Prof. (Dr.) Jaya Jaise

Professor

School of Pedagogical Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi University
Priyadarsini Hills P. O., Kottayam
PIN: 686 560, Kerala, India
Ph: 04812731042, E-mail: jayajaise@gmail.com

Prof. Jaya Jaise has worked with various organizations in different capacities. Her career spans more than 33 years. She started her career as a permanent Government employee at the Dairy Development Department in 1990, followed by the Kerala State Audit Department (formerly Local Funds Accounts Department) in the same year. She then joined the teaching profession at Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla, in 1993, and subsequently moved on to join as Faculty at the School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, in 1999. Presently, she is Convenor of the CSS Academic Advisory Committee, Chairperson of the PG Expert Committee in Education, Chairperson of the Gender Justice Forum, Member of the Internal Complaints Committee, Member of the Research and Development Cell, and Member of PG Board of Studies (Education) of Mahatma Gandhi University. Prof. Jaya has held various positions in Mahatma Gandhi University, including Dean (Education), Chairperson of M.Ed. Examinations, Head of the School of Pedagogical Sciences, Editor of the Journal Pedagogics, Coordinator of Kuriakose Elias Chavara Chair, and also served as Member of IQAC, Faculty of Education (PG), UG Board of Studies in Education (in other Universities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu too) besides being expert consultant to Kerala Public Service Commission and to academic bodies of the State like DIETs, DPI, SCERT and SIEMAT. She also serves as Member of NCTE Inspection Committee as well as of Faculty Selection and Career Advancement Committees of Universities.

Prof. Jaya’s areas of specialisation are English Language and Literature, English Language Education, Teacher Education, Curriculum Construction and Development, Techniques of Evaluation and Test Construction, and Human Rights and Value Education. The Language Arts, Techno Pedagogy, Green Practices, Professional Decision Making, and Tasking Ability are a few of the areas researched under her supervision at the Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels. Fifteen Ph.D. Degrees and sixteen M.Phil. Degrees have been awarded under her academic and research experience, while eight more are actively engaged in Doctoral research.

She has adjudicated more than 40 Ph.D. theses and chaired a good number of Ph.D. Open Defence & Viva Voce Examinations in several Universities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. She has published extensively in books and reputed journals, given resource talks and presented papers at national and international conferences, developed standardised psychometric tools for research, successfully completed the UGC MRP in Education, organised and conducted several educational programmes, and attended short-term courses. She is recipient of the Dr. K. Soman Memorial Award for the Teacher Educator (B.Ed. & M.Ed. level) for 2016 and an active member of various professional bodies in the field of education. 

Educational qualifications

• M.A.
• M.Ed.
• U.G.C. (Lectureship in Education, Jan. 1993)
• U.G.C. (JRF & Lectureship in Education, June 1993)
• Ph.D. (Education)

Employment since leaving college:

Sl. No	Dept./College/University	Employer	Designation	Period of Service	Nature of Posting
1.	Dairy Development Department	Government of Kerala -via KPSC	Dairy Farm Instructor	23-05-1990 to 10-09 1990 F.N.	Permanent
2.	Local Fund Accounts Department	Government of Kerala -via KPSC	Grade II Auditor	10/09/1990 F.N. to      26-08-1999	Permanent
3.	Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla	The Manager	Lecturer-in-English Education	27-08-1993 to 02-07-1999 F.N.	Permanent
4.	School of Pedagogical Sciences	Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.	Lecturer-in-Education	02-07-1999 A.N. till date	Permanent

Teaching experience       :

• UG – 5 years & 10 month
• PG – 11 years & 2½ months
• Total – 17 years (from 27/08/1993 to date)

 Research guidance from 2004 to 2010  :

completed      ongoing

• M.Ed.   –    31           –       5
• M.Phil. –      2           –       1      (lists  attached)
• Ph.D.    –     nil          –       9

Areas of specialization    :

(i)  English Language Education

(ii) Techniques of Evaluation & Test Construction

Courses attended from 2004 to 2010:

(i) Refresher Course in Education – with Grade A – sponsored by UGC  & conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala – from 03/12/2005 to 23/12/2005.

(ii) Orientation Programme on Policy Formulation, Implementation and Policy Analysis – organised   and conducted by Department of Educational Policy, National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi – from November 10^th to 12^th, 2008.

(iii) Short-Term Course for Research Guides – sponsored by UGC & conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala – from 23/03/2009 to 28/03/2009.

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences attended from 2004 to 2010:

42 nos. at regional, state, national, and international levels.  (list attached)

Papers presented at national and international levels from 2004 to 2010: 14 nos.   (list attached)

Publications from 2004 to 2010:  7 nos.   (list attached)

Projects:

One UGC Minor Research Project in Education entitled “Analysis of Performance-based Assessment of English: A Study among Secondary School Teachers of Kerala” – ongoing w.e.f. 01/02/2010 to 31/07/2011

Served as (from 2004 to 2010):

(i) Subject Expert for Inspection of Colleges of Teacher Education affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.

(ii) Resource Person in the

1. National Workshop on “Zero Cost Technology in Teaching-Learning-Evaluation” – organized by the School of Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, and sponsored by UGC – form 26^th to 30^th March 2007.
2. National Level Seminar on “Challenges in Contemporary Teacher Education” – organized by St. Xavier College of Education and Integrated Multi Service Trust, Kumbakonam, and made a special address on “Fostering Effective Communication Skills” – on 2^nd & 3^rd February 2008.
3. National Seminar on “Quality Enhancement in Teacher Education & Prospects of IQAC” – organized by St. Justin’s College of Education, Madurai and made a special address on the topic “Research Processes as Inbuilt Components of Teacher Education” – on 11^th & 12^th April 2008
4. National Level Seminar on “Enhancing the Efficacy of Slow Learners and Underachievers” – organized by Thiagarajar College of Preceptors & Society for Educational Research, Developments and Excellences, Madurai, and made a special address on the topic “Ways and Means of Enhancing the Efficacy of Underachievers” – on 3^rd & 4^th May 2008.

(iii)  External Examiner for the

• Kerala Public Service Commission for the post of HSA (English) – Education Department
• Under Graduate and Post Graduate Examinations in Education conducted by the University of Kerala,Mahatma Gandhi University, and University of Calicut.

(iv) Question Paper Setter for B.Ed., M.Ed. and other related Examinations conducted by the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, and University of Calicut.

(v) Member of

• UG and PG Board of Studies in Education of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
• UG and PG Board of Studies in Education of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
• Selection Committee of Mahatma Gandhi University and Kannur University for Appointment and Placement/Promotion of Lecturers.
• Board of Adjudicators to evaluate Ph.D. Thesis of University of Kerala.
• NCTE Inspection Team for Teacher Education Institutions

(vi) Coordinator of Programmes organized and conducted by the School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma                     Gandhi University, Kottayam, viz.

• Workshop on Curriculum Transaction based on Constructivist Paradigm from 26^th to 28^th March 2008.
• Inter University Workshop on The Orbit of Unified B.Ed. Degree Programme on 8^th December 2009.
• Inter University Workshop on Proximity towards the Creation of Quality Research Framework on 9^th April 2010.
• Nano Workshop on Spiralling towards the Refinement of the Assessment and Evaluation of B.Ed. Programme on 12^th April 2010.

 Memberships in educational organisations:

(i) Life member & executive committee member of All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER).

(ii) Life member & Kerala State Centre Zonal Committee member of Council for Teacher Education (CTE).

(iii) Life member of Society for Educational Technology, Research and Development (SETRAD).

(iv) Life member of Indian Adult Education Association (IAEA).

List of M.Ed. Theses guided from 2004 to 2010

2004-2005

1.	Relationship of Creativity and Intelligence with Reading Comprehension in English of higher secondary school students.	Ambily S
2.	Relationship of Socio-Economic Status and Parental Involvement with the Cognitive Development of pre-school children in Thiruvananthapuram district.	Anidarsa K.
3.	Integrated Instructional Paradigm for enhancement of Dictionary Skill in English at secondary level.	P. C. Chacko
4.	Efficacy of Transcription-based Tactics for improving Pronunciation at upper primary level.	Lussamma Mathai
5.	Effectiveness of Constructivistic Learning Model on Achievement in Sanskrit at secondary level	Sajini T. V.
6.	Effectiveness of Concept Attainment Model on Achievement in Arabic Grammar of standard IX students.	Shamnad N.
7.	The Akshya Project – A study on the implementation of the E-literacy programme in Malappuram district.	Suresh A. K.

2005-2006

1.	Effectiveness of Baumann and Schmitt Model in Enhancing Reading Comprehension in English at upper primary level.	Rekha R.
2.	Effectiveness of Programmed Learning Materials in the Teaching of English at secondary level.	Rincymol Sebastian
3.	Developing and Testing the Effectiveness of a Teaching Manual based on Psycho-Generative Method for Enhancing Aesthetic Appreciation of English Poetry at higher secondary level	Sreejesh K
4.	Efficacy of Integrated Instructional Methods on Pronunciation with special reference to Malayalam at upper primary level.	Sunitha K.
5.	Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Instruction on Achievement in Sanskrit at secondary level.	Lakshmi C.
6.	Effectiveness of Module-based Instruction on Achievement in Arabic at secondary level.	Ashraf P.
7.	Effectiveness of Concept Mapping Approach in Teaching Computer Science at higher secondary level.	Asha Thomas

2006-2007

1.	Integrated Instructional Practices for Enhancing Word Power in English among upper primary school students.	Ajanta S. V.
2.	Relationship among Mental Health Status, Self-Derogation and Academic Achievement of Institutionalised Students	Chithra Sairah Mathew
3.	Pedagogic Elements in Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s Totto-Chan.	Jayan L. P.
4.	Effectiveness of Concept Attainment Model in the Teaching of English Grammar at secondary level.	Renjini P. R.
5.	Effectiveness of Multi Media Approach in Enhancing Appreciation of Kerala Classical Theatre Arts: A Study at secondary level.	Preethy K. Krishnan
6.	Effectiveness of Synectics Model on Appreciation of Arabic Poetry at secondary level.	Simi F.

2007-2008

1.	Effectiveness of Concept Mapping Technique in Teaching English Grammar at secondary level.	Abhijna K. S.
2.	Effectiveness of Integrated Instructional Strategies for Improving Spelling in English among upper primary school students	Sunitha Krishnan
3.	Effectiveness of SSCD Approach in Enhancing Vocabulary in English among secondary school students level.	Sruthy C. R.
4.	Effectiveness of Multi Media Approach in Enhancing Appreciation of Drama in Malayalam among upper primary school students.	Sheeja K. G.
5.	Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Instruction in Teaching English Poetry at higher secondary level.	Sree Prasad R.
6.	Relationship among Mental Health Status, Depression and Academic Achievement of Institutionalised Adolescent Students	Mansoor P.T.

2008-2009

1.	Effectiveness of Multi Media Approach in Enhancing Oral Communication in English at Secondary level.	Chinchu S. Kurian
2.	Utilisation of Satellite Based Communication Technologies and Academic Achievement at Secondary level.	Kasthuri E.
3.	Relationship between Awareness of the Dynamics of Effective Oral Communication and Oral Communication Skills in English of Higher Secondary School Students.	Sandhya P.K.
4.	Effectiveness of Media Content Utilisation on Enhancing Aural Communication Skills in English among Upper Primary School Students.	Shimna Suresh
5.	Reading Comprehension in English and Study Habits of Underachievers at Secondary level.	Tisho C. George

2009-2010

List of M.Phil. Theses guided from 2004 to 2010

1.	2006-07	Some Psychological Correlates of Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary School Students of Thiruvananthapuram District	Preeja Stanley
2.	2008-09	Aggressive Behaviour in relation to Frustration, Adjustment, Security-Insecurity and Academic Achievement: A Study among Higher Secondary School Students	Joe Joseph N.

2009-2010

List of Ph.D. Theses being supervised from 2008

Sl. No.	Topic	Candidate
1.	Efficacy of Multimedia Package for Learning 3D Geometry at secondary level.	Chitra C. S.
2.	Developing a disaster Management Package for Conscientising students at secondary level.	Saji E. T.
3.	Effectiveness of Certain Embedded Strategies for Improving Academic Performance in Economics of students at higher secondary level.	Remmiya Rajan P.
4.	Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Deficits in English of students at primary level.	Latha Joseph
5.	Effectiveness of Concept Mapping Approach on Select Cognitive and Affective Correlates in Teaching Chemistry at higher secondary level.	Betsy Joseph E.
6.	Development of a Teacher-Assisted Multimedia Instructional Package for Enhancing Process Skills in Physics among secondary school students.	Viful V. M.
7.	Effectiveness of Mental Modelling Based on Multiple Strategy Instruction for Enhancing Reading Competency in English among Upper Primary School Students.	Bincy Thomas
8.	Developing an Integrated Learning Package Based on Biology Concepts for Enhancing Achievement and Life Skills among Secondary School Students.	Rajini G.
9.	Effectiveness of a Strategy Based on a Componential Approach on Enhancing Reading Comprehension in English and Critical Thinking among Secondary School Students	Ambily S.

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences Attended From 2004 To 2010

A. At Regional Level – 11  Nos.

1. Orientation Programme On The Restructured B.Ed Curriculum –Organised By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – From 15^th To 19^th March 2004.
2. Workshop On Curriculum Reification Of M.Ed. Course Of Mahatma Gandhi University – Organised By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam –On 24^th August 2006.
3. Workshop On Curriculum Transaction Based On Constructivist Paradigm – Organized By The Schoolof Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – From 26^th To 28^th March 2008.
4. University Level Workshop On Reification Of M.Ed. Curriculum – Organized By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 8^th August 2008.
5. Seminar On Value Reinforcement In Education – Organized By Jeevadhara, School Of Pedagogical Sciences, & School Of Gandhian Thought And Development Studies – On 24^th September 2008.
6. University Workshop On Research Projects – Organized By Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 2^nd April 2009.
7. University Workshop On Restructuring Curriculum Of Degree Courses (B.Ed.) – Organized By Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 14^th, 15th, 20^th, 21^st, And 22^nd May 2009.
8. University Orientation Programme On Restructured B.Ed. Curriculum – Organized By Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 21^st And 22^nd October 2009
9. Nano Workshop On Spiralling Toward The Refinement Of The Assessment And Evaluation Of B.Ed. Programme – Organised By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam –On 12^th April 2010.
10. Orientation Programme On Honing Researchers Skills Through Methodological Orientation – Organised By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam –From 7^th To 9^th July 2010
11. Workshop On Rejuvenating Reified M.Ed. Programme – Organised By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 5^th August 2010.

B. At State Level  – 4  Nos.

1. Seminar On Challenges Of Teacher Education In The Emerging Context – Organized By The Council For Teacher Education (Cte) – On 30^th & 31^st July 2004.
2. Seminar On Effective Evaluation: Current Trends In Education – Organised By The School Of                     Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam –On 21^st November 2005.
3. Inter University Workshop On The Orbit Of Unified B.Ed. Degree Programme – Organised By The               School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam –On 8^th December 2009.
4. Inter University Workshop On Proximity Toward The Creation Of Quality Research Framework –           Organised By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam –On 9^th April              2010.

C. At National Level – 17  Nos.

1. Seminar On Better Accountability Through Reflective Learning – Organized By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 29^th October 2004.
2. Seminar Aryabhateeya-2005 On Disaster Management – Organized By The Swadeshi Science Movement – On 19^th & 20^th November 2005.
3. All India Education Conference On Adult Education In India: State Scenario – Organized By The Indian Adult Education Association & The International Institute Of Adult And Lifelong Education – From 16^th To 18^th February 2006.
4. Seminar – Organized By The Council For Teacher Education (Cte), Gujarat State Centre – On 9^th & 10^thjune 2006.
5. Seminar On Total Quality Management – Organized By The Council For Teacher Education (Cte) Kerala State Centre – On 13^th & 14^th October 2006.
6. Workshop On Research Methodology In Education – Organized By Titus Ii Teachers College, Thiruvalla, & Sponsored By Ugc And Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – From 7^th To 9^th March 2007.
7. Seminar On Capacity Building In Teacher Education Institutions – Organized By Department Of Education, University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – On 25^th & 26^th October 2007.
8. Seminar On Unifying B.Ed. Programmes In Kerala: Problems & Prospects – Organized By The Council For Teacher Education (Cte) Kerala State Centre – On 8^th & 9^th February 2008.
9. Seminar On Issues & Challenges In Teacher Empowerment – Organized By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 5^th September 2008.
10. Seminar On Best Practices In It-Enabled Teacher & Knowledge Management – Organized By Centre For Educational Technology, National Curriculum Development Centre, & Department Of Education, University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, And Sponsored By Kerala State It-Mission – On 17^th & 18^thoctober 2008.
11. Seminar On Life Skills For Excellence In Education – Organized By The Department Of Sociology, University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, & Rajiv Gandhi National Institute Of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu – On 28^th & 29^th October 2008.
12. Orientation Programme On Policy Formulation, Implementation And Policy Analysis – Organized By The Department Of Educational Policy, National University Of Educational Planning And Administration, New Delhi – From 10^th To 12^th November 2008.
13. Seminar On Advanced Computing – Organized By School Of Computer Sciences And Computer Science Students Association, Mahatma Gandhi University – On 12^th December 2008.
14. Seminar On Hindswaraj – Organized By School Of Gandhian Thought And Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University – On 12^th March 2009.
15. Seminar On Education Of Individuals With Special Needs: Challenges And Prospects – Organized By School Of Behavioural Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University – On 16^th March 2010.
16. Seminar On Interactive Exploration Toward Quality Research Continuum – Organized By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 26^th March 2010.
17. Seminar On Stree-Free Education : A Paradigm For Teacher Conscientisation – Organized By N.S.S.Training College, Changanacherry – On 23^rd & 24^th July 2010.

D. At International Level – 10  Nos.

1. Seminar On Revamping Teacher Education – Organized By Mar Severios Memorial Training College, Chengaroor, Pathanamthitta – On 18^th January 2005.
2. Conference On Learning Centered Education – Organized By All India Association For Educational Research (Aiaer) & Held At St. Ignatius College Of Education, Tirunelveli – From 27^th To 29^th January 2005.
3. Seminar On Holistic Education In A Technology Driven Era – Organized By Mar Theophilus Trainingcollege, Thiruvananthapuram, In Collaboration With Ugc – 23^rd To 26^th January 2006.
4. Seminar On Cognitive Restructuring: Linking With Classroom Competencies & Life Skills – Organized By N.S.S. Training College, Changanacherry – On 14^th & 15^th December 2007.
5. Conference Incofed 2008 On Higher Education & Globalisation: Prospects & Challenges – Organized By Department Of Education, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal – On 23^rd & 24^thfebruary 2008.
6. Seminar On Democratic & Secular Education – Organized By The Government Of Kerala At The Kerala University Campus, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram – From 4^th To 6^th December 2008.
7. Conference On Education, Research And Innovations For Inclusive Societies – Organised By School Of Education And Hrd, Dravidian University, Kuppam – Form 19^th To 21^st March 2009.
8. Seminar Cum Viii State Convention Of Council For Teacher Education (Cte), Kerala State Centre, On Development Education: 21^st Century Paradigms For Teachers – Organized By Department Of Education, University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – On 30^th And 31^st October 2009.
9. Seminar And Ix Annual Convention Of Council For Teacher Education (Cte), Kerala State Centre, On Peace Education: An Orientation For Gen Next – Organized By St. Thomas College Of Teacher Education, Pala – On 13^th And 14^th August 2010.
10. Forum On Interactive Conclave Of Researchers On Innateness Toward The Fabulous Curricular Traversities In Education – Organized By The School Of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam – On 12^th August 2010.

Papers Presented At National And International Workshops/Seminars/Conferences

From 2004 To 2010

1. Reflective Practice As Experiential Learning – Presented At National Seminar.
2. Critical Pedagogy – A Theoretical Perspective – Presented At International Seminar.
3. Learning In Learning Centres – Presented At International Conference.
4. Influence Of Caretakers In Childhood On Acquisition Of Writing Skill In English: Perception Of University Entrants Of Kerala – Presented At International Conference.
5. Attitude Of Higher Secondary School Teachers Of Kottayam Towards Teaching – Presented At National Seminar.
6. Certain Environmental Factors And Cognitive Development Of Preschoolers In Thiruvananthapuram District – Presented At International Seminar.
7. Status Of Working Women: Perception Of College Students In Kerala – Presented At International Conference.
8. Effectiveness Of Computer Assisted Instruction In Learning Sanskrit At Secondary Level – Presented At National Seminar.
9. Ensuring Quality In Research – Presented At National Seminar.
10. Mental Health Of Teachers – Presented At National Seminar.

List Of Publications From 2004 To 2010

1. “Relationship Between Reading Speed And Comprehension In English Among Higher Secondary School Students” – In Pedagogics, Jan. 2004, Vol. Iv, No.1, Pp. 50-54.
2. “Influence Of Caretakers In Childhood On Acquisition Of Writing Skill In English: Perception Of University Entrants Of Kerala” – In Teacher, Learner And Society, June 2006, Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 48-51.
3. “Inculcation Of Moral And Social Values Through Cartoons At Primary Level” – In Pedagogics, Dec. 2006, Vol. V, No. 1, Pp. 63-66.
4. “Integrated Instructional Paradigm For Enhanced Dictionary Skill In English At Secondary Level” – In Pedagogics, Sept. 2007, Vol. Vi, No.1, Pp. 48-52.
5. “Psycho-Generative Method For Enhancing Aesthetic Appreciation Of English Poetry At Higher Secondary Level” – In Pedagogics, Dec. 2008, Vol. Vii, No. 1, Pp. 65-67.
6. “The Dynamics Of Effective Oral Communication: A Study At Higher Secondary Level” – In Pedagogics, Sept. 2010, Vol. Viii, No. 1, Pp. 54-57.
7. “World Wide Web Literacy” – Article Published In The Book Emerging Facets Of Education by Literacy Forum.