Personal profile
Education
Masters in Zoology from Calcutta University, Kolkata
PhD in Science Education from Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR), Mumbai.
Received the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Alumni Association- B.M. Udgaonkar Award for the Best thesis of the year, 2013-2014.
Experience
Worked at RV Educational Consortium (Bangalore) as a Project Facilitator for D.Ed. teachers, collaborated with other teammates from the Consortium in conducting research and field work on teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge in science and mathematics education
Research interests
Research and pedagogy in science and technology education, history and philosophy of science; science, technology and society (STS); biologically inspired design and biomimicry; design education, storytelling and science
Creative Works
Conducted a research study with Quest Alliance and published the Report ‘Blended Learning: Experiences in public education and design principles for low-tech environments’
Reviewed Conference papers for episteme International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education.
Conducted online workshop session with middle and high school teachers at Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education (CETE), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.
Reviewed journal manuscript for the International Journal of E-Learning and Distance Education (IJEDE).
Published articles and book chapters in a variety of international journals on education, science and design pedagogy.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Online Learning in Low-tech environments – What works, what doesn’t? A study based on Indian public schools
Ara, F. & Vijaysimha, I., 2022, In: The International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education. 37, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Strengthening Learning through Visuospatial Experiences: Initiatives from the Indian Context
Khunyakari, R., Padalkar, S., Ara, F. & Singh, G., 01-01-2022, Learning without Burden: Where are We a Quarter Century after the Yash Pal Committee Report?. Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 305-347 43 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Ideas About Design: Towards Appropriate Pedagogy for Teaching Design at the School Level
Ara, F., 30-11-2016, Contemporary Research in Technology Education, Helping Teachers Develop Research-informed Practice. Springer Singapore, p. 5-21 (Contemporary Issues in Technology Education).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Investigating Indian Elementary and Middle School Students' Images of Designers
Ara, F., Chunawala, S. & Natarajan, C., 27-05-2013, In: . Design and Technology Education: an International Journal. 18, 2, p. 50-65 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Study Investigating Indian Middle School Students’ Ideas of Design and Designers
Ara, F., Chunawala, S. & Natarajan, C., 29-11-2011, In: . Design and Technology Education: an International Journal. 16, 3, p. 62-73 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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