User:Vmraval

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Contact-new.svg Dr. Vikas Raval
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Occupation:Assistant Professor
Nationality:Indian
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Languages:English
Country:India
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I am working as an assistant professor of communication skills, Department of Science and Humanities, at GPERI, Mehsana, since, August, 2012. I did my graduation and post graduation from school of languages, Gujarat university. I did my Ph.D with specialization in Contemporary British literature from Sardar Patel university, Vallabh vidyanagar.  I have15 years teaching experience at graduation and post graduation level. I am a recognized Ph.D guide at Gujarat Technological University. I rendered my services at reputed educational institutions like Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalay, Gandhinagar, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. He taught Commercial Communication, Technical communication, Communication skills and soft skills  to B.Com, M.Com, B.Tech, M.Tech and M.C.A students.I have presented 30 research papers in national and international seminar/conferences. I have published 30 research papers in referred journals and edited books of national and international reputes. I worked as coordinator of one week STTP on “Research Methodology” at institute of technology, Nirma university. I conducted training program on “Use of ICT in teaching” at nirma university. 

Currently I am involved in the research work on the Inverting the classroom through Flipped learning. My main areas of interest include Contemporary literature, Communication skills, Technical Writing and ICT.

Education

Butterfly.gifI did my M.A (English ) from school of languages, Ahmedabad

Butterfly.gifI did my Ph.D from Sardar Patel University, Vallabhvidyanagar

My interests

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I am interested to convert our traditional classroom into flipped one where students have freedom to select their own way of learning. According to me teacher is the facilitator while students are in the center of learning.

Personal

I would like to develop my state and nation through innovations in the field of English language/literature teaching

Organized workshops and Seminars

I have organized one workshop and STTP on the following topics:

1. Internet tools and resources for communication skills teaching    2. Research Methodology

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Feedback and notes from my WikiNeighbours

Dear Vikas, Can you share with us your experiences on what was most beneficial to you on learning wiki skills? --R C Sharma, PhD 14:48, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

(Comment.gif: Hi, Warm greetings! -- Anil Prasad 16:05, 27 July 2010 (UTC))

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Hello sir, I have edited my page as per your instructions. Thanks

Hi Vikas, Certificate added...CONGRATS! Now you may want to start a project page :)

Warm regards
Anil Prasad 05:48, 29 July 2010 (UTC)