and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (Divjangjan)” Vol.1 (No. 1) P.p. 6-10. MVSEV Journal of Shodhsar. An International Bilingual Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Journal. ISSN 2581-9488 (Print) and 2581- 6004 (Online) Oct., 2018. 2. Lal S. (2017) “Paradigm Shifts in Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities” (Divyangjan). Vol. 6 (No. 12) P.p 77-86. AITEA- International Journal of Education & Humanities. ISSN No. 2231-380X. 3. Lal S. (2016) “Critical Review of Rights to Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” (Divyangjan). Vol.3, No. 1, P.p. 39-46, IJDS-International Journal of disabilities Studies. ISSN No. 2349-7734. 4. Lal S. (2016) “RTE Act, 2009: Inclusion the Dire Need to Bring Quality for UEE”. Vol. No. 2 (No. 1), P.p. 46-53. IJDS-International Journal of Disability Studies. ISSN No. 2349-7734 . 3 | Page 5. Lal S. (2014). “Parental and Teachers’’ Opinion towards Resource Room Service”. Vol.3, No.5, P.p.85-93. Educational Confab Journal. ISSN No. 2320-009X. 6. Lal S. (2014) “Parental Satisfaction towards Early Intervention Service for Children with Developmental Delay”. Volume 3, issue 12. Pp.38-52. A Referred, Multidisciplinary, National journal- Emerging Trends in social sciences. ISSN No. 2277-8624. 7. Lal S. (2014) “Computer Assisted Instruction in improving Adaptive Behaviour of Children with Mental Retardation: A Review Study”. Vol.5, No.2, P.p.101-110. IJAEET- International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Emerging Technology. ISSN. No. 2321-452X. 8. Lal S. (2014) “Inclusive Practices: Implications for Science Teaching with Mental Retardation Students”. Vol-1, No.1, pg.35-39. Contemporary Dialogue Journal. ISSN No. 2348-8697. 9. Lal S. and Kumar. R (2014) “Paradigm shifts in school Based Training of Teachers in Rural Areas: The Potential and Prospect of Modern Pedagogy”. Vol.1, Issue.1, Pp.61-66. Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Multidisciplinary Educational Journal. ISSN No. 2349-5510. 10. Lal S. (2005) “Woman Cell in India” at National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) Newsletter-2005 (A.P.). 11. Lal S. (2009) “Recent Trend in Prevention of intellectual Impairment” at share & Care, National News Magazines- Vol. 9, Issue: 2. Pp.10-12. 12. Lal S. (2011) “Effect of Programmed Instruction to teaching Science to Persons with Mild Mental Retardation” International Conference on Global perspective of HRM in Disability Sector. Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies-New Delhi. 13. Lal S. (2016) “Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs: Primary Teachers’ Attitude” International Conference on Practices in Management of Persons with Special Needs. Ashtavakra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research-New Delhi. PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS Academic Journals Editorial board Member at AITEA International Journal of Education & Humanities. Editorial board Member at MVSEV Journal of Shodhsar. An International Bilingual Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Journal. ISSN 2581-9488 (Print) and 2581-6004 (Online). 4 | Page Editorial board Member at IJDS-International Journal of disabilities Studies. Membership of National & International Committees/ Professional Bodies Member of the Board of Education for Children with Special Needs for the years of 2019-2022 at IITE, Gandhinagar. Chairperson, Board of Studies at Department of Physical Education, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda- Punjab w.e.f. 2020 to till date. Chairperson, School Board, School of Education (Department of Education & Department of Physical Education) at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda- Punjab w.e.f. 2020 to till date. Member of various Universities/ Colleges Evaluation/paper setting Committees such as - * University of Delhi, Delhi * Punjab University, Chandigarh * Central University of Gujarat * IITE, Gandhinagar * MDU, Rohtak * Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra * IGNOU * NIEPMD, NIEPID, NIEPVD, NBER-Rehabilitation Council of India, * Guru Gobind Singh Indarprasth University * Maharaja Ganga Singh University * Ch. Bansi Lal University * Chaudhary Ranbeer Singh University * Ch. Devi Lal University (H.R.). Central Level Observer (CLO) for June 2017 Examination of D.Ed Spl. Edu. MR/MD/CP/ASD, DSECE (MR, DSECP by NBER RCI/NIEPMD at Adarsh Rehabilitation Centre for Mentally & Physically Handicapped Children, Bhiwani, Haryana-127021 Central Level Observer (CLO) for 25th -28th February, 2019 Exams by NIEPVD/ NBER- RCI, Govt. of India in the examination Centre at Training College for Teacher of the Deaf & Blind, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 5 | Page Registered as a Professional and Expert Committee Member (Inspection) in Rehabilitation Council of India a statuary body by MSJ&E, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Expert Committee Member (Inspection) at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Distt. Bhiwani (Haryana) Expert Committee Member (Inspection) at Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Distt. Sirsa (Haryana) Mentor for B.Ed Special Education Programme at JCDV affiliated to Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Distt. Sirsa (Haryana) Advisor of Lord Buddha (A