Nisha C K

Experienced and research-driven education professional with a Ph.D. In Education and over eight years of progressive leadership and teaching experience across schools and teacher education colleges. Adept in academic management, teacher professional development, instructional design, and pedagogical innovation. Demonstrated expertise in leading institutional development, mentoring faculty, and implementing strategic training programs to enhance teaching competencies. Strong commitment to fostering reflective teaching practice and continuous learning aligned with educational standards.

• Awarded a Letter of Appreciation from HRD Minister Smriti Irani for outstanding Grade 10 Science performance in CBSE Board Exam (Mar 2015)
• 8th Rank in B.Ed, Amrutha Viswavidyapeetham
• Gold Medalist and 1st Rank in M.Sc Chemistry, Kuvempu University
• 2nd Rank in M.Ed, St. Ann's College of Education, Mangaluru

• Perspectives of literature on self-directed learning in the context of NEP-2020, Arvindbabu Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya, Bharsingi, Affiliated to RTM University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, One-day international multidisciplinary conference, June 19 2022
• Pre-service teacher education and NEP-2020: A review of literature on the barriers and facilitators in writing reflective journals, One-day virtual Conference "Reforms in Curriculum, pedagogy in the light of NEP-2020, June 25 2022
• Title of the paper: "A literature review on self-directed learning in the online social constructivist paradigm in light of NEP-2020 "on July 17, 2022. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on current trends in multidisciplinary research at International Academicians Researchers Association (IARA)
• Chakyarkandiyil, N., & Prakasha, G. S. (2025). Impact of online cooperative learning strategies on self-directed learning among pre-service teachers. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 19(4), 1914-1921. https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v19i4.23496 (SCOPUS)
• Chakyarkandiyil, N., & Prakasha, G. S. (2024). Online cooperative learning: exploring perspectives of preservice teachers after the pandemic. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 13(4), 2399. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v13i4.27796 (SCOPUS)
• Chakyarkandiyil, N., & Prakasha, G. S. (2023). Cooperative learning strategies: implementation challenges in teacher education. Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 81(3), 340–360. https://doi.org/10.33225/pec/23.81.340. (WoS)
• Chakyarkandiyil, N. (2020). A study on attitude of research scholars towards open access resources. International Journal of Scientific and Research, 9(7), 87-90.
• Chakyarkandiyil, N. (2020). Higher education in India- The past glory of excellence, the downfall, and an attempt to rise again. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 6(4) www.IJARIIT.com.
• Chakyarkandiyil, N. (2019). Integrating social and emotional learning interventions in the education of children with special needs. St. Ann’s National Journal of Education, 46, 32–38. ISSN 2321-5402.
• C. K., N., & Menezes, L. (2018). Effectiveness of predict, observe, and explain strategies in fostering achievement and attitude towards learning science among standard eight students. St. Ann’s National Journal of Education, 45, 56–68. ISSN 2321-5402.

• National workshop on ‘Systematic Literature Review using PRISMA and Bibliometric Analysis using Biblioshiny on September 1 & 2 2025, MTC Global Leadership institute in association with Career Questia & Knowledge Café, Bangalore
• Orientation programme on ITEP and NAAC reforms 2024, Principals’ Association of Colleges of Education (PACE) on May 12, 2024
• Copy Rights and Patent filing workshop, School of Education, Christ University Bangalore on April 23 2022
• Two days National webinar on 'Implementation of Educational Best Practices in Multicultural Democracies' at Centre for Education beyond Curriculum, Christ University, Bangalore on 9-10 February 2022
• Workshop on 'Tips for Publishing in Peer-reviewed Journals', School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore on 13/02/2021
• E-learning course on "Research Writing Intermediate Level" from Christ university online wring Lab CAPS on 12/4/2020
• E-learning course on "Introduction to Professional Communication Skills" from Christ university online wring Lab CAPS on 12/4/2020
• E-learning course on "How to write a statement of Purpose" from Christ university online wring Lab CAPS on 12/4/2020
• E-learning course on "Resume Writing" from Christ university online wring Lab CAPS on 12/4/2020
• E-learning course on "Appearing for job interviews" from Christ university online wring Lab CAPS on 19/4/2020
• Panel Discussion organised by the School of Education as a panellist from School of Education and presented the topic 'Education and COVID-19: Prospects and Challenges' on 26/06/2020
• Two-day national webinar on 'Education GenNext: Perspectives, Opportunities & Challenges' organised by St. Teresa's Institute of Education, Mumbai, on 19th and 20th May 2020
• One-day national webinar on 'teacher education challenges and prospects by PMMMNMTT, 27/5/2020
• National Webinar on Fine Tuning Your Research Papers: Publication in SCOPUS, Web of Science Indexed, and ABDC rated Journals by Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kochi on 27/5/2020
• National Webinar on 'Understanding Virtual Education-A futuristic learning' by Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 18/6/2020
• One-day National Webinar on 'Smart tools for enhancing the research skills' by Matru Sewa Sangh Institute
• Social work, Nagpur, on May 28 2020
• Five-day F.D.P. on 'Evolution from offline to online teaching' by Sathish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College, Thane, from 30/5/2020 to 3/6/20
• Two-day International webinar on 'Future and prospects of Higher education after Lock down' by Ashoka International Centre for Educational studies and research, Nasik, on 20/6/20 and 21/6/20
• Five-day International Faculty Development Programme on Reconfiguring the Mind: Post-COVID Consciousness from 23/6/2020 to 27/6/2020
• Two-day national conference at St. Ann's College of Education-'Quality Education in the 21st Century, Perspectives and innovations-2020 March
• District level seminar 'Beyond General Intelligence', St. Aloysius Institute of Education, February. 2018, Mangalore
• National conference on 'Paradigms of Educational Research-status and challenges' at St. Ann's College of Education (Autonomous) on 22nd and 23rd Feb '17.
• Counselling Skills Training to College Teachers (Phase I&II) at School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore on 12 -14th Jan '17 and 29- 31st Jun '17.
• Training for Teachers in Developing Competencies and Soft Skills at Pierson Schools International, Bangalore.