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1 Volume V Message From Principal... Welcome to this volume of Newsletter of Regional Institute of Education. The academic Institutions are the knowledge centers and therefore, it becomes compulsory that whatever is being performed by the Institution must be shared amongst the stakeholders of the society, and I believe that newsletter is a means through which academic activities and achievements may be periodically shared. We invite you to go through the Institute s Newsletter reflecting the sincere efforts of its faculty members towards research, training, development & extension in addition to other activities of the students and the staff. I sincerely appreciate the efforts of Newsletter committee to bring the Newsletter in the present form.

2 Institute News Golden Jubilee Celebrated NCERT Foundation Day celebrated The Golden jubilee celebration of RIE Ajmer was organized on October 30, 2012 at RIE Ajmer. Prof. Parvin Sinclair, Hon ble Director NCERT, New Delhi was the chief guest and Prof. Roop Singh Bareth, Hon ble Vice-Chancellor of MDS University, Ajmer was the Guest of honor, Prof. B. K. Tripathi, Hon ble Joint Director, NCERT was the distinguished guest. While addressing the gathering Prof. Parvin Sinclair emphasized on the need to realize the emerging challenges in front of school education across the country. On this auspicious occasion, a documentary film highlighting 50 years of achievements of the institute was displayed. Prof. V. K. Kakaria, Principal of the institute welcomed the guests. Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dean of instructions of the institute proposed a vote of thanks. Plantation in the institute campus was also done by Hon ble Director NCERT, Hon ble Joint Director, NCERT and Prof. Roop Singh Bareth, Hon ble Vice- Chancellor of MDS University. The students and staff of RIE, Ajmer celebrated NCERT foundation day on September 01, On this occasion various programmes such as uploading the web OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) of the institute library, plantation and cultural programme were organized. The function was chaired by Shri R. S. Sharma, Ex. Head Master, DM School RIE, Ajmer. Shri R.S. Sharma shared the memorable achievements of NCERT with reference to Demonstration Multipurpose School. Shri P. K. Upadhyay, Technical Director, NIC, New Delhi presided over the function and appraised the different activities of NIC. Prof. V.K. Kakaria, Principal of the institute launched the web OPAC of the institute library. Dr Rajesh Mishra, Dean of Instructions, gave a brief overview of the glorious 51 years of the NCERT. Dr B.K. Jha, Assistant librarian of the institute informed about the functioning, advantages and rationale behind the web OPAC. The function was coordinated by Dr. S. V. Sharma, Chief Students Advisor of the institute.

3 Extension lecturer on Wild Life Conservation In continuation with the extension lecture series, an extension Lecture on Wild Life Conservation was delivered by eminent scientist Prof. P. K. Mathur, Department of LSPM, Wild Life Institute of India, Dehradun on February 01, The lecture was organized by department of extension education, RIE, Ajmer. Prof. V. K. Kakaria, Principal of the institute, welcomed Prof. P. K. Mathur and highlighted the contribution of Prof. Mathur in the area of environmental science. The organization of the extension lecture was done under the able guidance of Dr. S. V. Sharma, Chief Students Advisor and his team member namely Mohammad Usman, Hitesh Insan and Sanjeev. The lecture was attended by the students and staff of the Institute. Dr. Nagendra Singh, Head, DEE proposed a vote of thanks to the guests and the audience including faculty, staff and students. National Science Day Celebrated In order to commemorate the contribution and discovery of Sir C. V. Raman, the national science day was celebrated in the institute on February 28, On this occasion the contribution and work of Sir C. V. Raman was displayed through presentation by students and teachers. In the whole day celebration a science quiz competition among the students was organized. A science exhibition demonstrating the working models, teaching learning materials and instruments was also organized in the physics laboratory for the students of the institute and nearby schools. The celebration was coordinated by Dr. S. K. Paradkar and quiz competition was organized under the guidance of Prof. P. C. Agarwal and Dr. V.P. Arya. Hindi Week Celebrated In order to promote and enhance the use of Hindi language in the institute Hindi week was celebrated during September 10-18, During this different competitions for the staff and students of the Institute were organized. The Hindi week came to its end with a vow to strengthen the use of Hindi in day-to-day work. The programme was coordinated by Dr Ram Niwas, Associate Professor in Hindi. Independence Day Celebration The Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August 2012 in the Institute s playground, which was attended by the staff members, their families and students including DM School. Prof. V. K. Kakaria, Principal, hoisted the National flag and addressed the gatherings. The students of Institute including DM School presented their cultural programmes including patriotic songs and dance.

4 International Week of Arts Education Celebrated The international week of arts education was celebrated in the institute from May 21, 2012 to May 23, During this the various visual and performing arts and aesthetics activities in the institute were organized. The students participated in the preparation of the posters, earthen, wooden and paper articles. Stone sculpture work was demonstrated and the students also took part during the process of demonstration for developing stone article. Dance, Skit, Song etc. were also performed by the students. The faculty members were actively involved during the programme and the staff of the institute was also present during the programme. The programme was coordinated by Prof. J. P. Bagchi. International Women s day Celebrated To give honor and tribute to I n d i a n w o me n, International wo men s day was celebrated on March 8, 2013 in the assembly hall of the institute. Prof. V.K. Kakaria inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp and addressed the gathering. On this occasion a poster competition was organized in which students participated and painted the canvas of their imagination on the theme: A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women. A beautiful documentary reflecting the pressures faced by women in Indian society viz. sati pratha, female foeticide, Parda pratha etc. was also presented by Ms. Sakshi Gupta, student of B.Ed. (Firstl year). On this occasion a debate competition on the topic A Separate Bank for women was also organized. The International Women s Day committee memebrs Dr. Pramila Tanwar, Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Smt. Dola Chakravorty, Smt. Bhawna Gaur, Dr. Anjali Chandra, Dr. Anusmita Swain, Dr. Arti Sharma and Shri B.C. Kumawat organized the programme. Dr. Meenakshi Meena coordinated the programme.

5 Republic Day Celebration The 64th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal and pleasure on 26th January, 2013 in the institute playground. Prof. V. K. Kakaria hoisted the National flag and addressed the gathering. He also inspected the march past and took the salute. The festival was attended by the students, faculty and staff of the institute, and their families. The students of the institute, DM School performed march past followed by cultural programmes, including patriotic songs and dance. Annual Day Celebrated The annual day of the Institute was celebrated in the Assembly Hall of the Institute on March 5, Prof. Roop Singh Bareth, Hon ble Vice-Chancellor of MDS University, Ajmer was the Chief Guest who gave away the prizes to the winners in various inter house co-curricular activities being organized during the session for students of the Institute. Prof. V. K. Kakaria, Principal, welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries present in the assembly hall. On this occasion various beautiful cultural programmes such as solo dance, group dances and skit were performed by the students of the institute. The overall championship trophy for best performance in literary, cultural and sports activities was given to Vishveshwaraiya House. Dr. S. V. Sharma, Chief Students advisor presented the annual report of the institute for the academic session Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dean of Instructions, Dr. I. B. Chugtai, Head, DE, Dr. P. C. Agarwal, Head DESM, Dr.

6 Saryug Yadav, Head DESSH and Dr. Nagendra Singh, Head DEE also gave away the prizes to the students. Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dean of Instruction, proposed a vote of thanks to the chief guest and audience at the end. Extension News Research Methodology and Functional Statistical Techniques for the Faculty of D.M. School The orientation programme on research methodology and functional statistical techniques for the faculty of D.M. School of R.I.E., Ajmer was organized during January 1-5, A committee was constituted under the coordination of Prof. J.P. Bagchi along with 7 members namely Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dr. Nagendra Singh, Dr. I.B. Chugtai, Dr. Saryug Yadav, Dr. Sukhvir Singh, Dr. Muzammil Hasan and Sh. Bhagchand Kumawat. All the 19 faculty members of DM School were present during the orientation programme. All the relevant areas of research methodology were successfully presented including utilization of library resources, application of computers and statistical techniques in research. Besides this, theoretical understanding of different paradigms of research, required thinking skills related to hypothesis formulation, globally acknowledge focal areas of research and varied approaches of analysis were also discussed. Finally, the participants were requested to develop proposals for undertaking research in the priority areas. The emphases were given on hands on experience/group work to enable the participants to develop knowledge and necessary skills for independently taking up research during the period of orientation. All the committee members delivered lectures and took keen interest. The members were associated with the activities. Mr. D.N. Pandey, Head Master DM School was also invited to deliver a talk on emerging concerns and issues in school education. The assistant librarian of the Institute Dr. B.K. Jha was also one of the resource person to acquaint the participants about technical know how of effective and efficient utilization of available documented database of research literature and writing bibliography. The contractual basis Assistant Professors namely Mrs. Bhawana Gaur, Ms. Anjali Chandra, Mrs. Dola Chakravorty, Mrs. Anusmita Swain and Mr. S.C. Mohanty were also involved. Capacity building programmes under RMSA project cell To improve quality of teaching in actual classroom practices in Science and Mathematics and to improve quality of secondary education resulting in enhanced intellectual, social and cultural learning the RMSA cell of the Regional Institute of Education Ajmer organized a 5-days capacity building programmes for the state of Rajasthan from Feb 18-22, 2013 and for the state of Himachal Pradesh from March 1-5, The training was imparted by using the in-service teacher package development (ITPD) developed by NCERT. Dr. Sukhvir Singh Associate professor in Chemistry and Dr. Ram Babu Pareek assistant coordinated the science programme for the state of Rajasthan and HP respectively. Dr. P.C. Agarwal, Associate Professor in Physics and Dr. Rana

7 Pratap, Assistant professor in Physics were the coordinators for mathematics programme for the state of Rajasthan and HP respectively. Out of total invited 80 participants (40 each in Science and Mathematics), the 49 Participants of Rajasthan state (23 in Science and 26 in Mathematics) attended the programme, while for the state of HP 52 Participants (27 in Science and 25 in Mathematics) attended the programme. Dr. Ram Babu Pareek is the nodal officer of RMSA cell Ajmer. Analysis of the curriculum, syllabi, textbooks and other Resource Materials of the state of Uttar Pradesh at Secondary level in the light of NCF-05 The Regional institute of Education, Ajmer organized a four day workshop for the analysis of curriculum, syllabi, textbooks and other resource materials at secondary level in the light of NCF-05 perspectives for the Uttar Pradesh from Feb 25-28, The main objective of the workshop was to analyze the curriculum, textbooks and other resource material which have been developed by the state of UP at secondary level. In the present workshop total 50 participants were invited (25 from NCERT and its constituents and 25 from State of Uttar Pradesh) out of them only 11 from NCERT and its constituents and 14 from UP joined the workshop. The faculty members from the Institute in different subject areas were also involved to analyze the State curriculum and textbooks in light of NCF, 2005.The RIE Ajmer faculty who were involved in this programme include Dr. I. B. Chugtai, Dr. Saryug Yadav, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dr. Ram Niwas, Mr. Albert Horo, Dr. S. V. Sharma, Dr. P.C. Agarwal. Dr. Sukhveer Singh, Dr. S. K. Pradkar, Dr. A. K. Nainawat, and Dr. V. P. Arya. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Ram Babu Pareek, nodal officer RMSA project cell, Ajmer. An exploratory study of Implementation of the Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 To find out the status of implementation of provisions of RTE Act 2009 and to assess the awareness level of stakeholders in the states and UTs to implement RTE act 2009 a PAC programme titled An Exploratory Study of Implementation of the Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 was under taken by the DE, RIE, Ajmer. The Secretaries (Education)/ State Project Directors (SSA) of States & UTs were approached personally. The questionnaires/ interview schedules seeking information regarding the step taken & field based data about readiness of educational functionaries were developed. In the first phase, Uttar Pradesh was under taken for the study for realizing the objective. Dr. Pramila Tanwar, Assistant Professor in Chemistry coordinated the programme. Thinking School: An Experiment The second phase of research project entitled Thinking School: An Experiment was completed. In order to promote thinking skills among students and their monitoring the primary school teachers of demonstration

8 multipurpose school were oriented. During training the queries and doubts of teachers regarding different instructional and assessment tools were discussed and resolved by taking practical examples. Data collection regarding this project has been completed. The designing of thinking based test items were also discussed to them. Dr. S. V. Sharma coordinated the project. Dr. Saryug Yadav was also associated with the project as coinvestigator. Refresher course in Chemistry for PGTs of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti A ten days content enrichment training programme in Chemistry at senior secondary level was organized for the PGTs of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti working in different JNVs of eight region- Jaipur, Bhopal, Patna, Hyderabad, Pune, Shillong, Chandigarh and Lucknow at RIE Ajmer from May 16 to May 25, During the refresher course the latest concepts including emerging areas, techniques involved in class room transaction and lab work were identified and training was imparted using different instructional strategies recommended in NCF During the training the core concepts such as Metal carbonyls, Ellingham and oxidation state

9 diagram, stereochemistry, redox reactions, electrochemistry, solid state, aromaticity, carbohydrates, MOT, transition elements, green chemistry etc. were discussed elaborately with their pedagogical aspects. The 24 PGTs of different JNVs participated the training and were refreshed themselves for enrichment of their content knowledge with certain aspects of pedagogy & experiments under the collaborative guidance of subject experts from Govt. College, Ajmer- Dr. D. C. Gupta, Dr. Alok Chaturvedi, Dr. S. K. Arora, Dr. Arun Pareek and institute faculty- Dr. Sukhvir Singh. Dr. I. B. Chugtai, Dr. Ayushman Goswami, Dr. V. P. Arya, Dr. R. B. Pareek, Dr. Anand K Arya, Dr. A. K. Nainawat, Dr. Pramila Tanwar Dr. O. P. Meena and Dr. R. K. Sharma. Dr Sukhvir Singh, Associate Professor of Chemistry coordinated the programme. Students activities Working with Community The field work training in working with community of pupil teachers of B.Ed. part I (secondary) was organized by RIE, Ajmer during February 22-28, The specific objectives of the programme were to acquaint the pupil teachers with the factors of working with community and the real life problems of the community and to develop meaningful relationship between education and community. The programmes impart the experience of decentralized management system and skills relating to the organization of educational programmes with the community to the students. The participatory approach was followed in training programme. Apart from this pupil teacher s organized cultural programme to develop skills to convey message to community on various problems related to socio-economic and educational aspects of the community. The 25 pupil teachers participated in the programme. Dr. Meenakshi Meena, Assistant Professor in Education coordinated the programme. Teachers Day Celebration As a tribute to the valuable contributions made by teacher to the society by imparting knowledge and enlightenment, the students and staff of RIE, Ajmer celebrated teacher s day on September 05, 2012 at the Assembly Hall of the Institute. Prof. V. K. Kakaria inaugurated the function and highlighted the importance of the teacher in society. The students paid respect and gratitude to their teachers by welcoming them by flowers. Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Dr. Nagendra Singh, Dr. S. K. Paradkar and Dr. I. B. Chugtai also expressed their views on this occasion. Dr. S.V. Sharma, students advisor coordinated the programme.

10 NCC Activities in for the Academic Session The Institute NCC army wing unit of 53 cadets is associated with 11 Raj. Bn. Ajmer. In the current academic year one more unit of 54 Cadets for girls have been started in association with 5 Raj Girls Bn. Udaipur. The 37 cadets participated the annual training camp held at old R. T. O. office, Ajmer during September 3-12, 2012 while, 13 cadets including 8 girls have attended combined annual training camp organized at Kayad Vishram Sthali, Ajmer during January 18-27, 2013 to become eligible for C and B Certificate respectively. The NCC cadets of institute marched a rally in Ajmer city on World AIDS day (Dec 01, 2012) and Kargil Vijay Divas (July 23) to aware the public and youth of Ajmer city on AIDS and to boost up Indian army respectively. The cadets participated in parade at institute ground on Independence day and Republic day celebration. In the present academic year twenty four cadets have been awarded with C certificate. The NCC cadets Miss Prerna Singh has got first position in shooting. Mr. Kohla Ram and Ms. Khushnoor Bano have been declared as best NCC cadet in men and women category. Dr. A. K. Nainawat is the NCC officer of the institute. Educational Tour of B. Sc. B. Ed. IV Year and B.Ed. (final) year Students As a part of co-curricular activity, an educational tour for B. Sc. B.Ed. IV year and B.Ed. (final) year students was organized by the institute. The 14 students of B. Sc. B.Ed. IV year visited RIE, Mysore from Dec 25, 2012 to Jan 07, 2013, with an object to exchange views with students of RIE, Mysore. Along with this, the students of B. Sc. B. Ed. IV year also visited many places of southern part of India such as Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, lalbag botanical garden, Bandipur wildlife sanctuary madu malai sanctuary, Ooty botanical garden, Ooty lake, tea farming in ooty, Mysore Zoo, Krishnaraf sagar dam (Vairdavan garden), Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi National park, Mysore, coffee farming etc. While, the students of B. Ed. (final) year visited different places of Udaipur and Chittorgarh to experience the geographical and cultural diversity in their two days visit from Jan 15 to Jan 17, Academic Achievements of Students Ms. Shyambhai Kala, B.Sc.B.Ed. IV year has been awarded Bhabha Prize for obtaining the highest percentage of marks in this Institute.

11 Ms. Shivani Choudhray, B.Ed. Final year has been awarded Gopal Krishna Gokhale Prize for obtaining the highest percentage of marks in this institute. Ms. Roopa Arya, M.Ed. has been awarded by Dr. Zakir Hussain Prize for obtaining highest percentage marks in M.Ed. (Elementary). Ms Sonam Gangawar B.Sc., B.Ed. III Year of Vishveshwaraiya House has been awarded by Chandranath Bhattacharya Memorial Trophy for best debater. Ms Saroj Rathore B.Sc., B.Ed. III year of Bhabha House has been awarded as the best athlete in women section. Mr. Sunil Kumar Meena, B.Sc.B.Ed. III year of Vishveshwaraiya House has been awarded as the best athlete in men section. Ms. Khushnoor Bano, B.Sc.B.Ed. III year has been awarded as best NCC cadet (Women). Mr. Kohla Ram, B.Sc.B.Ed. III year has been awarded as best NCC cadet (men). The winning team members (Ms Pooja Soni, Ms Prerana Singh, Ms Isha Srivastave, Ms Saumya, Ms Rekha Badgujar, Ms Joyti Singh, Ms Lakshi Sharma, Ms Alka Shukla, Ms Sandhya Maurya, Ms Madhavi, Ms Prabha Verma, Ms Asha Kumari, Ms Kiran, Ms Upasna, Ms Kanchan Meena and Ms Karmavati) of MDS University women cricket tournament has been awarded as best players of the year. RIE Annual Sports and Athletics Meet The RIE annual sports and athletics meet for the session was organized from 22 Feb.2013 to Feb. 27, The annual sports and athletics meet was inaugurated by Prof. V. K. Kakaria, Principal of the Institute. During the meet the various Inter-house competitions in different games such as volleyball, table tennis, badminton, etc. and athletic events such as 100 m, 200 m., 400m, 800m races, 4x100 m relay shot put, javelin throw, long jump, high jump etc. were held in both the categories for men and women. The meet was organized under the guidance of Dr. Nagendra Singh, Chairman Organizing Secretary, Shri K. C. Meena and Shri Atul Dubey. Mr. Sunil Kumar Meena and Ms Saroj Rathore were declared as the best athlete in men and women section respectively. Research Educating Teachers with Conservation of NonConventional Food and Vegetables The research study to educate teachers and to create awareness regarding environmental education, the conservation of non-conventional food and vegetables used by the different tribes of Rajasthan state was

12 carried out. For this the different species (herbaria) and information of non-conventional food and vegetables of Rajasthan state, keeping their medicinal aspects, have been collected. A record of non-conventional food and vegetables used in the traditional practices by different tribes of Rajasthan were maintained and their ethno botanical information was also collected. The study was carried out in tribal districts of Rajasthan state viz Banswara, Dausa, Karoli, Baran, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Dungarpur and Udaipur. The research study was carried out by Dr. B. Barthakur, Associate Professor of Botany. Paper Published Prof. P. C. Agarwal, Head, DESM published two research papers titled Motion in Two and Three Dimensions and Uniform Circular Motion respectively in June 2012 and December 2012 edition of journal School Science. Dr. Saryug Yadav, Associate Professor of English, has published research paper titled A Study of Students Conceptual Understanding of EVS and Mathematics in Hindi and English Medium Schools at Primary Level in the Journal of Teacher education (A research Journal of Education), 2012, Volume 3(5), page no of Omega Publications, New Delhi. Dr. Yadav has also published his research paper titled The Art of Teaching Poetry in the The Indian Journal of English Studies 2013, volume 50, page no Dr. Yadav contributed a chapter titled Using ICT in English Language Education: Excellences & Limitations in the book Information and Communication Technology in ELT: Prospects and Perspectives Germany: LAMBERT Academic Publishing (page no ). Dr. Anand K Arya, Assistant Professor in Chemistry has published his research findings in form of 5 papers in International journals with high impact factor. 1. Use of SO 3 H-functionalized halogenfree ionic liquid ([MIM(CH 2 ) 4 SO 3 H] [HSO 4 ]) as efficient promoter for the synthesis of structurally diverse spiroheterocycles, Tetrahedron letters; 2012, 53, (August 22, 2012.). Impact factor: A domino protocol for the efficient synthesis of structurally diverse benzothiazolylquinoline- 2,5-diones and their spiro analogues; Tetrahedron letters; 2012, 53, (November 7, 2012.). Impact factor: Impact of Microscale Laboratory Kit on Students Achievement in Chemistry Practical; School science, June An efficient and facile synthesis of Zn(II) complexes with 2-substituted benzothiazoles and glycine and alanine-based ligands having antifungal and antibacterial activities; Research on Chemical Intermediates, 2013, 39, (Feb 2013). Impact factor: An efficient, ionic liquid mediated one-pot, three component sequential synthesis of 3- benzothiazolyl-2-styrylquinazolin-4(3h)-ones; Tetrahedron letters, 2013, 54, (February 2013). Impact factor:

13 Dr S. V. Sharma, Associate Professor of Physics has published a research paper titled Mechanism of superconductivity in YBaCuO high Tc oxide superconductors in the Journal Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences, 2012, volume 31D-1, page Dr. Sharma also published one more research paper titled Structural Studies of Carbon Cluster films in the Journal Bulletin of Pure Applied Sciences 2012, volume 31D-2 page no (2012). Dr. Anil Kumar Nainawat published his research paper titled Novel green Synthetic approaches in Chem. News letter, 2013, volume1, page Dr. Bidyadhar Barthakur, Associate Professor of Botany has published a research article titled Monoculture Practice Inside Nambar reserve forest, Golaghat, Assam, India and its impact on Mycoflora population in journal Advances in Plant Sciences (ISSN ) June/2012, page no Dr. Pramila Tanwar, Assistant Professor in Chemistry published a research paper Use of Micelles in photogalvanic cells for Solar Energy Conversion & Storage : A Sodium Octanoate - Mannitol - Safranine System in international journal Energy Sources, Part A, 2013, volume 35, page A paper entitled Pudina A Medicinal Plant has also accepted for publication in (June edition) Journal of teaching and research in Chemistry - An, international Journal published by Utkal University Bhubaneswar Dr. Ved Prakash Arya, Assistant Professor in Physics has published a research paper titled Effect of magnetic field on Mott s variable-range hopping parameters in multiwall carbon nanotube mat in an international journal- Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 2012, volume 24, page (1-8). Dr. Meenakshi Meena, Assistant Professor in Education contributed a chapter entitled as Challenges of Indian Teacher Education in the book Quality Concerns in Teacher Education 2012, Delhi Publisher, New Delhi. (ISBN ( ). Dr. Ram Babu Pareek, Assistant Professor in Chemistry has published a international paper titled Impact of Microscale Laboratory Kit on Students Achievement in Chemistry Practical in the journal School science June Dr. P. K. Chaurasia, Associate Professor of Mathematics has published a research paper titled GeoGebra Kit in Geometry at Secondary Stage in the North American GeoGebra Journal (June 2012). His research paper titled Rubrics to Refine Teaching of Mathematics at Secondary Stage has been accepted for publication in December-2012 issue of School Science Journal

14 Conferences/ Seminar/ Workshops attended Dr. I B Chughtai, Head DE, attended following workshop/ seminar during the academic year Attended workshop as a member support group for tool development under the activity Curriculum Study of RAMSA at NCERT, New Delhi during December 10-12, Attended workshop as a member support group to use the package (ITPD) under the activity Capacity building programme in Science and Mathematics for the functionaries of the State under RAMSA at NCERT, New Delhi during December, workshop as RP on development of tools for Impact Assessment Survey of Life Lines Education Project of Rajasthan State at RIE, Ajmer from 20-22, November, Attended workshop as RP on finalization of collected data and its analysis of the project related to Impact Assessment Survey of Life Lines Education Project of Rajasthan State at RIE, Ajmer on 6 th December, Attended National Seminar on Philosophy of Education organized by Azim Premji University at Jaipur on 01-02, December, Workshop on Development of Resource Materials in Mathematics for CWSN (VH) at Elementary level at RIE Bhopal from January, 2013 as RP. Workshop on Development of Resource Materials in Mathematics for CWSN (VH) at Elementary level at RIE Bhopal from February, 2013 as RP. Workshop on Development of Resource Materials in Mathematics for CWSN (VH) at Elementary level at RIE Bhopal from 24-26, March 2013 as RP. Dr. Bidyadhar Barthakur, Associate Professor in Botany participated in the conferences titled 21st APSI Scientists Meet 2012 and National Conference on Recent Trends in Plant Sciences held at Baramati, Pune during Feb 3-5, He was also awarded by APSI Honors Gold Medal for his outstanding contribution in the field of plant sciences. Dr. Saryug Yadav, Associate Professor in English presented his research paper Challenges of Teaching Literature in the Age of Globalization in a UGC National Seminar on Challenges of Teaching Language and Literature in the Age of Globalization held at S. N. Sinha College, Jehanabad, from 7-8 December He also chaired the one of the papers reading sessions during the seminar. Dr. P. K. Chaurasia, Associate Professor in Mathematics presented his paper titled Dynamic Assessment- GeoGebra Quiz Plugin for Moodle in India- Canada Conference on Open and Flexible Distance Learning during February 20-22, 2013 held at SNDT University Mumbai, (International). He also presented a paper Deeper Learning and Constructivism A Case study with primary children on Number Concept at National Meet on Celebration of National Year of Mathematics 2012, NCERT, New Delhi-during December, He also

15 presented his paper Teaching of Geometry at Primary Stage in the seminar TIME-Primary held at IIT Mumbai during December 8-10, Dr. Chaurasia also coordinated the two books Exemplar Problem Book in for Mathematics for Class VII and VIII. Sh. Muzammil Hassan, Assistant Professor in Extension Education has presented his research paper entitled Role of Information and communication Technology in Teaching-Learning Process in National Seminar on Innovative Practices and Teaching held at Deoband College of Higher Education, Dioband SRE (U.P.) on February 9, Prof. J.P. Bagchi chaired the session and submitted report for promoting school and college education in the academic workshop entitled areas of priority and branches of knowledge necessary for promoting school and college education in the state for the state of Jammu & Kashmir held on 17th and 18th of October, Dr. Pramila Tanwar, assistant Professor in Chemistry presented a paper entitled Role of ICT in teaching learning process in National Seminar on innovative practices in Teaching held at Deoband College of higher education, Deoband during Feb 9, Faculty Achievements Ph.D. Degree Awarded Shri Ved Prakash Arya, Assistant Professor in Physics have been awarded with Ph.D. degree on September 29, 2012 for his thesis on Charge Transport and Magnetic Properties of Iron-embedded Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Dr. Arya has published 5 papers in various International journals. Shri Ayushman Goswami, Assistant professor in education has been awarded Ph.D. degree for his thesis titled Constructivism: A Philosophical Inquiry on April 20, 2013 from department of philosophy, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Shri B. K. Jha, Assistant Librarian of Institute has been awarded Ph.D. degree for his thesis titled Designing of an online information revtrial system in education in India- With special reference to NCERT as an National resource centre on July 22, 2013 from department of Library Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Dr. Jha has published his reseach in form of 3 papers in National & International journals.

16 Methodology workshop/ Refresher/ orientation course attended Dr. Anil Kumar Nainawat, Assistant Professor in Chemistry has attended an orientation course organized by academic staff college, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur during June 4-30, Dr. Ayushman Goswami, attended a refresher course in education on teaching methodology & innovative approaches at academic staff college, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore from September 4-24, Invited Lectures Dr. I B Chughtai, Head DE, delivered an invited lecture on topic Learning its Theories and Styles in UGC orientation programme for Assistant Professors organized by MDS University, Ajmer during Jan 25, He also delivered his lecture Quality Management in Inclusive Schools under TQM programme organized by YIT, Jaipur during Feb 23, Dr. R. K. Sharma, Assistant Professor in Chemistry delivered his invited lectures on various topics Green House Effect: an Over view in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Chemistry of Primates: Green Chemistry organized by the Department of Chemistry, Dayanand College, Ajmer during November 29-30, 2012 Constructivist approach to learning in the seminar on teaching through constructivist method at SIE, Jammu on Dec. 4, Electronic spectra of transition metal complexes: Coordination Chemistry in the seminar for post graduate students of department of Chemistry, Govt. MLV College, Bhilwara on Jan. 11, Challenge to school management: how to face them in a rajsthan government sponsored seminar for school Principals held at Yagyavalkya Institute of Education, Sitapura, Jaipur on Feb.23, Dr. Anand K Arya, Assistant Professor in Chemistry was invited as a guest speaker on the topic Green chemical protocol for the synthesis of fused heterocyles in the one session of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Chemistry of Primates: Green Chemistry organized by department of Chemistry, Dayanand College, Ajmer during November 29-30, Dr. S. V. Sharma delivered a lecture on An Introduction of total Quality Management in School Education held at Yagyavalkya Institute of Education, Sitapura, Jaipur on Feb.23, 2013.

17 Dr. Bidyadhar Barthakur, Associate Professor in Botany delivered his lecturer on Exploitation of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae to check the desertification process in Rajasthan in National Seminar on Recent Advances in Botany organized by Department of Botany, Dayanand College Ajmer, Rajasthan during Dec 3-4, He was also invited for his lecture Exploitation of wild cereals used by the tribes of Dungarpur and Banswara district of Rajasthan, India in seminar organized by Modi Institute of Management & Technology, Kota, Rajasthan during Feb 2-4, Dr. Ayushman Goswami, Assistant Professor in education has been the visiting Fellow at Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya, Indore during March 3-9, 2013 under the UGC special assistance programme of school of education. Dr. Goswami delivered his lectures on philosophy of education. Field visit by faculty S.No. Name of the Faculty with designation School visited Dates 1. Dr. Ved Prakash Arya, Central School for Tibetans, July 3, 2012 Assistant Professor in Physics Mussoorie Sept. 28, Dr. Sukhvir Singh, Central School for Tibetans, July 1, 2012 Associate Professor in Chemistry Mussoorie Sept Dr. Anand K Arya, Government Sr. Sec. School, July 18, 2012 Assistant Professor in Chemistry Bhamoria (Jaipur) Oct. 20, Dr. Rajendra Kumar Sharma, Government Sr. Sec. School, July 17, 2012 Assistant Professor in Chemistry Shivdaspura (Jaipur) Oct. 18, Dr. Praveen K Chaurasia, Primary School, Muthiyani, July 01, 2012 Assocaite Professor in Mathematics Gautam Buddha Nagar, U.P. Sept. 01, Dr. Albert Horo, Central School for Tibetans, July 06, 2012 Assocaite Professor in Geography Dalhausie Oct. 05, Dr. Anil Kumar Nainawat, Government Sr. Sec. School, Oct. 01, 2012 Assistant Professor in Chemistry Thanwala (Nagaur) Jan. 01, Dr. S. V. Sharma, Government Sr. Sec. School, Oct. 01, 2012 Associate Professor in Physics Phulera (Jaipur) Jan. 01, Dr. Ram Babu Pareek, Government Sr. Sec. School, Oct. 01, 2012 Assistant Professor in Chemistry Phulera (Jaipur) Jan. 01, Prof. P. C. Agarwal, Government Sr. Sec. School, Oct. 01, 2012 Professor in of Physics Thanwala (Nagaur) Jan. 01, Dr. Ramniwas, Government Sr. Sec. School, Oct. 01, 2012 Associate Professor in Hindi Thanwala (Nagaur) Jan. 01, Shri Omprakash Meena, Government Sr. Sec. School, Oct. 01, 2012 Assistant Professor in Chemistry Kishngarh Reinwal (Jaipur) Jan. 02, Mrs. Meenakshi Meena, Government Sr. Sec. School, Oct. 01, 2012 Assistant Professor in Education Meenawala (Jaipur) Jan. 02, 2013

18 Staff News Promotions Dr. P.C. Agarwal has been promoted as Professor of Physics in the institute w. e. f. January 01, 2009 and joined as Head, DESM on March 25, Prof. Agarwal obtained his Ph.D. degree from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in the field of Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics. During his excellent academic carrier he has been awarded various scholarships/ fellowships including National Rural Talent Scholarship, Rajasthan Board of Sec. Edu. Scholarship, GATE-Scholarship, CSIR JRF-NET and SRF(NET) and UGC research associateship (direct). He has been a Lecturer in Science at Sandhan, Jaipur, an education and development study organization during and coauthored several books on environmental studies Khoji Pothi based on MLL published under the Lok Jumbish project. He served as a dedicated teacher at Agarwal College, Jaipur, Regional College of Education, Ajmer, University Maharaja s College, Jaipur and Govt. College Ajmer during Prof. Agarwal has joined NCERT in 2001 as Reader in Physics at RIE, Bhubaneswar. He has rich experience of 21 years in teaching & research, and published over 34 research papers in National and International journals of repute in the area of Metallic Glasses and Superconductivity. He has also participated and presented papers in more than 30 International and National conferences and working as referee of various journals of National and International repute. He has completed several research projects including two UGC projects as principal investigator. Presently, he is working in the development of teaching-learning material for school education and has published 10 articles/ papers in the field of science education. He has several research collaborations with Vidya Bhawan Socity, Udaipur, Eklavya, Hosagabad, Centre for Educational Research & Practices, Jaipur, Rajasthan Council for Elementary Education, Jaipur etc. in a various developmental, research and training programmes. Prof. Agarwal has coauthored many books including two books published by NCERT and working as editor of an annual journal Scientia published by Govt. College, Ajmer. He has been a member of several academic organizations such as board of studies in education MDS University, Ajmer, board of studies in Physics, Bikaner University, Bikaner and regional council of IAPT at CDPE, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Prof. P. C. Agarwal has also visited educational testing service, Princeton, USA in March 2009 for having an interaction in the field of large scale assessment. New Joining Dr. Praveen Kumar Chaurasia has been recruited as an Associate Professor in mathematics and joined RIE, Ajmer on April 9, He joined NCERT in September 2003 as Lecturer in Mathamatics. Dr. Chaurasia obtained his Ph.D. Degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in the field of Harmonic Analysis in During his excellent academic

19 career he has been awarded with various academic distinctions including Ishwar Narain Kichlu (1999) and Cox Vidyant Memorial Gold Medal (1999) awards from University of Allahabad, Allahabad. He has published his four National and International research papers in various journals. He has been the author and coordinator of more than six books. He has also presented papers and been chair speaker in more than 15 conference and seminar of National and International repute. Dr. Chaurasia also worked as member in the editorial board Mathematics Special issue for the Journal Bhartiya Adhunik Skhisha in January, Dr. Chaurasia is the project coordinator of the Mathematics of Planet Earth Editorial Board :- Dr. Anand Kumar Arya (Convenor), Assistant Professor in Chemistry Dr. Saryug Yadav (Member), Associate Professor of English Dr. Ram Niwas (Member), Associate Professor of Hindi Shri Guman Singh (Member), TGT (Hindi)