Dr. VASUMATHI T.
Assistant Professor of Education
Official Address
Department of Education, Calicut University, Calicut University-PO, Malappuram-Dt.
Kerala – 673 635, E: mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I Educational Qualifications
M.A. Sociology, M.Ed., Ph.D.
II. Area of specialization:
Social Science Education, Guidance and Counseling
III. Experience :
1. 22 years experience in Teaching
IV. Member of Academic bodies
1. Member of Senate University of Calicut 1996-1999.
2. Member of curriculum revision Committee for B. Ed.,University of Kannur 2004-2005
3. Member of curriculum revision Committee University of Calicut 2015
4. Member of Board of Studies on Education 2000-2001
5. Member of the Sub-committee of NAAC reaccreditation, 2011.
6. Member of the Sub-committee of NAAC reaccreditation, 2016.
7. Member of Editorial Board, Envisioning A journal of ASC University of Calicut.
8. Editor Innovations and Researches in Education, Journal Published by Dept. of Education University of Calicut.
9. Member of the Academic Team, Higher Education, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, 2016.
10. Member Curriculum Committee Kerala State
11. Advisory Board Member, Gram Panchayath, Chelembra, Malappuram.
12. Advisory Member NSS, Calicut University.
13. Member Green Committee, Calicut University.
14. Executive Member Haritha Kerala, Calicut University.
15. Honorary Warden, University of Calicut.
16. Member Curriculum steering committee SCERT Kerala
17. Coordinator Day Care Centre Calicut University
V. Membership in learned societies
1. Life Member, Indian Adult Education, New Delhi
2. Life Member, All India Association for Educational Research
3. Member, Zilla Aadhar Secretariat of National Council for older persons, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
4. Life Member of HOPE, a charitable trust for poor
5. Executive Member, State Patient Welfare Association
6. Member of Evaluation Committee of RFSMS Fellowship of School of
Behaviour Sciences Mahatma Gandhi University
VI. Training received:
1. Training on Research Methodology, Indian Adult education Association, 10-20 Dec. 1996
2. Orientation course, University Grants Commission 1-28 Nov, 2001
3. Refresher course in Education 26 Dec. 2002-16.01.2003
4. Orientation training, Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, Dept. of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Govt. of India, 29 Sept, to 17 Oct. 2003
VII. Awards/ Recognitions:
1. Best B.Ed Student Teacher Award
2. UGC/NET
VIII. Publications
1. Research papers
Vasumathi, T (2007). Holistic integrated approach for sustainable environmental education to meet global changes. In: Proceedings of National seminar for sustainable development.Maadambam College, Kannur. pp. 72-79.
Vasumathi, T (2009). Challenges for professional development of mother teacher educators in information communication technologies. ERIC-ID 512828
Vasumathi, T (2010). A design for professional development of teachers - Need for new policy framework ERIC-ID 508358
Vasumathi, T. (2011). Violance against women in India - violation of fundamentals in human right. Envisioning fresh domains in higher education. 1(1): 30- 43. (ISSN No. 227-1336).
Vasumathi, T. and Rahul, M. K. (2011). Investigation on level of spiritual intelligence among student teachers. Proceedings of National Seminar on gender quest in multiple intelligences on Sept.2-3 2011, held at Farook Training College, Kozhikode. Pp 224-229.
Vasumathi, T. and Jishin John. (2011). Assesment of multiple intelligence level among lower primary school teachers. Proceedings of National Seminar on gender quest in multiple intelligences on Sept.2-3 2011, held at Farook Training College, Kozhikode. Pp 216-220.
Vasumathi, T. (2012) Challenges for Professional Development of Mother Teacher Educators In Information Communication Technology In: Teacher Education and ICT Global context policy and framework(Eds.) Daneswar Harichandar & Shefali R, Pandya, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi pp. 382-393 (ISBN 978-81-313-11547).
Vasumathi, T. (2012). Impact of total literacy programme for women empowerment and gender equality among neo-literates of Malappuram district in Kerala. Innovations and Researches in Education .1(2): 59-62. (ISSN No. 2231-4148)
Vasumathi, T and Firoze, K. T. (2012) Learning style preferences and educational commitment of tribal students in secondary schools of Malappuram District. Endeavours in Education, 3(1): 69-75. (ISSN No. 0776-4275)
Vasumathi, T. and Dileep Kumar, K. (2012) Essential elements in professional development plan for early child care and education personnel. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Educational renaissance for a new generation. 377-385. 2-29 November 2012, St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala, Kerala.
Vasumathi, T. and Suja K. K. (2013). Social sensitivity and academic achievement among higher secondary school students of Kerala. Innovations and Researches in Education .3(1): 75-81. (ISSN No. 2231-4148).
Vasumathi, T and Surya, A. (2014). Child abuse awareness and emotional maturity of juvenile delinquency in Kerala. Education Plus - An International Journal of Education and Humanity, 3(1): 122-127 (ISS No. 2277-2405).
Vasumathi, T (2015). Challenges for Professional Development of Mother Teacher Educators in Information Communication Technology. Education Plus – An International Journal of Education and Humanity, 4(1): 87-93. (ISS No. 2277-2405).EMPOWERMENT OF TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY: A PASSPORT TO THE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION
Dr. Vasumathi T.1 and Geethanjali, M.2 In INNOVATIVE THOUGHTS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL Volume 5, Issue 2 October 2017 pISSN 2321-5453 eISSN 2347-5722 Page: 29-35
Transgender Identity As Hidden in Vedic Literature And Society *Dr. Vasumathi T1 & Geethanjali M2 International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714 Volume 7 Issue 01||January. 2018 || PP.62-65
Culturally Inclusive Classroom: Explore the Need for Addressing Cultural Diversity in Schools
Prasoon C. P. & Dr. Vasumathi T. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714, PP 15-17
Respect, Educate and Protect: A position approach to Digital Citizenship. Book Chapter : ‘Digital Education’ Dileesh K. & Dr. Vasumathi T. (Page no. 25-30, ISBN 978-93-88316-08-8 )
An overview of studies on key issues associated with cyberbullying in India’ Journal : ‘Innovations and Researches in Education’ Dileesh K. & Dr. Vasumathi T., (ISSN 2231-4148)
Bullying of Transgender: An Unresolved Issue. In International Journal of Applied Social Science
August 2019, Volume 6(8) PP, 2064-2067, e-ISSN 2394-1405
Social Media: A Succour for Transgender Community.
Book Chapter: Digital Education (Page number 47-54, ISBN No. 978-93-88316-08-08)
2. Chapters in Books
1. Vasumathi, T. Challenges for Professional Development of Mother Teacher Educators In Information Communication Technology In: Teacher Education and ICT (Eds.) Daneswar Harichandar & Shefali R, Pandya, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi pp. 382-393 (ISBN 978-81-313-11547).
IX) Seminars/ symposium
Attended and paper presented: 16
X) Students guided in M.Ed dissertation: 68
XI) Expertise extended
1. Resource person for UGC, NET and SET coaching
2. Resource person for the Training programme for Postman, Department of Post & Telegraph, Government of India
3. Resource person for NSS Volunteers and Lion International.
XII) Extension activities and Administrative support
1. Appointed as the Polling Officer of the Election to the Academic Council University of Calicut 2013-14.
2. Team Manager Silver Unifest (South Indian Inter University Fest) 2009.
3. Team Manager (Lady) Inter University Youth Festival. Mysore, 2016
4. Team Manager 9th South Asian University Festival, 2016
5. Coordinated Study Tour of M. Ed students 2014
6. Appointed as the Counting Officer of Annual Election to the Department
7. Students Union 2013-14.
8. Member of the Purchase Committee Department of Political Science
9. Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell Sub Committee, University of Calicut.
10. Resource Person, Golden Jubilee Staff Development Programme, Calicut University.