MANAV RACHNA UNIVERSITY, FARIDABAD Sector 43, Aravalli Hills, Manav Rachna Campus Rd, Faridabad, Haryana 121004
Dr Babita Parashar Designation : Dean, School of Education and Humanities Qualifications : Ph.D.(Instructional Design) M.Sc. Biosciences, M.Ed.(Gold Medalist) Email
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Experience
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Research Interest: Instructional Design, Social Emotional Learning, Inclusive Education, Learning Disability, Open Educational Resources, Science Pedagogy + Journal Publication Details: Singla, A. & Parashar, B. (2022). “Social Emotional Learning through STEM Education: Educators’ Perspectives”. International Journal of Science and Research, ISSN 2319-7064, Vol. 11 Issue:1 January 2022 Abdul, S. & Parashar, B. et. al (2021). “The Pandemic, Infodemic and People’s resilience in India: Viewpoint” JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.” https://doi.org/10.2196/31645 June 2021. Jha, S. & Parashar, B (2021).”Policies and Practices for Inclusion in India: A viewpoint”. Shodh Sarita ISSN: 2348-2397 Vol: 8 Issue: 29. January-March 2021. Kumar,P. & Parashar, B.(2020) ‘Assessment of Scholastic and Co-scholastic performance of Secondary School Students with special reference to vision NEP 2020’, Sambodhi (UGC CARE), ISSN 2249-6661, Vol. 43, No. 04(XXIV) Oct-Dec (2020). Kumar,P. & Parashar, B. (2020) ‘A study on the mental health of students: with reference to global Pandemic of COVID 19’, Wesleyan Journal of Research (UGC Care), ISSN: 0975-1386, Vol 13, No. 4(IX) Oct-Dec (2020). Kumar,P. & Parashar, B.(2021). “Mental well-being during and after COVID 19 outbreak sub theme - role of counselors and teachers in students’ mental health.” Published in Mrida: An International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. http://mrida.highereduhry.com/ Vol: 1 Issue: 1, September 2020. Rastogi, A. & Parashar, B. (2017). ‘Restructuring Pre-service Teacher Education in India: Some Lessons from Finnish teacher Education System.’ University News ISSN-0556-2257 Vol. 55 No. 18, May 01-07, pg 9-17. Rastogi, A. & Parashar, B. (2015). ‘Criteria for Selection of Prospective Teachers: a Concern’. Teacher Education, ISSN: 0379-3400 Vol. 49, No 1-2, Pg 1-11, April & October, 2015. https://www.iate.in/ej/Vol49-No1-2-AprilOctober2015.pdf Rastogi, A. & Parashar, B. (2009)“ Effectiveness of E-content in learning concepts and teaching skills” in Indian Journal of Teacher Education Anweshika, NCTE ISSN no. 0974-7702 Vol. 6 No. 2 December 2009. + Conference Presentation: Parashar, B. (2022), presented paper titled ‘Lets’ Read: A case study of metamorphosis in Kargil Schools.’ At International Conference on Cultural Unification through literature and languages organized by MRIIRS from 28-29 January, 2022. Parashar, B. (2021), presented paper titled, ‘Inclusion: Mapping policies with practices’ at the international virtual conference on ‘Inclusive Education: need and Challenges’ organized by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences from 17-18 December, 2021.
Parashar, B. (2021), presented paper titled, ‘Inclusion: How aware is higher education system?’ at the International conference on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity: Issues and concerns organized by School of Education, Lovely Professional University on 25th September, 2021. Parashar, B. (2021), presented research paper titled “Digital initiatives in Higher Education In India: A leap to achieve SDG4” at National Seminar on Modern Technologies Edu Tech KG 2021 on May 18, 2021 at Kyrgyz State Technical University, Kyrgyztan. Parashar, B. (2020), presented paper titled “Open Educational Resources and School Facilitators in India: Awareness to implementation” at Open Education Global conference 2020 organized by Open Education Global from November 16-20, 2020. Parashar, B. (2020) presented paper titled, “Girl Education: A Case study of marginalized dream getting dreams” at International Conference on Resistance and Assimilation: Voices of the subalterns organized by Department of English, MRIIRS on 30th June, 2020. Parashar, B (2020) presented paper titled “Assessment of Social Emotional Learning: A Precursor to Holistic Development” at National Seminar on Emerging Trends and Issues in learners Assessment at School Level organized by RIE, Bhopal from Nov 24-26,2020. Parashar, B (2020) presented research paper titled, “ Happiness on wheels for Girls Empowerment: A case study of Blossom Bus Facility in Nuh Haryana” at International Conference on Inclusive Education: Present perspectives and future prospects organized by IUCTE Faculty of Education and Psychology, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat from 21-23 January, 2020. Parashar, B.(2019) presented paper titled,” A study to develop critical thinking skills and empathy among future facilitators using Six Thinking Hats.” At International Conference on Changing paradigms in Interdisciplinary research in Higher Education cross the globe and its relevance in Teacher Education organized by University School of Education, GGSIPU from January 20-24, 2019. Parashar, B.(2018) presented paper titled, “Co-operative Learning: A step towards sustainable teacher education” at NAAC sponsored National Seminar on Quality Assurance, Enhancement ad Sustainability in Teacher Education organized by Aravali College of Advanced Studies in Education from 7-8th February, 2017. Parashar,B. (2017), “The Sustainable Personality: How aware are the educators?” at National Conference on Emanation of Sustainable Technologies in engineering, Science, Management and Education organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, MRU on April 01, 2017. + Research Supervised: Mr Parmod Kumar (2018) on “Effects of mental health on Educational Aspiration, Scholastic and Non Scholastic Performance of Ninth class students of Government schools in Urban and Rural Haryana: A Comparative Study.” Submitted Mr Sudhakar Jha (2019) on “To study reaction of school leaders, teachers and peers towards inclusion of children with special needs in Secondary schools. “ongoing Ms Anshu Singla (2020) on “ To assess Social Emotional Learning of students enrolled in STEM Education.” ongoing Ms Asma Zaidi (2021) on “Development of Kinesthetic phonic reading program and assessment of its effectiveness for primary school children.” ongoing Ms Radhika Dhingra (2021) on “ Impact of Social Media on Social Emotional Learning of Adolescents.” ongoing Ms Shreyasi Das (2021) on “Development and assessment of effectiveness of MOOC on Pedagogy of Science for Student teachers” ongoing Evaluated 4 PhD Thesis and conducted one PhD Viva.
+ Book/Chapter Publications: Zaidi, A. & Parashar,B. (2022), “Let’s read: A case study of metamorphosis in Kargil Schools”. In the book titled, ‘Cultural Unification through literature and language’. ISBN 978-93-91553-94-4, Edited by: Prof. Shivani Vashist Parashar, B & Bhat, I.K (2021), “Diverse Dimension of Smooth Student Teacher Interaction” In the book titled, ‘Managing Education: Post COVID Challenges and Opportunities’. Edited by Kuthiala and Kumar ISBN 978-93-93115-02-7. Page 72-80. Parashar, B. (2021), “Happiness on wheels for Girls’ Empowerment: ‘Blossom Bus’ facility”. In the book titled, ‘Girl Education: Status, Initiatives and Challenges’. Edited by R.C. Patel and Sujata Srivastava. ISBN 978-935437-132-5, Pg 139143. Parashar,B.(2020), “Girl Education: A case study of marginalized dream getting wings”. In the book titled, ‘Resistance and Assimilation: Voices of the subalterns’. Edited by Shivani Vashist ISBN 978-93-89657-20-3, Pg 209-211. Parashar, B. (2009) published chapter titled, “Facilitating Teachers to be lifelong learners through E-Learning” in Book entitled Quality of Professional Education in the Present Era, Edited by Jyotsna Saxena et. al, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi ISBN 978-81-313-0661-1 pg no. 78-100. + Administrative Responsibilities: Dean, Education & Humanities + Professional Affiliation: Lifetime member of Indian Association for Teacher Educators (IATE) Life time member of OE Global Forum. Awarded by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award 2022 by International Council for Educational research and Training, Delhi Chapter. + Keynote Speaker/ Session Chairs/Resource Person: Delivered expert talk on “Universal Human Values: Dire need of the Society” at School of Education, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram. Resource person for orientation program by SCERT for newly inducted headmaster on “Social Emotional learning” on 25-26 January, 2022 Keynote speaker for the National seminar on “NEP 2020: Opportunities and Challenges for Teacher Education” on 10th April 2021. Delivered Keynote address titled, “Opportunities and Challenges for Teacher Education” at the National Webinar on National Education Policy 2020 organized by Department of Teacher Education, Raja Harpal Singh Mahavidyalaya, Singramau, Jaunpur on 31st August, 2020. Chaired Technical Session titled, “Pedagogical Concerns in Research and Higher Education” at International Conference on Changing paradigms in Interdisciplinary research in Higher Education cross the globe and its relevance in Teacher Education organized by University School of Education, GGSIPU from January 20-24, 2019. Chaired technical session at the National Conference on Emanation of Sustainable Technologies in Engineering, Science, Management and Education organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, MRU on April 01, 2017
+MOOC Courses Designed Nominated as a mentor under Open Education for Better World (oe4bw) UNESCO Cohort 2022, a four week MOOC titled, ‘Designing and Publishing Accessible E-content’ will be developed and offered under the project. Designed and offered Four week MOOC “Social Emotional Learning: Learning to be” under oe4bw, UNESCO from 10 June-07 July, 2021 at Open University Platform https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/view.php?id=7223. Designed and offered Three week MOOC on “Being Inclusive by Action” under oe4bw, UNESCO from 09 June -28 June, 2019 at MooKit Platform by IIT Kanpur. Completed four week MOOC on “Introduction to Technology Enabled Learning” offered by Athabasca University, Canada and Commonwealth of Learning from 21st June-25th July, 2020. Completed four week MOOC on “Blended Learning Practices” offered by Athabasca University, Canada and Commonwealth of Learning from 19th April-16th May, 2020. Completed self-learning course on “Understanding Open Educational Resources” offered by Commonwealth of Learning, Canada and completed on Nov 27, 2019.