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Dr. Narendra Kumar

Assistant Professor and Head
Department of Education

Ph.D., M.Phil, M.Ed., M.Sc.(Chemistry), M.A., UGC–NET & JRF, UGC-SRF, UGC–SLET, PGDHE, PGDDE, CIG

drnarendra.edu@curaj.ac.in

9675871609
  • Research Methodology in Education, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Educational Planning and Policies, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Pedagogy of Chemistry

►Ph.D (Education) awarded in the year 2007.

►M.Phil (Education) awarded in the year 2002 with Gold Medal (76.25%)

►M.Ed. awarded in the year 2001 with 74.25 %

►M.Sc. (Chemistrty) with First Division.

►B.Sc. (Chemistrty, Physics, Mathematics) with First Division.

►B.Ed.. with First Division.

►UGC-NET in Education

►UGC-JRF in Education

►UGC-SRF in Education

►UGC-SLET in Education

Teaching experience ----- (17 Years)

* Joined Central University of Rajasthan as Assistant Professor (Education) in the year 2016.

Honors and Awards

Ex. President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal.

Home Bread Gold Medal.

First Rank and Honors Degree Certificate in M.Phil.

Selected for the National level Junior Research Fellowship.

Shikshak Ratan Samman by Ex. Chief Election Commissioner Dr. G.V. G. Krishanmurti.

Shiksha and Sanskriti Shree Samman by the Director of Akashwani New Delhi

 

 

Publications

Research Papers Published                :  94

Books                                                  :  06

Chapters in Book                                :  11

Area  of Research------

Educational Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences

- Psychological Stress

- Cultural Intelligence

- Science Pedagogy

- Pedagogic Use of ICT

- Alienation 

- Self Efficacy

Title of the Dissertations (Supervised)

 

 

Study of Advancement in Chemistry Education

Effective Teaching Methodology and Challenges: Bioinorganic Chemistry

Cause of Chemistry Phobia among Senior Secondary Students

Problem Solving Skill and Achievement of Student in Chemistry at Higher Secondary Level

Effectiveness of Different Teaching Methods for Teaching Chemistry at Senior Secondary School Level

Literature Review on Stereochemistry Model in Teaching Organic Compound

Literature Review on Organic Chemistry 3-D Molecules Understanding

Literature Review on Chemical Bonding

Importance of Polymers Education

Use of ICT in Chemistry education

Biochemistry Education

Study of Advancement in Chemistry Education

Mobile Chemistry Learning

Comparative Study of Constructive Approach and Traditional Approach in Chemistry Teaching at Senior Secondary Level

Mastery Learning Approach in Chemistry at School Level

Impact of Chemistry Lab on Senior Secondary Education

 

 

Studies on Cognitive and Affective Variables Related to Chemistry Learning

Privatization of Elementary Education in India

 

Privatization of Higher Education in India

Review of Research Studies on Effectiveness of 5-E model for student’s Cognitive Learning in Chemistry

Review Study of Researches on Effectiveness Pedagogies for students cognitive learning in Green Chemistry

Review Study of Researches on Effective Approach for Student’s Cognitive Learning on Physical Chemistry

Review Study of Researches on Mindset of students in Relation to Cognitive Learning of Chemistry

Review of Researches on Mastery Learning Approach in Chemistry

Review of Research Study on Effectiveness of Using Open Educational Resources in Chemistry

Review Study of Researches on Effectiveness of Concept Attainment Model for Students Cognitive Learning in Chemistry

Review Study of Researches on Laboratory Method for students Cognitive and Psychomotor Learning in Chemistry

Review Study of Researches on Effectiveness of Constructive Approach for Cognitive Learning of Students in Chemistry

A Study of Review Article on use of Gestures and Body Movements in Education

Review of Research Studies on Effective Teaching Methods for Student Learning in Environmental Education

Review of Research Studies on Effective Teaching Models for Student’s Learning in Chemistry

Review of Research Studies on Effectiveness of Collaborative Approach for Students Cognitive Learning in Chemistry

Review of Research Studies on Effective ICT Enabled Pedagogy on Students Cognitive Learning in Chemistry

Review of Research Studies on Effective Use of ICT Enabled Pedagogy on Student’s Cognitive Learning in Economics

 

Review Study of Researches on Globalization and its impact on Education

A review Study on Role of Human Capital in Organized and Unorganized sector

A Review Study of Researches on Secondary Education System in India

A Review Study on Education for Sustainable Development –Indian School and Higher Education

Review Study of Researches on Privatization of Education in India

Review Research of Primary Education System Prevailing in India

Review of Research Studies on Education System in Slum Area

Review Research of Higher Education System Prevailing in India

A Review Study of the Researches on the   Effectiveness of Multiple Intelligence in Mathematics

A Review of Researches on Co-operative learning in mathematics classroom

A Review Study on Teaching Mathematics through Concept Motivation and Action Learning

A Review Study of the Researches on Mathematical Aptitude and its Relation to Achievement

A Review Study of the Researches on the Impact and Implementation of Mathematical Creativity

A Review Study on the Impact and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Mathematics

A Review Study of the Researches Related to Language of Mathematics for Classroom Use

A Review Study of the Researches on the Effectiveness of Problem solving Approach in Mathematics

Examination Anxiety of Senior Secondary Chemistry Students

 

Plight of Chemistry teachers in Remote teaching during COVID-19 pandemic

Learning Difficulties in Chemistry faced by senior Secondary Students

 

A Study of the Attitude of Chemistry Teachers towards Pedagogic Use of Information Technology at senior Secondary Level

Study of self-efficacy of teachers towards pedagogic use of ICT in Chemistry Education"

Attitude of Students, their Parents and Teachers towards Home Work and its Relationship with Academic Achievement of Students

Study of Internet Addiction in relation to Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Students

A Relational Study on Aggression in Senior Secondary Students and their Academic Achievement

Study of Academic Stress in relation to Academic Achievement of College Students

Study of Job Stress and Management Skills among Women Teachers of Secondary Schools

Study of Happiness in relation to Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Students

Study of Self-Efficacy in Relation to Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Students

Study of Psychological Well-Being in relation to Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Students
S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1 Kumar N. and Kumar R. Alienation among Undergraduate Students of Government and Private Universities Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol. 47, No. 2,pp 170 – 174, 2021. Journal 2021
2 Kumar N., Pradeep and Roy P. Study of Examination Anxiety among Senior Secondary Chemistry Students Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol. 48, No. 2,(pp. 299 – 302), July 2022 Journal 2022
3 Kumar N. and Sahoo P.N. Happiness and its Relationship with Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Students MIER Journal of Educational Trends & Practices, Vol -14 (1), 82-95 Journal 2024
4 Beri N., Thakur K., & Kumar N. Cross-cultural Examination of social support, examination support, and well being: A Comparative study of Indian and international students Journal of International Students, 15(2),169-182 Journal 2025
5 Kumar N. Status Study of the Infrastructure Facilities for Pedagogic Use of ICT in rural Government Schools of Ajmer District Adhigam- Shakishkik Shodh Patrika, Vol. – 27, 159-169. Journal 2023
6 Kumar N. and Agarwal N. Academic Stress among Undergraduate Students with respect to Gender, type of Institution and Stream of Study INSPA Journal of Applied and School Psychology, 5(1),140-145. Journal 2023
7 Kumar N. and Khatri D. Internet addiction among Senior Secondary School Students in Relation to their Gender, Locality and Types of Schools Education and Society, Vol.-47(2), 108-116 Journal 2024
8 Beri N., Keswani S.L., & Kumar N. Workplace Happiness among Indian Teachers: Psychometric Analysis of the Perma Profiler LEX LOCALIS-Journal of Local Self- Government, Vol.23,No.S6,755-765. Journal 2025
9 Manani P., Sharma S., Thakwani M., Kumar N. & Sharma P. Play therapy as a tool to foster autonomy, initiative and socio-emotional learning in children with down syndrome Acta Psychologica 261 Journal 2025

Recent Publications

  1. Kumar, N. and Kumar, R. (2019).  Alienation among Hostlers and Day Scholars Studying at Undergraduate Level in Govt. and Pvt. Universities, Asian Resonanace,Vol. 8(1), 162-164.
  2. Kumar, N. and Kumar, R. (2019).  Gandhi’s Educational Philosophy and its Relevance in the Current Education System, Rajagiri Journal of Social Development, Vol. 11(2), 153-162.
  3. Kumar, N. and Joshi, J. (2020).  Acculturation, Acculturative Stress and Coping Strategies for Acculturative Stress, published in Edited Book Health Care Challenges in India: Psycho-Social Perspectives,(ISBN-978-81-944023-2-9) p.409-418, Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi. 

  4. Kumar, N. and Kumar, R. (2020). Study of Alienation among First Year & Third Year Undergraduate Students of Govt. and Pvt.  Universities, Shodh Sarita, Vol.- 7, 26(V), pp.276-279.

  5. Kumar, N. and Kumar, R. (2020). Alienation among Science and Arts Students Studying at Undergraduate Level in Government and Private Universities, Research and Reflections on Education, Vol-18 (2B),pp 7-10.

  6. Kumar, N., Kumar, R. (2021). Alienation among Undergraduate Students of Government and Private Universities. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol. 47, Issue No. 2., 170-174.

  7. Baiju K.C., Asha J.V., Kumar N. (2022). Role of Education on Entrepreneurial Motivation, Skills and Success of Women Entrepreneurs in Kerala, India. Education India: A quarterly Refreed Journal of dialogues on Education, Vol.11, Issue 2..

  8. Kumar,  N. and Joshi J.(2022).Expanding the Conceptualization of Cultural Intelligence, Research Discourse, Vol- 12, (3),pp.12-15.

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Sponsored Project from Funding Agencies--------------

1. Completed a research project titlted " Infrastructure Facilities, Accessibility, Teacher’s Awareness    and their Computer Self Efficacy for Pedagogic Use   of ICT – A Study of Government Secondary Schools in Rural Areas of the  district Ajmer (Rajasthan) funded by School of Education-GRI (Deemed to be University), Gandhi Gram, Tamilnadu under PMMMNMTT  Scheme of MHRD.

 

Attended

Recent Workshops/ FDP------------

  1. Partipipated in Five Days Workshop on Teaching-Learning-Evaluation for Faculty Members of HEIs from 5th – 9th August 2019. organized by TLC, CURaj.
  2. Participated IN One Week Faculty Development Programme Organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai in collaboration with UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 4/6/2020 to 10/6/2020.
  3. Participated in the “116 Online Short Term Course on E - Content Development” during 06/08/2020 to 12/08/2020 organized by UGC – Human Resource Development Centre, GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, Ahmedabad.
  4. Participated in One Week Online Faculty Development Program on “Traditional Indian Wisdom on Teaching and Learning” 21 - 26 December, 2020. organized by TLC, CURaj.
  5. Participated in One Week Online Faculty Development Program on “NEP 2020: Impetus for Life Skills and Holistic Development” 1st - 5th March, 2021 organized by TLC, CURaj.
  6. Participated in One Week Online FDP on Academic Research writing from 4-10 June, 2022 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
  7. Participated in One Week Online FDP on Psychological Skills for Teaching and Learning from 15-21 July, 2023 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
  8. Participated in Five Day Teacher Training Program on IPR and Patenting from 23-27 September, 2024 organized by Central University of Rajasthan in association with NITTTR, Bhopal.
  9. Participated in Five Day Teacher Training Program on on NEP, 2020 and its Implementation from 28 April- 02 May, 2025 organized by Central University of Rajasthan in association with NITTTR, Bhopal.

  10. Paper presented titled “Ancient Education System and its Relevance in Present Scenario” in international conference on “Ancient Wisdom, Civilizational Antiquities, and the Contemporary Universe” organized by Gautam Budha University, Greater Noida and K. M. Government Girls P.G. College, Badalpur, Gautam Budh Nagar on 31 Jan –02 Feb’ 2020.

  11. Paper presented titled “Role of Platforms Providing Online Learning in the Era of Global Pandemic” in international seminar on “Higher Education in the Era of Global Pandemic (Aspects, Challenges and Prospects)” organized by N.A.S. P.G. College, Meerut on May 16 & 17, 2020.

  12. Paper presented titled “Mindset of Learners towards Online Learning” in international seminar on “COVID-19: A Global Issue” organized by R.R. P.G College, Amethi on May 23 & 24, 2020.

  13. Paper presented titled “Review of New Education Policy’2020 in reference of Indian Higher Education” in national conference on “New Education Policy’2020: Opportunities Unlocked” organized by MIT World Peace University Campus, Pune on Dec, 15-18, 2020.

  14. Paper presented titled “Review of the Recommendations of National Education Policies in reference of Teacher Education” in national seminar on “Reforms in Teacher Education” organized by School of Education, NEHU, Shillong on Jan,27-28,  2021.

  15. Paper presented titled “Learning Difficulties of Rural learners of Higher Education in India during COVID-19” in international conference on “Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education System” organized by IBRF Kolkata  on Aug ,6-8 2021.

  16. Paper presented titled “Challenges and Issues of Quality Higher Education in India” in national seminar on “Landscape of Higher Education in India: A Perspective to Impart Quality Education” organized by R.G. P. G. College, Meerut on Nov ,29-30 2021.
  17. “Learning Difficulties of Rural learners of Higher Education in India during COVID-19” in International Conference  on Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education System, organized by IBRF Kolkata (6-8 August, 2021).
  18. ‘Challenges and Issues of Quality Higher Education in India” in National Conference  on Landscape of Higher Education in India: A Perspective to Impart Quality Education, organized by R. G. P. G. College, Meerut (29-30 November, 2021).

  19.  “Preparation of Research Proposal” Two Days Workshop on ‘Preparation of Research Proposal and Research Report Writing’ at Dr Shadilal College of Education, Meerut. (17February 2022). Invited Lecture

  20. “Research Report Writing” Two Days Workshop on ‘Preparation of Research Proposal and Research Report Writing’ at Dr Shadilal College of Education, Meerut. (18 February 2022). Invited Lecture

  21.  “Practical and Technical Aspects of a Good Test” Online Refresher Course in Teacher Education organized by UGC-HRDC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. (9 May 2022). Resource Person

  22.  “Various Aspects of Holistic Development” Online Refresher Course in Teacher Education organized by UGC-HRDC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. (10 May 2022). Resource Person

  23. “Assessment Practices” Online Refresher Course in Teacher Education organized by UGC-HRDC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. (13 May 2022). Resource Person.

  24. presented a Paper titled NEP 2020: A Catalyst for Cultural Diversity in Classroom”  in National Conference on Cultural Sensitivity in Building Inclusive Education Systems: Intersection of Multiculturalism and NEP 2020 organized by Guru Ram Das College of Education, Delhi on 17-18 October, 2024.

Organized

Organizing various Webinars and Speacial Lectures in the department-

  1. Organized as Co- Convener One Day National Webinar On “National Professional  Standards For  Teachers (NPST): A Step  Towards  Professional Development of   Teachers  in India” 15thSeptember, 2021.
  2. Organized as coordinator the event ‘ Exploring the contribution of Rajasthan in Nation Building” under Bharat Ki Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav during Sep’2021.
  3. Member of the organizing committee of National Webinar on  on  “Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All” on 30  Nov, 2021.
  4. Organized as Organizing Secretary An Open House Discussion on “National Professional Standard for Teachers (NPST) (PARA NO. 5.20) of NEP 2020” in collaboration with NCTE on Dec. 14, 2021.
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