CURRICULAM VITAE. 1. Name : PROF. THADIKONDA NIRMALA JYOTHI

CURRICULAM VITAE 1. Name : PROF. THADIKONDA NIRMALA JYOTHI 2. Address for Communication : Prof. T. Nirmala Jyothi Flat No.203, A-Block East Court Apartment East Point Colony Visakhapatnam - 530 017 Phone. No.0891-2795876, Mobile: 9441023815 3. Gender : Female 4. Marital Status : Married 5. Social Status : Scheduled Caste 6. Educational Qualification : M.A. Education - 1980 - Andhra University M.A. Economics- 1985 - Andhra University P.G. Dip. in Strategic Studies- 1987 - Andhra University Ph. D. in Education 1993 - Andhra University 7. Title of the Thesis : Perspectives of University Education among Students, Teachers and Administrators of Andhra University Campus, Waltair. 8. Positions held : Assistant Professor -- 1994 2003 Associate Professor -- 2003 --2009 Professor -- 2009 till to Course Co-coordinator- 2009 till to Chaiperson, BOS in Education (UG) 2013 till to 9. Present Status : Professor of Education, Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 1

10. Member : 1. Member in Board of Studies in Education (Post Graduate) Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. (From 2008 2013). 2. Member in Departmental Research committee, Dept of Education, Andhra University,. Visakhapatnam. 3. Member in Moderation Board for B.Ed. Course, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 11. Office Address : School of Distance Education Andhra University Visakhapatnam 530 003 E-mail: tnirmala_jyothi@yahoo.com Ph.No.0891-2575745 FAX: 0891-2575752 12. Teaching Experience : 20 years of Teaching Experience in the University 13. Subjects taught : 1. Methods of Teaching Social Studies, 2. School Management and Administration, 3. Economic Foundations of Education, 4. Educational Planning and Development, 5. Comparative Education, 6. Guidance and Counseling & 7. Educational Administration and Management. 14.Research Experience : Worked as field investigator (JRF) in Educational Vocational Guidance and Training project for 3 years 4 months in the Department of Education, Andhra University from 1982-85. In collaboration with Department of Psychology, Osmania University, Hyderabad; Sponsored by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh. 15. Award of Research : Junior Research Fellow 1986-88 Fellowship Senior Research Fellow 1988-92 Awarded by the U G C, New Delhi. As a senior Research Fellow, Handling both theory and practical classes in the Dept.of Education, A.U. (From1992-94). 2

16. Academic Activities: Teaching: Teaching in the Personal Contact Programme for B.Ed. and MA-Education Courses in the School of Distance Education, AU, Visakhapatnam. Lesson Writer: 1. For B.Ed course Paper-IV (a) School Management & Administration. Prepared in Self Instructional Mode, School of Distance Education, AU, Visakhapatnam. 2. For MA-Education course (previous) Paper-IV Economic Foundations of Education, Prepared in self-instructional Mode. School of Distance Education, AU, Visakhapatnam. 3. For MA-Education course Final year Paper-III Educational Planning and Development, Prepared in self-instructional Mode. School of Distance Education, AU, Visakhapatnam. 4. For M.Ed. Course papers: Teacher Education, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Advanced Educational Psychology and Educational Administration /Management and Planning, Prepared in self- Instructional Mode. School of Distance Education, AU, Visakhapatnam. 5. For M.Ed. Course paper: Teacher Education, Prepared in self- Instructional Mode. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad. Editor Chief Editor: For all six papers of M.Ed. Course in School of Distance Education, AU, Visakhapatnam. 17. Paper Setter: 1. For B.Ed. Course of Sri Padmavathi Mahila ViswaVidyalayam-Tirupati. 2. For M.Ed. Course of Sri Padmavathi Mahila ViswaVidyalayam-Tirupati. 3. For B.Ed. Course of Sri Venkateswara University- Tirupati. 4. For B.Ed. Course of Osmania University- Hyderabad. 18. Examiner ship: 1. Examiner for B.Ed. Theory & Practical Examinations, Andhra University & Affiliated Colleges of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2. Examiner for MA-Education Theory &Practical Examinations, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 3. Examiner for B.Ed. theory papers of Sri Padmavathi Mahila ViswaVidyalayam-Tirupati. 4. Examiner for M.Ed. Course & Pre-Ph.D theory papers of Sri Padmavathi Mahila ViswaVidyalayam-Tirupati. 5. Examiner for Moderation Board for B.Ed. Course, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 6. Adjudicator for M.Phil and Ph.D Degrees to other Universities. 3

19. Research Guidance: Research Guide for 12 candidates for Ph.D., 2 candidates for M.Phil. and 4 M.Ed. Dissertations Full Time and Part Time Scholars in the Department of Education and School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. (A) Awarded M.Phil Degrees: 1. Mr. N. Thammeswara Rao. Topic: A Study on the Pupils Attitude towards Educational Activities in Secondary Schools of Amalapuram Mandal in East Godavari District. Awarded in April 2009. 2. Mrs. V. Syamala. Topic: Role of Local Community in the Educational Organisations and Administration at Primary level under Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. Awarded in November 2009. (B) Awarded Ph.D Degrees: 1. Mr. M. Narasimha Murthy. Topic: Role Performance of Head Masters at Primary Level: A Perceptual Study. Awarded on August 2010. 2. Teshome Tola Komo. Topic : Training of Adult and Non-Formal Education Personnel in Ethiopia: Teaching Styles, Challenges and Opportunities. Awarded in June 2011. 3. Jyesta.Veerabhadram. Topic: A Study on the relationship between Academic Motivation and Academic Achievement of IX Class Students in secondary Schools of West Godavari District. Awarded in June 2012. 4. Nandika. Sujatha. Topic: A study on the Attitudes of Teacher Educators towards Computer Assisted Instruction in colleges of Education in North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Awarded in June 2013. 4

5. T. Jaya Sudhakara Reddy. Topic: A study on the impact of co-curricular activities in teaching of biological Sciences at secondary level in east Godavari District. Submitted on 24 th February 2012. 6. Vunukuri. Syamala. Topic: Challenges of Teacher Education as viewed by Student Teachers of B.Ed., Colleges in North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Submitted on 24 th December 2012. 7. M. Sujatha. Topic: Perceptions of Teacher Education on Teaching, learning and Evaluation aspects of Computers in teacher Education. As a joint research director. Submitted on December 2012. 8. E.V. Satish Babu. Topic: Perceptions of Telugu Language Teachers towards Value Education at Secondary School Level in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. As a joint research director. Submitted on 29 th December 2012. 9. M. Anitha. Topic: A Study of the Perceptions of Teacher Educators towards the Application of Computers in Teaching Learning Process. Submitted on January 2013. As a joint research director. 10. Bella Joseph. Topic: Teacher effectiveness and Professional competency among Higher Secondary School Teachers in kottayam district, Kerala. Submitted on 20 th February 2013. 11. P. Prabhakar. Topic: A Study on emotional Intelligence Skills among School Teachers Working in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh- India. Submitted on 7 th March 2013. 12. M.Jhansi. Topic: A Study of Teacher Effectiveness in Relation to Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Climate of Secondary School Teachers in West Godavari District of A.P. Submitted on 24 th April 2013. 5

(C) Awarded M.Ed. Dissertations: 1. P. Triveni. Topic: A study of relationship between Teacher Stress and Teacher Job Satisfaction Among Secondary School Teachers in Vizianagaram District. Dissertation submitted to under part II of the M.Ed. Degree examination Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad 2010-2012. 2. N. Swarna Latha. Topic: A study on the opinions of Distance Mode Learning on the Learning System in DR.B.R.Ambedkar Open University. Dissertation submitted to under part II of the M.Ed. Degree examination Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad 2010-2012. 3. M. Srinivasa Rao. Topic: A Critical Study on the Development of Human values among the secondary School Pupil in Kothapeta Mandal in East Godavari District A.P.. Dissertation submitted to under part II of the M.Ed. Degree examination Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad 2010-2012. 4. R. Rani Grace Linora. Topic: A Study on the Attitudes of Primary School Teachers towards their Teaching Profession in Bheemunipatnam Mandal of Visakhapatnam district. Dissertation submitted to under part II of the M.Ed. Degree examination Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad 2010-2012. 20. Seminars Organized: 1. Conducted National Seminar on Reforms in Higher Education: Prospects for Distance Education on 30 th November 2009 sponsored by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2. Organized One-day Orientation-cum-Workshop on CCE Model Lesson Plan and project/records for Teacher Educators of B.Ed. course on 26 th March,2014 at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 21. Seminars Participation and Papers Presentation: 1. Participated and presented a paper on Gender and Curriculum in the UGC National Seminar, on Research and Development in Education, Organized by Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 28 th November, 2003. 6

2. Participated and presented a paper entitled Education & Social Empowerment of Women, Minorities, SC & ST in the National Seminar sponsored by Distance Education Council (DEC) New Delhi, on Education and Social Empowerment. Organized by the Centre for Distance Education, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, on 5 th and 6 th July, 2007. 3. Participated and presented a paper on Challenges of Teacher Education in the Emerging Society from Pre-primary to Secondary Education.. In the National Seminar on K-12 and Teacher Education: Issued and Concerns. Organized by the management of DEIT, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, on 28 th and 29 th July, 2007. 4. Participated and presented a paper on Basic Education and Empowerment of weaker Sections In the National seminar on Empower of Weaker sections: Future planning and Strategies for Rural Development in Andhra Pradesh, sponsored by UGC-SAP, Dept. of Sociology, A.U, held at School of Distance Education, Andhra University Visakhapatnam, on 28 th & 29 th March,2008. 5. Participated and presented a paper on Violence against Women: Some Theoretical Explanations, in the International Women s Day Celebrations Seminar on Women Empowerment nexus Violence, organized by Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women s Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 7 th March, 2008. 6. Participated and presented a paper on Millennium Development Goals and Dalit Girl Child Education : Some Issues and Perspectives in the 99 th Birthday Celebrations of Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh, Seminar on Dalit Women : Issues and Perspectives, organized by Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women s Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 15 th July, 2008. 7. Participated and presented a paper on Women empowerment through Distance Mode, in the National Seminar on the Role of the Youth in Nation Building in the Context of Globalisation. Organized by the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 10 th November, 2008. 8. Participated and presented a paper on Examination Reforms in Higher Education Need, Importance, Process and Recommendations in the International Seminar on Higher Education in India Global Perspectives, organized by the Department of Economics, Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (1931-2006), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during 14 th and 15 th February, 2009. 9. Participated and presented a paper on Importance of Educational Technology for Effective Teaching at Primary School Level in the National Seminar on Technology-mediated Learning for Professional Development of Personnel at Elementary Education Level, organized by Distance Education Programme Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, DEP-SSA, IGNOU, New Delhi, during 13-15 th March, 2009. 7

10. Participated and presented a paper on Democratizing Higher Education through Distance Mode for Egalitarianism, in the UGC Sponsored Two day National Conference on Significance of Distance Education in Enhancing the Enrollment in Higher Education, organized by the Centre for Distance Education, Department of Education, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, during 28gth and 29 th March, 2009. 11. Participated and presented a paper on Sustainable Development of teacher Education through Distance Mode, in the National Seminar on Reforms in Higher Education: Prospects for Distance Education Organized by the Faculty of Education, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 30 th November, 2009. 12. Participated and presented a paper on The Role of Information Technology in Distance Adult Learning, in the National Seminar on Reforms in Higher Education: Prospects for Distance Education Organized by the Faculty of Education, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 30 th November, 2009. 13. Participated and presented a paper on Role of Distance Education in Women Empowerment in the National Seminar on Inclusive Growth and Social Tensions organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 6 th -7 th October 2010. 14. Participated and presented a paper on EDUCATION AS A HUMAN RIGHT in the National Seminar on RIGHT TO EDUCATION sponsored by Priyadarshini Educatinal Academy, Visakhapatnam and Indian Council of Social Science Research, Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad, held on 28 th & 29 th December 2010 at M.V.R.Degree & P.G.College, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 15. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled Educational policies and Problems in the Elementary Education. In the National Seminar on Right to education Act 2009,It s Implementation and Social Development in India. Organized by UGC SAP in Sociology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 21-22 nd March 2011. 16. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled Feasibility and Implementation of Right to Education Act In the National Seminar on Right to education Act 2009,It s Implementation and Social Development in India. Organized by UGC SAP in Sociology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 21-22 nd March 2011. 17. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled Student Support Services in Distance Education Under Dual ModeSystem.In the National Seminar on Distance education Under Dual mode System: constraints and prospects. Organized by School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 31 st March 2011. 18. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled ICT and Future of Distance Education. In the National Seminar on Distance education Under Dual mode System: constraints and prospects Organized by School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 31 st March 2011. 19. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled Role of Parents and Community in Implementation of RTE Act. National Seminar on Dynamism of Right to Education Act-The Tasks Ahead. Organized by Meston College of Education, Chennai on 9 th and 10 th April, 2013. 8

20. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled Salient Feachers of RTE Act and Sensitization of Teachers. National Seminar on Dynamism of Right to Education Act-The Tasks Ahead. Organized by Meston College of Education, Chennai on 9 th and 10 th April, 2013. 21. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled RTE Act and Participation of Parents and Community. National Seminar on Dynamism of Right to Education Act-The Tasks Ahead. Organized by Meston College of Education, Chennai on 9 th and 10 th April, 2013. 22. Participated and Presented a Paper entitled on Empowerment of Women-A Case of School of Distance Education in Andhra University in the Two-day International Conference on Gender mainstreaming: Issues and Strategies for Empowerment, held on 5 th & 6 th March,2014 organised by Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women s Studies (UGC), Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 22. Chair Person: 1. Chaired a session on EDUCATION AS A HUMAN RIGHT in the National Seminar on RIGHT TO EDUCATION sponsored by Priyadarshini Educatinal Academy, Visakhapatnam and Indian Council of Social Science Research, Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad, held on 28 th & 29 th December 2010 at M.V.R.Degree & P.G.College, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 2. Chaired a session on RTE Act and Participation of Parents and Community. National Seminar on Dynamism of Right to Education Act-The Tasks Ahead. Organized by Meston College of Education, Chennai on 9 th and 10 th April, 2013. 3. Chaired a session on Ïssues related to women education in the Two-day International Conference on Gender mainstreaming: Issues and Strategies for Empowerment, held on 5 th & 6 th March,2014 organised by Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women s Studies (UGC), Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 4. Chaired a session on Health and Educational status of Dalits in India in the Two-day National Seminar Impoverishment among Dalits in India: Strategies for Inclusive Development held on 21 st &22 nd March,2014 organised by Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 23. Publication of Books: 1. Perspectives of University Education, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, May 2010 (Released by Hon ble Minister for Technical Education of A.P., Mr. Mopidevi Venkataramana on 14 th June 2010). 2. Reforms in Higher Education: Prospects for Distance Education, (Edited Book) Published by School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Jan 2011, (released by Hon ble Vice-Chancellor, Andhra University, Prof. Beela. Satyanarayana on 22 nd Jan 2011). 9

24. Publication of Papers: 1. Perspectives of University Education among various persons connected to the education institutions, The Educational Review, Madras, Vol. CIV.No.2, Feb, 1998.pp.34-36. 2. Perspectives of university education among students, teachers and administrators of Andhra University, Walt air, (Thesis Abstract), Indian Educational Abstract, NCERT, New Delhi, Issue-6, January 1999.pp.25. 3. Research in Gender and Curriculum. Jointly with Dr, B.Ratna Kumari. In: Dr.K.P.SubbaRao (Ed.) Research and Development in Education, published by the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, January, 2004, pp. 74-79. 4. Status of In-service Teacher Education: Need for Quality Improvement. In: GYAN - The Journal of Education, A Peer Reviewed International Journal (By- Annual), Ghaziabad, UP, India., Vol. 3 & Vol. 4, No.1, January-December, 2007, pp.42-47. (ISSN: 0972-9992). 5. Upadhya Vidhya Savallu. In: Prakashini, Telugu Monthly, Visakhapatnam, Vol.1, No.8-9 August-September, 2008, pp. 41-50. 6. University Education at a Glance. In: Priyadarshini, Bilingual Monthly Science, Education and Political Magazine, Visakhapatnam, Vol. 4, No.9, September, 2008, pp.20&21. 7. National Goals and Higher Education The Role of Universities. In : Half -Yearly Journal of Social Research, Human Endeavour, Bhimavaram, Vol.IV, No.1 & 2, October, March, 2008 & April-Sept. 2008, pp.67-80. 8. The Need of Social Development. In: Priyadarshini, Bilingual Monthly Science, Education and Political Magazine, Visakhapatnam Vol.5,No.5,May,2009, pp.31-34. 9. Role of Distance Education in Social Change through Teacher Education. I Priyadarshini, Bilingual Monthly Science, Education & Political Magazine, Visakhapatnam, Vol.5,No.6,June 2009, pp.43&44. 10. Millennium Development Goals and Girls Education: some issues and perspectives. Jointly with Dr, B.Ratna Kumari. In : Half -Yearly Journal of Social Research, Human Endeavour, Bhimavaram, Vol.V, No.1&2, October 2008-March 2009 & April, 2009 - Sept. 2009, pp.68-84. 11. Need and Importance of Teacher Education through Distance Mode in the Social Context. In: Indian Journal of Distance Education, Punjab University, Chandigarh, Volume X, 10-9- 2009, pp.74-83. 12. Teacher Effectiveness in the Concept of Privatization with special reference to Teacher Educators. In: GYAN - The Journal of Education, A Peer Reviewed International Journal (By-Annual), Ghaziabad, UP, India. Vol.6, No.1, July-December, 2009, pp.53-59. (ISSN: 0972-9992). 10

13. In-Service Programmes for the Qualitative Improvement of Education A Review. In:Prof.Bhaskaracharyulu.Y & Prof.Syam.A (Ed.) Empowerment of Neo-Literates, Sarup Book Publishers Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi, 2010, pp.250-272. (ISBN-978-81-7625-609-4) 14. Developing Environmental Consciousness through Education. Jointly with Teshome Tola Komo. In: Bani Dey & Sandhya Gihar (Ed.) Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Wisdom Publications, Delhi, 2010, pp.138-151. (ISBN978-81-89547-77-6). 15. Challeges of Teacher Education in the Emerging Society from Pre-Primary to Secondary Education. In : Priyadarshini, Bilingual Monthly Science, Education and Political Magazine, Visakhapatnam, Vol. 6, No.11, November 2010, Pp35-40. 16. Sustainable Development of Teacher Education Through Distance Mode. Jointly with T. Lilly Grace. In: Dr. T. Nirmala Jyothi (Ed.) Reforms in Higher Education: Prospects for Distance Education, Published by School of Distance Education, Andhra university, Visakhapatnam, Jan 2011.pp.88-99. 17. Information technology in distance Adult learning. Jointly with Teshome Tola Komo. In: Dr. T. Nirmala Jyothi (Ed.) Reforms in Higher Education: Prospects for Distance Education, Published by School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Jan 2011.pp.250-259. 18. M D Gs and Girl Child Basic Education: some issues and perspectives. Jointly with Dr, B.Ratna Kumari. In : K.Vijaya umar(ed.)empowerment of Weaker Sections :Future Planning and Strategies for Rural Development in india, Published by Serials Publication, NewDelhi, 2011,pp.310-330. (ISBN. 978-81-8387-459-5) 19. Role of Distance Education in the Education, Empowerment and Development of Women-A Study of School of Distance Education of Andhra University, jointly with sri.d.samsundar. In: D.pulla Rao(Ed), Status of Women in Education, Employment and Social Exclusion (Essays in Honour of Prof.K.S.Chalam), Published by Serials Publications, Ansari Road, New Delhi, (India), 2011,pp. 77-92. (ISBN: 978-81-8387-425-0) 20. University Student s perceptions of teaching styles, Jointly with Teshome Tola Komo. In Adult Education and Development, A Bi-monthly Journal of West Bengal Committee to Eradicate Illiteracy, Kolkata.Vol. 29 NO.1-3, Jan June,2012, pp.25 34. 21. Role of Parents and Community in Implementation of RTE Act. A National Conference on Dynamism of Right to Education Act-The Tasks Ahead, Organized by Meston College of Education, Royapettah, Chennai and Thamizhaga Institute of educational Research and Advancement, Chennai on 9 th and 10 th April, 2013. (ISBN: 978-03-81101-03-2). 22. Salient Feachers of RTE Act and Sensitization of Teachers. A National Seminar on Dynamism of Right to Education Act-The Tasks Ahead. Organized by Meston College of Education, Royapettah, Chennai and Thamizhaga Institute of educational Research and Advancement, Chennai on 9 th and 10 th April, 2013. pp. 33-38. (ISBN: 978-03-81101-03-2). 11

23. RTE Act and Participation of Parents and Community. A National Seminar on Dynamism of Right to Education Act-The Tasks Ahead. Organized by Meston College of Education, Royapettah, Chennai and Thamizhaga Institute of educational Research and Advancement, Chennai on 9 th and 10 th April, 2013. pp. 267-272.(ISBN: 978-03-81101-03-2). 25. Orientation / Refresh Courses: 1. Participated in orientation course for 3 weeks in 1999 at Academic Staff College, AU, Visakhapatnam. 2. Participated in refreshed course in Physical Education and Adult Education for 3 weeks in 2000 at Academic Staff College, AU, Visakhapatnam. 3. Participated in refresher course in Social Sciences for 3 weeks in 2002 at Academic Staff College, AU, Visakhapatnam. 26. Workshops attended: 1. Participated in 3 days orientation Programme on Development of Self-instructional materials. Organized by School of Correspondence Courses, AU, STRIDE and IGNOU in 1996 at AU Campus, Visakhapatnam. 2. Participated in 4 weeks short-term course on computer fundamentals, at School of Distance Education, AU, Visakhapatnam from 20 th January, 2001. 3. Participated in 3 days workshop on Audio Production organized by School of Distance Education, AU in collaboration with EMPC, IGNOU, from 4 th to 6 th July, 2001 at AU campus, Visakhapatnam. 4. Participated in 3 days workshop on Development of Self-learning materials organized by School of Distance Education, AU, and STRIDE and IGNOU, from 6 th to 8 th July, 2001 at AU Campus, Visakhapatnam. 5. Participated in the UGC sponsored Capacity Building Workshop for women managers in Higher Education, organized by the centre for Women s studies, held from 8 th to 12 th March, 2007, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 6. Participated in 3-day training on Gender Empowerment organized by Dr. D.D. Centre for Women Studies, during 27 th 29 th August, 2008, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 7. Participated in Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme: Challenges and Opportunities organized by National Research Development Corporation, New Delhi in coordinator with Dr. D.D. Centre for Women Studies, on 18 th March, 2009 Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 12

8. Participated in Two-Day National Workshop on Delivery of Student Support Services at Study Centres, Organized by School of Distance Education held during 18 th & 19 th March 2012, Sponsored by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi. 27. Radio Programmes: 1. Talk in Telugu on Upadhyaya Vidya Savallu, on 13 th April, 2009 at Gyan Vani F.M.Educational Radio Channel in SDE, AU. 2. Phone in live programme for the M.A.Education Students of School of Distance Education on 21-4-2009 from 7.00 PM to 7.30 PM at Gyan Vani F.M. Educational Radio Channel in SDE,AU. 3. Talk in English on The Need and Importance of Examination Reforms on 22 nd October, 2009 at Gyan Vani F.M. Educational Radio Channel in SDE, AU. 4. Talk in English on Importance of Educational Technology for Effective Teaching At The Primary Level on 8 th June, 2010,at Gyan Vani F.M. Educational Radio Channel in SDE, AU. 5. Talk in Telugu on Uttama Upadhyayudu on 23 rd October, 2010, at Gyan Vani F.M. Educational Radio Channel in SDE, AU. 6. Talk in Telugu on Unnatha Vidyaku Prathyamnyam Dooravidya on 31 st March, 2012, at Gyan Vani F.M. Educational Radio Channel in SDE, AU. 7. Talk in English on The Role of Parents and Community in the implementation of Right to Education on 29 th April 2013, at Gyan Vani F.M. Educational Radio Channel in SDE, AU. 28. Administrative Activities: 1. Course Co-coordinator for MA-Education and B.Ed. Third Methodology in School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 2. Conducting the personal conduct programmes for B.Ed. and M.A. Education Students in the School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 3. Coordinating the demonstration classes and intensive teaching classes for both for B.Ed.Third Methodology and MA-Education courses in the School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 4. Conducting the theory and practical examinations for B.Ed.Third Methodology and MA- Education courses in the School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 13

5. Conducting the spot valuation for the theory examinations of B.Ed.Third Methodology and MA-Education courses in the School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 6. Giving Guidance and Counseling to the students of Education Course in the School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 7. Coordinating the personal contact programmes and week-end classes for UG & PG courses of the School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 8. Acted as Chief Superindent for Ed.CET -2013 Entrance Examination at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 03.06.2013. 9. Acted as Chief Teacher Associate for B.Ed.Spot Valuation- 2012-2013 of Andhra University from 30.11.2013 to 09.12.2013. (T. NIRMALA JYOTHI) 14