Journal

Educational Journal Launched

The Centre for Educational Research in the MIER College of Education has been entrusted with the task of bringing out an Educational Journal for the year 2008.
The Journal having the title, ‘MIER Journal of Educational Studies, Trends and Practices’ (MJESTP) shall be brought out under the editorship of Dr. Arun K. Gupta who will be assisted by a team of educationists including Dr. (Mrs.) Renu Gupta, Dr. D.R.Kapoor, Dr. Kajal Devi Manhas and Mr. Adit Gupta. An editorial board including eminent educationists both from India and abroad is under the process of finalization.
The Journal shall be brought out two times a year and would contain original articles and research studies concerning educational trends, practices, innovations and research findings. The Journal would aim to establish high standards and, it is hoped that it would gain respect of the academic fraternity.

Research Colloquium

To motivate & provide adequate exposure to its faculty members in the field of research, MIER College of Education regularly organises ‘Research Colloquiums’ on different themes and current research areas pertaining to teacher education, school education, learning environments, educational testing & evaluation etc . The research colloquium is a regular feature of the college and helps in the professional development of the faculty. In recent times many renowned researchers have visited the college and participated in such colloquiums such as Dr J.N Joshi, Regional Director NCTE, Dr. Rekha Koul, Research Associate, Curtin university of Technology, Australia, Dr. Lokesh Koul, Head Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh university, Dr N.R Sharma, Head Department of Education, University of Jammu etc.

Research Study

Research Study on the Aspirations, Opportunities and Barriers of Young Women Completed

A research study on the aspirations, opportunities and barriers of young women in Jammu city has recently been completed by the Shanti Gupta Centre for Women Studies at the MIER College of Education. The research was undertaken with a view to study the aspirations of young women enrolled in various educational institutions in Jammu city and their level of awareness regarding availability of educational and career opportunities to fulfill their aspirations. The study further attempted to identify the barriers encountered by them in the family, educational, personal and social spheres. The sample for the study consisted of 1000 young women falling in the age group of 17 to 25 years from ten different educational institutions in Jammu city. Data was collected with the help of a tool specially prepared for the study. The findings of the study showed that the young women enrolled in educational institutions in Jammu city today are more progressive, optimistic, realistic and aspiring. The results further indicated that the girls below 18years of age, and whose parental income is high have highest aspirations. As far as opportunities are concerned, more than 60% young women were found to be aware of the educational and vocational opportunities. Regarding barriers, it was found that a majority of the girls enrolled in educational institutions in Jammu city are largely enjoying barrier free atmosphere in different spheres (See Box). The study also highlighted that relatively one-third girls belonging to different sub-groups do require additional support, encouragement, motivation and guidance to improve their present status thereby minimizing difficulties, barriers and hindrances experienced by them. Important recommendations (See Box) have also been suggested in the study for the parents, teachers and policy planners so as to encourage the young women to unfold their latent potentialities.