Prof. K.Yeshodhara

Courses Offered
Faculty

Prof. K. Yeshodhara
Designation	Professor of Education
Email Id	yeshodhara@education.uni-mysore.ac.in
Phone No	+91-0821 - 2419 814 / 816 (O)
Qualification	B.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.(Edn)
Area of Specialization

Educational Qualification : B.Sc., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.(Edn)

Degree	Year	University	Specialization
Ph.D	1980	University of Mysore	Education
M.A	1978	University of Mysore	Kannada - Folklore
Diploma in Kannada	1976	University of Mysore	Kannada
M.Ed	1974	University of Mysore	Educational Statistics and Experimental Education; Education of Exceptional Children
B.Ed	1973	University of Mysore	Biological Science and Kannada Methodology
Hindi - Rashtra Bhasha	1983	Dakshina Bharatha Hindi Prachara Sabha	Hindi

Distinction / Fellowship :

Bangalore Turf Club Gold Medal 1974, for having
Secured I Class and I Rank in M.Ed.,Utyof Mysore
Karnataka State Directorate of Youth Service Award
1974, for having secured the highest percentage in the
Faculty of Education (MEd) in the State.
Sri Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) Visiting Fellow in Institute
for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore.

Career at a Glance:

Sl. No	Period From To	Position and Institute	Nature of Work
1	12-3-1996 This Date	Professor, DOS in Education, Manasagangotri, Mysore- 6.	Teaching,Research, Extension Administration -Worked as Dean Faculty of Education, Member of Senate & different Committees Chairperson of the Dept.
2	1-4-1987 - 12-3-1996	Reader, DOS in Education Manasagangotri, Mysore - 6.	Teaching,Research Extension Administration-Worked as Chairperson of the Dept, Member of Faculty of Education
3	8-8-1983 - 31-3-1987	Lecturer, DOS in Education 3. Manasagangotri, Mysore -6.	Teaching, Research, Extension
4	14-8-1974 - 8-8-1983	Lecturer, Shankara Gowda 4. College of Education, Mandya (University of Mysore)	Teaching, Research, Extension
5	. 1975 - 1980	Research Scholar (Part time) 5. DOS in Education, Manasagangotri, Mysore	Teaching and Research

Teaching Experience : Total 34 Years
Undergraduate Level (B.Ed. College) 9 years :

Taught the following subjects
Curriculum Teaching and Evaluation, Pre-Primary Education, Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education, School Organization, Co-Curricular Activities, Methods of Teaching Kannada (a regional language in the State of Karnataka), Content Course in Kannada.
Developed Self Instructional Material in Kannada Grammar.

Postgraduate Level (M.Ed) 25 years :

Taught the following subjects
Statistics in Education, Philosophy of Education, Special Education, Psychological Testing, Backwardness and Remedial Instruction, Population Education, Non-formal Education, Continuous and Correspondence Education
Authored two books & one Monograph - (1) Statistics in Education (2) Special Education - An Introduction for Teachers and Parents (3) Role of NGOs in Promoting Non – Formal Environment Education – A Case Study
Written lessons to and taught BEd and MEd correspondence Courses

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE : Total 34 years

Ph.D. Thesis : "A Study of Some Attitudinal and Proficiency
Changes Achieved Through Teacher Education". 1980
M.Ed Dissertation : "Construction of a Standardized Achievement Test in
Biology for IX Standard". 1974

Ph.Ds Successfully Guided :

sl.no	Name of the candidate	Topic	Year
1	H.S. Raghavendra Rao	"Curriculum and Conceptual Attainment inthe Pre-University Economics Course (A Comparative and Evaluative Study)".	May 1995
2	G.H.Parvathamma	"Achievement of Basic Understandings and Skills Through Lower Primary Education"	January 1996
3	Ningaraju. L	"An Evaluative Study of JanashikshanaNilayams in Mysore District".	January 1998
4	Malekar Sudhakar James	"Teachers' Attitudes, Morale and Job Satisfaction in Relation to Their Personality Factors and School Organizational Climate".	August 1998
5	V.Vishalakshi	"Effectiveness of an Activity Based Strategy for Environmental Studies at the Lower Primary level"	December 2002
6	C. Geetha	"Deficiencies in Kannada Grammar Among Secondary Kannada Methodology Teacher Trainees and Remedial Measures"	2003
7	B.K. Kalavathi	"Strategies to Develop Reading Readiness in Children of 3 + and its Effect on TheirReading Performance (English)"	2004
8	M.R.Jayaprakash	An Evaluative Study of Quality Improvement Program under DPEP in Mandya District	2005
9	Maryam Larijani	Attitude and awareness about Environment and Attitude Towards Environmental Education of Higher Primary School Teachers in Mysore (India) and in Hamedan (Iran) - A Comparative Study	January 2009
10	Asha B.N.	Effect of Competency-Based Training Programme in Environmental Education on the Competence of Pre-service Secondary Teachers	Feb 2009
11	Indrani. B	Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disabilities in Hindi among Students of Standard IX	Feb 2009

Ph.D Thesis Submitted : 3 Candidates

Ph.Ds On-going : 8 candidates on different topics.

Dissertations guided : 70 M.Ed students on different topics

Projects Completed :

" A Comparative Study of Some Educational Variables of SC, ST and Non SC, ST Students" (Co-worker: Dr. B. N. Sujatha) financed by NCERT through R.C.E Mysore, 1985-1986
MHRD Project on Minimum Levels of Learning at Primary Stage" sponsored by MHRD, New Delhi 1991-1996. (Worked as Associate Member with the Project Director Dr. M.S. Lalithamma).
External Evaluation of Total Literacy Campaign in Belgaum District" financed by ' Akshara Prabha' Belgaum District 1995-96 (worked as Team Director of the Project).
External Evaluation of Total Literacy Campaign - II phase in Dharwad District" financed by ' Sakshara Deepa' Dharwad District 1996-97 (worked as Team Member of the Project).
Role of NGOs in Promoting Non-Formal Environment Education - A Case Study in Bangalore District" on SRTT Visiting Fellowship at Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore - April to December 2003
External Evaluation of Continuing Education Program in Idukki, Kollam and Kasaragod Districts of Kerala State, financed by National Literacy Mission through Kerala State Literacy Mission (KSLM), 2005 (3 projects)

Projects On going:

reparation of Definitional Glossary of Educational Terminology (English - Kannada) in Education, 2003

Tools Developed for Research Work

K. Yeshodhara
Environment Knowledge Test (EKT)
Environment Awareness Test (EAT)
Environment Action Behaviour Test (EABT)
K.Yeshodhara and Sudhakar James -
Attitude towards Supervision Scale [both in English and Kannada]
K. Yeshodhara and L. Ningaraju -
Attitude towards Education Scale (for Beneficieries of JSNs) in Kannada
K. Yeshodhara and L. Ningaraju -
Reading Interest Scale (for Beneficieries of JSNs - in Kannada)
K. Yeshodhara and G.H. Parvathamma
Criterion Referenced Tests for Standard IV in Science, Mathematics and Social Studies (both in English and Kannada)
K. Yeshodhara and H.S. Raghavendra Rao
Criterion Referenced Tests for I and II year PUC in Economics (both in English and Kannada)
K.Yeshodhara and Sharmista Chakravarthy
Reading Comprehension Test (Cloze Procedure) in English for standrd VIII
S. Ramaa and K.Yeshodhara
Reading Comprehension Test (Cloze Procedure) in Kannada for grade VII
K.Yeshodhara - Self Instructional Material (Linear Programing) in Kannada Grammar (Samaasa Prakarana)

Tools Translated for Research Work

Environment Knowledge Test
Environment Awareness Test
Environment Action Behaviour Test
Achievement Motivation Inventory (verbal) by Prayag Mehta
The Jr.Sr. High School Personality Questionnaire (HSPQ) Form A by R.B. Cattell
The School Adjustment Inventory by Nirmala Kumar Bhagia
(modified the Kannada version of Dr. T. Padmini)
Visakha Student Attitude Scales by P.S.Rao
Attitude towards Manual Work Scale (VISAM)
Attitude towards Casteism Scale (VISAC)
Attitude towards Family Planning Scale (VISAF)
(modified the Kannada version of Dr. A.S. Raghavakumari)
The 16 PF Questionnaire; Form A by R.B. Cattell
Pupil Behaviour Rating Scale by Charles High

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE :
Positions held in University Bodies :-

Dean, Faculty of Education	University of Mysore (2 times)
Senate Member	University of Mysore (2 times)
Academic Council Member	University of Mysore (2 times)
Chairperson of the Dept.	Dept. of Studies in Education, Manasagangotri,University of Mysore. (4 times)
Chairperson & Member	Faculty of Education and Science, Board of Studiesin Education (in University of Mysore and different Universities) - many times
Chairperson & Member	M.Ed Admission Committee,Diploma in WomenStudies Admission Committee, University ofMysore. - many times
Chairperson & Member	Board of Examinations (in different Universities)
Member	Board of Studies in Philosophy, Women Studies University of Mysore and other Universities in and outside Karnataka
Chairperson & Member	BOE and BOAE - many times

Membership in Professional Bodies

Life Member	All India Association for Educational Research.
Life Member	Indian Association for Women Studies.
Life Member	Kannada Samskritika Sangha(R)National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore.
Life Member	Mysore Grahakara Parishat
Life Member	Kannada Sahitya Parishat
Life Member	Makkala Nikethana ® (National level Children's Organisation
Life Member	National Pollution Control and EnvironmenConservation Committee (NPCECC) ®

Membership in Different Committees
Member - Advisory Committee of

(a) Academic Staff College (ASC)
(b) College of Teacher Education, Mysore (CTE)
(c) District Institute for Education and Training, Mysore (DIET)
(d) State Resource Centre, Mysore (SRC)
(e) Institute of Correspondence Course and Continuing Education (ICC&CE) of University of Mysore (then)
(f) Different Educational Institutions and Voluntary Organisations
(g)Institute for Social & Economic Change, Bangalore.

Member - Staff Selection Committee for the appointment of Professors, Readers and Lecturers in MEd Departments and B.Ed Colleges of different Universities in and outside Karnataka.

Member - Departmental Promotion / Selection Committee for the appointment of Non-Teaching Staff in RIE, Mysore.
ChairPerson- Mysore University Affiliation Committee

Chairperson / Member - Mysore, Bangalore and Kuvempu University-
Local Inspection Committee for Affiliation

Member - Expert Committee for the Selection of 'Study Team' for Need Assessment Study under Functional Literacy Program by State Resource Centre, Karnataka.

ChairPerson - Expert Committee to inspect the Centre of Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination to offer BEd (CISce) Program.

ChairPerson/ Member - Doctoral Committee to evaluate research proposals and Expert Committee to evaluate project proposals

Member - Deans Committee for achieving uniform structure of B.Ed course in all the Universities of Karnataka

Member - Main Committee for Regulations of Postgraduate and Undergraduate Courses in University of Mysore, Bangalore, Mangalore. Equivalence Committee, Hostel Committee

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES :

Papers Presented in Seminars / Workshops / Conferences

"Integrated Rural Development and National Adult Education Programme" in the Seminar on "Adult Education" organised by Shankara Gowda College of Education, Mandya, sponsored by NAEP, Government of India, 1978.
Training in Learning Deficiencies" [co-author Sri B.N.Manjunathaiah] 16th Annual Conference of Karnataka State Association of Teacher Educators, at Davanagere, 27th to 29th Jan 1984.
"Leadership Training and Administration for Non-formal Education" [co-authors Sri. B.N. Manjunathaiah and Dr. B.N. Sujatha] in 17th Annual Conference of Karnataka State Association of Teacher Educators held at Bangalore, 22nd to 24th Feb 1985.
"Status of Women and Role of Voluntary Organisations" in the Seminar held in connection with International Women's Day Celeberation at Mysore, 14th March 1986.
"Technical Terminologies in Department of Education" in the District Level
"Use of Kannada in Department of Workshop on 'Administrative Kannada' held at Mandya, 31st August 1988.Education" in the Division Level Administrative Kannada Workshop organised by Kannada & Culture Department, Mysore Division, at Mysore, 17th December 1988.
"Initiated one of the sessions - U.G.C. sponsored Regional Workshop on "Accreditation and Assessment Council" in the Department of Studies in Education, Manasagangothri, Mysore, 30th and 31st December 1988.
"Small Family a Happy Family" in the Workshop on "Promotion of Family Planning for Better Living" for senior citizens organised by Magadi Rural Project for Community Participation in Family Planning, held at Magadi, 29th November 1990.
"Voluntary Agencies and Women Education" in the Seminar on "Women and Education with focus on Girl child" organised by the Centre for Women Studies, IDS Manasagangothri, Mysore [in connection with International Women's Day Celebrations], 27th March 1991.
"The Role of Youth in Social Change" in the Symposium for youth leaders in connection with World Population Day Celebrations, organised by FPAI, Mysore, 11th July 1992.
"Literacy and Women Education" in the Seminar on 1991 District Census and Its Implications" organised by FPAI, Mysore Branch, 28th October 1992.
"Environment Conservation and Education-Need for Value Development" in the National Seminar on Pollution Control and Environment Conservation" organised jointly by National Pollution Control and Environment Conservation Committee [NPCECC] and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, held at Bangalore, 28th June 1997.
"Women Education-After Independence" in the Seminar on Family Welfare Programmes After Independence [in connection with Golden Jubilee Celeberations of Independence] organised by Family Planning Association of India [FPAI] Mysore branch, 29th August 1997.
"Environmental Awareness Among the Students of African Countries in Mysore City" in the "International Seminar on Air and Water Pollution of Urban Environment" by National Pollution Control and Environment Conservation Committee [NPCECC} held at Bangalore, 24th September 1998.
"Environmental Education in Teacher Education Programme" in the three day Seminar on "Integration of Environmental Concepts in the Present B.Ed Curriculum of Karnataka University" organised by the University College of Education, Dharwad 18th to 20th January 1999.
"Environmental Protection-constitutional and Legislative Provisions" in the National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and Control, organized by NPCECC at Bangalore 29th December 1999.
"Women Education After Independence" in the 68th year Extension Lecture Series of Prasaranga, University of Mysore, held at Govt. Junior College, Gorur, Hassan Dist 5th January 2000
"Integrating Environmental Education in the School Curiculum" in the National Conference on Environmental Education for the New Century organised by CPR Environment Education Centre, Chennai, 15-18 March 2000.
"Automobile Pollution and Control" in the Seminar on 'Transport and Environment', Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Bangalore 5th June 2000.
"Competency Based Training at +2 Level" in the Seminar on Evaluation of Student Learning and Restructuring the Exam System at +2 level of Andhra Pradesh RIE Bhuvaneshwar, 21st March 2001.
" Critical Analysis of Social Science Research in the Universities" in the National Seminar on 'Networking of University - Research Institute - Industry' organisecd by Association of Indian University New Delhi in association with CFTRI and University of Mysore, at CFTRI Mysore, 27-28 Sept 2001.
" ICT and Teacher Education" in the XXXV Annual Conference of Indian Association of Teacher Educators (IATE), hosted by KSOU and RIE Mysore, 27-29 December 2001.
" Noise Pollution and Its Control" in the Seminar on "Environment Pollution and Control" on the eve of World Environment Day 2002, organised by NPCECC (R) and Mangalore University, at Mangalore 5th June 2002
" Non-Formal Environmental Education and NGOs" in the State level Seminar on the eve of 'World Environment Day and Concrete 2003', organized by NPCECC Bangalore and Kuvempu University at Shivmoga on 26th Nov 2003.
" How Qualitative is our Teacher Education"(Co-author B.K. Kalavathi) in the International Conference in 'Teacher Education in the context of globalization' organised by the Dept of Education, Bangalore University in collaboration with New Horizon College of Education and Teacher Education Cultural & Education Form Bangalore, 4 - 6 April 2005.
" Role of NGOs in Promoting Non-Formal Environment Education" - A Case Study in Bangalore District in the Seminar on Polution Control and Environment Conservation organised by NPCECC in collaboration with Mysore Horticultural Society, Lalbagh, Bangalore on 29th June 2005.

Resource Person in Seminars / Workshops / Orientation Programs / Refresher Courses:

"Orientation Programme for Teachers of Mysore City Primary Schools and SC/ST Hostel Wardens" under the project on "Educational Development of the SC and ST's held at Regional College of Education, Mysore, August 1985, September 1985, October 1989 and November 1986
"Workshop on "Teaching Aids for the Teachers of Adopted Schools in Mysore" held at Regional College of Education, Mysore, 27th to 29th December 1985.
"Workshop on "Preparation of Hand Book for Teachers on Activities for Fostering
Cognitive Development in Pre-Primary Children" organised by DSERT Bangalore, 8th to 18th May 1988 and 9th to 16th June 1988.
"Training Programme for Teachers in Identification, Diagnosis and Remediation of Learning Disabilities of Primary School Children [Kannada]" Regional College of Education, Mysore, 13th to 18th March 1989.
"Training of Trainers Course for Sub-Inspectors" at Police Training College, Mysore, 10th to 15th April 1989.
"One year Multicategory Teacher Training Programme" organised by Regional College of Education, Mysore, September 1989, October 1992.
"Panel Discussion on "Reforms in Education with reference to progress made under Total Literacy Campaign" in connection with 66th Common Foundation Course for Probationery Group A & B Officers of Various Departments, at Administrative Training Institute [ATI], Mysore, 1st September 1992.
"Orientation Course for EOs, AEOs and Subject Inspectors regarding Project on Minimum Levels of Learning at Primary Stage" organised by [a] DDPI office, Mysore, 19th & 20th October 1992. [b] DDPI office, Hassan, at Mysore, 20th to 22nd October 1992
"Taluk Level Orientation Course for Primary School Teachers on "Minimum Levels of Learning at Primary Stage" at, different places in Mysore and Hassan Districts organised by DIETs
"Orientation Programme for High School Teachers on Minimum Levels of Learning at Secondary Level" organised by DDPI office Hassan, 12th January 1993, Mysore - 24th November 1993.
"Regional Level Training Programme for Resource Teachers working in IED Schools" organised by Regional College of Education, Mysore, Ist March 1993.
"Workshop for Preparation of Training Manual with regard to project on Minimum Levels of Learning" organised by DSERT Bangalore, at Dept. of Studies in Education, Mysore, 4th to 7th March 1993.
"Orientation Programmes/Refresher Courses for College and University Teachers" organised by the Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore since 1988 till today.
Workshop to Design Specific Strategies for the Involvement of Local Community to achieve Universalisation of Elementary Education with reference to Access, Participation and Achievement held at Regional College of Education, Mysore, 29th August to 3rd September 1994.
"Orientation Programme for Key Resource Persons in the Implementation of Integrated Education for the Disabled, Regional College of Education, Mysore, 30th September 1994.
Workshop on "Alternative Evaluation Techniques for High School Teachers" organised by DSERT Bangalore at Mandya, 7th & 9th November 1994.
"Camp to identify Children with Learning Disabilities" sponsored by Rotary West, Mysore city, 11th December 1994.
Training Programme in Remedial Teaching for Enhancing Learning Achievements in Secondary Schools, Regional College of Education, Mysore, 20th February 1995.
"Training Programme for Primary School Teachers in Integrated Education for Disabled" organised by District Institute for Education and Training [DIET] Mysore, since 1996.
"Refresher Course for Secondary School Kannada Teachers" organised by the Department of Public Instruction, and Shankara Gowda College of Education, Mandya, 26th September 1996.
"Two day Workshop for Parents of Mentally Retarded and Cerebral Palsied Children" jointly organised by Swasahaya Samuchhaya [Parents Association for MR & CP Children] and Alumni Association of the Dept. DOS in Education, Manasagangothri, 27th & 29th July 1997.
"Symposiums / Seminars on Women Education in Independent India" organised by the Centre for Women Studies, Manasagangothri, Mysore, and other organisations.
"Workshop to finalise the Research Tools pertaining to Teacher Competencies in Different Subject Areas at Primary Levels [for DPEP Research Project] organised by Regional Institute of Education, Mysore, 4th & 5th February 1998.
Discussion regarding a Research Report on “ Prathamika Shikshanada Samshodaneya Sthithigathi Hagu Pravruthi”to be submitted to MHRD, New Delhi, at DSERT Bangalore, 11th August 1998.
"Workshop for the Development and Try out of Training Package for Training of DIET Faculty in Management of Learning Disabilities" organised by Regional Institute of Education Mysore, 29th Janauary, 3rd February 1999.
Workshop on Content Analysis of Text books for New Literates" organised by State Resource Centre, Mysore 16-20th February 1999.
Regional Seminar on Researches in School Effectiveness at Primary Stage organised by RIE Mysore 13-15th May 1999 [Chaired one session],
Three days Workshop on Training of DIET faculty in Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation by RIE Mysore 15-11-1999 to 17-11-1999.
"Orientation Programe in Indian Constitution and Human Rights" Chaired a session on 'Constitution and Values', organised by DOS in Education under Dr. Zakir Hussain chair, 28th March 2004
Seminar on 'Food and Nutritional Security in the context of midday meal scheme of the Govt. of Karnataka by IDS, UOM, 29th Sept. 2004
Seminar on Draft Curriculum Document 'some specific issues and concerns of Teacher Education' by NCTE, New Delhi at Warrangal, A.P 29th and 30th Nov. 2004.
Project Advisor for the DEC sanctioned project "Empowerment of women through Distance Education" - A case study of KSOU for 2004 - 05 (Principal Investigator - Dr. Nirmala Prakash, Reader in English, KSOU, MGM)
Expert Committee visit to inspect the study centers of council for the Indian School
Certificate Examinations to offer B.Ed (CISCE) program, 4th Jan. 2005 (Chairperson).
International Conference on ‘Teacher Education in the Context of Globalization’ Paper presentation ( co-authored) on ‘How Qualitative is Our Teacher Education/’ and Chaired Technical Session, Dept. of Education, B’lore University with New- Horizon College of Education &Teacher Education Cultural and Education Forum Bangalore April 2005
Teach to the Future Pre-service Program ( Resource Person), Intel Innovation in Education, Bangalore, May 2005
Orientation Program for Colleges of Education Affiliated to UOM on ‘Evaluation and Assessment Procedures in the B.Ed Ccourse, Panelist for Discussion, St. Joseph’s College of Education, Mysore, St. Joseph’s College of Education, Mysore, June 2005
National Seminar on Pollution Control and Environment Conservation, Paper presentation on ‘Role of NGOs in Promoting Non- Formal Education-a Case Study in Bangalore District and chaired a Technical Session , NPCECC, B’lore with Mysore Horticultural Society, Lalbagh B’lore, June 2005
Three day Orientation Program on ‘Evaluation of Continuing Education Program for
the Empanneled Evaluation Agencies’, (Represented Empanneled Agency - DOS in
Education, MGM) Directorate of Adult Education, Govt. of India with State Resource
Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, July 2005
Workshop on ‘Globalization and Education, Enterpreneurship Education, Dept. of PG Studies in Education, Kuvempu University,Davanagere Resource Person , March 2006
Seminar on ‘Liberalization,Privatization and Globalization and its Impact on
Education, Moulana Azad B.Ed College, Mysore, Resource Person, Feb 2006
Orientation Programme for B. Ed College Staff Members on ‘Education and Gender Discrimination’ DOS in Education & Centre for Women Studies,Manasagangothri, Mysore Resource Pereson, march 2006
1st Refresher Course in Guidance and Counseling, Academic staff College, University of Mysore, Resource Person, March 2006
3rd Refresher Course in Guidance and Counseling, Academic staff College, University of Mysore, Resource Person, March 2008
National Seminar on Environment Pollution and Control, Paper presentation on
‘ Curricular Input and the Level of Environment Awareness and Action Behaviour of
Secondary School Students’and Chaired a Technical Session, June 2006
Educational Satellite Program for DIET / BRC Lecturers ( Live Telecast), Resource
Person , Spoke on ‘Women Empowerment’ Pre-University Education Board,
Bangalore, Nov 2006
State Level Women’s Conference, Resource Person , Spoke on ‘Women Empowerment’ Vaicharika Mahila Vedike, Mysore,Nov 2006
Worked as Pesource Person in many programs since 2006 to this date

Co-ordinator / Organiser / convenor of Programs :

"Workshop for Preparation of Instructional Material for Developing Basic Concepts and Oral Communication Skills among Learning Disabled for Pre-Primary and Primary School Teachers of Karnataka State" organised by DSERT Bangalore, at Dept.of Studies in Education, University of Mysore. 22nd to 28th September 1989 and 18th to 20th November 1989.
"9th Orientation Course for College Lecturers" at Academic Staff College. University of Mysore, Mysore, 4th to 30th March 1991. (Course Co-ordinator)
UGC Sponsored Special Lecture by Prof M.S.Gore, Former Vice Chancellor of Bombay University at Dept. of Education, Mysore on 6th March 1995
"World Disabled Day" Handifest involving 10-12 Special institutions for the Disabled in Mysore City - at Dept. of Education, Mysore since 1994
National / International Seminars on "Pollution Control and Environment Conservation" at Bangalore, and different places by NPCECC [R] 1997-2005
State/National Children's Educational and Cultural Conferences at Bangalore, 1995-2004 by "Makkala Nikethana" a Children's Organisation 1995 - 2004.
Alumni Association Silver Jubilee Celebrations which included Seminars, Special Lectures, Inter Collegiate Debate Competition for B.Ed Students of University of Mysore, Handifest - Sports and Cultural Activities Programme by Disabled children, Release of "Souvenir" and "WHO is WHO" of Alumni, 1997 - 98.
International Seminar on Air and Water Pollution of Urban Environment, by National Pollution Control and Environment Conservation Committee (NPCECC) Bangalore, 24th Sept. 1998.
National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and Control, by National Pollution Control and Environment Conservation Committee (NPCECC) Bangalore, 29th Oct 1999
National Seminar on Environment Pollution and Management - by NPCECC Bangalore and University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 24 - 25 Nov 2000
National Seminar on Evironment Pollution and Control , by NPCECC, Bangalore and Vishveshwaraya Technological University, Belgaum, 2001.
XXXV Annual Conference of Indian Association of Teacher Educators (IATE), by IATE, N - Delhi, Host: Karnataka State Open University & Regional Institute of Education, Mysore. Local Organizing Committee & Souvenir Committee Member, 27-29 Dec. 2001
National Seminar on Environment Pollution & Management - by NPCECC Bangalore and Mangalore University, Mangalore, 5th June 2002.
Workshop on (i) Research Tools (ii) Communication Skills, (iii) Instructional Technology under Faculty Improvement Program, 2001 - 2002 & funded by DSERT, Bangalore
World Environment Day and Concrete 2003, by NPCECC, Bangalore and Kuvempu University, Shimoga, 26th Nov 2003
Orientation Programme for Teacher Educators of University of Mysore on Indian Constitution and Human Rights, at DOS in Education, Manasagangothri, Mysore. by "Dr.Zakir Hussain Chair, University of Mysore, 28 - 29 March 2004.
Inter Collegiate Kannada Debate Competition for BEd Students at DOS in Education Manasagangotri, Mysore Since 1998. (every year)
Personality Development program in collaboration with RIMSE Mysore
Orientation Programs for the Principals of BEd colleges of the University of Mysore regarding Intel - Teach to Future Program, Oct 2004, Sept 2005.
ICT Training Programs for Master Trainers from BEd Colleges of University of Mysore Nov - Dec 2004.
Seminar on Pollution control and Environment Conservation - by NPCECC Bangalore and Mysore Horticultural Society, Bangalore, 29th June 2005.
Workshops for BEd Curriculum revision in collaboration with different Colleges
of Education of University of Mysore 2005
Workshops for MEd Curriculum revision, DOS in Education, MGM, 2005.
Organised many no. of Workshops, seminars and conferences at national and
International level since 2006 to this date
3rd Refresher Course in Guidance and Counseling, Academic staff College,
University of Mysore, Co-ordinator and Resource Person, March 2008

PUBLICATIONS
(a) Research Articles :

" Cost and Efficiency of Junior Colleges" (Co-author Sri. H.S.Raghavendra Rao) in 'Journal of the Mysore University' (Arts) Vol. XLV, March and September 1983.
"A Study of Some Attitudinal and Proficiency Changes Achieved Through Teacher Education" - Ph.D. Thesis abstract in 'Indian Education Review', NCERT, New Delhi, January 1984.
"Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Material in Kannada Grammar for High School Students" in 'Manavika Karnataka'. Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. XIV (2), February 1984.
"Effectiveness of Self Instructional Material in Kannada Grammar for Secondary Teacher Trainees" in 'Manavika Karnataka'. Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. XIV (3), May 1984.
"Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Material in Kannada Grammar for High School Students" in Journal of the Mysore University (Arts), Vol. XL VII, March and S eptember 1985, Printed in December 1989.
"Construction of an Attitude Towards Supervision Scale" (Co-author Sri. M. Sudhakar James) in Journal of the Mysore University (Arts), Vol. XL VIII, March and September 1986, Printed in June 1990.
"Integrating Environmental Education in the School Curriculum" in Environment Pollution Vol - 1, No - 9 Nov 2000.
" Environmental Awareness Among the Students of African Countries in Mysore city" in Environment Pollution vol - 2, No - 2 April 2001.
Published about 10 research articles in different journals of Education since 2001
Environmental Awareness Among the Students of African Countries in
Mysore City’ in Environment Pollution Vol 2, No.2, .April 2001
2. ‘Impact of Learning-centric Approach on the Achievement Level
of Using Auxillary Verbs among the Students of Standard VIII’in Edutracks,
Vol 6, No. 4, Dec 2006

General Articles :

"Action Research" in 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. 14 (1), November 1983.
"Learning Deficiencies and Teacher Training Programme" in 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. 14 (4), August 1984.
"Book Review" in 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. 15 (1), 1984.
"Non-Formal Education - Administration and Leadership Training" (Coauthor Sri. B. N. Manjunathaiah and Dr. B.N. Sujatha) - in 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. 15 (3), May 1985.
"Scales of Measurement in Education" in 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. 16 (1), November 1985.
"Training in Analysis of Learning Deficiencies" (Co-author Sri. B. N. Manhunathaiah - in Journal of the Mysore University (Arts), Vol. XL VII, March and September 1986.
"Kannada Technical Terms in Department of Education" - In 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. 18 (1), 1988, Printed in November 1989.
"Accreditation and Assessment Council for Higher Education" - A report of the UGC sponsored Regional Workshop held in the Department of Studies in Education, Manasagangotri, Mysore on 30th & 31st December 1988, in 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly of University of Mysore, Vol. 18 (2 & 3 comb.), April - July 988, Printed in May 1990.
"Dr. S. Radhakrishnan - A Universal Man" in Journal of the Mysore University (Arts) New Series. Vol. L, March & September 1988, Page Nos. 40 to 43, printed in April 1991.
"Vocational Guidance" - in Kannada Vishwakosha Vol. 14, University of Mysore
"Guidance for Children with Learning Deficiencies" - In Quarterly Journal, Department of Public Instructions, B.P. Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore - 4, 1993.
"Education of the Disabled" - In Shrikantaiah Abhinandana grantha, Adichunchangiri Education Trust, Channarayapatna, 1994.
“Environment Conservation and Education” in Golden Jubilee Celebrations Souvenir, My Sugar High School, Mandya 1999.
"Environment Conservation and Education - Need for Value Development" in Environment Pollution Vol - 1, No - 3 May 2002, Printed in May 2002.
"Environmental Protection - Constitutional and Legislative Provisions" in Environment Pollution Vol - 2, No - 13 March 2001.
Quite a number of articles and interviews in different Journals and News Papers.
Teaching Effectiveness in Higher Education – Students’ Evaluation of
Teachers’ in Today’s University Education, Vol 1, No.1, June-July 2005
‘Education System in Iran’ in Today’s University Education, Vol2, No.4
Dec 2006 ( co-authored with Maryam Larijani)
‘Role of Teachers in Environmental Education’ in Environment Pollution
Vol 7, No. 9 , Nov 2006( co-authored with Maryam Larijani)
Relationship between Environmental Awareness and Attiude among Higher Primary School Teachers of India and Iran, Journal of All India Association for Educational Research’, 2008( co-authored with Maryam Larijani)

Books Published :

Vishesha Shikshana [Kiru Parichaya]- Shikshakaru Mattu Poshakarigagi [Special Education an Introduction for Teachers and Parents], Co-author: Dr. S. Ramaa, Lecturer in Special Education, RCE, Mysore - Deputy Channabasappa Book Series 13, Dharwad, 8th September 1989, Reprint in 2002
Sankyashastra" Shibaa Prakashana, Kuvempunagar, Mysore - 23, April 1993. Reprinted in 1995 and 2002
“Role of NGOs in Promoting Non-Formal Environment Education
-A Case Study”, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC),
Nagarabhavi, Bangalore,2005
A Hand Book on Problem Based Learning’ Department of Studies in Education, Manasagangothri, Mysore, 2005

Editor Work :

"SHIKSHAKA" B.Ed College Magazine for 8 years 1975-82
"SHIKSHANA VAHINI" Alumni Association Silver Jubilee Celebrations Souvenir, DOS in Education, Manasagangothri, 1997-98
"ABSTRACTS" of the papers presented in the "International Seminar on Air and Water Pollution of Urban Environment" held on 24th September 1998 organised by NPCECC, Bangalore.
"MAKKALA KUSUMA" a Souvenir brought out every year on the occasion of Children's Educational & Cultural Conference organised by Makkla Nikethana [MAKNIK] a Children's Organistation, 1994-98
Many general articles published in different Magazines and News Papers.
Member of Editorial Board - 'Manavika Karnataka' Kannada Quarterly, University of Mysore, 1999-2000.
"ABSTRACTS" of the Papers presented in the "National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and Control" organised by NPCECC, Bangalore, held on 29th December 1999
"ABSTRACTS" and Proceedings of the International Seminar on Air and Water Pollution of Urban Environment organized by NPCECC, Bangalore 24, 1998
"Abstracts" of the National Seminar on Environmental Polution and Management organized by NPCECC Bangalore 24, 25th November 2000
"ABSTRACTS" of the National Seminar on Environment Pollution and Management organized by NPCECC Bangalore and Managlore University, 5th June , 2002.
"ABSTRACT" of the National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and Control organized by NPCECC Bangalore and Visveswaraiah Technologial University, Belgaum, 19th November , 2001
" Silver Jubilee Celebration Souvenir" - Alumni Association, DOS in Education, Manasagangothri, Mysore - 1999.
Abstracts of the papers presented in the National Seminar on
‘Environmental Pollution and Managementl’ organized by National
Pollution Control and Environment Conservation Committee
( NPCECC), Bangalore and Mangalore University, Mangalore, June
5, 2002
Abstracts of the papers presented in the National Seminar on
‘Environmental Pollution and Control’ organized by National
Pollution Control and Environment Conservation Committee
( NPCECC), Bangalore 2003,2004 and 2005
Abstracts of the papers presented in the National Seminar on
‘Environmental Pollution and Control’ organized by National
Pollution Control and Environment Conservation Committee
( NPCECC), Bangalore and Bangalore University, Bangalore, June
5, 2006
"Environment Pollution" - Monthly Magazine, NPCECC, Bangalore - Associate Editor
"Today's University Education" Bi Monthly Magazine, Mysore - Academic Editor

Others :

Written course material in the Paper Education - Nature and Purpose for MA (Education) Program of Indiragandi National Open University, New Delhi.
Adjudicated many Ph.D. Theses and M.Ed Dissertations/Project reports of different Universities in and outside Karnataka )
Participated in All India Radio Programmes - "Chintana", Panel Discussions, Radio Talk etc.
Associated with many Voluntary/Social Organisations and Educational Institutions for academic support.
Worked as Secretary/President/Executive Committee Member of Alumni Association of the Dept. Staff Advisor and organised many educational and cultural activities.
Participated in B.Ed & M.Ed Curriculum revision for different Universities, in and outside Karnataka.
Written lessons to and taught B.Ed & M.Ed correspondence Courses.
Worked as Editor for Magazines, Souvenirs, Journals, Abstracts and Proceedings of Seminar / Conferences.
Delivered many special lecturers and Public Speeches
Contributed for the education of poor children through supply of free books, uniforms and financial help.

Positions held in Other organizations

President - Jnanarashmi Education Society ® running different
schools / institutions
General Secretary - National Pollution Control and Environment
Conservation Committee (NPCECC)
General Secretary - Makkala Nikethana ®, NationL LEVEL Children’s
Organization
Vice- Chairperson - National Power Development and Energy Research
Institute
Director - Banking and Economic Society of India

Visits Abroad

University of Windsor - Windsor, Canada, November 2000
University of Heuston - Sugarland, Texas, USA, November 2000
Kannada Association
Singapore - Panelist in Panel Discussion on ‘Education and
Literature’ in connection with World Kannada
Cultural Convention 2005, November 2005

AWARDS

1. Sri Ratan Tata Trust Visiting Fellowship, 2003 - Institute of Social Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore

2. ‘Hridayavantharu’ (Noble Man ) Award 2008 in recognition of distinguished achievement in the field of Education on the occasion of “All India Kannada Cultural Convention 2008” at Vapi, Gujarat organized jointly by Vapi Kannada Sangha Gujarat and Hridayavahini of Mangalore, 16-17 Feb 2008

Membership in Board of Appointments (BOA) (outside the University of Mysore)
Year	University	Subject	Appointment of
2009	Tumkur University	Education	Lecturers
2008	Kuvempu University	Education	Readers and Professor
2007	University of Mysore	Education	Lecturers
2006	Mahatma Gandhi University	Education	Professor, Reader (CAS)
2006	Karnataka State Women University, Bijapur	Education( School of Education - B.Ed & M.Ed)	Lecturers
2005	Sri Venkateshwar, Tirupathi	Education	Professors ( CAS)
2006, 2005	Periyar	-do-	Professor,Principal & Lecturers
2003	Bangalore	Education	Professors & Readers
Participation in Extension Activities
a. NSS ------- b. Remedial coaching Given for M.Ed Students Rural Development Schemes ------- Voluntary Organization Worked as the Secretary, Joint - Secretary, President, Executive Committee Member of the Alumni Association of the Dept. and a few voluntary organizations. e. Educational Societies Associated with educational institutions for academic support f. Others Social work, special / guest lecturers,.

Present Activities

Professor of Education teaching Research methodology and Staristics in Education, Special Education
Guiding 8 candidates for Ph.d in Education
Member on ‘Commttee for Development of Science in Schools’ –a developmental project of the University of Mysore under the chairmanship of Prof. P.Venkataramaiah, Former VC of Kuvempu University
Chairperson, Board of Studies in Education, Board of Examiners in Education
Chairperson, Women Harassment Complaints / Enquiry Committee, University of Mysore
Member on Staff Selection Committee for different Universities, Local Inspection Committee for affiliation / NOC, Expert Team for inspection of institutions

Departments

Prof. K.Yeshodhara

Ph.D

University of Mysore

Education

M.A

University of Mysore

Kannada - Folklore

B.Ed