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Dr. Valli Pillai

Assistant Professor

School: Liberal Studies And Education
Email Id: bvalli@nuv.ac.in

Dr. Valli Pillai is a teacher educator by profession. Her area of specialization is Educational Psychology and English Language. She has cleared the national eligibility test (NET-UGC) for lecturers in the year 2007. Apart from B.Ed. students she also has taught BAJMC students.  She had taught M.Ed. courses from 2009 to 2014. Moreover, she is involved in DCW of the Ph.D. students registered in Education field and has taught some topics of Research Methodology. She had taught inter-disciplinary courses like ‘Script writing’ ‘Fine tune your life’ in the past and ‘Visual design in Education’ as a CBCS course in last two spring semesters (April 2023 and April 2024). She is a recognized resource person for Faculty Induction Program of the university.  IQAC- NAAC of university has given her the role of Sub-committee member for collating documents of SLSE. Dr. Valli was appointed as Head, Office of Curriculum Enrichment of Navrachana University in February 2024. Total Work Experience 24+ 

Academic background/Qualification 

  • Ph.D. – The M.S University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat 
  • M.Phil. – Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 
  • M.Ed. – The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat 
  • B.Ed.  – The M.S. University of Baroda, Gujarat  
  • M.A. English – Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu 
  • B.A. English -Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu  
  • NET (Education) – UGC 

Teaching 

Courses taught by the faculty member

  • Language Across Curriculum  
  • Understanding Disciplines and subjects (Social Science)  
  • Initiation into school set up 
  • On becoming a professional teacher   
  • Learning and teaching  
  • Learner’s engagement with school subject (Social Science 1)  
  • Preparation for internship 
  • Self and self-expression  
  • Visual design  
  • Learner’s engagement with school subject (Social Science)  
  • School internship 1 
  • Knowledge and curriculum 2  
  • Independent study  
  • School internship 2  
  • Introduction to Psychology 
  • Ph.D. General and Discipline specific courses  

 Teaching philosophy or approach  

  • Esteem for one’s profession: The professional role of a teacher educator is a very tactical position in the educational field. The perception formed by the trainee teachers is largely dependent on the way they are treated in class here. I reiterate to the student teachers that the purpose of teaching is to serve the society in the best possible way and have pride in their work.  
  • Exposure to recent and updated theories: There have been complaints that school don’t allow them to use the new methods they have learnt here, but wide exposure to authentic and researched ideas is important. Moreover, ideas are never in isolation, they build on one another and no theory becomes obsolete but takes a newer turn. 
  • Tailoring tasks as per Learners profile: I believe knowing the profile of the students is important. Students just out of school need a more hands-on and engaging tasks. Whereas students doing their professional degree would be fine with less inputs from our side. The way I teach JMC students is different. I aware that my B.Ed. students are adults and so need little guidance in order to learn new things  
  • Value students’ individuality: The adult teacher trainees are self-motivated and like to search for answers themselves. They bring in lot of previous experience and can relate and suggest examples of their own. I know I need to allow students to discuss and express their thoughts in front of others. ‘Individual differences’ is fact that would be aware about when they move out to teach young children.  
  • Importance of technology: The entire setting of schools has undergone change because of technology. Teachers are expected to be proficient in the use of technology – in content enhancement through visuals or worksheets or attendance or question papers. There can be so much ease in doing tasks when teachers are given appropriate training in ICT  
  • Exposure to the field: Connecting theory and practical is relevant in all fields and it is especially true with teacher education. Like any other skill based profession, teaching too is heavily dependent on continuous practice and modifying one’s teaching in the light of new insights obtained. The initial school visits open up their mind to possibilities and inspires them to emulate the seasoned teachers they have observed.  
  • Relevant experiences: Some other things I believe in are – give challenging tasks, provide exposure to experts through talks, build professional communication skills, build a community sense and get feedback from students  

Area of Expertise and Research 

  • Primary Area: Teacher Education, Pedagogy of English, Pedagogy of Social science, English Literature, Peace Education 
  • Secondary Area: Research on methods of teaching, teaching techniques and teaching methods associated with subject teaching

Publications (in the order recent to be first) 

List of publications in the chronology (APA Style Guidelines)

Publications (Books) 

  • Valli, B. (Co-authored) ‘Understanding and developing the learner’ – a textbook for B.Ed. students of SNDT university, Varishen publications, Ahmedabad, 2010 

Publications (Peer reviewed journals – national and international) 

  • Valli, B., & Archana, T. (2018). Micro-Teaching: Baby Steps for Giant leap! Edutracks. Vol 17, No 10 (pp 20), New Delhi: Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.  ISSN 0972-9844 
  • Valli, B. (2017). The Heart and Soul of School Curriculum. Interwoven: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Navrachana University. Vol.1, Issue 1, (pp 1-7). ISSN: 2581-9275 
  • Valli, B. (2006). “Communication Skills: a life skill embodied in Education” in CASE publication on ‘Quality Concerns in Education’, 2006 

Publications (edited book chapters) 

  • Pradhan, N., & Valli, B. (2020). Concept of Peace Education. In N. Mitra & R. Basak (Eds.), Relevance of Peace and Value Education in the Modern World (pp 3-16). Ghaziabad: N.B. Publications ISBN 978-93-89234-84-8 
  • Valli, B. (2018). Welcome to planet 50-50: Women and work force. In N. Pradhan (Ed.)  Women in Educational leadership. Ahmedabad: Shanti Prakashan publishers. ISBN 978-93-86444-68-4   
  • Valli, B. (2018). ‘Teacher appraisal a subset of institutional appraisal’. In N. Pradhan (Ed.)   Appraisal of educational institutions in India.  Ahmedabad: Shanti Prakashan publishers. ISBN 978-93-86444-97-4    
  • Valli, B. (2014) (co-authored) “Education for Rural Transformation:  In Interconnected World” published in ‘Education for rural transformation in India: realities and challenges’ Edited by Karanam Pushpanadham published by Concept Publishing Company Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi  
  • Valli,B.  2012 (co- authored) ‘Online Tutorial in the Educational Landscape’ published in ‘Educational Research’ edited by Patel, R.C. and Mistry, H.S. published by APH publishing Corporation , New Delhi 

Conferences/Seminars (in the order recent to be first) 

  • Valli, B. ‘Independent Study as A Tool for Gaining Personal and Professional Growth’ in National Seminar on ‘Navigating Industrial Revolution 4.0: Unleashing strategies and maneuvering challenges’ Organized by Department of Education, MSU on 20th January, 2023 
  • Valli, B. “A model for school internship tasks” in National Seminar on ‘Structural Change In Teacher Education: Issues And Concerns’ Organized by Department of Education, MSU on 5th and 6th January, 2018 
  • Valli,B. “ Welcome to planet 50-50: Women and work force”, in National Seminar on ‘Women In Educational Leadership’ organized by Department of Educational Administration, MSU on 30th and 31st  May, 2017 
  • Valli, B. “ Creating a culture of sustainable development through  higher education” in National Seminar on ‘Educational Sustainability Of The Disadvantaged: Pathways To Success’  organized by CASE, MSU on 6th and 7th  March, 2017 
  • Valli, B. ‘An insight into innovation’ in National Conference on ‘Innovating for Development and Sustainability’ organized by Navrachana University on 30th and 31st October, 2015  
  • Valli, B. “The Focus of Education Dictates the Future of Education” in CASE National Seminar On ‘Teacher Education 2015+’ UGC SAP, February 27th & 28th, 2015 
  •  Valli, B. ‘Teacher education: is it on the threshold of change’ in National Seminar on ‘Emerging Paradigms of Teacher Education’, on 25th and 25th March, 2013  
  •  Valli, B. ‘Hermeneutic Analysis – a qualitative approach for research in education’ in national seminar on ‘Educational research: issues and concerns’ organized by CASE, MSU on 1st and 2nd March, 2013  
  •  Valli, B. ‘Student teachers as humane change agents’ in national seminar on ‘Education for Change: Implications for Teacher Education’, organized by Navrachana University on 15th and 16th February, 2013  
  • Valli, B. ‘Challenges in Modern Skills Acquisition’ in national seminar on ‘Taxonomy of educational skills’ on 26th and 27th March 2012  
  • Valli, B. ‘Teacher Appraisal a subset of Institutional appraisal’ in national seminar on ‘Institutional Appraisal systems in India’ organized by Department of Educational Administration, MSU, on 23rd and 24th March 2012     
  • Valli, B. ‘Content, Teacher and Learner in Teacher Education’ in National Seminar on ‘Current Issues in Teacher Education’ organized by CASE, MSU on 14th and 15th March, 2011 
  • Valli, B. ‘Peace Education in the teaching learning process of standard IX class of Baroda City’ in ‘National Meet of Researchers in Education’ organized by CASE, MSU on 27th February to 1stMarch 2011  
  • Valli, B. (co-authored) ‘Education for Rural Transformation:  In Interconnected World’ in national seminar on ‘Education for Rural transformation: realities and challenges’, organized by Department of Educational Administration, MSU, 18th and 19th August, 2010   
  • Valli, B. ‘Education: Offers remedy or needs remedy?’ in National Seminar on ‘Developmental goals and role of education’, CASE, MSU, 19th and 20th February 2010 
  • Valli, B.  (co-authored) ‘Online Tutorial in The Educational Landscape’ in National Seminar on Research, ‘Innovation and Development in Education’, CASE, MSU, 27th and 28th February, 2009 
  • Valli, B. ‘Peace Education the Requisite 4th R’’ in National Seminar organized by Navrachana college of Education on ‘Towards A Violence Free World: Role of Education’, 9th and 10th January, 2009 
  • Valli, B. (co-authored) “A Study of Instructional Practices in The Schools of Baroda City” in National Seminar on ‘Wholistic Teacher Education’, CASE, MSU,25th and 26th February, 2008 
  • Valli, B. “Mathetics in Social science education” in national convention organized by Navrachana college of Education titled ‘NCF2005-Strategies for implementation’, 2nd and 3rd   February, 2008 
  • Valli, B. “Visualizing the Domains of Educational System Using Zachman’s Framework” in National seminar on ‘Quality Improvement in School Education’, CASE, MSU, January 18th &19th ,2008 
  • Valli, B. “Technology Initiatives: An Indian Perspective” in National seminar on ‘Technology Integrated Education’, CASE, MSU, February 12th and 13th, 2007 
  • Valli,B.  (Co Authored) ‘Tracing A Path from Being Individualistic to Wholistic Through Socialistic Paradigm’ in National Seminar organized by Navrachana college of Education on ‘Whole Child Education: An Imperative for Contemporary Schools of Today’, 7th and 8th December 2006 
  • Valli,B. ‘Slow learners – Sensitizing student teachers’ in National Seminar on ‘Developmental Challenges Of Special Children And Technological Determinism’, CASE, M.S.U, 23rd and 24th  December, 2006  
  • Valli,B. ‘Mid-day meal scheme in the enhancement of retention in schools’ in National Seminar on ‘Effective Management of Primary education’ organized by Department of Educational Administration, MSU, 10th and  11th  March, 2006  
  • Valli,B. ‘Teaching English through English’ in National Seminar organized by Navrachana college of Education on ‘Understanding By Design’ , 21st   and  22nd  November, 2005   

 Training/Workshops (in the order recent to be first) 

  • Resource Person for Faculty Induction Program (FIP) for New Faculty at NUV  scheduled from June16th  2024.  
  • Resource Person for Faculty Induction Program (FIP) for New Faculty at NUV  scheduled from august 2023.  
  • Resource Person for Faculty Induction Program (FIP) for New Faculty at NUV  scheduled from February 9 to 12,2021.  

 Master’s program (M.Ed.) thesis guidance   

  • Patil, Sonal., Guide: Valli,B. ” Developing and implementing an instructional strategy to enhance environmental awareness among the primary students through the teaching of social science” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2009-10 
  • Iyer, Sapna., Guide: Valli,B. ” Case study of “Navprena” a school for the less priviledged children in Vadodara city Sapna Iyer” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2009-10  
  • Acharya, Janki., Guide: Valli,B. ” A study of the interest of gujarati medium secondary school students towards learning sanskrit language” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2009-10 
  • Patel, Kunjal., Guide: Valli,B. ” A study of syllabus of pre -service teacher education programs in Gujarat ” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2010-11 
  • Baria, Rasila., Guide: Valli,B. ” A study of the career awareness of Gujarati medium school students of standard IX in Vadodara city ” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2010-11 
  • Dandiwala, Rajani., Guide: Valli,B. ” Effectiveness of games in teaching english grammer to the students of standard VII of gujarati medium school in Bharuch city” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2010-11 
  • Parmar, Preeti., Guide: Valli,B. ” A study of scheduled tribes girls of Adarsh nivasi shala of Vadodara city” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2010-11 
  • Chakranarayan, Leena., Guide: Valli,B. ” Effectiveness of a package on idioms for the students of standard VIII of CBSE affiliated school of Vadodara city ” M.Ed dissertation,  Navrachana College of Education,  2010-11 
  • Saju, Roji., Guide: Valli,B. ” Effectiveness of collaborative learning method among students of standard VII of ICSE school of Vadodara city ” M.Ed dissertation,  School of Science and Education, Navrachana University,  2012-13 
  • Lata, Manju., Guide: Valli,B. ” A study of non-instruction classroom language of teachers among lower primary classes of CBSE schools in Vadodara city” M.Ed dissertation,  School of Science and Education, Navrachana University  2012-13 
  • Thakar, Ami., Guide: Valli,B. ” Effectiveness of a strategy for poetry writing among VIII standard students in Vadodara city” M.Ed dissertation,  School of Science and Education, Navrachana University,  2013-14 
  • Mahure, Gargi., Guide: Valli, B., “ A Study Of The Impact Of School Environment On  The Mental Health Of Adolescents Of Standard X Of Vadodara City”, School of Science and Education, 2014-15     
  • Pandey, Shweta.,  Guide: Valli, B., “A Study Of The Educational Privileges Given To Schedule Caste And Schedule Tribe In Higher Education In Vadodara” ,School of Science and Education, 2014-15     
  • Renu Kumari., Guide: Valli, B., “A Study Of The English Language Through Language Laboratory In Schools”, School of Science and Education, 2014-15     

 Awards/Honors (in the order recent to be first) 

  • Dean’s Choice Award 2014, 2015 and 2016/ Ten years’ service award
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