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Curriculum Vitae

Dr.S.V.Lakshmana Rao S/o: S.Yerran Naidu & Dhamayanthi				     laxman_vijju@yahoo.com Polaki (Village&Mandal),			                          svlr237@gmail.com Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Personal Profile:

Name				: 	Dr.S.V.Lakshmana Rao

Sex				:     	Male

Date of Birth			: 	15-08-1981

Age				:    	29 Years

Educational Qualifications			:	M.Sc. (Phy); M.Ed.; M.Phil; Ph.D.

Title of the Thesis	 :	“Impact of Academic Motivation and Perceptions of Classroom Climate on Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in North Coastal Andhra Region”

Research Guide for Thesis	: 	Prof.R.Ranganathan Chairman, Board of Studies in Education Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP.

Seminars Attended		:	14 (Papers presented) International Seminars/ Conferences		:	05		Workshops			:	05

Accepted for Publication	:	08		Publications			:	05 + 05

Category			:	B.C.-“D” Turpu Kapu

Marital Status			: 	Unmarried

Languages known		:   	Telugu, English and Hindi

Permanent Address for Communication	:	Polaki (Village & Post), Srikakulam (District), Andhra Pradesh. Pin: 532 429 (S.V.LAKSHMANA RAO)

Educational Profile:

	PhD (Full-time) Programme in the area of Secondary Education from the Department of Education, Andhra University. Research Advisor: Prof.R.Ranganathan.

	Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Education with an aggregate of 74.2 % during the year 2005-06 from the Department of Education, Andhra University. Research Advisor: Prof.R.Ranganathan.

	Master of Education (M.Ed) with an aggregate of 71% during the year 2004-05 from IASE, Andhra University.

	Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) with an aggregate of 65% during the year 2001-02 from S.V.College of Education, Payakarao peta affiliated to Andhra University.

	Master of Science (M.Sc) in Physics from Acharya Nagarjuna University under distance mode with an aggregate of 60% during the period 2005-2007.

	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc Maths, Physics and Computer Science) with an aggregate of 76.5% during the period 1998-2001 from Gayatri Degree College, Srikakulam affiliated to Andhra University.

	XII class (Maths, Physics and Chemistry) during the period 1996-98 from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Srikakulam.

	X Class during the period 1995-96 from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Srikakulam.

 Ph.D (Edn)	2007-2010	Andhra University	-Awarded-

 M.Phil (Edn)	2005-2007	Andhra University	74.2%	First

 M.Ed. 2004-2005	IASE, Andhra University	71.0%	First

 M.Sc.(Phy)	2005-2007	Aacharya Nagarjuna University	60.0%	First

 B.Sc.(M.P.Cs)	1998-2001	Gayatri Degree College Andhra University	76.5%	First

Areas of interest:

	Teaching Learning Process

	Academic Motivation and Classroom Climate

	Guidance and Counselling

	Educational Tests and Measurements

Strengths:

	Associate Editor for Psychological Guide Telugu Monthly

	Ability to work with team or individual.

	Punctuality and Politeness.

	Dedicative and Determinative.

Thesis at Ph.D. level: “Impact of Academic Motivation and Perceptions of Classroom Climate on Academic Achievement of Secondary School students in North Coastal Andhra Region” Research Advisor: Prof.R.Ranganathan.

Project at M.Phil level:

Dissertation on “A study on Academic motivation and Classroom Climate in relation to Academic achievement of secondary school students in Srikakulam District of A.P.” Research Advisor: Prof.R.Ranganathan.

Project at M.Ed level:

Dissertation on “Attitudes of teachers towards the use of Graphic aids in teaching science in secondary schools of Srikakulam District” Research Advisor: Prof.Y.F.W.Prasada Rao.

Project at B.Sc level:

“Automation of Library” using D BASE.

Seminars and Conferences:

1.	Participated and Presented a paper on “Teacher Education and ICT” in UGC – National Seminar organized by the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam held on 29th and 30th of December 2006.

2.	Participated and Presented a paper in UGC 3-day National seminar/Second south Zone conference on Education and sustainable livelihoods in rural areas conducted by the Department of Adult and continuing Education, Andhra University and SIRC (AICMED), O/o Department of Adult and Continuing Education, S.V.University, Tirupati held on 7-9 January 2007 on a topic “Education for Socially Disadvantaged Groups in Rural Areas”.

3.	Participated and Presented a paper in UGC 3-day National seminar/Second south Zone conference on Education and sustainable livelihoods in rural areas conducted by the Department of Adult and continuing Education, Andhra University and SIRC (AICMED), O/o Department of Adult and Continuing Education, S.V.University, Tirupati held on 7-9 January 2007 on a topic “Vocational and Apprenticeship Education for Sustainable livelihoods of the Rural Areas”.

4.	Participated and Presented a poster in 95th Indian Science Congress on the topic “Science Education Reforms in relation to Learning Environment” in the section of Anthropological and Behavioral Sciences held at Andhra University, from 3rd to 7th of Jan 2008.

5.	Participated and Presented a paper in UGC 2-day National seminar (11th & 12th Jan 2008) on “Multiple Intelligence and Instructional Technology – The Praxis of Teaching and Learning” conducted by Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya college of Education, Coimbatore (Tamilanadu). Title of paper is “Intervention of MI-Theory in Modern Teaching Approach”.

6.	Participated and presented a paper on “Sustainable Development through Innovative strategies of the Political Economy” in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 6-7, October 2008.

7.	Participated and presented a paper on “Education as revenue of Economic Growth” in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 6-7, October 2008.

8.	Participated and presented a paper on “Rural Development through Innovative Agricultural Practices” in the National Seminar organized by the Centre for Gandhian Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 30-31, March 2009.

9.	Participated and presented a paper on “Gender Equality: A Multi Dimensional Dream” in the National Seminar on “Gender and Development” jointly organized by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development on 10th & 11th August, 2009.

10.	Participated and presented a paper on "Successful Learning Strategies in Science: Teacher Effectiveness " in the National Seminar on "reforms in HIgher Education: Prospects for Distance Education" organized by the Faculty of Education, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 30th Nov 2009.

11.	Participated and presented a paper on "Use of ICT in Distance Education for Expanding Educational Opportunities" in the National Seminar on "reforms in HIgher Education: Prospects for Distance Education" organized by the Faculty of Education, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 30th Nov 2009.

12.	Participated and presented a paper on “Enhancement of Quality of Life among Differently Abled” in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 6-7, October 2010.

13.	Participated and presented a paper on “Leading Marginalized from Trivial to Conventional” in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 6-7, October 2010.

14.    Participated and presented a paper on "Women Education for Political Empowerment" in the one-day regional seminar on Gender Equality through Political Empowerment organized in Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women's Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 19th Nov, 2010.

International Conferences:

1.	Participated and Presented a paper on “Psychological Health and well being” in the International Conference on Health Psychology and Counseling: Issues, opportunities and Challenges, Organized by the Department of Psychology and Para Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 13th to 15th November, 2007.

2.	Participated and Presented a paper on “Occupational Stress and Health” in the International Conference on Health Psychology and Counseling: Issues, opportunities and Challenges, Organized by the Department of Psychology and Para Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 13th to 15th November, 2007.

3.	Participated and presented a paper on “Private Participation in Higher Education: Problems and Perspectives” in the International Seminar on Higher Education in India: Global Perspectives, organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 14th to 15th February, 2009.

4.	Submitted a paper on “Reformation of Higher Education in India: Quality Concerns” in the International Seminar Cum Annual Conference of All India Association For Educational Research (AIAER) on “Quality Concerns in Education”, Organized by Department of Education, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, (U.P.) in association with S.C.Bose PG College, Hardoi, U.P. on 22nd to 24th December, 2009.

5.	Participated and Presented a paper on “Psychological Health of students at plus two level and their well being” in the 45th National and 14th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Quality of Life and Globalization: Effective self care interventions Organized by the Department of Psychology and Para Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam from 18th to 20th February, 2010.

Workshops:

1.	Participated in the Research Methodology workshop held during 13th to 19th March 2008 at UGC – Academic Staff College, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

2.	Participated and presented a paper entitled “Social Inequality in relation to caste system and Discrimination” in the UGC National workshop on Social Exclusion and Inclusive policy with special reference to weaker sections of India held during 28th to 29th March 2008 at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

3.	Participated and presented a paper entitled “Role of Education as a method of Tribal Participatory Development” in the UGC National workshop on Approaches and methods of Tribal participatory development in India held during 20th to 21st March, 2009 at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

4.	Participated, and actively involved in the regional workshop on “Human Resource Development in Disability” sector organized by NCDS, IGNOU in collaboration with RCT held on 24-25, March 2009 at IGNOU Regional centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

5.	Participated in the workshop on “Perspectives on Tribal development – An interface with Adivasis, NGOs, Government departments and Elected representatives”, held on 21-22 Feb 2010.

Accepted for Publication: 1.	Successful Learning Strategies in Science: Teacher Effectiveness

2.	Use of ICT in Distance Education for expanding educational opportunities

3.	Gender Equality: A Multi Dimensional Dream

4.	Reformation of Higher Education in India: Quality Concerns

5.	Rural Development through Innovative Agricultural Practices

6.	Psychological Health of students at plus two level and their well-being

7.	Sustainable Development through Innovative strategies of the Political Economy

8.	Education as revenue of Economic Growth

Publications:

1.	“Teacher Education and ICT” in the book “Teacher Education and Global Trends” which was compiled by Dr.K.P.Subba Rao, Dean, Faculty of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

2.	“Education for the socially disadvantaged groups in Rural areas” Pp: 322-327 in the Book which was compiled by Prof.Y.Bhaskaracharyulu, Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. (Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi)

3.	“Vocational and Apprenticeship training for sustainable livelihood of Rural people” Pp: 340-345 in the Book which was compiled by Prof.Y.Bhaskaracharyulu, Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. (Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi)

4.	“Why it is difficult to impart sustainable competencies in science learners?” Pp: 365-371 in the Book “Empowerment of Neo-literates” which was compiled by Prof.Y.Bhaskaracharyulu, Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. (Sarup Book Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi)

5.     "Intervention of MI Theory in Modern Teaching Approach", EDUTRACKS November 2010 Vol. 10, No. 3 Pp:5-9. ISSN: 0972-9844

Other Publications: 6.	“Pattudhala unte kanidhi ledhu” Article in Psychological Guide Telugu Monthly Magazine published from Visakhapatnam. AUG 2010.

7.	“….gadhi nirvahanalo guruvu paathra” Article in Psychological Guide Telugu Monthly Magazine published from Visakhapatnam. AUG 2010.

8.	“Polika avasarame kaani..?!” Article in Psychological Guide Telugu Monthly Magazine published from Visakhapatnam. NOV 2010.

9.	“Avadhaanam Aavasyakatha” Article in Psychological Guide Telugu Monthly Magazine published from Visakhapatnam. NOV 2010.

10.	“Saanukula dhrukpadham.. Vijayaaniki Adhe Margam” Article in Psychological Guide Telugu Monthly Magazine published from Visakhapatnam. NOV 2010.