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Vasanta Kumari

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Academic Background & Role • Dr. D. Vasanta Kumari earned her M.A. (History), M.Ed., and Ph.D. (Education). She holds the title of Professor Emeritus in Education Foundations at Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. • In her academic career spanning over 15 years, she has focused on teacher education, inclusive education, and the psychology of learning, contributing substantially to education reform and pedagogy. Research Interests & Teaching • Her key research interests include: o Inclusive education, especially for learners with learning disabilities and hearing impairments o Value-based teacher education, educational psychology, and school management o Promoting environmental education and practices that cultivate gratitude and ethical awareness in students. • She has taught courses such as: o School Management o Teaching of History o Contemporary Education in India o Inclusive Education o Educational Management o Psychology of Teaching and Learning o Research Methodology (at the M.Phil. level) Publications & Recognition • Dr. Kumari has authored several research papers in both national and international journals, including Experiments in Education, Third Concept, and Disabilities and Impairments. • She earned the Best Paper Award at the 2002 Annual Conference of the All India Association of Educational Research (AIAER). • She is an active member of respected academic bodies such as AIAER, All India Council for Teacher Education (AICTE), System Society of India (DEI chapter), the Alumni Association of DEI (AADEI), and the Indian Association of Educational Research (IAER). Position Professor Emeritus, DEI – Foundations of Education Education M.A. (History), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Education) Research Focus Inclusive education, teacher development, educational psychology Contributions Multiple journal publications; Best Paper Award (AIAER) Professional Affiliations AIAER, AICTE, System Society of India, AADEI, IAER

8 articles1991–20002 publications

Articles

Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Jainism During the Wodeyars of Mysore

By Vasanta Kumari

January - 2000
Jinamanjari

Socio-Religious Aspects of Relievos on the Manastabhaat Humcha

By Vasanta Kumari

2000
Jinamanjari

Jainism During the Wodeyars of Mysore

By Vasanta Kumari, Cidananda

2000
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Karnataka–Tamil Nadu Jaina Relations Through the Ages: Historical Perspective

By Vasanta Kumari

July 1997
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Danachintamani Attimobbe — An Appraisal

By Vasanta Kumari

July - 1994
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

The Ramayana Culture in Karnataka Jainism

By Vasanta Kumari

October - 1992
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

The Relevance of Nompies in Karnataka Jainism

By Vasanta Kumari

January - 1992
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Power and Tranquility—a Profile of Jaina Martial Class of Karnataka

By Vasanta Kumari

April - 1991