Curriculum Vitae of Prof. R. C. Patel


Dr. R. C. Patel
Professor of Education [CASE]
Faculty of Education and Psychology
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, GUJARAT
Telephone: 0265 2784969, 2795516, 2792631[O]



ACADEMIC RESUME




Name: Prof (Dr.). Ramesh Chaturbhai Patel
Date of Birth: 09th February, 1961
Nationality: INDIAN

Educational Qualification:

Degree
Year
University / Institution
Subject(s)
Percentage /Grade
Class
Ph. D.
1999
The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara.
Science Education
Awarded
M. Ed.
1991
The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara.
Teacher Education
“A” Grade
First
B. Ed.
1989
The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara.
Teaching of Physics, Science & Better School Examination
“A” Grade
First
M. Sc.
1983
The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara.
Physics
63%
First
B. Sc.
1981
Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidya Nagar.
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
78.65%
Distinction
H.S.C.
1978
Gujarat Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar.
Science Stream
61%
First
Certificate Course
1986
The Faculty of Adult and Continuing Education, The M. S. University of Baroda.
Certificate course in Computer Programming


Teaching Experience:
q   Working as the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda since 28th February, 2016.
q   Working as a Head of the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Since 1st January 2016.
q   Working as a Controller of Examination of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda since 9th February 2018.
q   Worked as an Officiating Dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda from 28th January to 28th February, 2016.
q   Rendered services as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) as Dean, Faculty of Law by Vice Chancellor from 9th October 2013 to 9th February 2018.
q   Worked as an Assistant Teacher (Higher Secondary Section) in BASIL School, Baroda from 1st August, 1983 to 11th August, 1992.

Special Accomplishments:
q   Nominated as Programme Coordinator of Inter University Centre of Teachers Education [IUCTE] approved by Ministry of Human Resource and Development, New Delhi under the scheme of PMMMNMTT.
q   Nominated as Honorary Director of School Leadership Academy commissioned by National University of Educational Planning and Administration [NUEPA], New Delhi.
q   Rendering honorary services as the Director of Institute of Advance Studies in Education [IASE] which is a scheme of MHRD for promoting institutes with acumen in research, training and extension activities at Secondary/Higher Secondary and/or secondary teacher education level in the state of Gujarat.
q   Nominated as Project Director for Early Standards and Learning Development [ELDS] in the state of Gujarat by UNICEF, New Delhi.
q   Appointed as a member of committee by MHRD to conceptualize Central University for Teacher Education in the country.
q   Nominated as member of the committee by MHRD to frame the Memorandum of Association and rules for setting up a National Institute for Teacher Education (NITE) on 15th February, 2018.
q   Invited as Member of Advisory committee of Centre for Curriculum Research, Policy and Educational Development under PMMMNMTT Project, nominated by Vice Chancellor of Central University of Punjab on 03rd August 2018.
q   Appointed as a member of NIOS SWAYAM Academic Advisory                  committee.
q   Appointed as a member of Board of Studies in Education in North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Meghalaya.
q   Appointed as a member of Board of Studies in Education in Savitribhai Phule University of Pune
q   Nominated as advisory committee member of CAS, Department of Education, University of Jammu by UGC.
q   Nominated as one of the two experts by UGC to serve as member on the CPE Advisory Committee of KRT Arts, Science & Commerce College, Nashik awarded the CPE status under the scheme “Colleges with Potential for Excellence” (CPE) on 18th July, 2018.
q   Member of Curriculum vetting committee of Central University of Gujarat.
q   Nominated as the Nodal Officer of Monitoring Institution commissioned by Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi to monitor and supervise the implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (A flagship programme for Universalization of Elementary Education in the country) in the state of Gujarat and Union Territory of Daman and Diu since 2006.
q   Nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi to appraise the Annual Work Plan and Budget since 2006-07 of the state of Gujarat and Union Territory of Daman and Diu at New Delhi.
q   Nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi to make presentation about SSA in Gujarat at the Joint Review Mission of SSA at New Delhi since 2006-07.
q   Helping Gujarat Council of Elementary Education, Gandhinagar by being a member in various decision making and advisory committees to improve the quality of Elementary Education in the state of Gujarat.
q   Invited as a member of NACC & UGC committees
q   Organized Debate, Science Quiz, Essay competitions for the primary school students of Baroda under the aegis of Baroda chapter of Indian Science Congress and Indian Association of Parliamentarians for Population and Development, New Delhi.
q   Successfully coordinated a National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences for the teachers of higher education during December 10-14, 2007 sponsored by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
q   Successfully coordinated a West Zone Research Convention “Anveshan 2010” a competition to promote budding researchers in the area of Science and Technology during June 22-23, 2010 sponsored by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
q   Provided services as “Think Tank Member” to implement quality package of UNICEF, Gujarat.
q   Worked as the Programme-In-Charge, B.Ed. Programme, Baroda Study Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University for two academic sessions.
q   Member of the Course Team for writing the module on the subject “Teacher – School” for the B.Ed. Programme, IGNOU.
q   Worked as the Gujarat state Coordinator for the Maharashtra Talent Search Examination, PUNE.
q   Invited as a resource person to review and finalize the tools for four national level studies to be conducted by the Department of Elementary Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi from 04th to 07th January, 2010.
q   Participated at the Orientation Course on “Research Methodology for the Teachers of Colleges conducting M.Ed. Course of Western Region”, Under the aegis of National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE), Western Region, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during June 15th – 27th, 1998.
q   I have been acting as JUDGE  at the District level Science Exhibition since 1992 in the Baroda and the nearby districts of the state of Gujarat and also actively involved in the in-service training programme of teachers.
The contributions made to our department and our university needs no extraneous recommendation. The successful task completions themselves are, broadly speaking, recommendatory in their quintessence.
q   I have been the member of the Board of Studies for the Department of Education and Educational Administration, The M. S. University of Baroda since 2002.
q   I have been working as a CONVENER of the B. Ed. Programme, Department of Education where my main responsibility is to organize the entire B. Ed. Programme for around 180 students throughout the year.
q   I have worked as a CONVENER of the Practice Teaching Unit, Department of Education for last four years where my main responsibility is to organize the Practice Teaching Programme for around 180 students in different schools of Baroda city throughout the year.
q   I have been working as a CO-ORDINATOR of the CAMPUS INTERVIEW, Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda.
q   I have actively contributed towards the activities of teachers’ association. For last more than ten years, I have been the General Secretary of Baroda University Teachers’ Association.
Research Projects:

I have to my credit following research projects where I worked as a principal investigator in few and also rendered my services as one of the members of the project team. A list of the researches undertaken has been appended.
1.          UNICEF & Ambedkar University, Delhi sponsored project on “Early Development and Learning Standards” for children of 3-6 yrs of age, for entire India. It was for a duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned is was Rs. 16,11,900/-. Prof. R. C. Patel is the Director of the project, Gujarat from 1st May to 15th October, 2017.
2.          Educational Consultants India Limited [EdCIL], New Delhi Sponsored Project on “Students Attendance in Primary and Upper Primary Schools”. It is for the duration of SEVEN months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 8, 87, 700/- The Project Team includes Prof. R. G. Kothari, Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. R. C. Patel, Dr. Dipti Oza and Mr. V. R. Acharya. Final Report submitted to the funding agency.
3.          Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi assigned project of Monitoring and Supervision of Implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) in the state of Gujarat is continuing through signing Memorandum of Understanding. Recently signed MoU with MHRD form October, 2010 up to September. 2012 worth Rs. 28, 70, 000/- approximately for the period of two years. Prof. R. C. Patel has been working as Nodal Officer and preparing the six monthly monitoring reports and submitting to the MHRD twice in a year.
4.          Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2011-2012”, It is for the duration of THREE months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 7, 24, 680/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator. The report has been submitted in November, 2012.
5.          Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi assigned project of Monitoring and Supervision of Implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) in the state of Gujarat and Union territories: Daman and Diu, Year 2013-2015 is continuing through signing Memorandum of Understanding. Recently signed MoU with MHRD form September, 2013 up to March, 2015.  Prof. R. C. Patel is the Nodal Officer for the project and preparing the six monthly monitoring reports and submitting to the MHRD twice in a year.
6.          Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Dropout of Students from Elementary Schools of Gujarat”, It is for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 9,95,760/-. Prof. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator. The draft report has been submitted on 6th December 2014 and the same has been approved. Final report has been submitted.
7.          Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Study of transport and/or escort facilities provided by SSA to the school going children of Elementary school of Gujarat”, It is for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 10,41,120/-. Prof. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator.  The work of project has been started from 7th January, 2015 and the final report has been submitted.
8.           “Community Participation in Primary Education and School Effectiveness” sponsored by Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda. It was completed in December, 1998. Project Team included Dr. S. Kumar, Mr. R. C. Patel and Ms. Anjali Mehta.
9.          “Terminal Assessment Study of District Primary Education Programme [Phase-II] Gujarat Statesponsored by Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar. It was for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 9, 36, 400/- Completed in November, 2002. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the principal investigator and the project team included Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. R. C. Patel, Dr. Dipti Oza and Mr. V. R. Acharya.
10.       “Social Assessment Study (Vadodara RURAL)” sponsored by Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar. It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 25, 000/- Completed on December, 2002. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the Director and Dr. S. C. Panigrahi was the principal investigator and the project team included   Dr. R. C. Patel, Dr. Chaya Goel and Dr. R. S. Mani.
11.       “Evaluation of Alternative Schooling System in the State of Gujarat sponsored by Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar. It was for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 3, 48, 500/- Completed on August, 2003. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the principal investigator and the project team included Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. R. C. Patel, and Dr. Dipti Oza.
12.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “DISE Sample Checking”. It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 36, 640/- Completed in March 2004. Dr. Dipti Oza was the principal investigator and the project team included Dr. R. C. Patel, Mr. V. R. Acharya, Dr. Anjali Mehta and Ms. Jyoti Pandya.
13.       National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi sponsored project entitled, “A Study of the Pre-Service Secondary Teacher Education Programme in southern and central Gujarat regions for emerging divergent educational contexts: Perspectives, Practices and Prospects, 2003-05” the final report is submitted. It was for the duration of TWO YEARS and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 99, 250/-. Prof. R. G. Kothari was the principal investigator and the project team included Dr. K. S. Joseph, Dr. R. C. Patel and Mr. V. R. Acharya.
14.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State”. It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs.1, 79, 820/- Completed in March 2005. I was the Principal Investigator and the project team included Dr. Dipti Oza, Mr. V. R. Acharya and Dr. A. Mehta.
15.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2005”, It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 98, 718/- Completed in September, 2005. I was the Principal Investigator and the project team included Dr. Dipti Oza, and Mr. V. R. Acharya.
16.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Perception of community members of different committees regarding SSA and its implementation”. It was for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 03, 040/- Completed in March 2006.
17.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Problems faced by DPCs, BRCCs, CRCCs, OIC_TT, OIC_Gender, MIS and Head Teachers in the implementation of SSA”.  It is for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 04, 120/- ready for submission.
18.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Status of Bal Mitras and Students of Alternative Schooling System”. It is for the duration of SIX months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 90, 080/- On going. For the last three projects only I remained the principal investigator and there are still projects going on under my guidance.
19.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2006”, It was for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 1, 84, 140- Completed in February, 2007. Prof. S. Kumar was the Principal Investigator and the project team included Dr. R. C. Patel.
20.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2006-2007”, It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 13, 192/- To be initiated form August, 2007. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Prof. S. Kumar.
21.       UGC-ASIHSS sponsored project on “Development of a scale for performance appraisal of school teachers by their students” completed in August, 2007 with Prof. S. Kumar and Dr. A. Ramachary.
22.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2007-08”. It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 07, 900/- Has been initiated form February, 2008. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Prof. S. Kumar.
23.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2008-09”. It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 29, 392/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Prof. S. Kumar. The report has been submitted in September, 2009.
24.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2009-2010”. It is for the duration of TWO months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 2, 39, 760/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi. The report has been submitted in May, 2010.
25.       Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “Survey of Scientific Infrastructure of Biotech Academia of M. S. University of Baroda”. It is for the duration of THREE months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 78, 400/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator and the project team includes Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi. The report has been submitted in September, 2011-12.
26.       Gujarat Council of Primary Education, Gandhinagar Sponsored Project on “5% Sample Checking of DISE data of Gujarat State-2010-2011”, It is for the duration of THREE months and the total amount sanctioned was Rs. 3, 61, 800/-. Dr. R. C. Patel is the Principal Investigator. The report has been submitted in December, 2011.

Participation in National Seminar / Workshop / Conference:

Explanation of Colour Code:

International                                      National
State                                                   Other

1.          Presented a Paper entitled, “Teacher Education: B.Ed. Admission Criteria” at the National Seminar organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Department of Education, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 28th February and 01st March, 1994
2.          Presented a Paper entitled, “Women’s access to Leadership Position” at the National Conference organized by the Department of Educational Administration and Gujarat Council of Educational management during 18th and 19th December,1995
3.          Participated at the National Workshop on “Professional Writing” organized by Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Home Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 07th to 09th March, 1996
4.          Presented a Paper entitled, “Total Quality Management in Education” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 23rd March, 1996
5.          Presented a Paper entitled, “Management of Innovation and Change at National Open School” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Research Support (UGC) Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 1996-97
6.          Presented a Paper entitled, “Quality of Higher Education” at the National Conference organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 20th to 22nd November, 1996
7.          Presented a Paper entitled, “Teacher Education: Curriculum and its Transaction” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 26th and 27th February, 1996
8.          Presented a Paper entitled, “B.Ed. at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 26th and 27th February, 1996
9.          Presented a Paper entitled, “Teleconferencing for Teacher Training of Gujarat at National Open School: An Analytical Study” at the National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 24th to 25th February, 1997
10.       Convened a Workshop for Primary School Teacher of Baroda District on “Capacity Building” organized by Department of Research Support (UGC) Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 10th to 12th September, 1996
11.       Member of the organizing committee of Asia-Pacific Workshop on “Head Teacher Training and Resource Materials Development” organized by Commonwealth Secretariat, U.K. and The M.S. University of Baroda, India, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 07th to 10th April, 1997
12.       Presented a Paper entitled, “Ethical Basis for Environmental Education: Some Reflections” at the Annual Conference of Gujarat Council of Educational Administration and management at Tejas Vidyalaya, Ellora Park, Baroda, held during January 11th and 12th, 1998.
13.       Participated in the workshop on, “BETTER SCHOOL” for adoption of Modules prepared for training the Principals of the schools in Gujarat. The workshop was organized by the Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during February 16th, 18th and 19th, 1998.
14.       Participated at the National Seminar on, “Challenges in Instruction: Vision and Action”, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, MSU, Baroda, during March 02nd and 03rd, 1998.
15.       Presented a research paper entitled, “An Investigation into the Perceptions and Difficulties of School Principals about Innovative processes in the Schools of Baroda”, at the National Conference on, “Management of Schools in India” by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration at New Delhi, during April 16th and 17th 1998.
16.       Contributed in the theme paper and also presented a paper entitled, “Future Perspective in Pupil Performance Assessment in Primary Education” at the National Seminar on, “Innovative Practices in Pupil Evaluation” organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during May 11th – 13th, 1998 under the aegis of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. of India.
17.       Participated and also acted as the resource person at the Orientation Course on, “Research Methodology for the Teachers of Collages conducting M.Ed. Course of Western Region”, Under the aegis of National Council of Teache4r Education (NCTE), Western Region, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during June 15th – 27th, 1998.
18.       Presented a research paper entitled, “Community Participation and School Effectiveness in the Primary Education of Baroda” at the International Seminar on, “Researches in Learning Organization and School Effectiveness” by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), at New Delhi, during June 15th – 17th, 1998.
19.       Participated as a resource person at a four-day training programme on, “Adolescent Education in Schools” for the Secondary and higher Secondary School Teachers of Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Selvasa, UT, Govt. of India at Selvasa during October 28th – 31st, 1998.
20.       Participated in a two-days meeting of the course writers on 26th – 27th November, 1998 at Baroda to finalize, “Teacher and School” course learning material for Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.
21.       Presented a paper entitled, “Tearing down the barriers we have created in Teacher Education” at the National Seminar on “University Industry partnership” organized by the Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during January 12th, 13th, 1999.
22.       Participated as a Resource Person in the orientation programme on “Educational Planning, Management and Effective Supervision for DEO’s, Academic Cell in charge and +2 Principals of Rajasthan” organized by Department of Educational Planning, Management and Administration, Vidya Bhavan, G.S. IASE, Udaipur, Rajasthan from 14 – 19 January, 1999.
23.       Presented a paper entitled, “Pupil Evaluation at Primary Stage” at the National Seminar on “Strengthening School Education” organized by the Centre of Advanced Study in Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, MSU, Baroda, during February 22nd, 23rd, 1999.
24.       Participated in the Seminar / Workshop on “Curriculum Reform” organized by Shri B.D. Shah College of Education, CTE, Modasa from 14 – 16 March, 1999.
25.       Participated in the U.G.C. sponsored Seminar on “Use of Automation Tools and Internet in Computer Science Education” organized by Department of Computer Science, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmadabad from 22 – 24 March, 1999.
26.       Participated in a one-day meeting of Academic Facilitators and Accredited Centers co-coordinators of National Open School, New Delhi at Goa on 27th June, 1999.
27.       Organized the National Seminar [as a CONVENER] on, “Management of Primary Education in India: A Challenge” and presented a THEME PAPER for the Department of Research Support (UGC), Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during October 04th, 05th, 1999.
28.       Presented a paper entitled, “Experiments with Continuous Evaluation and Open Book Examination” at the National Seminar on “Strengthening Teacher Education” organized by the Centre of Advanced Study in Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during December 27th, 28th, 1999.
29.       Presented a paper entitled, “Practice Teaching at CASE” at the National Seminar on “Teacher Education: Policies and Issues” organized by the Centre of Advanced study in Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during December 27th, 28th, 2002.
30.       Presented a paper entitled, “Interdisciplinary Research: A Solution to Social Crisis” at the National Seminar on “Social Crisis and Educational Research” organized by the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during February 27th, 28th, 2003.
31.       Presented a paper entitled, “Terminal Assessment Survey in the DPEP Districts of Gujarat State” at the National Seminar, at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi jointly organized by JMI, Ed. CIL. and Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, during June 5th to 7th, 2003.
32.       Participated in the National Workshop on “Research Methodology and Use of SPSS” organized by Nagpur Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalaya at Nagpur from 09th to 11th March 2003.
33.       Presented a paper entitled, “Question Bank: What, Why and How?” at the UGC Golden Jubilee Seminar on Examination Reforms, at the M. S. University of Baroda, during June 11th 13th September, 2003.
34.       Presented a paper entitled, “The instructional process in the alternative schooling system in the state of Gujarat” at the National Seminar on “Innovations in classroom instructions” organized by the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, MSU, Baroda, during January 19th to 20th, 2004.
35.       Presented a paper entitled, “DISE_2001” at the National Seminar on “Developmental challenges and educational technology” organized by the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during March 29th to 30th, 2004.
36.       Participated at the National Seminar on “Higher education, State and Society” organized by the Department of Education [CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, during January 10th and 11th, 2005.
37.       Participated at the UGC sponsored two-day Workshop on “Development of collegiate education and role of teachers’ Organisations” organized by and at, NIEPA, New Delhi, during March 11th and 12th, 2005.
38.       Convened a training programme for the OIC_MIS and BRCCs of Gujarat State jointly organized by the Department of Education (MSU), Gujarat Council of Primary Education(Gandhinagar) and Azim Permji Foundation, Banglore from 02nd to 04th March, 2005
39.       Participated in the Regional Workshop on “Monitoring quality dimensions under SSA” organized by NCERT, New Delhi at Secondary Teachers’ Training Institute, GCERT, Gandhinagar from 09th to 10th January, 2006
40.       Presented a paper entitled, “Issues in Performance Appraisal” at the ‘National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education’ organized by the Department of Education[CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 23rd to 24th January, 2006 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi]
41.       Presented a paper entitled, “Attitude towards teaching of IGNOU_B. Ed. students” at the ‘National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education’ organized by the Department of Education[CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 23rd to 24th January, 2006 [Patel, R. C., Awasthi Kashyapi, Awasthi Tulna, Baldanya Vashram]
42.       Presented a paper entitled, “Pupil Performance Evaluation at Elementary Stage” at the ‘National Conference on Pupil Assessment System at Elementary Level, 20-22 March, 2006 Organized by NCERT, New Delhi [Prof. S. Kumar and Dr. R. C. Patel].
43.       Presented a paper entitled, “Active and Co-operative learning as the base for systematizing instruction in Educational Evaluation course at B. Ed. level” at the National Seminar on ‘Quality Concerns in Teacher Education’ organized by the Department of Education[CASE], Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 27th to 28th February, 2006 [Prof. S. Kumar and Dr. R. C. Patel]
44.       Presented a paper entitled, “Primary Education: Oscillating between Hope and Despair” at the National Seminar on ‘Effective Management of Primary Education’ organized by the Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 10th to 11th March, 2006 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi]
45.       Presented a paper entitled, “Status of Balmitra’s and students of Alternative Schooling system” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Challenges of Special Groups and Technological Determinism’ by Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, from 22nd to 23rd December 2006 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi]
46.       Presented a paper entitled, “Challenges of SC & ST students In Professional Courses” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Challenges of Special Groups and Technological Determinism’ by Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, from 22nd to 23rd December 2006 [Prof. S. Kumar, Dr. Patel, R. C. and Dr. Mehta Anjali]
47.       Presented a paper entitled, “Teacher Education in Open Schooling System in India” at the National Seminar on ‘Emerging Scenario of Teacher Education’, by Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 22nd to 23rd March, 2007. [ Dr. Patel, R. C. and Ms. Dinkar Geetha]
48.       Presented a paper entitled, “Community perceptions of SSA Implementation in Gujarat” at the National Seminar on Community and School Linkages: Principles and Practices organized by National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, from 17th to 19th March, 2008 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi]
49.       Presented a paper, “Alternative strategies in Primary Education” at the UGC – DSA National Seminar on ‘Child as a Global Citizen: Third World Community’ organized by Faculty of Social Work, The M. S. University of Baroda from 07th to 08th March, 2008 [Patel, R. C.]
50.       Presented a paper entitled, “Relation between Cognitive and Experimental Skills: Stepping towards Wholistic Teacher Education” at the National Seminar on ‘Wholistic Teacher Education’ by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 25th to 26th February, 2008. [Patel, R. C., Amin, J., Chaudhari P.]
51.       Presented a paper entitled, “Wholistic approach in teaching science and mathematics at elementary level: Garden at School” at the National Seminar on ‘Wholistic Teacher Education’ by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 25th to 26th February, 2008. [Patel, R. C. Awasthi, K., Ramachary A.]
52.       Presented a paper entitled, “Motivation in In-service Teacher Training Programs: A Wholistic Experience” at the National Seminar on ‘Wholistic Teacher Education’ by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, from 25th to 26th February, 2008. [Patel, R. C., Awasthi, K., Ramachary A.]
53.       Presented a paper entitled, “Evaluating Scientific Cooperation: An Innovative Approach” at the National Seminar on ‘Constructivism’ organized by Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal from 12th to 13th March, 2008. [Patel, R. C., Amin, J., Shelat, P.]
54.       Presented a paper entitled, “Quality enhancement in Secondary Teaching through Students’ feedback” at the National Seminar on ‘Quality Concerns in School Education’, organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda from 18th to 19th January, 2008, [Kumar, S., Patel, R. C. Ramachary, A.]
55.       Presented a paper entitled, “Who the Elementary School Teachers are?” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Amin, J.]
56.       Presented a paper entitled, “Quality Evaluation in Rural Schools: Issues and Concern” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Shelat Prerna]
57.       Presented a paper entitled, “Quality in Elementary Education: Everybody’s Loyalty” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi]
58.       Presented a paper entitled, “Community Participation in Elementary Education: Success Stories from Gujarat” at the National Seminar on ‘School Education in Rural India’ organized by National Council of Educational Training and Research, New Delhi from 16th to 17th February, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi]
59.       Presented a paper entitled, “Enhancing Science Process Skills: An attempt” at the 5th National Teachers Science Congress organized at Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar from 01st to 04th October, 2009. [Patel, R. C. & Amin, J.]
60.       Presented a paper entitled, “Life Skills: An attempt towards sustainable future” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Goals and Role of Education’, organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda from 19th to 20th February, 2010, [Awasthi Kashyapi and Patel, R. C.]
61.       Presented a paper entitled, “Environmental Sustainability through Science Process Skills” at the National Seminar on ‘Developmental Goals and Role of Education’, organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 19th to 20th February, 2010, [Patel, R. C., Amin Jyotsna and M. Ramesh]
62.       Presented a paper entitled, “Fund Flow: How much of it is actually flowing?” at the National Seminar on ‘Financing Elementary Education in states: Fund flow pattern and utilization of resources under SSA’ organized by National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, from 18th to 20th March, 2010 [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi]
63.       Presented a paper entitled, “Value Based Higher Education in Indian Society” at the International Seminar on ‘Higher Education for Knowledge Based Society: Global Reforms’, organized by Faculty of Education and Psychology as a part of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 20th to 21st December, 2010, [M. Ramesh and Patel, R. C.]
64.       Presented a paper entitled, “Development and Implementation of Activity Based Science Teaching Programme on Pre Service Student Teachers” at the National Meet of Researchers in Education organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 27th February to 01st March, 2011, [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.]
65.       Presented a paper entitled, “Participation of Tribals of Dangs in Elementary School Activities” at the National Meet of Researchers in Education organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 27th February to 01st March, 2011, [Priti Chaudhari and Patel, R. C.]
66.       Presented a paper entitled, “Critical Pedagogy for Constructing Knowledge and Process Skills in Science” at the National Seminar on ‘Pedagogy for Schools’ organized by Regional Institute of Education [Mysore], National Council of Educational Training and Research from 02nd to 04th March, 2011. [M. Ramesh and Patel, R. C.]
67.       Presented a paper entitled, “Pedaling through Pedagogy to Andragogy” at the National Seminar on ‘Pedagogy for Schools’ organized by Regional Institute of Education [Mysore], National Council of Educational Training and Research from 02nd to 04th March, 2011. [Awasthi Kashyapi and Patel, R. C.]
68.       Presented a paper entitled, “Issues in Practice Teaching: Potent Alternative Models” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [Patel, R. C. and Awasthi Kashyapi]
69.       Presented a paper entitled, “Innovations in Teacher Education: Need of the Hour” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [Awasthi Kashyapi and Patel, R. C.]
70.       Presented a paper entitled, “ICT Pedagogy Integration in Teacher Education: Real Classroom Experiences” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.]
71.       Presented a paper entitled, “Pedagogical Approach in Teacher Education: A Quality Dimension” at the National Seminar on “Current Issues in Teacher Education” organized by Department of Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 14th to 15th March, 2011, [M. Ramesh and Patel, R. C.]
72.       Presented a paper entitled, “Secondary Teachers in Rural areas: Issues and Concern” at the Golden Jubilee National Seminar on “Universalization of Secondary Education: issues, Challenges and Policy Perspectives” organized by Department of Educational Surveys and Data Processing, NCERT, New Delhi from 30th to 31st March, 2011, [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.]
73.       Presented a paper entitled, “Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers” presented at the National Seminar hosted by Allagapa University, Tamilnadu on 3rd Jan, 2012
74.       Paper entitled “Enhancement of Soft Skills in School Students to meet future Challenges” Presented in National Seminar Hosted by Kashooribha Gandhi College of Education, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, 9th May,2012. [ Ramesh M and Dr. R.C. Patel]
75.       Paper entitled “An effort to ensure continuous formative evaluation” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012.
76.       Paper entitled Relevance of CCE in KGBVs” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012.
77.       Paper entitled Science excursion as one of the tools for CCE in science subject” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012.
78.       Paper entitled “CCE experiences from the schools of Gujarat state and UT of Daman and Diu” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012.
79.       Paper entitled How comprehensive is comprehensive evaluation?” Presented in National Seminar on Continuous and comprehensive evaluation implementation: Issues and concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 2nd – 3rd Mar, 2012.
80.       Paper entitled Teaching Learning Material (TLM) prepared by primary school teachers of Vadodara City: observations and suggestions” Presented in National Meet of Researchers in Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on19th – 21st Mar, 2012.
81.       Paper entitled Sex education through life skills approach” Presented in National Seminar on Taxonomy of Educational skills, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U, 26th – 27th Mar, 2012. [Dr. R.C. Patel and Sandhya Das]
82.       Paper entitled Enhancement of life skills through learning of science” Presented in National Seminar on Taxonomy of Educational skills, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 26th – 27th Mar, 2012 [Prof. R. C. Patel and Ms. Neela Dongre].
83.       Paper entitled API: A Necessary Devil” Presented in National Seminar on Educational Research: Issues and Concerns, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 1st and 2nd   Mar, 2013. [ Dr Jyotsna Amin and Dr R.C. Patel]
84.       Paper entitled Role of Perception of Teachers working in the Tribal Areas of Gujarat” Presented in National Seminar on Emerging Paradigms of Teacher Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 25th and 26th Mar, 2013 [Dr. Priti Chaudhari and Dr. R.C. Patel].
85.       Paper entitled Inclusive Education at Elementary Level: Experience from Gujarat” Presented in National Seminar on Emerging Paradigms of Teacher Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 25th and 26th Mar, 2013 [Dr. R.C. Patel and Dr. Jyotsna Amin].
86.       Paper entitled Discipline Specific Performance Based Appraisal System to Achieve Professional Development of Teacher Education” Presented in National Seminar on Emerging Paradigms of Teacher Education, Hosted by CASE, M.S.U on 25th and 26th Mar, 2013 [Dr. R.C. Patel and Dr. Roshni Desai].
87.       Participated as a resource person and chair person in two days (18th and 19th July, 2013) National Seminar on “Transforming Teacher Education in North Eastern India” organized by Department of Education, North Eastern Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya.
88.       Paper entitled Inclusiveness of Disability in Higher Education: Issues and Concern” Presented in National Seminar on “Relevance of Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan” organised by Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shahkshik Maha Sangh, Delhi on 30th and 31st December, 2013 [Dr. R.C. Patel and Mr. Naveen].
89.       Presented a paper entitled “Issues in Teacher Education” in two days (3rd and 4th September, 2013) National Seminar on “Education in the North East: Status and Perspective” organized by Department of education, North East Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya.
90.       Participated as a resource person and chair person in two days (3rd and 4th September, 2013) National Seminar on “Education in the North East: status and Perspective” organized by Department of education, North Eastern Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya.
91.       Participated in a workshop on “School Leadership Development” in FIVE days (07th to 11th January, 2014) jointly organized by National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi and Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training, Gandhinagar.
92.       Presented a paper entitled “KGBV: A windfall Struggling for Attainment of Women Empowerment” in two days (13th and 14th Feb, 2014) National Seminar on “Women Empowerment” organized by Faculty of Social Work, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara [Prof. R. C. Patel, Deepika R and Rugi P.A].
93.       Presented a paper entitled “Status of Physical Education in the Schools of Vadodara city Gujarat” in two days (19th and 20th Feb, 2014) National Seminar on “New Perspectives of Health and Physical Education” organized by NERIE Shillong, Meghalaya [Ramesh M and Prof. R.C Patel].
94.       Participated in an International Conference on “Women and Millennium Development Goals: A Social Work Response” in two days (13th and 14th February, 2014) organized by Faculty of Social Work, The M. S. University of Baroda.
95.       Presented a paper entitled “Teacher Competencies in Science Process Skills Domain: Need and Importance” in two days (28th Feb and 1st March, 2014) National Seminar on “Teacher Competency: Mapping and Management” organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Ramesh M and Prof. R.C Patel].
96.       Presented a paper entitled “Teacher Competency in terms of High School Teachers” in two days (28th Feb and 1st March, 2014) National Seminar on “Teacher Competency: Mapping and Management” organized by Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Mrs. Neela Dongre and Prof. R.C Patel].
97.       Presented a paper entitled “Teacher Competency in developing Social Emotional skills among preschoolers” in two days (28th Feb and 1st March, 2014) National Seminar on “Teacher Competency: Mapping and Management” organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Prof. R.C Patel and Deepika R].
98.       Presented a paper entitled “Sailing, Tracking or Hiking? But How shall I decide which voyage would be the best?” in two days (24th and 25th March, 2014) National Seminar on “Researcher Competency: Mapping and Management” organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Prof. R.C Patel and Deepika R].
99.       Participated in a National Workshop on “Autonomy and Governance in Higher Education” in three days (19th to 21st December, 2014) organized by National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi.
100.    Presented a paper entitled “Stop watching Television!!! Mom ... but its just Cartoon!!!” in two days (26th and 27th March, 2014) National Seminar on “Children and Women in Media: Issues and Perspectives” organized by Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R.C. Patel].
101.    Presented a paper entitled “Skill Development through Higher Education: Prospects in Future” in UGC sponsored one day (10th January, 2015) National Seminar on Perspective in Higher Education organized by The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara & Jointly organized by Maharaja Sayajirao Vishwavidyalay Shaikshik Sangh (MSVSS) & CTE Gujarat Chapter, [Mrs. Neela Dongre and Prof. R. C. Patel].
102.    Presented a paper entitled “Are we in the process of making thousands of Abdul Kalam or we will end in making none?” in UGC sponsored one day (10th January, 2015) National Seminar on Perspective in Higher Education organized by The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara & Jointly organized by Maharaja Sayajirao Vishwavidyalay Shaikshik Sangh (MSVSS) & CTE Gujarat Chapter, [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R. C. Patel].
103.    Presented a paper entitled “Preparation of Performance Appraisal System for Teacher Educators” in two days (27th & 28th Feb, 2015) National seminar on “Teacher Education 2015+” organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Mrs. Roshni Desai and Prof. R.C Patel].
104.    Presented a paper entitled “Symbiosis of Primary School Education and Teacher Education: In the Perspectives of Children with Disabilities” in two days (27th & 28th Feb, 2015) National Seminar on “Teacher Education 2015+” organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Mr. Naveen Kumar M. and Prof. R.C Patel].
105.    Presented a paper entitled “Facilities available for students with Disabilities in Higher Education” in two days (9th & 10th March, 2015) National Seminar on “Higher Education: Expectation & Expression” organized by Department of education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Mr. Naveen Kumar M. and Prof. R.C Patel].
106.    Presented a paper entitled On the journey to Excellence: Implementation of MDMS at the UT of Diuin two days (25th -26th March, 2015) National Seminar on Implementation of Right to Education (RTE) and Mid-Day-Meal (MDM) Programme: Promises and Challenges organised by M. P. Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi [Prof. R.C Patel and Ms. Rugi P. A.].
107.    Presented a Paper entitled “Inclusive Education: Veracity or Myth” in two days (1st-2nd March, 2016) National Seminar on “Inclusive Education: Challenges and Issues” by Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R.C Patel].
108.    Presented a Paper entitled “Inclusive Education through SSA: A Hope For Special Children” in two days (1st-2nd March, 2016) National Seminar on “Inclusive Education: Challenges and Issues” organised by Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R.C Patel].
109.    Presented a paper entitled Children with Special Needs (CWSN): Scenario in Schools of Vadodara City in two days (10th -11th March, 2016) National Seminar on “Implementation of Educational Policies and Programmes in India: Stocktaking and Ways Ahead” organised by M. P. Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R. C Patel]  
110.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Inclusive Education: Perspectives and Terminologies” at the National Seminar on “Inclusive Education: Challenges and Issues” organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Department of Education, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 01st & 02nd March 2016 [Prof R.C Patel and Mr. Naveen Kumar. M].
111.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Provisions for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Education: A Scenario in Karnataka State” at the National Seminar on “Inclusive Education: Challenges and Issues” organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Department of Education, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 01st & 02nd March 2016 [Prof R.C Patel and Mr. Naveen Kumar. M].
112.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Teaching of School Science by Multiple Learning Experience Model” at the National Seminar on “Pedagogy in Education” organized by the Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 06th & 07th February 2017 [Ms. Neela Dongre and Prof. R.C Patel].
113.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Innovative Practices of Developing Story for Preschoolers Understanding” at the National Seminar on “Pedagogy in Education” organized by the Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 06th & 07th February 2017 [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R.C Patel].
114.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Success Story: KGBVs in the State of Gujarat” at the National Seminar on “Educational Sustainability of the Disadvantaged: Pathways to Success” organized under UGC-CAS by the Department of Education (CASE & IASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 06th & 07th March 2017 [Ms. Jyotsna Amin and Prof. R.C Patel].
115.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Inclusion of Exclusive: The Way-out in schools of Vadodara Municipal Corporation” at the National Seminar on “Educational Sustainability of the Disadvantaged: Pathways to Success” organized under UGC-CAS by the Department of Education (CASE & IASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 06th & 07th March 2017 [Ms. Roshni Desai and Prof. R.C Patel].
116.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Existing Practices of Inclusive Education” at the National Seminar on “Making of Inclusive Society: Fostering Adaptation for Persons with Disability” organized under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, New Delhi, by the Department of B.Ed. Shri Jai Narain PG College Lucknow 25th & 26th March 2017 [Prof. R.C Patel].
117.    Presented a Paper entitled, “Peeping in a hole: to be whole” at the National Seminar on Structural changes in Teacher Education: Issues & Concerns” organized by the Department of Education (CASE & IASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 05th & 06th January 2018 [Ms. Neela Dongre and Prof. R.C Patel].


Research and Publication:

Explanation of Colour Code:

International                                      National
State                                                   Other

1.          Paper entitled, “Dr. M. B. Buch: the Renowned Educationist of 20th Century” published in SIDDHI, DIET, GCERT, August, 1996.
2.          Paper entitled, “Teleconferencing for Training Teachers of National Open School: an Analytical Study” published in the Progress of Education, March, 1997. Paper also published in the journal of Emerging Technologies in Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, November, 2001, ISSN: 978-93-82498-05-6. Vol (1), Pg No 92-95. [Ashutosh Biswal, R.C. Patel, K. Pushpanadham and Anjali Mehta].
3.          Paper entitled, “Building bridge between Theory and Practical: Quality Concern in Teacher Education” published in the Progress of Education, April, 1998. Pg No:208-212 [R.C.Patel and Anjali Mehta].
4.          Paper entitled, “An Investigation into the Perceptions and Difficulties of School Principals about Innovative Processes in the Schools of Baroda” published in Quest in Education, Vol. XXII, No. 3, Page No 44. July, 1998. [ R. C. Patel and Anjali Mehta]
5.          Papers entitled, “Innovative Practices in Pupil Evaluation in India” published in The Compendium of Papers and Report, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during May 11th, 13th, 1998 under the aegis of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. of India. ISBN: 978-93-82498-00-1. Pg No:1-20
6.          Papers entitled, “Future Perspective in Pupil Performance Assessment in Primary Education” published in The Compendium of Papers and Report, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara during May 11th – 13th, 1998 under the aegis of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. of India. ISBN: 978-93-82498-00-1. Page No: 188- 189. [S. Kumar and R.C. Patel]
7.          Paper entitled, “The Progress of Education of SCs and STs in the Faculty of Education and Psychology in The M. S. University of Baroda”, published in University News, Vol. 37, NO. 5, February, 1999. ISSN: 0566-2257. Pg No: 12- 15  [S. Kumar, Ramesh C. Patel and Anjali K. Khirwadkar]
8.          Paper entitled, “An Evaluation of Standard VII Science Textbook of the State of Gujarat” published in ANARTA: The Journal of North Gujarat University, Vol. 6, 1995, published in 1999. Pg No: 73- 77 [ Ramesh G. Kothari and R.C Patel]
9.          Paper entitled, “Community participation in Primary Education” in The Primary Teacher, Vol. XXIV, No. 4, October, 1999. [S. Kumar, Ramesh C. Patel and Anjali Mehta]
10.       Paper entitled “Community Participation in Primary Education and School Effectiveness” in the Book “Studies on Learning Organization, Community Participation and School Effectiveness of Primary Stage – International Perspective” Published by NCERT, New Delhi, 1998. [S. Kumar, Ramesh C. Patel and Anjali V. Mehta] Pg No: 47-49.
11.       Paper entitled “Science and Society” Published in the journal of Adhyayan Adhyaban, Ahmedabad. Pg No: 50-53.
12.       Paper entitled, “Environment Degradation and its control through Environmental Education: A few basic considerations” published in the Progress of Education, Vol. LXXIV, No. 6, January, 2000. Pg No: 122-126. [S Kumar, R. C Patel and Anjali Mehta]
13.       Paper entitled, “Attitude Measurement” published in Research Methodology: Centre of Advanced Study in Education Publication, 2000. ISBN No: 978-93-82498-03-2, Vol (1) Pg No. 147- 149. [ R.C.Patel]
14.       Paper entitled, “An Investigation into School Effectiveness at Primary Stage” in Challenges in School Education In 2000: Centre of Advanced Study in Education Publication, 2000. ISBN: 978-93-82498-04-9. Pg No: 50- 56 [S Kumar, R. C. Patel and Anjali Mehta]
15.       Paper entitled, “Pupils Performance Evaluation at Primary Education” in Strengthening School Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, January, 2000. ISBN No: 978-93-82498-02-5, Vol (1). Pg No 168-170. Paper also Published in Quest in Education Vol XXIII No 3. July 1999. Page No 29 to 33 published By Gandhi Shikshan Bhavan, Indian Council of Basic Education, Bombay. [S. Kumar and R.C.Patel]
16.       Paper entitled “Management of Primary Education: A challenge” in the Book “Management of Primary Education: A challenge” Edited by Prof. S. M. Joshi (et. al.) Good Companions, Book Sellers and Publishers, Vadodara, India, 2000. Pg No: 6-23. [N. Pradhan, B. Ashutosh and R.C Patel]
17.       Paper entitled, “Privatization of School Education” in Perspectives in Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, May 2002, 978-93-82498-07-0, Vol (1). Pg No 91-94. [S. Kumar and R.C Patel and Anjali Mehta]
18.       Paper entitled “Practice Teaching at CASE” in Policies and Issues in Teacher Education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, January, 2003, 978-93-82498-46-9, Vol(1) Pg No 112.[ Anjali Mehta and R.C. Patel].
19.       Paper entitled “Interdisciplinary Research in Education: A Solution to Social Crisis” in Social Crisis and Educational Research, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, July, 2003, 978-93-82498-47-6. Vol(1) Pg No 112. [ S.C Panigrahi, R.C.Patel and Anjali Mehta]
20.       Paper entitled, “Question Bank: What, Why and How?” in Proceedings, UGC Golden Jubilee National Seminar: 2002 – 2003, September 2003.[R.C.Patel and Anjali Mehta].
21.       Paper entitled “Terminal Assessment Survey in DPEP districts of Gujarat” in the Edited Volume (Editors: Srivastava ABL and Neeru Bala of EdCIL) of selected studies presented at National Seminar on “DPEP impact on Primary Education” organized by MHRD at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, June, 2003. [Kothari R. G., S. Kumar, Patel R.C., Oza Dipti, and Acharya V. R.]
22.       Paper entitled “Researches at Department of Education, The M S University of Baroda” in the Journal of Adhyayan Adiyaban, Book No 7 year 2004. Pg No: 43- 52. [R. C. Patel]
23.       Paper entitled “Pupil Performance Evaluation at Elementary Stage” in the Conference Material of National Conference on “Pupil Assessment System at Elementary Level” Published by NCERT, New Delhi, March, 2006. [S. Kumar and Patel R.C.]
24.       Paper entitled “Issues in Performance Appraisal” in the CASE Publication “Quality concerns in Teacher Education” published during March, 2006, 978-81-923486-0-5. Vol (1). Pg No 229-235. [R.C.Patel and Kashyapi Awasthi]
25.       Paper entitled “Curriculum Improvement in Teacher Education through Research” in An Anthology of “Best Practices” in Teacher Education Published by National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC], Bangalore, India in Collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning [COL], Vancouver, Canada in August, 2007
26.       Paper entitled “Status of Students and Balmitras in the Alternative and Innovative Education System” in the Journal of Teacher Education and Research, published by RAM-EESH INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Vol. 2, No. 1 in June, 2007, pp 46 – 60. Paper also Published in Research in education, Department of Education (CASE) The M. S. University of Baroda, Published in 2007-2008. Vol (1) Pg No94-103. ISBN No: 978-81-923486-4-3.  [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi]
27.       Paper entitled, “Experiments with Continuous Evaluation and Openbook Examination”, published in University News, Published by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, Vol. 45, No. 29 July, 2007. ISSN: 0566-2257. [Kumar, S. Patel, R.C. and Mehta, A.]
28.       Paper entitles, “The Progress of Education of SCs and STs in the Faculty of Education and Psychology in the M.S. University of Baroda, Selections from University News – 15, Access and Equity in Higher Education” Pages 167-176 by Kumar, S. , Patel, R.C. and Mehta, A.
29.       Paper entitled “Perception of Community Members of different committees regarding SSA and its implementation” in the Journal of Teacher Education and Research by RAM-EESH Institute of Education, Noida.  Vol.2. No.2 December 2007, pp 28 – 42. Paper also Published in the Journal of Research in Education, Department of education, CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda. 2007-2008. ISBN No 978-81-923486-4-3. Vol (1) Pg No 65-74. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi]
30.       Paper entitled, “Performance Appraisal of School Teachers – Development of a Scale”, Published in Research in Education, Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, Jan, 2008, Pg No.200-215. ISBN: 978-81-923486-4-3 [Kumar, S., Patel, R. C. & A. Ramachary].
31.       Paper entitled, “Problems faced by DPC, OIC-TT, OIC- Gender OIC-MIC, BRCCS, CRCCS and Head Teacher in the implementation of SSA.” Published in Research in Education, Department of Education CASE, The M. S. University of Baroda, Baroda, January, 2007-2008. ISBN No: 978-81-923486-4-3. Vol (1) Pg No 75-83. [Patel, R. C. & Awasthi Kashyapi].
32.       Paper entitled “Relation between Cognitive and Experimental Skills” in the Journal of Teacher Education and Research by RAM-EESH Institute of Education, Noida.  Vol.3. No.2 December 2008, pp 70-77 [Amin Jyotsna and Patel, R. C.] Paper also published in the Journal of Researching wholistic education, Department of education (CASE). The M. S University of Baroda. 2008- 2009. ISBN No: 978-81-923486-6-7. Vol (1) Pg No 126-131.[R.C.Patel and Jyotsna Amin and Preeti Chaudhari]
33.       Paper entitled “Perception of Community Members regarding SSA and its implementation” in the Journal of Indian Education by National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi, Volume XXXIV No.3 November 2008, pp 41 - 62 [Awasthi Kashyapi & Patel, R. C.]
34.       Paper entitled “Wholistic Approach in Teaching Science and Mathematics in Elementary School: Garden at School” Published in the Journal of Wholistic Teacher Education, Department of Education (CASE) The M. S University of Baroda, 2008-2009. 978-81-923486-7-4 Vol (1) pg No: 273-275. [Ramachary. A, Kashyapi Awasthi and R.C.Patel]
35.       Paper entitled “Institutionalization of Innovations in Education: Some Experiences” in the HORIZON: the Journal of Education [ISSN-2231-2110], Volume I - No.1 January, 2011, pp 22 - 31 [Amin Jyotsna & Patel, R. C.]
36.       Paper entitled “Participation of Tribal of the Dangs in Elementary School activities” Published in the Journal of Research in Education [ISBN 978-93-82498-57-5], Department of Education (CASE), The M S University of Baroda 2010-2011. Vol 1, Pg No142-155 [Priti Chaudhary and R.C.Patel] 
37.       Paper entitled “Evaluating Scientific Comprehension of a story: An Innovative Approach” in the International Journal of Education and Allied Sciences [ISSN-0975-8380] by Association for Advancement in Combinatorial Sciences, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Volume 2 - No.1 January – June, 2011, pp 13 - 24 [Amin Jyotsna & Patel, R. C.].
38.       Paper entitled “Functioning of VEC/MTA/ PTA and VCWC in the elementary schools of the Dangs District” Published in an edited book in “School Education in India- A holistic view”. Editor- Dr Vishal D Panankar and Hemant Kumar, Kunal books Publishers and Distributors, 2011. Page no. 3 to 30. ISBN: 978-93-80752-64-8.
39.       Paper entitled “Secondary teachers in rural areas”: Issues and concerns Published in an edited book in “School Education in India- A holistic view”. Editor- Dr Vishal D Panankar and Hemant Kumar, Kunal books Publishers and Distributors, 2011. Page no. 3 to 30. ISBN: 978-93-80752-59-4.
40.       Paper entitled “Environmental Sustainability through Basic Science Process Skills” Educational Quest an International Journal of education and applied social science, ISSN No: 0976-7258 Vol.2 No.2 August 2011 [Ramesh M and R.C.Patel], Published by New Delhi Publishers.
41.       Paper entitled “Attitude Towards Teaching of IGNOU_B. Ed. Students” Educational Quest an International journal of education and applied social science, ISSN No: 0976-7258 Vol.1 No.1, April 2011. Published by New Delhi Publishers. [Kashyapi Awasthi and R.C. Patel]
42.       The Paper entitled on “Value based Higher Education in Indian Society” Journal of Educational Research and Extension ISSN No. 0973- 6190 Volume 49(1) Pg No 72-87, Jan- Mar 2012 [ Ramesh M and R.C.Patel], Published by Sri Ramakrishna Mission and Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore.
43.       The Paper entitled on “Teacher Imperative Factor for Child Schooling at Elementary Level” Published in a edited book “Child Schooling in India” Published by Shirpa publication. ISBN: 978-81-7541-649-9. Pg No: 55-63. [Amin. J and R.C. Patel]
44.       Paper entitled “Enhancement of Soft Skills in School Students to Meet Future Challenges” Published in Seminar Proceeding Hosted by Kashooribha Gandhi College of Education, [ISBN 978-93-5001-390-8] Namakkal, Tamilnadu, May, 2012. [Ramesh M and Dr. R.C. Patel].
45.       Paper entitled on “How Comprehensive is Comprehensive Evaluation” Published in “Educational Evaluation” Edited book, published by A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, Darya Gunj, New Delhi. 2012. ISBN: 978-93-313-1723-0. [By Dr. Kashyapi Awasthi and Prof. R. C. Patel].
46.       Paper entitled on “Institutionalization of Innovation in Teacher Education: Some Real Experience at CASE” Published in “Educational Researchon 2013 by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1735-3 [Prof. S. Kumar and Prof. R. C. Patel].
47.       Paper entitled “Critical Pedagogy for Constructing Knowledge and Process Skills in Science” Published in an Online Journal named [Educationia Confab, Chitkara University, India ISBN2320-009X] Vol 2, Issue 1, January 2013. Pg No 98-105 [Ramesh M and Dr. R.C.Patel]. http://confabjournals.com/ confab journals/educationiaconfab.html.
48.       Paper entitled on “ICT Aided Pedagogy for Generating Scientific Knowledge” published in “Indian e Journal on Teacher Education [IEJTE]” on March 2013: ISSN: 2320-7566 [Dr. R. C. Patel and Ramesh M].
49.       Paper entitled onContinuous and Comprehensive Evaluation: Experiences from the Schools of Gujarat State and UT of Daman and Diu published in a book “Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1735-3. [Prof. R. C. Patel and Sandhya Das].
50.       Paper entitled on “Relevance of CCE at KGBV: Experiences from Gujarat” published in a book “Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1735-3 [Author: Prof. R. C. Patel, Rugi P. A and Dr. Priti Chaudhari.]
51.       Paper entitled on “Glimpse of Issues and Concerns in Teacher Education in Contemporary Indian Society” published in a book “Transforming Teacher Education in the North Eastern Region of India” edited by Sungoh S. M. and Syiem I., Chandra Prakashan, Panbazar, Guwahati - 1: 2014. ISBN 978-93-244-0389-6 [Author: Prof. R. C. Patel, Ramesh M. and Das Sandhya]
52.       Paper entitled “Skill Development through Higher Education: Prospects in Future” published in EduInspire: An International E-Journal, ISSN No: 2349-7076 Vol.2 Issue-1, January, 2015. Published by Council for Teacher Education (Gujarat Chapter). [Ms. Neela Dongre and Prof. R. C. Patel]
53.       Paper entitled “Are We in the Process of Making Thousands of Abdul Kalam? Or We will End in Making None ...” published in EduInspire: An International E-Journal, ISSN No: 2349-7076 Vol.2 Issue-2, July, 2015. Published by Council for Teacher Education (Gujarat Chapter). [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R. C. Patel]
54.       Paper entitled “Identifying the Tenets for Socio- Emotional Learning (SEL) & Development of Preschoolers” published in IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education Vol. 5, Issue 5, September- October.2015, e-ISSN: 2320-7388, P-ISSN:2320-737X. [Ms. Deepika Rajawat and Prof. R. C. Patel]
55.       Paper entitled “Classroom Teaching-Learning based Performance Appraisal Scale for Teacher Educators” published in EduInspire: An International E-Journal, ISSN No: 2349-7076 Vol.3 Issue-2, June, 2016. Published by Council for Teacher Education (Gujarat Chapter). [Ms. Roshni Desai and Prof. R. C. Patel]

Book Written:

1.          Patel R. C.: “Padartho ane temana gundharmo”, Gurjar Prakashan, Ahmedabad, 1999. [A book written in Gujarati language for the students of Primary education on MATTER AND ITS PROPERTIES].
2.          Patel R. C.: “Kshamata laxi mulyankan in Mathematics”, Gurjar Prakashan, Ahmedabad, 1999. [A book written in Gujarati language for the students of Primary Education on MLL BASED EVALUATION].
3.          Patel R.C.: “Living and Non living environment Gurjar Prakashan, Ahmedabad, 1999. [A book written in Gujarati language for the students of Primary education on Living and non living environments]
4.          Chaudhari Priti and Patel R. C.: “Participation of Tribal of the Dangs in elementary school activities Tribals of the Dangs VDM Publishing House Ltd., Meldrum Court 17, Beau Bassin, MAURITIUS. ISBN: 978-3-639-30963-8 [www.vdm-publishing-house.com]
5.          Patel R.C.: and Panigrahi S.C.: “Educational Evaluation” Edited book, published by A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, Darya Gunj, New Delhi. 2012. ISBN: 978-93-313-1723-0.
6.          Amin J and Patel R.C.: “Training Science Teachers through Activities Towards constructivism”, [Ph D Thesis published in the form of Book in 2011] Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Printed in USA with ISBN: 978-3-8473-1727-2[www.ingimage.com.].
7.          Das S and Patel R.C.: Sex Education in Indian School Need of the hour2012, Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Printed in USA with ISBN: 978-3-8494-187[www.ingimage.com.].
8.          Dr. R.C. Patel and H.S. Mistry “Educational Research”. A book published 0n 2013 by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1994-4.
9.          Prof. S.C Panigrahi and Prof. R. C. Patel: “Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation” a book published by S.B. Nangia, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi: 2013. ISBN 978-93-313-1735-3.
10.       Deepika Rajawat and RC Patel: “Preschooling Infrastructure Process and Practice” a book published by Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany: 2015. ISBN 978-3-659-75600-9
11.       Prof. R. C. Patel and Dr. H. S. Mistry: “Institute of Advanced Studies In Education IASE: A Profile” a book published by IASE, Vadodara:2016
12.       Prof. R. C. Patel, Mistry, H.S. & Choudhri, P (2018). “Inclusive Education in India: Issues & concerns”. IASE, Dept. of Education (CASE), Faculty of Education & Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

Organization of Workshop / Training Programmes/ Seminars:
1.           Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Research Methodology’ for the lecturers of DIETs, CTEs, IASE and B. Ed. Colleges under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 22nd to 24th March, 2010.
2.           Organized Zonal Level (West Zone of India) competition as a Zonal Coordinator [for West Zone of India] for researchers namely “ANVESHAN 2010” from 22nd to 24th June, 2010 as a Zonal Coordinator under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
3.           Organized West Zone Vice Chancellors’ Conference from 04th to 06th October, 2010 as one of the members of organizing committee under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
4.           Acted as a Resource Person in a one-day training programme on ‘Preparing Research Proposal for Lecturers’ of V. T. Chokshi Sarvajanik College of Education, Surat on 08th October, 2010
5.           Organized various activities under the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara for 2010-2011.
6.           Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Integration of Life Skills in Pre-Service Teacher Training Programme’ for the lecturers of DIETs, CTEs, IASE and B. Ed. Colleges under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 08th and 09th January, 2011. [Oza Dipti and Helaiya Sheetal]
7.           Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Adolescent Education’ for the lecturers of DIETs, CTEs, IASE and B. Ed. Colleges under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 22nd and 23rd January, 2011. [Oza Dipti]
8.           Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Teaching of Different Forms of Poetry in Gujarati Language’ for the teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 05th and 07th February, 2011. [Mehta Anjali]
9.           Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Inquiry Based Science Training’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 19th and 20th February, 2011. [Awasthi Kashyapi and Amin Jyotsna]
10.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Role of Education in a Globalised World: Indo German Reflections’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 26th and 27th February, 2011. [Kothari R. G. and Oza Dipti]
11.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Research Writing’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education(CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 12th and 13th March, 2011. [Kothari R. G.]
12.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Yoga Education’ for the teacher educators and teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 12th and 13th March, 2011. [Barot Hiral]
13.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘Value Education’ for the teachers of secondary / higher secondary section of schools under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 18th and 19th March, 2011. [Biswal Ashutosh, Sujata Srivastava and Das Jayshree]
14.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on ‘’Research Topic and Related Research Methodology for Selected Lecturers of DIETs of Gujarat” under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 8th September, 2012.
15.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on “School Science Education: Trends and Research Feedback” under the aegis of Institution of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education of Education, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 9th and 10th March, 2013. [Dr. Prerana Shelat and Dr. Jyotsna Amin]
16.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on “Research Methodology in Education for Selected Lecturers of DIETs, CTEs and IASEs of Gujarat” under the aegis of Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 19th March, 2015.
17.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on “Theatre and Art in Education” under the aegis of Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 28th and 29th March, 2015.
18.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on “ICT in Education” under the aegis of Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 07th February, 2016.
19.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on “Theatre and Art in Education” under the aegis of Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 02nd and 04th February, 2017.
20.        Organized the National Seminar on “Pedagogy in Education” as a Director under the Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 06th & 07th February 2017.
21.        Organized a three Day Event of Inter School Competition as a Director on “Science model competition & exhibition/ Biology Quiz/ Commerce Quiz and Add mad show ” under the aegis of Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara from 13th to 15th February, 2017.
22.        Organized a state level workshop as a Director on “Constructivism and Digital Lesson Planning” under the aegis of Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara between 18th and 19th March, 2017.
23.        Organized the National Seminar on “Structural Change in Teacher Education: Issues and Concerns” as a Director under the Department of Education (CASE), The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 05th & 06th January 2018.

Panel Discussion / Chairmanship at Seminar / Conferences:

1.          Invited by Way Made College of Education, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar to chair a session on ‘Assessment of 21st Century Skills and Researches of 21st Century Skills’ at the International Seminar on “Education for 21st Century Skills: Choices and Challenges” on 16th October, 2010.
2.          Invited as an External Expert to scrutinize Pre Ph. D. presentation by the research scholars at the Ganpat University, Kherva, Mehsana on 21st January, 2011, 26th and 27th March, 2011.
3.          Invited by Smt. S. I. Patel Ipcowala College of Education (Petlad), Gujarat University to chair a session on ‘Quality Improvement in Practice Teaching: Teacher Education’ at the NAAC (Bangalore) sponsored National Seminar on “Quality Improvement in Practice Teaching: Teacher Education” on 06th February, 2011 and also as one of the three panelists to discuss the issue of quality in practice teaching.
4.          Invited as an External Resource Person for a ‘Training Programme on Monitoring and Programme Evaluation for Educational Functionaries of Madhya Pradesh’ organized by Regional Institution of Education [NCERT], Bhopal from 14th to 18th February, 2011.
5.          Invited by Department of Educational Surveys and Data Processing, NCERT, New Delhi to be one of the members of a Round Table Discussion on ‘Future Strategies for Strengthening Secondary Education in the Rural Context’ at the Golden Jubilee National Seminar on “Universalization of Secondary Education: issues, Challenges and Policy Perspectives” on 31st March, 2011.
6.          Invited as a Chairperson for a technical session on “Issues and Challenges in Teacher Education” by Prof. R. G. Kothari, Patron and Director of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Perspectives in Higher Education, organized by The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara and Jointly organized by Faculty of Education and Psychology, Maharaja Sayajirao Vishwavidyalay Shaikshik Sangh (MSVSS) and CTE Gujarat Chapter on 10th January, 2015.
7.          Invited as a Chairperson for a technical session II on “Sub Theme: Identity crises of Education in India - Implications for Teacher Education” by Prof. R. G. Kothari, Dean & Seminar Patron and Prof. S. C. Panigrahi, Head & Director of UGC SAP sponsored National Seminar on “Teacher Education 2015+, organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 27th and 28th February, 2015.
8.          Invited as an expert to speak on “Social Equity” on an event of Consultation on Inclusive education: progress and Way forward 22-23 June 2016 Gandhinagar organized by UNICIEF
9.          Invited as a panel member by CII Institute of Quality The K N Shenoy Centre
Confederation of Indian Industry to School Excellence Conclave Redefining Curriculum: Critical Components of School Excellence to speak on Life Long Learning Competencies on Friday 29, July 2016
10.       Invited as a Chairperson and Keynote Speaker at the National Seminar on “Inclusive Education:” organized on Strategies for Inclusion of Focused Group Children in School Education by NIRD & PR, Hyderabad, on December 21st -22nd , 2016.
11.       Invited as a Resource person and Chairperson and Keynote Speaker at the National Seminar on “Making of Inclusive Society: Fostering Adaptation for Persons with Disability” organized under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, New Delhi, by the Department of B.Ed., Shri Jai Narain PG College Lucknow on 25th & 26th March 2017.
12.       Invited as a Chairperson and Keynote Speaker at the National Workshop on “Plagiarism” organized by P.G. Department of Education, University of Jammu, under UGC SAP on June 08th 2017
13.       Invited as a Panelist at the Brain Storming Session on “Competencies of Teacher Educator” organized by Department of Education, Christ University, Bengaluru on August 18th, 2017.
14.       Invited as a Panelist in International Conference on “Recent advances in Educational Psychology” held on 15th & 16th March, 2018 at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
15.       Invited as a Panelist in ‘National Dialogue on Teacher Education: Present Scenario & Future challenges’ organized by School of Education, Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on 6th & 7th October, 2018



Guide for the following M. Ed. Students for their Dissertation Work
No.
Name of Students
Year
Title of Dissertation
1
Ms. Shailja Vaghela
1999_2000
A Study of Computer Education in Shreyas Vidyalaya of Vadodara city
2
Mr. Nitin Dalwadi
2000_2001
Development of Computer Assisted Instruction in Science for the students of Standard VIII 
3
Ms. Prerna Shelat
2001_2002
A Study of  Teacher Education Programme offered by IGNOU at Baroda Study Centre
4
Dr. Daksha Parmar 
2002_2003
A Study of Achievement in Mathematics of students of Standard I of English Medium Schools of Baroda
5
Ms. Priti Chaudhari
2003_2004
Environmental knowledge and Environmental Attitude of students of secondary schools of Vadodara City
6
Ms. Nitu Patel
2003_2004
A Study on Job Satisfaction of Higher Secondary School Teachers of Vadodara City
7
Ms. Kashyapi Awasthi
2004_2005
A Study of Attitude towards teaching of IGNOU-B.Ed. Students
8
Mr. H. S. Mistry
2004_2005
A Study of profile of students with disability in the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
9
Ms. S. Gayathri
2005_2006
A Study on Community Participation in Vaktalav Prathmik Shala, Changda in context of SSA
10
Ms. Shamsha Emanuel
2005_2006
A Study on Pravesh Utsav in the Vaktalav Prathmik Shala, Changda
11
Ms. Roshni Shah
2006_2007
A Study of Teaching Learning Material prepared by primary school teachers of Vadodara city
12
Ms. Rupali Sarkar
2006_2007
A Study on awareness about the SSA programme among the primary school teachers of Baroda city
13
Ms. Deepika Rajawat
2007_2008
A Study on the pre schools of Vadodara city
14
Ms. Pooja Dayanand
2007_2008
Private Management in Medical Education: An in depth study of Pramukhswami Medical College of Karamsad, Anand
15
Mr. Ashish Hiwale
2008_2009
A Study of the Feasibility of Functional Approach for Teaching English language at the Secondary level
16
Ms. Vaishali Parmar
2008_2009
A Study of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas in Panchmahals District

No.
Name of Students
Year
Title of Dissertation
17
Ms. Das Sandhya
2009_2010
A study of the opinion of teacher educators, school administrators, school teachers and school students on inclusion of Sex Education in schools
18
Ms. Indu Thapa
2009_2010
A study of awareness and prevention of ragging
19
Mr. Rahul Amin
2010_2011
A study on status of teaching of Hindi in secondary schools of Vadodara city
20
Mr. Justin Parmar
2010_2011
An Evaluation of the textbook of Social Science for Standard IX prescribed by GSHSEB
21
Lintu P. Thomas
2011_2012
A Study of Opinion of Teachers and Students About Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Faculty of  Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
22
Rajput Sandhya. D
2011_2012
A Study of the Opinion of Principal and Teachers of Secondary and Higher Secondary Section on the Implementation of Semester system in Schools of Vadodara
23
Sharma Situ Raviprakash
2012_2013
A Study of awareness about the Rights of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act-2009 (RTE Act) among the Teachers of Elementary Schools in Vadodara City
24
Ekta Priyadarshini
2012_2013
A Study on Opinion of Teachers Regarding in- Service Training Programme under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Vadodara City of Gujarat
25
Neha Shah
2013_2014
A study of Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Structures for Teaching Tenses in English Grammar at Standard VII
26
Jigna Chaudhari
2013_2014
A Study on Status of Special Training Programme under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Vadodara City
27
Patel Dipak
2014_2015
A Study of Problems faced by English Language Teachers in Gujarati medium Secondary Schools of Morwa (Hadaf) Taluka
28
Shefali Dhimmar
2015_2017
A Study of Status of Science kit in Upper Primary schools of Vadodara city
29
Saroj Puniya
2015_2017
Incomplete
30
Namrata Singh
2016_2018
A Study on Usage of ICT for Teaching students of Standard XI Commerce in Vadodara city
31
Elizabeth
2017_2019
A Study of four quadrants of learning at IGNOU, Vadodara study centre





Guide for the following Ph. D. Students

No.
Name of Students
Date of Registration
Title of Thesis
Present Status
1
Ms. Kashyapi Awasthi
20. 12. 2005
Development of an intervention programme to maximize community participation in implementation of SSA in schools of Gujarat.
Degree awarded in March 2009
2
Ms. Priti Chaudhari
10. 04. 2006
Participation of Tribal of the Dangs in elementary school activities.
Degree awarded in July 2010
3
Ms. Jyotsna Amin
31. 12. 2006
Development and Implementation of an activity based science teaching programme for pre-service student teachers
Degree awarded in August 2011
4
Mr. Jignesh Modi
06. 10. 2009
A Study of Effectiveness of Elementary Schools in Mehsana district of Gujarat state
Degree awarded in
5.
Mr. Ramesh M
12. 03. 2010
Acquisition of Science process skills through experimental learning in students of standard VIII
Degree awarded in January 2015
6.
Mrs. Neela Dongre
13. 02. 2010
A Study of the Effectiveness of Life-skill Education programme for Secondary School students through Teaching of Science and Technology
Degree awarded on 15th   November 2018
7.
Mrs. Roshni Desai
19. 09. 2010
Evolving a Performance Appraisal System for Teacher Educators
Degree Awarded in
 July 2017
8.
Mr. Vashram Baldaniya
31. 07. 2012
A Study of Ashram Schools for Scheduled Tribals in Gujarat
Work in Progress
9.
Mrs. Deepika Rajawat
20.03.2013
Development and Implementation of Socio Emotional Learning Programme For Pre Schoolers
Degree awarded on 15th  November 2018
10.
Mr. Naveen Kumar M
11.03.2014
A Study of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Education in the Elementary Schools of Bangalore Urban and Rural Districts.
Work in Progress
11.
Ms. Ekta Priyadarshini
17.10.2015
A study of Misconceptions in Science among students of Standard VIII of Ranchi District
Work in Progress
12.
Ms. Rinki Tiwari
07.03.2017
Development and Implementation of a Program to enhance visual estimation ability of upper primary school students
Work in Progress
13.

Ms. Shefali Dhimmer
03.11.2018
A study of B.Ed. school internship programme in Gujarat
Work in Progress
14.

Ms. Pratibha
03.11.2018
A Study of Gyankunj in terms of integration of digital tools in teaching learning process in Government elementary schools of Surat
Work in Progress



Prof. R. C. Patel
22, Madhur Milan Society, Near Hari Ohm Nagar, High Tension Road, Ellora Park, Vadodara – 390 023
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