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Papers by SAMPURNA GUHA
MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices
The study investigates the parents’ perspectives (mothers) of the challenges and opportunities po... more The study investigates the parents’ perspectives (mothers) of the challenges and opportunities posed by technology-related instruction for their wards with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) towards training and therapy. It considers both facilitation and barriers towards an evidence-based exploration to understand the factors from a viable and sustainable therapeutic standpoint. A structured interview schedule was designed and constructed to obtain rich qualitative data for analysis. The findings indicate the dire need expressed by parents to shift from online to offline learning environments for better management of individualised educational and therapeutic service demands of their autistic wards. The findings further indicate that parents support using video modelling, YouTube, Google Meet and other similar technologies for building digital skills, concentration and digital literacy among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Global journal for research analysis, 2020
The study attempts to understand and address the various issues and challenges faced by students ... more The study attempts to understand and address the various issues and challenges faced by students with disabilities in accessing digital resources especially at higher educational levels. The research objectives framed or the study aimed at: a) identifying the various standards of accessibility, b) understanding the barriers faced in e-accessibility and c) nding solutions to the challenges faced by students with special needs. The research method adopted for the study consisted of collecting both primary and secondary data. A survey of 10 educators from schools in and around Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, including both special and general educators, was carried out to gain primary data on the barriers faced by students with special educational needs in accessing digital content. The secondary data helped in the identication of various standard guidelines and principles for promoting web accessibility. The study ndings reveal that educators, students and authors of e-content should be sensitized towards the various web accessibility guidelines and techniques. Further, the use of assistive technology should be promoted as a reasonable accommodation for accessing digital information based on user preferences which should be mapped with the e-learning resources and environment through generation of user proles. The study also supports the inclusion of assistive technology in a child's individualized educational program for facilitating e-inclusion and e-accessibility thereby promoting academic progress of the child.
International Journal of Advanced Research, 2022
Disability management and rehabilitation has achieved great strides over the past few decades. Ho... more Disability management and rehabilitation has achieved great strides over the past few decades. However, it has been seen that there is a lack of a common code of communication among professional working in the field of disability management. Absence of a common language regarding disability diagnosis can lead to gaps and redundancy often resulting in important information being missed from the diagnostic, assessment or evaluation reports. This further has an adverse impact on the intervention and training of such individuals. Hence, a strong need is felt to establish a mutual language of communication related to disability diagnosis and assessments. How to do so? The answer lies in using ICF codes and qualifiers for diagnosis and report writing in this field. The present study represents the benefits of using ICF towards estsablishing a common language for professionals in disability management and rehabilitation.
International Journal for Innovation Education and Research
Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and ad... more Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and adopted in several key areas like education, marketing, retail, and engineering among numerous others however the healthcare sector seems to lag in its welcome. AI has the potential to unlock a new transformation in patient care, diagnosis, and mentoring and support services as seen from a review of relevant literature. It is therefore essential to understand how people view Artificial Intelligence and feel its need or demands in improving their health-related needs. This study was designed, keeping this thought in mind. A survey study was carried out in Delhi-NCR with fifty participants belonging to the age group of 18-50 years, who were health-conscious, and proficient in the use of technology like smartphones and other smart devices. The survey findings reveal that respondents desired the integration of Artificial Intelligence-based solutions to medical services ranging from appointment...
Access to information is one of the key requirements in today's modern life. We receive infor... more Access to information is one of the key requirements in today's modern life. We receive information through major sensory channels like ears (hearing), eyes (seeing or sight), touch (contact through skin or tactile), nose (smelling or olfactory). Often persons with disabilities (PwDs) are having impairment in one or more of these senses leading to sensory disability. They are unable to gather information from the surrounding environment through these gateways of knowledge (Maria Montessori, cited in Scherer, 2002). Hence it becomes imperative to have alternative means to gather information. Thus we see the blind using tactile means to gain information, those with hearing loss using sign language or visual mode of information and some like persons with deaf-blindness relying on both tactile as well as specialized techniques like Tadoma. Assistive Technology (AT) plays a major role in empowering individuals with disabilities to gain and use information just like anyone else. The B...
INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH
The National Educational Policy 2020 is a dynamic, progressive and modern framework of education ... more The National Educational Policy 2020 is a dynamic, progressive and modern framework of education which aims at achieving full human potential among the learners. It aims at providing equal and equitable opportunities, inclusive education to all learners, making them global in outlook yet armed with traditional values. The Academic Bank of Credits proposed under the New Policy of Education, an online repository of credits accumulated by the leaner, to be looked after by the University Grants Commission, promises to provide academic exibility to the students. It will pupils studying at higher educational levels to accumulate credit points by moving across various academic levels such as certicate, diploma, post graduate diploma, graduate and post graduate degree programs, enjoying multiple exit and entry points and having the facility to continue life-long learning. However, there are certain challenges such as risk of dilution, loss of academic rigor, possible adverse impact on the...
Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Dec 25, 2017
A strong body means physical strength which has a positive impact on our personality and translat... more A strong body means physical strength which has a positive impact on our personality and translates into a feeling of holistic well being. Man needs three basic things for survival: food, shelter and clothing. Nutrition is important. Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and well being. Food provides our body with energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals. These in turn help us to grow, live and function properly. Health is wealth goes a popular saying. We need a variety of food to provide the right amount of nutrients for gaining good physical and mental health (NHMRC). Food is the source of all our bodily functions and directly affects our body and mind functions in every stage of life. Healthy food helps in disease prevention, maintenance of healthy weight, provides energy and impacts our quality of life (Sushant, 2015). The purpose of the present study is to understand the importance of good values of eating such as good eating habits, avoidance of junk food, maintenance of personal and environmental cleanliness, regular exercise and safety and their direct impact on personality development and overall well being. A detailed study was done of various secondary sources of data available on importance of food and its impact on overall well being, including a study of the Bhagwat Gita, which mentions various types of food desired by individuals according to their inherent tendencies. The findings from the study indicate that imbibing values of healthy eating such as eating healthy and hygienic food, eating food on time, doing regular exercise, following safety and security measures all have a direct impact on holistic well being. The personality also gets enhanced and a person feels good about himself and the world. Hence, there is a felt need to create awareness about healthy eating habits, need for regular sacrifice, maintenance of cleanliness and following safety measures among learners especially at the primary and secondary level thereby promoting holistic development for the youth.
Technology is a process which has emerged out of scientific applications on the basis of scientif... more Technology is a process which has emerged out of scientific applications on the basis of scientific research and is aimed at problem solving. Educational technology refers to the systematic application of this knowledge to the teaching learning condition of the learner in order to improve its effectiveness. It is based on the learning theories and promotes the belief that art and science of teaching go hand in hand. The constant process of research involved in it, benefits teachers and it helps to define objectives in behavioral terms thus creating a suitable learning environment for all learners including children with disabilities. The instructional curriculum in educational technology is divided into discrete packages and it is tailored to meet the diverse needs of the learners, addressing time and distance needs and removing communication barriers, thus trying to make normalization a reality through digital inclusion.
Contemporary educational system serves the intellect alone, while the ancient Indian education du... more Contemporary educational system serves the intellect alone, while the ancient Indian education during the Vedic period laid emphasis on the all round development of the shishya. The aim of receiving education was not mere learning of knowledge or becoming proficient in certain skills for vocational efficiency; rather it was aimed at man making and character building education catering to the nurturing of the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual planes of the pupils. The inculcation of civic and social duties, promotion of social efficiency, spread of religious preaching’s and maintenance of culture may be described as the chief aims of Vedic education in ancient India. The present study aims to “understand the origin of value education in India”, tracing it back to the educational systems prevalent in ancient times, subjects taught, role of the Guru and the various approaches used to inculcate good values among pupils, in the Gurukulas.
Play is an integral component of all childhood activities. Play provides rich and stimulating exp... more Play is an integral component of all childhood activities. Play provides rich and stimulating experiences to the growing child. Children who do not engage in play behavior or do so only for short periods of time are found to display stress behaviors like rocking and wiggling. They have low self-esteem and are less advanced in motor, academic, language and social skills (Berk, 2009). Many research studies have explored the impact of peers, teachers, families, home and school environment on play interactions. But there is a dearth of research focus on the impact of toys on child development. The results of some studies conducted in the past indicate a powerful inuence of toys on children's thinking, social interaction and creative expression. In fact, different toys inuence children's behavior in different ways (Aber et. al., 2007). The use of toys varies across culture, age, gender, economic status, children and families. Recent data also reveals a shifting trend in the gen...
Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and ad... more Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and adopted in several key areas like education, marketing, retail, and engineering among numerous others however the healthcare sector seems to lag in its welcome. AI has the potential to unlock a new transformation in patient care, diagnosis, and mentoring and support services as seen from a review of relevant literature. It is therefore essential to understand how people view Artificial Intelligence and feel its need or demands in improving their health-related needs. This study was designed, keeping this thought in mind. A survey study was carried out in Delhi-NCR with fifty participants belonging to the age group of 18-50 years, who were health-conscious, and proficient in the use of technology like smartphones and other smart devices. The survey findings reveal that respondents desired the integration of Artificial Intelligence-based solutions to medical services ranging from appointment...
Teachers light the lamp of knowledge in the minds of learners, thus their status reflects the soc... more Teachers light the lamp of knowledge in the minds of learners, thus their status reflects the socio-economic status of the nation. In today’s ‘learning society’, they are the torchbearers of the nation’s educational progress. The teacher has his Swadharma, his chosen duty is the spread of knowledge and his life is devoted to the aim of bringing betterment in the life of the pupil. The teacher acts as a role model and steps in where the parent stops. The teacher is responsible for providing nourishment to the mind of the learner through the process of teaching. The teaching process is aimed at the wholesome development of the learner, thus the present paper discusses about the need for teacher training in imparting value education, an important but often neglected area of educational development of a child.
IJELLH, 2019
In the last few decades we are seeing rapid proliferation of electronic media such as television,... more In the last few decades we are seeing rapid proliferation of electronic media such as television, computers and films etc which have taken precedence over printed and audio media. The challenges which often emerge with such advancements are value degradation and erosion. The present paper attempts to understand the role played by media on value development and influencing the attitude and beliefs among children and youth in recent times from the perspective of parents and educators. A survey study was conducted with 20 participants (12 teachers and 8 parents) in and around Delhi using a 3 point rating scale which was used to obtain the opinion regarding several forms of media and its role in shaping values. The findings reveal that print media is largely supported for having positive influence on value development by both male and female teachers as well as parents, audio and visual media have received moderate support while social media is not favored as a means of development of ethical and moral values in the youth.
MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices
The study investigates the parents’ perspectives (mothers) of the challenges and opportunities po... more The study investigates the parents’ perspectives (mothers) of the challenges and opportunities posed by technology-related instruction for their wards with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) towards training and therapy. It considers both facilitation and barriers towards an evidence-based exploration to understand the factors from a viable and sustainable therapeutic standpoint. A structured interview schedule was designed and constructed to obtain rich qualitative data for analysis. The findings indicate the dire need expressed by parents to shift from online to offline learning environments for better management of individualised educational and therapeutic service demands of their autistic wards. The findings further indicate that parents support using video modelling, YouTube, Google Meet and other similar technologies for building digital skills, concentration and digital literacy among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Global journal for research analysis, 2020
The study attempts to understand and address the various issues and challenges faced by students ... more The study attempts to understand and address the various issues and challenges faced by students with disabilities in accessing digital resources especially at higher educational levels. The research objectives framed or the study aimed at: a) identifying the various standards of accessibility, b) understanding the barriers faced in e-accessibility and c) nding solutions to the challenges faced by students with special needs. The research method adopted for the study consisted of collecting both primary and secondary data. A survey of 10 educators from schools in and around Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, including both special and general educators, was carried out to gain primary data on the barriers faced by students with special educational needs in accessing digital content. The secondary data helped in the identication of various standard guidelines and principles for promoting web accessibility. The study ndings reveal that educators, students and authors of e-content should be sensitized towards the various web accessibility guidelines and techniques. Further, the use of assistive technology should be promoted as a reasonable accommodation for accessing digital information based on user preferences which should be mapped with the e-learning resources and environment through generation of user proles. The study also supports the inclusion of assistive technology in a child's individualized educational program for facilitating e-inclusion and e-accessibility thereby promoting academic progress of the child.
International Journal of Advanced Research, 2022
Disability management and rehabilitation has achieved great strides over the past few decades. Ho... more Disability management and rehabilitation has achieved great strides over the past few decades. However, it has been seen that there is a lack of a common code of communication among professional working in the field of disability management. Absence of a common language regarding disability diagnosis can lead to gaps and redundancy often resulting in important information being missed from the diagnostic, assessment or evaluation reports. This further has an adverse impact on the intervention and training of such individuals. Hence, a strong need is felt to establish a mutual language of communication related to disability diagnosis and assessments. How to do so? The answer lies in using ICF codes and qualifiers for diagnosis and report writing in this field. The present study represents the benefits of using ICF towards estsablishing a common language for professionals in disability management and rehabilitation.
International Journal for Innovation Education and Research
Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and ad... more Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and adopted in several key areas like education, marketing, retail, and engineering among numerous others however the healthcare sector seems to lag in its welcome. AI has the potential to unlock a new transformation in patient care, diagnosis, and mentoring and support services as seen from a review of relevant literature. It is therefore essential to understand how people view Artificial Intelligence and feel its need or demands in improving their health-related needs. This study was designed, keeping this thought in mind. A survey study was carried out in Delhi-NCR with fifty participants belonging to the age group of 18-50 years, who were health-conscious, and proficient in the use of technology like smartphones and other smart devices. The survey findings reveal that respondents desired the integration of Artificial Intelligence-based solutions to medical services ranging from appointment...
Access to information is one of the key requirements in today's modern life. We receive infor... more Access to information is one of the key requirements in today's modern life. We receive information through major sensory channels like ears (hearing), eyes (seeing or sight), touch (contact through skin or tactile), nose (smelling or olfactory). Often persons with disabilities (PwDs) are having impairment in one or more of these senses leading to sensory disability. They are unable to gather information from the surrounding environment through these gateways of knowledge (Maria Montessori, cited in Scherer, 2002). Hence it becomes imperative to have alternative means to gather information. Thus we see the blind using tactile means to gain information, those with hearing loss using sign language or visual mode of information and some like persons with deaf-blindness relying on both tactile as well as specialized techniques like Tadoma. Assistive Technology (AT) plays a major role in empowering individuals with disabilities to gain and use information just like anyone else. The B...
INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH
The National Educational Policy 2020 is a dynamic, progressive and modern framework of education ... more The National Educational Policy 2020 is a dynamic, progressive and modern framework of education which aims at achieving full human potential among the learners. It aims at providing equal and equitable opportunities, inclusive education to all learners, making them global in outlook yet armed with traditional values. The Academic Bank of Credits proposed under the New Policy of Education, an online repository of credits accumulated by the leaner, to be looked after by the University Grants Commission, promises to provide academic exibility to the students. It will pupils studying at higher educational levels to accumulate credit points by moving across various academic levels such as certicate, diploma, post graduate diploma, graduate and post graduate degree programs, enjoying multiple exit and entry points and having the facility to continue life-long learning. However, there are certain challenges such as risk of dilution, loss of academic rigor, possible adverse impact on the...
Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Dec 25, 2017
A strong body means physical strength which has a positive impact on our personality and translat... more A strong body means physical strength which has a positive impact on our personality and translates into a feeling of holistic well being. Man needs three basic things for survival: food, shelter and clothing. Nutrition is important. Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and well being. Food provides our body with energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals. These in turn help us to grow, live and function properly. Health is wealth goes a popular saying. We need a variety of food to provide the right amount of nutrients for gaining good physical and mental health (NHMRC). Food is the source of all our bodily functions and directly affects our body and mind functions in every stage of life. Healthy food helps in disease prevention, maintenance of healthy weight, provides energy and impacts our quality of life (Sushant, 2015). The purpose of the present study is to understand the importance of good values of eating such as good eating habits, avoidance of junk food, maintenance of personal and environmental cleanliness, regular exercise and safety and their direct impact on personality development and overall well being. A detailed study was done of various secondary sources of data available on importance of food and its impact on overall well being, including a study of the Bhagwat Gita, which mentions various types of food desired by individuals according to their inherent tendencies. The findings from the study indicate that imbibing values of healthy eating such as eating healthy and hygienic food, eating food on time, doing regular exercise, following safety and security measures all have a direct impact on holistic well being. The personality also gets enhanced and a person feels good about himself and the world. Hence, there is a felt need to create awareness about healthy eating habits, need for regular sacrifice, maintenance of cleanliness and following safety measures among learners especially at the primary and secondary level thereby promoting holistic development for the youth.
Technology is a process which has emerged out of scientific applications on the basis of scientif... more Technology is a process which has emerged out of scientific applications on the basis of scientific research and is aimed at problem solving. Educational technology refers to the systematic application of this knowledge to the teaching learning condition of the learner in order to improve its effectiveness. It is based on the learning theories and promotes the belief that art and science of teaching go hand in hand. The constant process of research involved in it, benefits teachers and it helps to define objectives in behavioral terms thus creating a suitable learning environment for all learners including children with disabilities. The instructional curriculum in educational technology is divided into discrete packages and it is tailored to meet the diverse needs of the learners, addressing time and distance needs and removing communication barriers, thus trying to make normalization a reality through digital inclusion.
Contemporary educational system serves the intellect alone, while the ancient Indian education du... more Contemporary educational system serves the intellect alone, while the ancient Indian education during the Vedic period laid emphasis on the all round development of the shishya. The aim of receiving education was not mere learning of knowledge or becoming proficient in certain skills for vocational efficiency; rather it was aimed at man making and character building education catering to the nurturing of the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual planes of the pupils. The inculcation of civic and social duties, promotion of social efficiency, spread of religious preaching’s and maintenance of culture may be described as the chief aims of Vedic education in ancient India. The present study aims to “understand the origin of value education in India”, tracing it back to the educational systems prevalent in ancient times, subjects taught, role of the Guru and the various approaches used to inculcate good values among pupils, in the Gurukulas.
Play is an integral component of all childhood activities. Play provides rich and stimulating exp... more Play is an integral component of all childhood activities. Play provides rich and stimulating experiences to the growing child. Children who do not engage in play behavior or do so only for short periods of time are found to display stress behaviors like rocking and wiggling. They have low self-esteem and are less advanced in motor, academic, language and social skills (Berk, 2009). Many research studies have explored the impact of peers, teachers, families, home and school environment on play interactions. But there is a dearth of research focus on the impact of toys on child development. The results of some studies conducted in the past indicate a powerful inuence of toys on children's thinking, social interaction and creative expression. In fact, different toys inuence children's behavior in different ways (Aber et. al., 2007). The use of toys varies across culture, age, gender, economic status, children and families. Recent data also reveals a shifting trend in the gen...
Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and ad... more Artificial Intelligence is the focus term of the 21st century. It has been widely accepted and adopted in several key areas like education, marketing, retail, and engineering among numerous others however the healthcare sector seems to lag in its welcome. AI has the potential to unlock a new transformation in patient care, diagnosis, and mentoring and support services as seen from a review of relevant literature. It is therefore essential to understand how people view Artificial Intelligence and feel its need or demands in improving their health-related needs. This study was designed, keeping this thought in mind. A survey study was carried out in Delhi-NCR with fifty participants belonging to the age group of 18-50 years, who were health-conscious, and proficient in the use of technology like smartphones and other smart devices. The survey findings reveal that respondents desired the integration of Artificial Intelligence-based solutions to medical services ranging from appointment...
Teachers light the lamp of knowledge in the minds of learners, thus their status reflects the soc... more Teachers light the lamp of knowledge in the minds of learners, thus their status reflects the socio-economic status of the nation. In today’s ‘learning society’, they are the torchbearers of the nation’s educational progress. The teacher has his Swadharma, his chosen duty is the spread of knowledge and his life is devoted to the aim of bringing betterment in the life of the pupil. The teacher acts as a role model and steps in where the parent stops. The teacher is responsible for providing nourishment to the mind of the learner through the process of teaching. The teaching process is aimed at the wholesome development of the learner, thus the present paper discusses about the need for teacher training in imparting value education, an important but often neglected area of educational development of a child.
IJELLH, 2019
In the last few decades we are seeing rapid proliferation of electronic media such as television,... more In the last few decades we are seeing rapid proliferation of electronic media such as television, computers and films etc which have taken precedence over printed and audio media. The challenges which often emerge with such advancements are value degradation and erosion. The present paper attempts to understand the role played by media on value development and influencing the attitude and beliefs among children and youth in recent times from the perspective of parents and educators. A survey study was conducted with 20 participants (12 teachers and 8 parents) in and around Delhi using a 3 point rating scale which was used to obtain the opinion regarding several forms of media and its role in shaping values. The findings reveal that print media is largely supported for having positive influence on value development by both male and female teachers as well as parents, audio and visual media have received moderate support while social media is not favored as a means of development of ethical and moral values in the youth.