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Dr. Shama Norien Major

Journal Publications

  •  A Study of stigma and its correlation with the self-esteem of Socially excluded groups: People living in the leprosy community of Delhi in IAHRW International Journal  of Social Sciences, (2017),Vol – 5(2), pp 310-313. ISSN:  ISSN-2347-379
  • Alternate Education: Some Experiences and reflections from the field in International Journal of Education and Management Studies, 2017, Vol 7(2), pp 229-231, ISSN: P2231-5632-2321-3671
  • A study of psychological strengths and weaknesses of children and Adolescents from leprosy community: A case study of South-Delhi in Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 2017,Vol 8(7), pp 575-577, ISSN-P229-5356-232-3698
  • Influence of Media on Women’s Construction of Psycho-social Identity-body Image: Reinforcing Stereotypical attractiveness in IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 2022, Vol 10(2), pp 107-111, ISSN-2347-379
  • A Case Study of Leprosy Affected People and Children in South-Delhi: Socially Excluded Community of the Society in Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 2022, Vol 13(4), pp 550-553, ISSN-P229-5356-232-3698
  • An exploratory study of discipline in primary classroom: Some reflections and experiences from the field” in Voices of teachers and teacher educators, pp 81-89 Volume xii, Issue II, December, 2023 ISSN 2455 1376 in NCERT, New- Delhi).
  • An Exploratory Study of Factors Influencing Teacher Well-Being and Self-Efficacy Among School Teachers”. In Quest – A Journal of the Social Sciences, Volume 18, Issue 2, August 2024 : 79-99. Print.ISSN :0974-5041, online ISSN:2249-0035.DOI:10.5958/2249-0035.2024.00005.0
  • An exploratory study of prospective teachers’ happiness and well-being in relation to the influence of technology in IAHRW International Journal  of Social Sciences,Volume 13, February 2026 , ISSN-2347-379

Chapters in Edited Book

  • Major,S.N.(2024).Alternative Education in Contemporary Context: Some Field Experiences and Reflections of Teacher Educators and Prospective teachers in Revitalising teacher education in India: NEP 2020 (Prospectus and challenges), ISBN-10- 9391978738, Shipra publications, New-Delhi110059
  • Major,S.N.(2015). Situational analysis of National ECCE Policy 2013 and it Implementation on children living in Socially Excluded Leprosy colony- A case study Leprosy colony in South Delhi In care for young children: health, nutrition and protection, under the theme: Early childhood development knowledge series-iii, ISBN:978-93-80570-98-3, P-222-226, Global books organisation, publisher & distributor, New-Delhi110059.

Paper presentations in Seminars/Conferences

  • Presented a paper titled “Reflections on the Trajectory of Becoming a Culturally Rooted Pedagogue: IKS and the 21st-Century Teacher” at the National Conference, C.V.B. Government College, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 7–8 May 2026.
  • Presented a paper titled “Exploring the Pragmatics of AI Tools in a Teacher Education Programme through the Lens of Prospective Teachers” at the International Conference on NEP 2020: Future Pathways for Education (Hybrid Mode), organized by the Department of Education and Education Technology, University of Hyderabad, under the aegis of the School of Education and Training, MANUU, Hyderabad, 5–6 February 2026.
  • Presented a paper titled “Life Satisfaction, Well-Being and Psychosocial Challenges of Undergraduate Students of a Teacher Education Programme” at the Conference on Indian Knowledge Tradition and the Philosophical Contexts of Modern Education: Innovation and Possibilities, organized by Dev Sanskriti College of Education and Technology, Durg, Chhattisgarh, 21–22 November 2025.
  • Presented a paper titled “Rabindranath Tagore’s Educational Philosophy and Its Relevance in Alternative Education” at the Conference on Indian Knowledge Tradition and the Philosophical Contexts of Modern Education: Innovation and Possibilities, organized by Dev Sanskriti College of Education and Technology, Durg, Chhattisgarh, 21–22 November 2025.
  • Presented a paper titled “Empowering Learners: Humanistic Approaches to Fostering Autonomy in the Classroom” at the National Conference on NEP 2020 and Multilingualism: Transformative Reforms in Teacher Education (Hybrid Mode), organized by the College of Teacher Education, Nuh, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, 7–8 November 2025.
  • Presented a paper titled “Drawings as a Medium to Identify and Address Misconceptions in Learners around Gender” at the National Seminar on Educational Scenario in India: Challenges and Prospects in the Era of Globalization, organized by Sharan College of Education for Women, Ghurkari, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the Centre for Professional Development (CPD), R&D Cell, NIILM University, Kaithal, Haryana, 22 March 2025.
  • Presented a paper titled “Exploring the Determinants of Teachers’ Well-Being and Self-Efficacy” at the National Seminar and 6th Annual Conference of the Psychological Forum Chhattisgarh on Mental Health and Well-Being: Understanding the Imperatives of Contemporary Times, organized by the Department of Psychology, Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Open University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 24–25 June 2024.
  • Presented a paper titled “Alternative Education in Contemporary Context: Some Field Experiences and Reflections of Teacher Educators and Prospective Teachers” at the Jamia International Conference on Education (JICE-2024), Transforming Indian Education Post NEP-2020: Connecting to the Past, Targeting the Future, organized by the Department of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education (IASE), Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 14–15 February 2024.
  • Presented a paper titled “An Exploratory Study of the Influence of Technology on Prospective Teachers’ Well-Being” (Virtual Mode) at the National Seminar and 5th Annual Conference of the Psychological Forum Chhattisgarh on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Tool for Sustainable Development, organized by the Department of Psychology and IQAC, S.G.C. Government Arts and Commerce Girls College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 7–8 July 2023.
  • Presented a paper titled “An Exploratory Study of Discipline in Primary Classrooms: Some Reflections and Experiences from the Field” (Virtual Mode) at the Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, organized by the Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, 3–4 May 2023.
  • Presented a paper titled “An Exploratory Study to Understand the Effects of Examinations on the Motivation of Prospective Teachers” (Virtual Mode) at the UMTEB International Scientific Research Congress XII, organized by Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi, in partnership with the Institute of Economic Development and Social Researches, Turkey, 13–15 August 2022.
  • Presented a paper titled “Influence of Media on Women’s Construction of Psycho-Social Identity and Reinforcement of Stereotypical Attractiveness” (Virtual Mode) at the World Women Conference IV, organized by Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi, 8–9 March 2022.
  • Presented a paper titled “An Exploratory Study of Psycho-Social Challenges of Women Living in Leprosy-Affected Communities in Delhi” (Virtual Mode) at the World Women Conference IV, organized by Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi, 8–9 March 2022.
  • Presented a paper titled “Innovative Practices in Teacher Education: Experiences and Reflections from the Field” at the Third International Education Conference on Teacher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies, Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 7–8 December 2016.
  • Presented a paper titled “A Psychological Analysis of Students’ Strengths and Weaknesses and Its Relationship with Academic Motivation” at the International Conference on Positive Schooling: A Haven for Holistic Development, organized by the Indian Association of Health, Research and Welfare, Goa, 16–18 January 2016.
  • Presented a paper titled “Situational Analysis of the National ECCE Policy (2013) and Its Implementation among Children Living in a Socially Excluded Leprosy Colony in South Delhi” at the Third International Conference on Early Childhood Development: Emerging World Policies and Practices for Early Childhood Development, Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 19–20 November 2015.

Workshops conducted as resource person

  • Conducted workshop as resource person on Research methodology, on research in Pre service teacher Education . Title of workshop “Planning for Educational research: Tools and techniques on 5 th August 2025.organised by Department of Elementary Education in collaboration with IQAC , Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi.
  • Conducted workshop as resource person for D.EL.ED prospective teachers from, title: “ICT based Lesson Planning” on 23rd Dec 2024  Organized by Department of Teacher Training & Non-Formal Education ( I.A.S.E), Faculty of Education , Jamia Millia Islamia, New- Delhi.
  • Conducted workshop as resource person for NSS volunteers for various projects to teach underprivileged children- title of the workshop: Understanding Diversity of learners and their learning needs” organised by NSS team, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, held on 12th October 2023
  • Conducted two workshops as resource person for the ‘Skill enhancement course’ on ‘Life Skills Education’ as part of value addition course in Delhi University, Title of workshop- “Self-awareness and understanding stress, and “Stress management and coping strategies” organised by Department of Philosophy, Lady Shri Ram college, University of Delhi, held on 1st and 8th June, 2023
  • Contributed as resource person in Two workshops on “Research tool development” organised by DIET Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New-Delhi-110002, held in 15-17 march 2022 & June-July, 2022.
  • Contributed as resource person in workshop organized by Department of Teacher Training & Non-Formal Education (IASE), Faculty of Education Jamia Millia Islamia New-Delhi on “Mental health of students -ADHD” held on 26th February, 2016

Invited Talks/ lectures

  • Delivered a talk as resource person in the webinar organized on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disability 2020 on topic “Rethinking Disability: From Exclusion to Empowerment” jointly by the school of Education and NSS, Apeejay Stya University on December 3, 2020. 

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Life time member of Comparative Education Society of India. Membership number is CESI/LM/588.
  • Lifetime member of Psychological Forum Chhattisgarh. Membership number is L/24-49. Since 12th June 2024

Research Projects
Co- Investigator : Young Women’s Sexual Health requirements and perceptions of Health professionals within the Public Health care Systems: an exploratory study in a Delhi Slum, sponsoring agency: Dr. Bharat Ram Research Grant. Shri Ram Education Foundation, New- Delhi. Time duration of project :18 months approx. outcomes from the project in the progress in form of publications of research papers and hand book/manual for women awareness on health needs, Sexual Well-Being Scale).

Other Professional Activities
Member of the Core Committee for the Review of the Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) Course-cmmd constituted by the Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi