Coursera Courses completed by Dr. Reni Francis from May, 2020 – August 2020
Presented a paper at the One Day National Seminar on ‘ Influence of Social Media on Youth’ at RR Educational Trust’s College of Education & Research, sponsored by: Maharashtra State Commission for women, paper titled “ A study Correlation of Social Media Addictiom nd Self Esteem among Secondary School Students’ on 26th November, 2018
Attended and Presented paper on ‘Self-Regulation and Well-being among Teachers’- A Meta-Cognitive Training Approach at the International Conference on ‘Professional Development of Instructors in Higher Education and Training Institutions’ organized by CABCIN, Parul University, Vadodara on 12 & 13th December 2018.
Attended NAAC Sponsored Symposium on ‘Measures for Quality enrichment and Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions’ conducted by IQAC, University of Mumbai on 18th January 2019.
Attended and conducted round table session on ‘Meta-Studio’- A Coherent Meta-Cognitive Approach in Skill Improvement Programme for Student-Teachers’ at Zayed’s Legacy: Shaping the Future with Innovative Quality Teaching in 2nd Annual conference on March 27 – 28, 2019 at Zayed University, Dubai Campus.
Participated and presented a paper titled “Harivansh Rai Bachchan aur Unka Madhukavya” in UGC National Seminar on Harivansh Rai Bacchan – Vyaktitva aur Krititva held during 25th – 26th February, 2013 organized by Deptt. of Hindi, MMP Shah Women’s College of Arts and Commerce, Matunga, SNDT University Mumbai.
Participated and presented a paper titled Indian Philosophy and Peace Education in National Seminar on Education for Peace held during 5th – 7th December, 2012 organized by Deptt. of Education, University of Mumbai.
Presented paper at the 4th International Conference on Life Skills Education: “Optimizing positive skills through life skills” from 7th to 9th December, 2012.
Participated in a workshop on ‘Qualitative Research in Education’ on 25th to 30th June 2012, organized by Dept. of Education.
Conducted a workshop on 13th August, 2012 ‘Personality Development’ in the ‘Pedagogical Enrichment Programme’ organized for the faculty of Agnel Polytechnic, Vashi.
Conducted a one day workshop on 25th August, 2012 titled ‘Differentiation Techniques and Creativity’ for teachers at Utpal Shanghvi School, Juhu.
Attended an ICSSR Sponsored State level Seminar on “Inclusive Development: Strategies and Challenges” at MAEER’s MIT B.Ed. College, Kothrud, Pune on 6th April, 2013 and presented paper titled “Preparing Competent Teachers for an Inclusive Classroom”.
Attended National Level Seminar on Peace Education organized by the Department of Education, University of Mumbai on 5th – 7th December, 2012 and presented paper titled ‘Symphony of Peace through individual autonomy – Personal Values and Effective Communication as Major Artillery’.
Attended Regional Science Congress 2013 on Science for shaping the future of India organized by Maharaja Sayyajirao University, Vadodara and Indian Science Congress on 15th – 16th September, 2012 and presented paper titled ‘Teacher Education-A Crusade for Nation Development’.
Attended Workshop on preparation Question Bank Workshop – General Intelligence and Reasoning (Phase-I) Organized by the Staff Selection Commission (western region) Mumbai on 11th February, 2013.
Editorial board member of Global Research Journal on Educational Studies
Honorary member in referee board for online international interdisciplinary Research journal.
Participated in a workshop on ‘Qualitative Research in Education’ on 25th to 30th June, 2012, organized by Dept. of Education.
Presented a paper titled “Harvesting Peace by Redesigning Yourself” at the SSSS- hosted by K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, training and Research on 22nd and 23rd March, 2013.
Conducted a workshop for the lecturers of Fr. Agnel Technical Institute, Vashi on “Skills of Teaching” (August 2012).
Presented a paper titled ‘Pedagogies for the Net Generation” at the National Seminar on ‘DigiAge Learning: New Dimensions, Changed Perspectives’ organized by St. Teresa’s Institute of Education on 27th and 28th July, 2012.
Attended NAAC sponsored National Conference on the theme ‘Human Resource Development for quality Enhancement in Educational Institutions: Perspectives and Prospects’, organized by Gokhale Education Society’s College of Education and Research, Parel, Mumbai’ held on 2nd and 3rd October, 2012 and has presented a paper titled ‘Strategies for teacher Engagement in Educational Institutions’.
Attended the conference on ‘Education for Life skill Development’ held on 22nd and 23rd February, 2013 and presented a paper entitled: ‘Life skills Education through School Curriculum: Life skills in School of Life’ at Secondary Teacher Training College, CST.
A paper titled ‘Strategies for teacher Engagement in Educational Institutions’ has been published in the proceeding of the conference on the theme ‘Human Resource Development for quality Enhancement in Educational Institutions: Perspectives and Prospects with ISBN-978-81-924451-0-6.
A paper titled ‘Life skills Education through School Curriculum: Life skills in School of Life’ has been published in the Journal of Divergent Thinking, special issue on Education For Life Skill Development Vol.1, No.2 with ISSN: 2319-9431.
Participated in a workshop on ‘Qualitative Research in Education’ on 25th to 30th June, 2012, organized by Dept. of Education.
Presented a paper titled “Learning to Live together – Developing Life skills to foster peace” at the SSSS – hosted by K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, training and Research on 22nd and 23rd March, 2013.
Presented a paper titled ‘Pedagogies for the Net Generation” at the National Seminar on ‘DigiAge Learning: New Dimensions, Changed Perspectives’ organized by St. Teresa’s Institute of Education on 27th and 28th July, 2012.
Attended and presented a paper titled ‘Professional development through MOOCS’ at National level seminar on Systemic Integration of ICT in education in the global context at MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel on 17th and 18th April, 2013.
Participated in UGC sponsored two day Certificate course on Human Rights in H.J. College of Education and Research, Khar on 22nd and 23rd March, 2013.
Presented a paper on Development of Extension Education at workshop on “Developing Extension Education” at Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension, University of Mumbai on 20th July, 2012.
Participated in one day workshop on “Blue Print of B.Ed. Question Papers” held at Bombay Teachers’ Training College, Colaba on 15th September, 2012.
Participated in the ICSSR sponsored 7 day workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences organized by K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research, Vidyavihar form 1st – 8th December, 2012.
Published an article on “Why Youth Participation in Extension Work is important?” in Freedom First-The Liberal Magazine, Monthly No. 544, October 2012.
Attended a two day UGC sponsored two day certificate course on Human Rights in H. J. College of Education and Research, Khar on 22nd and 23rd March, 2013.
Presented a paper titled “Harvesting Peace by Redesigning Yourself” at the SSSS – hosted by K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, training and Research on 22nd and 23rd March, 2013.
A paper titled ‘Strategies for teacher Engagement in Educational Institutions’ has been published in the proceeding of the conference on the theme ‘Human Resource Development for quality Enhancement in Educational Institutions: Perspectives and Prospects with ISBN-978-81-924451-0-6.
Presented a paper titled ‘Process Drama as a Creative Approach in the Teaching of History’ at the Faculty Seminar Series held at Mahatma Education Society’s Rsearch Forum on 28th September, 2012.
Presented a paper titled ‘Strategies for Teacher Engagement in Educational Institutions’ at the NAAC sponsored National Conference on ‘Human Resource Development for Quality Enhancement in Educational Institutions: Perspectives and Prospects,’ held at Gokhale Education Society’s College of Education and Research on 2nd – 3rd October, 2012.
Presented a paper titled “Learning to Live together- Developing Life skills to foster peace” at the SSSS – hosted by K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, training and Research on 22nd and 23rd March, 2013.
Presented a paper titled “Pre-Service Economics Teachers’ Engagement in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning: A Promising Pathway for Reducing Anxiety” at MAEER’s MIT B.Ed. College, Kothrud Pune on 6th April, 2013.
Presented a paper titled “Tracing the development of Pre-Service Teachers’ Efficacy Beliefs in Teaching Economics During Expanded Microteaching” at HOC College of Education, Rasayani Panvel on 26th April, 2013.
Presented a paper titled ‘Life Skills in ‘School’ of Life’ at the National Conference on ‘Education for Life Skill Development’ organized by Secondary Training College of Education on February 22nd and 23rd February, 2013.
Attended and Presented Paper at ‘Research Scholars Meet’ – Ph.D. Synopsis – Chembur Sarvankash Shikshan Shastra Mahavidyalaya on April, 2012. Title of the Paper: “A study of the effect of modern environment on the attitude of adolescents towards education.
Attended Seminar on Quality Initiatives – Higher Education Forum at Velinkar College of Management, Matunga on March, 2012.
Attended and Presented Paper on Transformative innovations and diversity in teacher education at H.J. College of Education, Khar on March, 2012. Title of the Paper: “Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms – Preparing Global Competent Teachers and Teacher Educators.”
Attended Conference on NAAC – Best Practices – 13th National Conference of Association of College Principals at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat on February, 2012.
Attended and Presented Paper in a Seminar at Bombay Teachers’ Training College, Colaba, Mumbai-39 on December, 2011. Title of the Paper: Raising the Bar: Striving For Quality Managing Quality through ‘Maintenance of Dossiers’
Presented a paper titled ‘Enhancing Teacher’s Commitment and Work Engagement: A Path to Success for all’ at the national seminar on ‘Managing Human Resources’ organized by MES Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel on the 4th and 5th April, 2012.
Invited as visiting faculty for the M.A. (Education) and M.Ed. courses of the University of Mumbai conducted at MES Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel.
Presented paper on ‘Need and Challenges of Credit Based Semester System (CBSS)’ in the UGC sponsored National Level Seminar on Fostering a Credit Based Semester System (CBSS) – Challenges and Opportunities held on 23rd and 24th April, 2012 at Smt. Kapila Khandvala College of Education, Santacruz, Mumbai.
Attended and presented a paper titled ‘Contribution of Non speaking Hindi people for Hindi poetry Area’ in the 19th Adhivation of Maharashtra Hindu Parishad at Tuljaram Chaturchand Mahavidhyalaya, Baramati, Pune on 16th and 17th December, 2011.
Ms. Brijbala Suri attended one day Research Seminar on “Research Avenues and Challenges in Higher Education” organized by the Mumbai University on 18th November, 2011.
Participated in a Peer Enrichment Programme Series on “Practical Approach to Tool Preparation” on 12th May 2012, organized by Gokhale Education Society’s College of Education and Research, Parel.
Presented research based paper at a two days National Level Seminar on ‘Innovative Practices and New Trends in Education’ on 4th and 5th April 2012, organized by P.V.D.T College of Education for Women, Mumbai.
Attended workshop on Research Methodology in Quantitative Data Analysis on 26th and 27th March 2012, organized by the Department of Education, University of Mumbai.
Attended the Refresher Course in Education – ‘Issues and challenges in higher education’ in the Dept. of Education from 3rd to 22nd October 2011 and secured a ‘A’ grade.
Invited as resource person to talk on ‘Talking to Children on Sexual Abuse’ for the Parent – Teacher Interaction Programme of the Chembur English High School on 24th April, 2012.
Presented Paper on ‘Talking to Children on Sexual Abuse’ at the Paper Presentation Session organized by the Intellectual Capacity Building Network Centre of the Alumni association of Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur on 2nd March, 2012.
Attended Talk on ‘Imparting Sex Education to Children and Talking to Children on Sexual Abuse’ by Child Counsellor Ms. Jayanti Bakshi organized by Udayachal Primary School, Vikhroli on 1st October, 2011.
Attended a National Seminar on “Inclusive Development: Strategies and Challenges” at S. M. Shetty College of Science, Commerce and Management Studies on 28th January, 2012 and presented paper. Title of the paper: “Attitude of student teachers towards inclusive education.
Attended and presented a paper titled ‘Institutional Collaborations for Quality Sustenance’ in the NAAC Sponsored National Conference at BTTC, Mumbai on “Raising the bar: Striving for quality” on the 16th and 17th December 2011.
Invited as a resource person to conduct a one day workshop on ‘Inclusive education’ by MIT, Pune on 11th June, 2011.
Attended UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Teaching, Learning and Evaluation-Shaping our future” at St. Teresa’s Institute of Education on 18th and 19th July, 2011 and presented paper. Title of the paper: “An investigation into the needs of secondary school teachers for implementing the inclusive policy”.
Invited by AYJNIHH, Bandra as visiting faculty for conducting lectures in ‘methodology of teaching – science and mathematics’ for the students of B.Ed. (H.I.) in the month of July and August 2011.
Paper titled ‘A study of interactive influence of brain-based-learning and hemisphericity of students of standard VIII on their academic achievement in biology, study habits and stress’, presented in the Department of Education during paper reading session on 19th January, 2012.
Presented Paper on ‘Brain–based learning – a neuro-biological tool-box for an interactive learning environment-a study’, at an International Conference on Elevating Learning on 3rd – 4th December 2011.
Presented Paper on ‘Igniting students’ potential through viable instructional strategies – a roadmap for excellence in education’, at International Science Congress on 24th – 25th December and won best paper presentation award for the same.
Ms. Mary George Varghese attended the 100th Orientation Programme of the Academic Staff College from 1st to 29th November, 2011 and secured an ‘A’ Grade. The theme of the Orientation Programme was “Universal Peace”.
Attended UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Teaching, Learning and Evaluation-Shaping our future” at St. Teresa’s Institute of Education on 18th and 19th July, 2011 and presented paper. Title of the paper: “Hemisphericity and Learning styles: A refined formula to make the learner – reasonable adventurer.”
Attended the 100th Orientation Programme of the Academic Staff College from 1st to 29th November 2011 and secured ‘A’ Grade. The theme of the Orientation Programme was “Universal Peace”.
Conducted training sessions on “Management of Education” at Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Bandra for the students of B.Ed. (Special Education).
Attended UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Teaching, Learning and Evaluation-Shaping our future” at St. Teresa’s Institute of Education on 18th and 19th July, 2011 and presented paper. Title of the paper: “A Consolidated approach to learning”.
Attended workshop on ‘Contemporary Trends in Geography and Geographical Teaching’ at Department of Geography, University of Mumbai on 20th and 21st March, 2012.
Ms. Sandhya Bhise attended an Orientation Programme in the Academic Staff College from 12th September to 13th October, 2011 and secured a ‘B’ grade.
Attended one day UGC sponsored workshop on “Revitalising Gandhian Values in 21st Century” at Hansraj Jivandas College of Education on 29th July, 2011.
Prof.Lamya Kagdi has participated as Delegate in “CME on Learning Disabilities” held on 15th November, 2011 at Department of Pediatrics, Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai.
Attended 2 days National Level Seminar on Environmental Re-Engineering: Series 2- Forest Resource Management held on 19th and 20th October, 2011-12.
Attended UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Teaching, Learning and Evaluation-Shaping our future” at St. Teresa’s Institute of Education on 18th and 19th July, 2011.
Attended one day UGC sponsored workshop on “Revitalising Gandhian Values in 21st Century” at Hansraj Jivandas College of Education on 29th July, 2011.
Ms. Swasti Dhar attended an International Seminar on ‘Creative approaches for teaching of English and History’ at Guru Nanak College of Education and Research, Bhandup on 14th September, 2011.
Ms. Swasti Dhar presented a paper on ‘A Comparative Study of the Learning Styles of Students of the SSC and the IGCSE Boards’ at the MES Faculty Seminar Series conducted by the MES Research Forum on the 18th November, 2011 at the Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, Panvel.
Attended UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Teaching, Learning and Evaluation-Shaping our future” at St. Teresa’s Institute of Education on 18th and 19th July, 2011 and presented paper. Title of the paper: “Small changes make a great difference”
Attended one day Research Seminar on “Research Avenues and Challenges in Higher Education” organized by the Mumbai University on 18th November, 2011.
Presented a paper titled “How to lead a beautiful life?” at the paper presentation session held by the ICBN centre at the MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur on 2nd March, 2012.
Presented paper titled – ‘Asynchronous Learning : A Case study of Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, University of Mumbai’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Building Asynchronous Learning Environments: Opportunities and Challenges at K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research, Vidyavihar, Mumbai on 10th and 11th of March, 2012.
Presented a paper on ‘A study of secondary school students’ attitude towards secularism and pluralism in relation to some home and school related factors’ at PHCET Research Forum 2012, HOC, Rasayani on 17th March, 2012.
Presented a paper on ‘Role of Management and Principal in fostering the Psychological Well-being of Teacher Educators for their peak performance in Colleges of Education’ at a National level Seminar on Managing Human Resources on 4th and 5th April, 2012 at MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel.
Presented a paper on ‘Need and Challenges of Credit Based Semester System (CBSS)’ in the UGC sponsored National Level Seminar on Fostering a Credit Based Semester System (CBSS) – Challenges and Opportunities held on 23rd and 24th April, 2012 at Smt. Kapila Khandvala College of Education, Santacruz, Mumbai.
Invited as a resource person on 28th and 30th July, 2011 to conduct an informative session on Extension Work Projects’ of NIOS, PEC, SWS, CP and APY at Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce and Mithibai College.
Ms. Jaya Cherian attended an International Seminar on `Creative approaches for teaching of English and History’ at Guru Nanak College of Education and Research, Bhandup on 14th September, 2011.