Assistant Professor
Qualification :
PG (Economics), MPhil(Economics), M.Ed., Ph.D., UGC- NET
- mitanjali@cub.ac.in
- drmitanjali1976@gmail.com
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Specialization :
Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Gender Justice, Human Rights
Area of Interests :
Psychology of Education, Assessment and Evaluation, Guidance and Counselling, Pedagogy of Social Sciences, Curriculum Studies
EXPERIENCE : 15 Yrs. Dr. Mitanjali Sahoo earlier worked as an Assistant Professor at Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok (Sikkim Central University). She qualified UGC NET (Education) in December 2007. She earned her doctoral thesis entitled, “Anxiety and Adjustment of Higher Secondary School students with Differential Levels of their Self-Concept” in 2013 from Utkal University, Odisha. She also holds an M.Phil. Degree in Economics along with B.Ed. and M.Ed. in Education. She has presented papers in different state level, national and international level conferences. She has published several praiseworthy articles in reputed journals. She has also published a book entitled, “Adolescent Behaviour”.
Dr. Sahoo specializes in Psychology of Education, Methodology of Educational Research, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Guidance and Counseling, Statistics in Education. She has published several praiseworthy research articles in reputed journals and presented several research papers in various state, national as well as international level conferences and seminars. She is currently working on various psychological aspects of human personality like achievement, intelligence, creativity, anxiety, adjustment, self-concept, Career counseling, educational and vocational guidance, issues and concerns in assessment at school and higher education level, pedagogical approaches in school subjects, Social Science Education as well as curriculum development.
- Publications :
- Sahoo, M.(2011). Test Anxiety and Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary School students. Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences (A bi-annual peer reviewed journal), Vol.1,No.1 p.30-37, ISSN No.2231-6639, April 2011.
- Sahoo, M. & Mohapatra, P. L(2011). Self-concept of adolescent students in relation to their Adjustment problem. VISION Research Journal of Education, Vol.II, No.I, p.47-58 ISSN No. 2230-9071, April 2011.
- Sahoo, M. & Mohapatra, P. L(2011). Anxiety and Academic Performance of adolescents. Anweshan: Journal of Education (A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal of Education), Vol.1,No.1 p.30-37, ISSN No.2249-3794, June 2011
- Sahoo, M.(2012). Attitude of secondary school students towards studies in relation to their Academic Achievement. Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences (A bi-annual peer reviewed journal), Vol.2,No.2 p.39-45, ISSN No.2231-6639, October 2019.
- Sahoo, M. & Sahoo, P.K(2013). Anxiety and adjustment of higher secondary school students with differential levels of self-concept. VISION Research Journal of Education, Vol.IV,No.1 p. 117-130 ISSN No. 2230-9071, April 2013.
- Sahoo, M. & Sahoo, P.K(2013). Influence of Academic Preference of secondary school students on their academic achievement. PRANGNYA, Vol.3, Issue No.4, p. 46-54 ISSN. No. 2229-4864, 2013.
- Sahoo, M. (2013). Mastery Learning Approach on Achievement in Mathematics at the primary level. Proceedings of NAAC Sponsored national seminar, ISBN No. 978-93-82359-25-8 p.74-77.
- 8. Sahoo, M. (2013). Leadership Preference Style of Functioning of the Heads of Secondary Schools as perceived by their leaders. Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences (A bi-annual peer reviewed journal), Vol 3, Issue No.2 , p.28-36, ISSN No.2231-6639, October 2013
- Sahoo, M. (2014). Industrial Development and Economic Growth: Implications for poverty Reduction and Income Inequality in India. Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences (A bi-annual peer reviewed journal), Vol 4, Issue No.2, P.48-56, ISSN No.2231-6639.
- Sahoo, M. (2015). Perception of parents and Teachers towards Homework Assignment Given at the elementary level. Education and Society(A peer reviewed journal, An International Journal of Education and Society). ISSN No.2319 9687, Vol.4, No.1, P.183-193, May 2015.
- Sahoo, M. (2015). Influence of Home Environment on Intelligence of the Secondary School Students. Anweshan: Journal of Education (A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal of Education). VolumeV, No. 2, Page 59-67, ISSN No. 22493794, December 2015.
- Sahoo, M. (2015). Book Review (A hand book for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Enhancing Academic Practice. 3rd edition). Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences (A bi-annual peer reviewed journal), Vol.5,Issue1, ISSN No.2231-6639, April 2015.
- Sahoo, M. (2016). Perception of Secondary School Teachers for Generating Learning Friendly Classroom Environment. Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences (A bi-annual peer reviewed journal) Vol.6, Issue No.2, October, 2016, P.31-41, ISSN No. 2231-6639. October, 2016
- 1 Sahoo, M. A Study on initiatives of Government for Women Empowerment in India. Education plus, A Peer Reviewed International Journal of Education and Humanities(UGC listed journal) Vol.XIV, Number 1, ISSN No.2277- 2405, (P232-242, January-February 2018.
- Chapters in Edited Books :
- “Self-help groups: A new hope for poverty alleviation in India” in the book ‘Self-help groups: A new hope for poverty alleviation in India’ in 2012 with ISBN No. 978-93-82623-08-3 p. 183-198 by Readers Service publication.
- “A study on knowledge and Awareness on Life skills Education of the elementary school students” in the book ‘Life Skills Education: Need and Importance’ with ISBN No. 9789383701063 P.30-37 in 2014 by Pothi publishing House.
- “Institutional Reforms in Higher Education in India: NEP 2020” in the book ‘National Education Policy 2020: Multidisciplinary and Holistic Approach’ in 2021 with ISBN No. 978-81-951369-9-5 P. 78-89. By ABS Books, New Delhi.
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Book Published
- Published a book entitled” Adolescent Behaviour” in 2015 with ISBN No. 978-93-313-2605-8 by APH Publishing Corporation, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi. Research Guidance at M.Ed. and Ph.D level
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M.Ed level( Harkamaya College of Education) :
- Hore, Debapriya (2008). Perception of Stress of Higher Secondary School Teachers, Harkamaya College of Education, University of North Bengal.
- Chhetri, Anju (2009). Job Satisfaction of Primary School Teachers, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Lepcha, Kingchum Pundi (2010), Manifest Anxiety of higher Secondary School Students in relation to parental income and parental occupation, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Pradhan, Sinora (2010), Attitude of Primary School Teachers towards Teaching Profession, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Sharma, Indira (2011), Attitude towards Studies and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Pradhan, Jhunu (2011), Attitude towards Teaching Profession of Elementary Teacher Trainees, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Dahal, Robin Kumar (2011), Teaching Stress among Secondary School Teachers, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Pradhan, Shelina (2011), Achievement Motivation of Students under different school interventions, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Giri, Sushmita (2011), Academic Preference and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Pradhan, Ranju (2012), Leadership Preference Style of functioning of the Heads of Secondary Schools of Sikkim, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Kharga, Sangeeta (2012), Influence of Home Environment in the Cognitive Development of Secondary School Students, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Dahal, Srijana (2012), Assessment of Vocational Interest of Students at Secondary Level, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Tamang, Archana (2013), Attitude of Higher Secondary School Students towards Religion, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Gurung, Jaya (2013), Opinion of Parents and Teachers on Homework Assignment at Elementary Level, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Jyoti, Gurung (2013), Participation of Higher Secondary School Teachers in School Administration, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Biswas, Jyotsna (2013), Life Stress of Undergraduates, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
- Ekka, Melody (2013), Perception of Secondary School Teachers for generating Learning Friendly Classroom Environment, Harkamaya College of Education, Sikkim University (Central).
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M.Ed level( Central University of South Bihar) :
- Kumari, Anupama.(2019) Teacher Effectiveness of Secondary School Teachers in relation to their Gender, Academic Stream, Experience and ‘Type of Schools’ variations, Department of Teacher Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar.
- Kumar, Naveen(2019). Attitude towards Science of Secondary School Students in relation to their Achievement in Science, Department of Teacher Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar.
- Kumar, Prasoon.(2020). Effectiveness of Educational Guidance on Educational Interest of Secondary School Students, Department of Teacher Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar.
- Kumar, Pankaj.(2020). Opinion of PG level students towards Choice Based Credit System in CUSB ‘ Department of Teacher Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar.
- Kumari, Nandita.(2021). Adjustment of secondary school students in relation to their Parenting style, Department of Teacher Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar.
- Roushan, Rashmi.(2021). Awareness and Opinion about Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) of Students and Teachers of Central University of South Bihar.” Department of Teacher Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar.
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Ph.D. Thesis- Currently 04 students are registered under me. The details are as follows :
- Smita Kumari, Enrollment No. CUSB1811174009 of 2018-21 is working on “Effectiveness of Individual and Group Career Counselling Techniques on Career Maturity of Higher Secondary School Students”.
- Manisha Kumari, Enrollment No. CUSB1911175008 of 2019-22 is working on “Effect of Content Integrated Language Instruction based on Socio cultural Approach on Development of English Language Skills at Elementary School Level”.
- Anamika Kumari, Enrollment No. CUSB2011175008 of 2020-23 is working on the Area of Mathematics Education
- Osin, Enrollment No. CUSB2011175012 of 2020-23 is working on the Area of Performance Based Assessment
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Invited Lecture-
- Delivered 03 guest lectures on 07.11.2013, 08.11.2013 and 09.11.2013 on topics “Learning Theories of Tolman, Hull and Skinner”, “Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development”, “Cognitivism versus Constructivism” respectively for B.Ed. students of Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Delivered 03 guest lectures on 07.11.2013, 08.11.2013 and 09.11.2013 on topics “Cognition in Learning”, “Learning as construction of Knowledge, Cognitive and socio-culturally meditative process”, “Weiner’s Attribution Theory” respectively for M.Ed. students of Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Delivered a lecture on “ Preparation of Achievement Test” to the B.Ed. students OF Pragati College of Education, Dagapur, Siliguri, Darjeeling on 31.07.2014
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Resource Person-
- Participated as a resource person in the 6 days’ Workshop on ICT in Education on 20.02.2014 organized by Department of Education in Collaboration with Directorate of Distance Education, Magadh University, Bihar during 17th to 22nd February 2014.
- Participated as a Resource person in a one Day Workshop on “ Teaching Learning Strategies and Assessment Techniques” on 08th March 2017 organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, under PMMMNMTT scheme of Ministry of Education.
- Participated as a Resource person in a one Day Workshop on “Transforming Instructional Objectives into Learning Outcomes” on 18th March 2017 organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, under PMMMNMTT scheme of Ministry of Education.
- Participated as a Resource person in a one Day Workshop on “Bringing Laboratory to Classroom” on 30th March 2017 organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, under PMMMNMTT scheme of Ministry of Education
- Participated as a Resource person in the National Workshop on “ Pedagogy and Assessment through Project based Learning and Teaching through Fine Arts” during 22nd to 26th May 2017 Management organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, under PMMMNMTT scheme of Ministry of Education.
- Delivered a lecture on ‘Techniques of Managing Classroom time for Effective Teaching’ of one and half hours duration as a resource person on 18th September 2017 in a National level training programme on Human Behaviour Management organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, under PMMMNMTT scheme of Ministry of Education.
- Delivered a lecture on ‘Understanding Self as the key to success’ of one and half hours duration as a resource person on 2nd September 2017 in a National level training programme on Human Behaviour Management organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, under PMMMNMTT scheme of Ministry of Education.
- Participated as a resource person in the 2 days’ workshop on “Preparation of Research Proposal” and “Construction of Achievement Test” held on 23-24 November, 2019 organised by Hari Narain Singh Institute of Teacher Education, Baijala, Sasaram, Bihar.
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Panel Discussion
- Presented a paper entitled” Professionalism in Teacher Education” in the Panel Discussion on “ Quality Concerns of Teacher Education Programme” organized by Pragati College of Education on 28th July 2014.
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b. Paper Presentation International Level
- Presented a paper entitled “Human Resource Mobility and Its impact on Sustainable Development in India” in an International Interdisciplinary Conference on ‘Human Resource Mobility in South Asia’ organized by Sikkim govt. College, Gangtok during 18-19 October 2013
- Presented a paper entitled “Education of children with General Learning Disability” in an International Seminar on ‘Alternatives in school system & Teacher’ organized by Allahabad University during 7-8 March 2014
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National Seminar/Conference attended:
- Educational Leadership and Management at School Level- A Theoretical Base in a 19th annual Conference cum seminar of NEIES, Shilong. Organized by Harkamaya College of Education during 27-28th June, 2011
- Self-Help Groups: A New Hope for Poverty Alleviation in India in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Micro finance initiative, Inclusion and impact in India and Sustainability of SHG as Poverty Alleviation Programme organized by Kalimpong College, Kalimpong, Darjeeling during 28-29 April, 2012.
- Presented a paper entitled “Influence of Home Environment on the Cognitive development of Secondary School Students in a NAAC sponsored National Seminar on Student support system & progression: A Hallmark for enhancing Teacher Education on organized by Loola College of Education, Namchi, Sikkim during 27-28th march, 2013.
- Presented a paper entitled “Impact of Mastery Learning approach on Achievement in Mathematics at the primary level’ in a National Level Seminar on ‘Strategies for enhancing the quality in Teacher Education programme’ organized by Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok during 29-30th April, 2013
- Presented a paper entitled “Assessment of Educational Interest of Students at Secondary School Level" in a National Conference on Quality assurance in Education organized by Ravenshaw university during 26-28 December 2014.
- A study on Knowledge and Awareness on Life Skills Education of the Elementary School Students in an ICSSR Assisted National Seminar on Life Skills Education: Challenges & Prospects organized by Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok during 30-31July 2014.
- Presented a paper entitled “Portfolios and Rubrics: New innovations for assessment of students’ performance” in a National Seminar on ‘Innovation in Teacher Education: Need of the Hour’ organized by Uday Memorial B.Ed College during 22-23 rd March 2014.
- Presented a paper entitled” Pedagogical Approaches in E-learning” in a National Seminar-cum-Workshop on Education in Digital Era- Concerns and Challenges, organised by of School Education, Central University of South Bihar during 24th -25th March, 2017.
- Presented a paper entitled” Implementation of Right to Education Act in India- Issues and Challenges” in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Right to Education and Its Implementation- Issues and Challenges, organised by Department of Education, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, on 31st March, 2017.
- 10. Presented a paper entitled, “ Life Stress of College Students” in Diamond Jubilee National Seminar on ‘Quality Assurance in Higher Education’ organized by School of Education, Ravenshaw University during 2nd -3rd during August 2018.
- Presented a paper entitled, “ Perception of parents and students towards semester system of examination at the tertiary level” in ICSSR sponsored Diamond Jubilee National Seminar on ‘Examination Reforms for Quality Higher Education in India: Challenges and Opportunities’ organized by School of Education, Ravenshaw University during 22nd -23rd December 2018.
- Presented a paper entitled, “Role of Education for Empowering Women of the 21st century” IATE National Seminar on Education for Social Inclusion, Sustainable Development and Empowerment organized by School of Education, Ravenshaw University during 27th and 28th January 2020 >
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State Level
- A study on the reasons responsible for student dropout from B.Ed. Programme of IGNOU in Sikkim in a State Level seminar on role of IGNOU for augmenting Higher Education through Open Distance Learning in the state of Sikkim orhanised by Gangtok, IGNOU – Regional Centre during 15-16th March, 2013.
- Presented a paper entitled” Impact of Indian Cinema on Parenting and Education of Children” in a seminar cum film festival- Hundred Years of Indian Cinemajointly organised by Central University of South Bihar, Gaya Campus and BARSA (Students’ Cultural Group of CUB) during 28th -30th March, 2014.
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c. Editorship ( Books, Journal, Magazine etc.) National- Associate Editor of Himalayan Journal of Social Sciences (A bi-annual peer reviewed journal) ISSN No.2231-6639.
Organizing academic programmes and events
- Coordinated the Six Days Workshop on “Yoga Education” on 9th,10th, 11th, 15th, 16th November and 5th December 2016 organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar.
- Co-Coordinated the workshop on “Preparation of Teaching Aids” on 17th and 18th October 2016 organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar.
- Coordinated the National Level Training Programme on “Human Behaviour Management” during 18th to 24th September 2017 organized by School of Education, Central University of South Bihar, under PMMMNMTT scheme of Ministry of Education. Contribution in the corporate life of the Department, School and the University
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(a) Harkamaya College of Education
- Warden of the Girls’ Hostel from 2011 to 10th August 2013
- In-charge of Psychological Laboratory
- Member of the Guidance & Counselling Committee, Grievance Redressal Committee, Discipline Committee
- In-charge of Time table and Class arrangement
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(b) Central University of South Bihar
- Chairperson of the Task Force for Women Committee from 23.06.2015 to till date
- Warden of the Girls’ Hostel from 14.08.2013 to 31.05.2014
- Member of the Proctorial Board from 14 .07. 2014 to 06.09.2021
- Member of the sports committee from 25.07 2016 t0 25.07.2018
- Member of the Scholarship Committee from 2013 to 2015
- Member of Anti Ragging Squad for Gaya Campus from 25.07.2016 to 25.07.2018
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Departmental Level
- Member of the Departmental Research Degree Committee(DRDC) from 2017 to 2019
- Internal member of the Board of Studies Meeting from 2013 to 05.05.2018
- Internal member of the Board of the Examiners Meeting of Even semester June, 2014, Odd semester, December,2014, Odd semester, December,2015,Even semester May 2016, Even Semester May 2019
- Moderation of the question paper from 2013 to 2017
- In-charge of Psychology Laboratory, department time table, disciplinary and anti ragging committee of the Centre for Education, Maintenance of log book from 2013 to 2017
- Coordinator of admission committee of B.A.B.Ed., Students’ Grievances committee and member of Guidance and Counseling committee and question paper moderation of Ph.D. and M.Ed. from 11.12. 2020 to till date.
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Content/e-content Development
E-content preparation
- Developed one module on “Latest trends and principles of assessment” of 3 quadrants each for online Refresher Course on “Latest Trends in Pedagogy and Assessment” organized by Central University of South Bihar during 10th December 2019 to 28th February 2019 under ARPIT Scheme on SWAYAM platform.
- Developed one module on “Common classroom assessment techniques” of 3 quadrants each for online Refresher Course on “Latest Trends in Pedagogy and Assessment” organized by Central University of South Bihar during 10th December 2019 to 28th February 2019 under ARPIT Scheme on SWAYAM platform.
- Developed one module on “Establishing Reliability and Validity of a Text” of 3 quadrants each for online Refresher Course on “Assessment and Research” organized by Central University of South Bihar during 2019-20 under ARPIT Scheme on SWAYAM platform.
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Other relevant information
- Worked as an Academic Counsellor of Bachelor of Education(B.Ed.) Programme in the academic session 2010-2011 under IGNOU Regional Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim.
- Experience of Economics and Education classes in Integrated Law programme and MA Education programme respectively of Sikkim Central University as Guest Faculty
- Involved in preparation of question paper and Evaluation of Theory and practical papers of BA(Education), B.Ed. and M.Ed. Programmes of Sikkim Central University from the period of 2008 to June 2013.
- 1 year 7 months teaching experience as guest lecturer in Economics at Anchalika Mahavidyala, Padmapur, Keonjhar Odisha from 03.07.2004 to 21.02.2006
- 1 year teaching experience as Assistant Teacher at Govt. Girls’ High School, Jhumpura, Keonjhar, Odisha from 22.02.2006 to 01.02.2007
- 5 years and 6 months teaching experience as Assistant Professor at Harkamaya College of Education, Gangtok, Sikkim from 11.02.2008 to 10.08.2013.
- 7 years teaching experience as Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education, Central University of South Bihar from 14.08.2013 to till date.