CURRICULUM VITAE Name : Dr. Uzma Siddiqui Present Designation : Assistant Professor Department of Education Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh (U.P.) - 202002 Nationality : Indian Mobile : +91 9897082549 E-mail : uzmasiddiqui.amu@gmail.com CAREER OBJECTIVE To contribute to an academic institution that can use a dedicated teacher educator who is attuned to the varied learning abilities and styles which students bring to the classroom. PROFILE Academic Qualifications : B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Education) Teaching Experience : 6 Years at Secondary and Senior Secondary School Levels (CBSE) 4 Years at Graduation Level 2 Years at Post-Graduation Level Fields of Specialisation : Teaching of Physical Sciences Educational Technology Other Thrust Areas : Educational Research & Statistics Educational Psychology Research Areas of Interest : Alternative conceptions in the field of Science ICT in Science Education E-Learning & CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) 1
Examination Passed Class - X (SSC) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS University Subjects Division Remarks A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) S. Science Science Maths English Hindi Urdu Theology P.H.E. in 4 papers Class - XII (SSSC) A.M.U. Physics Chemistry Biology English B.Sc. (Hons.) A.M.U. Chemistry Botany Zoology English A.M.U. Analytical Chemistry B.Ed. A.M.U. Physical & Biological Sciences M.Sc. (Chemistry) M.Ed. A.M.U. Philosophy Sociology Psychology Planning Technology Comparative Education NET / JRF (+ SRF) Ph.D. (Education) U.G.C. A.M.U. Education Educational Technology in 1 paper in 7 papers in 5 papers POSITION Completed with UGC (Minimum Standard & Procedure) Regulations, 2009 M.Ed. Topic of M.Ed. Dissertation and Thesis Secondary School Students Attitude towards Information Technology in relation to their Gender, Religion, Academic Achievement, School Type, Parental Education and Occupation Ph.D. A Comparative Study of the Effects of Traditional Teaching and Computer Assisted Instruction on Secondary School Students Attitude and Achievement in Physical Science 2
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Gold Medalist in M.Ed., A.M.U., Aligarh (UP). 2. M.Ed. Merit Scholarship, Department of Education, A.M.U., Aligarh (UP). 3. UGC - NET / JRF, Education, (June, 2009), U.G.C., New Delhi. 4. UGC-SRF from 2012 to 2013, U.G.C., New Delhi. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor at Department of Education, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.) From 03 August 2015 to Till Date Assistant Professor at Department of Education, A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj (Bihar) From 21 November 2013 to 10 June 2015 Lecturer at Aligarh College of Education (Affiliated to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra), Anoopshahar Road, Aligarh (U.P.) From 01 July 2009 to 28 February 2010 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES School Time Table In-Charge (for Teaching Practice) at Department of Education, A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 and 2014-15 Time Table In-Charge at Department of Education, A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2014-15 Examiner for B.Ed. (Practical Examination) at Department of Education, A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 and 2014-15 Examiner for B.Ed. and Diploma in Teaching (Theory Examination) at Department of Education, A.M.U., Aligarh (U.P.), 2015-16 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Course Coordinator at Department of Education, A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 01 March 2015 10 June 2015 Assistant Superintendent (Examinations) at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 and 2014-15 3
Warden, Girls Minority Hostel at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 and 2014-15 Member of Anti-Ragging Committee at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 and 2014-15 Staff Secretary at Department of Education, A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 and 2014-15 Member, Mess Committee, Girls Minority Hostel at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 and 2014-15 Member of Purchase Committee at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 Member of Library Committee at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 Member of Training & Placement Cell at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 Nodal Officer, IQAC at A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2014-15 ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Officiating OSD (in absentia of OSD), A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2013-14 Officiating Director (in absentia of Director), A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 2014-15 SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (SUPERVISION OF M.Ed. DISSERTATIONS) 1. Name of Student : Mr. Nasir Husain Topic : Perceptions of Teacher Trainees about E-Learning in relation to their computer knowledge and skills Session : 2015-2017 2. Name of Student : Ms. Faheera Khan Topic : A study of Academic Achievement in relation to Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences among Secondary School Students Session : 2015-2017 3. Name of Student : Mr. Mainul Hoque Topic : A Study of Alternative Conceptions about Environmental Issues among Undergraduates Session : 2016-2018 4. Name of Student : Ms. Fariya Topic : Personality Dimensions as Correlates of Internet Usage among Secondary School Students Session : 2016-2018 4
TECHNICAL EXPOSURE Honours Diploma in Network-Centered Computing, NIIT, Aligarh. Trained in Computer Packages: MS Office, SPSS WORKSHOPS / TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED 1. Workshop on Research and Data Analysis using SPSS 18.0, organized by Department of Statistics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.) and SPSS South Asia, Bangolore, 27 to 28 September, 2010. 2. SPSS and R Software Training Programme, organized by Muslim Social Uplift Society, Aligarh (U.P.), 01 April to 05 May, 2011. 3. Short Term Course on Main Trends in Discourse in Linguistics, organized by U.G.C. Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.), 04 to 09 April, 2011. 4. Short Term Course on Research Methodology & Computer Applications, organized by U.G.C. Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.), 09 to 14 April, 2012. 5. Workshop on Guidance, Counselling & Soft Skills, organized by A.M.U. Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 4 to 5 April, 2014. 6. Short Term Course: Induction Course, organized by U.G.C. Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.), 08 to 14 October, 2015. PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS / ARTICLES IN JOURNALS/BOOKS 1. Siddiqui, U. (2011). ICTs for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in India: Learning from Best Practices, in Edited Book (Eds. Dr. Imran Saleem & Ashraf Imam), Educational Development, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 329-338. ISBN No. 978-81-313-1318-3 2. Siddiqui, U. (2012). Multiple Intelligences Instructional Strategy: An Innovative Approach for imparting Environmental Education. Education and Development, A Peer Reviewed Journal (An International Journal of Education and Humanities), 1, 293-299. ISSN No. 2320-3684 3. Siddiqui, U., & Khatoon, T. (2012). Improving Teaching and Learning of Physical Science through Computer Simulations at Secondary School level in India: The Need of the Hour. Journal of Educational Technology and Research, A Peer Reviewed Journal (An International Journal of Education and Humanities), 1(1), 171-181. ISSN No. 2278-232X 5
4. Siddiqui, U., & Khatoon, T. (2013). Teaching Physical Science: Should we implement teachercentered CAI or student-centered CAI at secondary school level in India? European Scientific Journal, 9(10), 136-149. ISSN No. 1857-7431 (Online) 1857-7881 (Print) Impact Factor: 0.455 5. Siddiqui, U. (2015). Training Chemistry Teacher Trainees in putting Theory of Multiple Intelligences into Practice: Failure or Success? Jamia Journal of Education (An International Biannual Publication), 2(1), 153-164. ISSN No. 2348-3490 6. Siddiqui, U. (2016). Teaching Chemistry with Analogies: Are Multiple Analogies better than One-Size-Fits-All Analogies? European Academic Research, III(10), 10784-10804. ISSN No. 2286-4822 Impact Factor: 3.4556 7. Siddiqui, U. (2016). Development of a psychometrically sound Scale of Attitude towards E- Learning: A Preliminary Step. European Academic Research, III(11), 12537-12555. ISSN No. 2286-4822 Impact Factor: 3.4556 8. Siddiqui, U. (2016). Effectiveness of Animation-based and Analogy-based instructions on Tenth-Grade Students Achievement in Chemistry: A Comparative Study. European Academic Research, III(11), 12558-12579. ISSN No. 2286-4822 Impact Factor: 3.4556 9. Siddiqui, U. (2016). Effectiveness of Activities based on 5E Model of Constructivist Approach on Tenth-Grade Students Understanding of Covalent and Ionic Compounds. Global Journal for Research Analysis (International), 5(3), 175-177. ISSN No. 2277-8160 Impact Factor: 3.62 10. Siddiqui, U. (2016). Effectiveness of 5E Learning Cycle Model of Constructivist Approach on Ninth-Grade Students Understanding of Suspensions. Global Journal for Research Analysis (International), 5(3), 178-180. ISSN No. 2277-8160 Impact Factor: 3.62 11. Siddiqui, U. (2016). Effectiveness of 5E Learning Cycle Model of Constructivist Approach on Ninth-Grade Students Understanding of Colloids. Paripex Indian Journal of Research, 5(3), 171-174. ISSN No. 2250-1991 Impact Factor: 5.215 6
12. Siddiqui, U. (2016). Effectiveness of 5E Instructional Model of Constructivist Approach on Ninth-Grade Students Conceptual Understanding of Solutions. Paripex Indian Journal of Research, 5(3), 175-178. ISSN No. 2250-1991 Impact Factor: 5.215 PUBLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS / SCALES 1. Computer Assisted Instruction Attitude Scale (2015) Published by: Agra Psychological Research Cell, Agra (U.P.) 2. Properties of Matter Diagnostic Test (2016) Published by: Agra Psychological Research Cell, Agra (U.P.) 3. Physical Science Attitude Scale (2016) Published by: Prasad Psycho Corporation, New Delhi RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES / SEMINARS 1. An Investigation of Factors Affecting the use of ICT by Secondary School Teachers in their Classrooms, 44 th IATE National Conference on Excellence in Teacher Education: Trends, Challenges and Prospects, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (U.P.), 22 to 24 December, 2010. 2. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom: The Journey from Theory to Innovative Practices, National Conference on Quality Initiatives in Teacher Education, Al - Barkaat Institute of Education, Aligarh (U.P.), 29 th January, 2011. 3. Enhancing the Effectiveness of Open and Distance Learning (ODL): Guidelines for Designing and Developing ODL Materials, International Conference on Open and Distance Learning for Social Justice, Centre for Distance Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.), 22 to 24 March, 2011. 4. The Transition from Secondary School to University Science: A Big Problem for Indian Educational System, 8 th International and 12 th National Conference on School Education Scenario in India: Emerging Challenges for Teacher Education, All India Association of Teacher Educators (AIATE), New Delhi, 15 to 16 October, 2011. 5. Telling a Theory through a Story: An Innovative Teaching Strategy for Instructors of Child Development, National Seminar on Need and Significance of Remoulding Teacher Training Programme, Three Dots Girls Training College, Aligarh (U.P.), 05 th February, 2012. 6. MI Theory and Assessment: Going beyond Traditional Testing at Schools, National Conference on Recent Trends in Assessment at School Stage, NCERT, New Delhi, 21 to 23 March, 2012. 7. Using Analogies in Chemistry Classrooms: Friends or Foes for Teachers and Learners?, National Seminar-cum-Workshop on Teaching Practice: Trends & Issues, AMU Centre, Kishanganj, Bihar, 26-27 Feb., 2015. ALIGARH (U.P.) May, 2017. (Dr. Uzma Siddiqui) 7