Dr.M.Balamurugan, Associate Professor School of Education, Pondicherry University

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1 Dr.M.Balamurugan, Associate Professor School of Education, Pondicherry University Total Experience: 16 Years SL.No Degree Specialization University / Institution Year of Completion 1 Ph.D., Education Annamalai University M.Ed., Education (University Rank Holder) Annamalai University B.Ed., English & Mathematics Annamalai University M.Sc., Psychology University of Madras M.Sc., Mathematics Annamalai University B.Sc., Mathematics University of Madras 1992 Area of Specialization/Interest: Mathematics Education Educational Administration & Management Teacher Education Educational, Cognitive & Bio-Psychology Educational Statistics ICT in Education Publications: Research Publication / Articles Published in Peer Reviewed Journals / Edited Books (ISSN/ ISBN) 1) Balamurugan, M (2015) Ethno mathematics: An Approach for Learning Mathematics from Multicultural Perspectives. International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews. journalijmrr.com, ISSN: , June, 2015, Vol.3 (Issue 6): pp Peer Reviewed Journal. 1

2 2) Balamurugan, M & Arunachalam, M (2015) A Study on Superstitious Beliefs of College Students in Salem District of Tamilnadu. International Journal of Education Aspects, Management Studies and Applied Sciences. Feb, 2015, Vol.3, Issue 10 & 11, pp ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 3) Balamurugan,M (2015) Study on Information Processing Skills of Graduate Students in Education, International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Science and Research. March Vol.1, Issue 10 &11, pp ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 4) Balamurugan, M (2015). Study on Occupational Self Efficacy of the Teachers Working in Tribal Area Schools. International Journal of Psychology & Education, April & May, 2015, Vol.2, issue 8&9, pp issn: peer Reviewed Journal. 5) Balamurugan, M & Gindaprakash, P (2013) A Study on the Organizational Climate of Elementary School Teachers in Salem District of Tamilnadu. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Research, Dec-2013, Vol.1, Isuue-5, pp.56-61, ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 6) Balamurugan, M (2015) Leadership Preference among the School Teacher with Respect to Selected Variables. International Journal of Current Research and Development. Jan-2015, Vol. 3 (1) pp ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 7) Balamurugan, M (2015)Left and Right Brain Functions - Progress and Explanatory Approach for Learning Mathematics. International Journal of Current Medical Research Vol. 3, No. 10, pp , October, 2014, com / IJMSC, ISSN: , Peer Reviewed Journal. 8) Balamurugan, M Creative Problem -Solving Ability among the Higher Secondary Students Description and Analysis. International Journal of Advances in Doctoral Research. Vo. 3, No. 11, pp , November 2014, ISSN: , Peer Reviewed Journal. 9) Balamurugan, M Multicultural Education - A Democratic Approach for the Disabled and Other Socially Deprived Group. Journal of International Research in Arts and Science.wrpjournals.com/journals/ V/IRAS. ISSN: Vol.3.No.12, pp December Peer Reviewed Journal. 10) Balamurugan, M & Josephine Marry Stella,F (2014) Locus of Control and Selected Categorical Variables on Academic Achievement In Zoology of Higher Secondary 2

3 Students. International Journal of Current Research and Development. com.issn: , Vol.2(2):pp July, 2014, Peer Reviewed Journal. 11) Balamurugan, M & Sarathragavan, V.R (2014) Study of Social Intelligence and Academic Achievement of the Professional College Students. International Journal of Current Research and Development. Com. ISSN: , Vol.2 (2): pp July, 2014, ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 12) Balamurugan, M (2014) Meta-cognitive Strategies for the Enhancement of Mathematical Problem Solving. International Journal of Current Research and Development. ISSN: , Vol.2 (1): pp Jan, 2014, ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 13) Balamurugan, M & Kumaravel,G (2014) A study of Academic Achievement in Mathematics in Relation to Information Processing Skills of Higher Secondary Students. Journal of Innovation in Education and Psychology, May-2014, Vol.3.No.12, pp. 4-10, ISSN: , Peer Reviewed Journal. 14) Balamurugan, M & Govindaprakash, P (2013) A study on Job satisfaction of Elementary School Teachers in Salem District of Tamil Nadu. Journal of Innovation in Education & Psychology, Dec -2013, Vo.3, No.7, pp ISSN: , Peer Reviewed Journal. 15) Balamurugan, M (2013) Teachers Attitude Towards Instructional Strategy on Mathematics at Secondary Level. International Journal of Current Research and Development. ISSN: , Vol.2 (1): pp July, 2013, ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 16) Balamurugan, M & Arjunan,M (2013) Professional Commitment of Teachers Working In Tribal Area School. International Journal of Current Research and Development Com ISSN: , July, 2013, Vol.2 (1): pp July, 2013ISSN: , Peer Reviewed Journal. 17) Balamurugan.M Science Attitude among the School Students in Salem, Journal of Research & Reflections on Education, Publishers: St. Xavier s College of Education, Palyamkottai, April - June, ISSN: X, Peer Reviewed Journal. 3

4 18) Balamurugan,M (2011), Access of Higher Education for Disabled students using social Influence and Norms, US-China Education Review-A, Vol.1; No.6, Nov- 2011, David Publishing Company, USA. ISSN: X. Peer Reviewed Journal 19) Balamurugan,M (2010) Neurotic Behavior of Teachers, Professional Competence in Teaching, pp , Jan ISBN: , Peer Reviewed Journal. 20) Balamurugan, M(2010) Altruistic Deeds among the post Graduate Students, Vetri Education(Quarterly Journal), Apr-June 2010,Vetri Publications, Venkateswara College of Education, Puducherry-10, pp.23-27, ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 21) Balamurugan M & K.Gowdaman, Emotional Intelligence among B.Ed Teacher Trainees, Psychometry Education, Page: , Vol: No.41 (2), July, 2010: ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 22) Balamurugan, M (2009) Metacognition of Post Graduate Students, Indian Journal of Applied Psychology Page: 83-91, Vol. No.46, April Quarterly Journal, Page: 23-27, Vo.5, No.2, Apr- Jun ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal 23) Balamurugan,M & K.Gowdaman(2009) Emotional Intelligence: Need and Importance, Psycho Lingua, July-2009,Page: , ISSN: Peer Reviewed Journal. 24) Balamurugan,M & Govindaprakash (2009)., Activity Based Learning- A card system in the Primary Education of Tamilnadu, In Quest of Bharathiya Shikshan, Page ; 12-15, Vol: No. XIX, April-2009, No.4. Peer Reviewed Journal. 25) Balamurugan,M & Govindaprakash(2008), Development of Scientific Attitude at the school Level, In Quest of Bharathiya Shikshan, Page:8-11, Vol. No.: XVIII, Feb-2008, No.2, Peer Reviewed Journal. Text / Reference Books (Author) Published by State Government Publishers 1. Balamurugan, M (2008) Educational Planning and Administration, MA Education, Course Material. Published by PRIDE, Periyar University. State Government of Tamilnadu. 2. Balamurugan, M (2009) Educational Management and Educational Technology, BA Education, Course Material. Published by PRIDE, Periyar University. State Government of Tamilnadu. 3. Balamurugan, M (2006) Research Methodology and Educational Statistics. M.Phil in Education, Course Material. Published by PRIDE, Periyar University. State Government of Tamilnadu. 4

5 Publications in International / National Conference Proceedings (ISBN) 1) Balamurugan,M et al(2015) Improving Teacher Education Vision and Principles in the Present Context. Teacher Education Practices- Innovative Trends, Edt.Vol.I, pp M.J. Publishers, Chennai, ISBN: ) M.Balamurugan, M & Kumaravelu (2015) Research in Teacher Education, Teacher Education Practices-Innovative Trends. Edt.Vol.2, pp MJP Publishers, Chennai ISBN ) Balamurugan, M (2013) Technology and the Enhancement of Teaching Competence in the Class Room. National Seminar on New Millennium A digital Era. KRP College of Education, Sankary West Namakkal District, TN.pp ) Balamurugan, M (2013) Status of Economic, Social & Cultural Rights among the Women s Community in India. Publishers: Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobi, TN Pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan, M (2013) Status of Educational Rights and Influence of Psychosocial Factors among the Tribal Community. Publishers: Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobi, TN Pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan, M & S. Kalaiarasi (2012).Teaching and Evaluation Strategy for Mentally Retarded Children with Reference to Disabilities. Effective & Efficient Educational Strategies for the Differently Abled. Edited Book Published by TIERA, Chennai. pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan, M & Govindaprakash,P (2012) Active Learning Methods of Govt. Schools in Tamilnadu. Shanlax Publications Madurai , TN.pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan,M (2011). Factors Affecting Quality in Distance Education Bharathidasan University Publication Division. Tiruchirapalli , India. International Conference Edited Book. pp ISBN: ) Quality Enhancement in Distance Education through Information and Communication Technology. Bharathidasan University Publication Division. Tiruchirapalli , India. International Conference Edited Book. pp ISBN:

6 10) Balamurugan,M (2011).Remedial Teaching Strategies Defeat Learning Difficulties in Students Community. Oom Sakthi Pathippagam, Chidambaram , TN. Edited Book. pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan,M & Arjunan,M (2011). Almighty Existence of Human Mind. Golden Net Publishers, Trichy TN. pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan,M (2011)Educating the Issues of Human Right A Boon for Social Change. Published by D&P, Periyar Maniammai University Press.Tanjavur, and TN.pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan, M (2011) Teachers Behaviour Modification- A Trend to Enhance Employability. Masilamani Pathipakam, Mylapore, Chennai , TN.pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan,M (2010). Human Conflict and Strength of Mind. Oom Sakthi Pathippagam, AUTA Nagar, Annamalainagar , TN. National Conference Monographs. pp ISBN: ) Balamurugan, M (2010).Information Literacy Skills for Enhancement of Learning. Publishers. Indra Ganesan College of Education, Tiruchirapalli National Conference Proceedings, pp Seminars / Conferences / Workshops Organized 1. Balamurugan, M (Organizing Secretary), Two Day National Symposium on Developing Scientific Attitude and Application of Science for Nation Building on 9 th & 10 th, April, 2015, Pondicherry University. 2.Balamurugan,M (Organizing Secretary& Editor of the Seminar Proceedings ) Two Day National Seminar on Quality Assessment & Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions Criteria, Techniques & Issues, March 21-22, 2014, Pondicherry University. 3.Balamurugan, M (Organizing Secretary), National Conference on Education for Socially and Economically Deprived, Organized by School of Education, Pondicherry University, Puducherry , March 12 & 13, Balamurugan, M (Organizing Secretary), National Seminar & Special Lecture on Education for Knowledge Society, Organized by Department of Education, Periyar University, Salem , 29 th Feb & 1 st March

7 Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Paper Presented at International / National 1) Role of Universities in Promoting Knowledge Society for the Welfare of our Nation. International conference on Knowledge exchange path Collaboration among universities, industries & Society. Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Chennai , April, ) Education System Quality and status of Education in India- An overview. International Conference on Emerging Issues and Challenges in Education in India. Faculty of Education Vinayaga Missions University, Puducherry, 16, April, ) Role of Teacher and Students in Disaster Risk Reduction, Ministry of Earth Science & UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Disaster Mitigation and Management towards Sustainable Development. Dept. of Geology, Periyar University Salem, 17, Feb, ) The Role of Environmental Ethics in the present Scenario. ICMR Sponsored National Seminar on New Trends on Bioethics in Biology. PG& Research Dept.of Botany Periyar Govt.Arts College, Cuddalore,TN 6 th, Feb-2015, 5) Influence of Learning Environment for the Open & Distance Learners an Innovative Approach. International Conference on Empowering India through Open & Distance Learning: Breaking. Tamilnadu Open University, Chennai. on 25 th, April, ) Attended One Week Training Programme on Training of Trainers on Career Guidance and Counseling organized by RGNIYD, Sriperumpidur, TN & Psychological Counseling Centre, Pondicherry University, 22-26, Feb, ) Execution of effective Educational Leadership for the Development of Educational Institutions, International conference on Learning Environment for Excellence in Education, SRM School of Teacher Education & Research & Mother Teresa Women s University, th, Jan, ) Improving Teacher Education Vision & Principle for the Present Context. International conference on Teacher Education Practice & Innovative Trends. School of Education Pondicherry University nd, August,2014 7

8 9) Factors Responsible for Promoting Psychosocial wellbeing among the students community. National conference on Enhancing psychological Well-Being. Dept. of Psychology Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, 20-21,Feb, ) Social intelligence Networking and Education National conference on Quality Teacher Education: redesigning and Parameters. Ana Theresa College of Education for Women Thiruvannamalai, 08 th / Dec / ) Teaching and Evaluation Strategy for Mentally Retarded Children with Reference to Disabilities, International Conference on Effective and Efficient Educational strategies for the Differently Abled, School of Education, Pondicherry University, 22-24, Feb, 2012.India. 12) Status of Economic, Social and cultural Rights among the Women s Community in India. National Workshop on Challenges in India, Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobi- Erode Dist, TN, Feb,7-8, ) Active Learning Methods of Govt. Schools in Tamilnadu, National Conference on Education in India Challenges & Opportunities. Padmavani & K.S College of Education For women. Salem-11, 12 th / Dec / ) Difficulties in Tribal Education In India, National seminar on Tribal Issues and strategies for Empowerment. Department of Adult & Continuing Education, University of Pune, 22-23, Nov, ) Influence on Technology in Teacher Education, National Seminar on Radical Thinking of Teacher Education, Vellasamy Nadar College of Education, Ramapuram Post, Tanjavur , TN, 24 th March, ) Standards for Quality in Research, National Seminar on Enhancing Quality in Research in Education. Mother Teresa College of Education, Pudukottai Dist , TN, 2-3, March, ) Educating the Issues of Human Rights A Boon for Social Change, National Seminar (National Seminar) on Importance of Human Rights and Women Empowerment Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam , 16-17, Sep,

9 18) Effective Classroom Management, National Conference on Materials, Methods and Classroom Management in English Language Teaching. Velammal Engineering College, Chennai , 26 th Aug ) Wisdom - A Route Cause for Effective Leadership, National Seminar on Management Challenges in 21 st Century. RVS Institute of Management Studies and Computer Application, Karaikal , 27 th Aug ) Administrative Corruption and its Causes in Indian Educational Institutions, National Seminar (National Seminar) on Combating Corruption in India. Department of Political Science, Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam , TN, 19-20, Aug ) Indian and Western Teacher Education - A View To Improve Our Quality, National Seminar on Quality Improvement in Teacher Education. Sri Venkateswara Vidhayalaya College of Education, Gobichettipalayam , April ) Innovative Approaches to Enhance Teaching and Learning Process A Technology Enabled Perspective, National Seminar on Technology Enabled Learning (TEL): Prospects and Perspectives. Karpagam College of Education, Coimbatore , th March ) Rejuvenating Psychosocial factors for the Development of Teacher Education, National Seminar on Rejuvenating Teacher Education: Prospective and Prospectus. Department of Education, Periyar University, Salem, TN, March 28-29, ) Remedial Teaching Strategies Defeat Learning Difficulties in Students Community, National Seminar on Key Concerns and Issues in Remedial Teaching. Department of Education, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, March 21-22, ) The Dominant Paradigm of Mental Models and Mind Sets in Teacher Education- National Conference on Teacher Education Program on Emerging Needs. College of Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 17-18, March ) Virtual Classroom- A Technology Exposure, National Seminar on International Conference Resources in Education: Prospects & Challenges. Department of Education, Manonmanian Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 11-12, March

10 27) Excellence & Innovation in Teaching and Learning Environment, National Seminar on A Trend in Research in Social Science. KSR College of Education, Tiruchengode, TN, 4-5, March ) Technology in Teaching & Learning in the National Seminar on Educational Technology: Recent Trends & Issues. K.S. Maniam College of Education, Namakkal Dt, TN, 25-26, Feb ) Change in style of Educational Leadership-An Innovative Approach in Administration in the National Seminar on Paradigm shift in Education in the Present Scenario. Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women s University, Kodaikanal, 19-20, Feb ) Social Discontent in Democratic India With Reference to Disadvantaged Groups in the National Seminar on Democracy & Discontent in India Dept. of Political Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 11-12, Feb ) Relevance of Gandhian Educational Perspectives Today National Seminar on Gandhiji and Conflict Resolution in the New Millennium: Social, Political and Economic Perspective organized by Centre for Gandhian Studies, School of Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 27-29, Jan ) Innovative, Communicative Technologies in Teaching-Learning Process, National Seminar on Technology Enabled Learning in Teacher Education: Paradigm Shift Organized by Department of Education, Periyar University, Salem, 10-11, June ) Innovation - A Comparison of Traditional and Modern Educational System in the International conference on Unleashing the Innovation Potential, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai- TN. 26 th Nov, ) Factors Affecting Quality in Distance Education in the International Conference on Quality Enhancement in Distance Education for Life Long Learning. CDE, Department of Education, Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirapalli , 26-27, March, India 35) Quality Enhancement in Distance Education through Information and Communication Technology in the International Conference on Quality Enhancement in Distance Education for Life Long Learning. CDE, Bharathidasan University, Department of Education, Tiruchirapalli , March 26-27, India. 10

11 36) Teacher s Behaviour Modification - A Trend to Enhance Employability, International Conference on Competence Building in Business and Technology for Sustainable Development. Sri Sairam Institute of Management Studies West Tambaram, Chennai, 22 nd & 23 rd -Sept, India. 37) Motivating Students in Class Room to Enhance Mental Health: A Positive and Negative Impact among the College Students, International Conference on Students Mental Health: Issues and Challenges. Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry , 25-26, July 2011, India. 38) Technology: An Emerging Boon for Teacher Empowerment, International Conference on Teacher Development. School of Social Science and Languages, VIT University in Association with the English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI), Vellore , June, 2011.India. 39) India s Cultural Diplomacy in Southeast Asia, International Conference on India in Emerging Asia Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities in the New Decade. Southern Asia Studies Programme, UNESCO MISARC, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 9-11, March, India. 40) Social Influence and Norms of a Plural Society to Access Higher Education - With Reference to Disabled Students International Conference on Globalization, Higher Education and Disability (International Conference GHED). Bangalore University, Bangalore, 3-5, Feb India 41) Administrative Factors and Corruption, National Seminar on Combating Corruption in India. Department of Political Science, Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam , August 19-20, ) Education in South Asia: Special Reference to India, International Conference on South Asia in 2020: Towards a Greater Unity and Interdependence. Southern Asia Studies Programme, UNESCO MISARC, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, Nov-22-24, India. 43) Instruction Design (ID) for Disadvantaged Pupils: Socio-Culture Approach, International Conference on Instructional Designing for the Life Long Learning of the Disadvantaged Learners Centre for Educational Research and Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai , March, 2009.India. 11

12 44) Science Attitude among the School Students in the INCOFED on Higher Education and Globalization: Prospects and Challenges, Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women s University, Kodaikanal, TN, Feb, 23-24, India. 45) Human Conflict and Strength of Mind, International Conference on Education for the Mitigation of Human Conflicts. Dept. of Education, Annamalai University, TN, 18-19, Feb, 2010, India. 46) Almighty Existence of Human Mind, National Seminar on Inculcation of values for Holistic Life Amidst Technological Scenario. Department of Foundation Course, Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam, Theni Dist, TN. 6-7, Dec ) Inclusion of International ConferenceT in Higher Education in India, National Seminar on Evolving Strategies for Employability of Students in Higher Education. Department of Life Long Learning, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, TN, 23-24, April ) Information Literacy Skills for Enhancement of Learning in the National Seminar on Enhancement of Learning and Teaching Innovations, Research and Development (ELTIRD 10). Indra Ganesan College of Education, Tiruchirapalli, 16-17, April ) New Approaches in Teaching and Learning- International Conference: National Seminar on Classical Tamil and Education. Organized by the Tamil University, Tanjavur, TN, 30 th, March, ) Attended a National Level Training Programme on the Use of Statistical Software (SPSS). Organized by Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 16-17, March ) Developing Right Values in Teaching Community, National Seminar on Restructuring Teacher Education Curriculum for Emerging Needs. College of Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 8-9, March ) Human Conflict and Strength of Mind, National Seminar on Education for Mitigation of Human Conflicts, Department of Education, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 18-19, Feb ) Human Rights and Youth Responsibility, National Seminar on Emerging Trends and Issues in Human Rights. Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District. TN, 10-11, Dec

13 54) Public Private Partnership in Education, National Conference on Financing of Education Issues and Policies. School of Management, Pondicherry University,3 rd -Dec ) E- governance in Teachers Professional Development, National Seminar on E-Governance Issues and Challenges. Organised by Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District. TN, 7-8, Aug ) Attended a Workshop for Research Guides, UGC- ASC, Pondicherry University, 10-11, Oct ) Developing Research Attitude in Teachers Community in the DLS on Novelties in Elementary Education. DIET, Villupuram Dist. TN.20 th Apr ) Attended a Workshop on SPSS Applications in Life Sciences. Dept. of Food Science, Periyar University, Salem, TN, 6-7, March ) Active Learning Strategies in the Class Room, National Seminar on Innovative Teaching Strategies in Higher Education, Dept. of Education, Periyar University, Salem, TN, 22-23, Jan ) Prospects for School Psychology; Social and Mental Development in the National Conference on Developing School Psychology in India. ISPA, & Pondicherry & New Delhi, 9-10,Jan ) Developing Research Attitudes in Teachers Community in the DL Seminar on Novelties in Elementary Education. DIET, Villupuram, TN. 20 th- April ) Attended Workshop on Psychological Testing and Educational Evaluation, HIBS, Agra & Dept. of Education, Periyar University, Salem,TN. 15 th Oct, ) The Logic and Virtue in Administration, National Conference on Technology in Educational Applications and Management. Dept. of Education, Periyar University, Salem,TN, st Oct ) Democratic Administration and Respect for Human Rights a Way to Improve Quality in Teacher Education, National Conference on Quality perspective in Teacher Education. Department of Education, Periyar University, Salem,TN, 19& 20 th March ) Adjustment Problems among the University Teachers in the National Conference on Emerging Trends in the Area of Educational Research. Dept. of Education, Periyar University, Salem,TN th -Jan,

14 66) Human Rights Violations and Fundamental Justice in Educational Institution, National Seminar on Human Rights Issues and Remedies. Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram, Namakkal Dist, TN, 9-10 th, April, ) Role of EDUSAT in Education- A View in the National Seminar on EDUSAT and Teacher Education. Dept. of Education, Annamalai Univesity,TN, th, March, ) Improvement of Elementary Education in the State Level Seminar. District Institute of Education & Training (DIET), Villupuram, TN, 27 th July, ) Neurotic Behaviour of College and University Teachers, International Conference on Educational Research in the Era of Globalization. Dept. of education, Periyar University, Salem-11, TN, 28-30, Nov, India. 70) Attended Two Days workshop on Quality Improvement of the Staff of Adult & Extension Programmes. Centre for Adult & Continuing Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, TN, st, March, ) Empowerment of Values through Human Rights Education in the National Seminar on Human Rights: Priority Issues. Sri Saradha College of Education, Salem-16, TN, 27-28, March, ) Modes of Value Education Needed for the School Education, National Conference on Psycho - Techno Pedagogy for Teachers in the Digital Era. Kasthooribha Gandhi College of Education, Athanur , Nmkl Dist, TN. 3-4, March, ) Perspectives on Ethics and Human Values, National Symposium on Ethics and Human Values organized by the Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobichettibalayam, Erode Dist, TN. 5-6, Oct, ) Economic Imbalances and Education: a View from Five Year Plans, National Seminar on the Impact of New policy on the Indian Economy. Organized by Dept. of Economics, Periyar University, Salem, TN, Feb, 6-7, ) Human Rights and Empathy Altruism in Women Empowerment, International Workshop on Life Skills and Youth Development. Dept. of Adult & Continuing Education, University of Madras, Chennai-05. TN, 16-18, Feb, 2006.India 14

15 76) Social Cognition and International Conference: Changing agents for Higher Education, International Conference on Socially Relevant Higher Education in India. Cardamom Planters Association College, Bodinayaganur, TN, 21-23, Feb, India. 77) Master Action of Mind and Models in Organizational Development, International Conference on Innovative Dimensions of Applied Psychology: Counseling for Development. NITTT & R, Chennai TN, Feb, 16-18, ) Attended Intensive Training Workshop on Psychological Experiment & Testing. HIBS, Agra & PPA- Puducherry, 6-7, Nov, ) Brain and Wholistic Perception: Warm Glow of Success in Social Learning, National Seminar on Wholistic Education. Dept. of Education, Annamalai University, TN. March, 27-28, ) Creating Environmental Awareness and Developing Disaster Management Skills among Public. National Seminar on Disaster Management- Issues and Challenges. A.D.M college of For Women, Nagapattinam- TN, 21-22, March, ) The Role of Teachers in Dealing Students with Learning Disabilities, National Seminar on Learning Difficulties and Instructional Strategies. Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore, 16-17, Dec, ) Institutional Violations of Human Rights, State Level Seminar on Human Rights and Civil Society. Thiruvalluvar Govt. Arts College, Rasipuram, Namakkal Dist. TN, 10 th, Dec, ) Role of NGO s in Women Empowerment through ICT s, International Conference on Gender Issues in India , Dec-2005 E - Society. Annamalai University WTC in International Conference, TN, 84) Science and Awareness, State Level Seminar on Scientific Tamil. Tamil Science Teachers Association of Tamilnadu & A.V.S College Mayiladuthurai, 01 st -May, ) Perspectives on Quality in Teacher Education, National Seminar on Quality Research in Teacher Education. Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore, 19-20, March, ) Goal Setter & Negotiator, State Level Sminar on Expectations, St Ignatius College of Education, Playamkottai & AIAER,TN, 12-13, Sep,

16 87) Women Empowerment Models in the Modern Society, International Conference on WIT- 2003, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Annamalai University, TN India, 10-12, Dec, ) Terrorism and Human Rights, State Level Seminar on Educating Against Terrorism, Dept. of Education, Annamalai University, th,march Honors / Awards (if any): Received Sreenivasa Ramanujam Merit Award (1997) Research Project Completed: Completed UGC-Major Research Project on Meta-cognitive and Mathematical Problem -Solving Abilities among the School Students (2015). Successful Research Guidance: Ph.D., 05 Candidates- Degree Awarded. 02 by Pondicherry University & 03 by Periyar University. M.Phil 21 Candidates Degree Awarded by Periyar University, Annamalai University & Tamilnadu Open University. Contact Numbers: , Ph (Off): balmude007@gmail.com balmude00797@rediffmail.com 16