EduReflector a Peer Reviewed/Refereed Multi-disciplinary Journal
ARTICLES/RESEARCH PAPERS Volume:2 No:1 Jan-May2017
Pedagogical Innovations in Higher Education
Annie Kavitha, Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics, Meston College of Education, Chennai
Abstract
The higher education landscape is undergoing significant change as a result of technological innovations. We are witnessing changes in the way higher education is taught and in the way students learn. Providing high quality, relevant and widely accessible higher education is a fundamental goal of the Higher Education in India. New and emerging approaches to learning and teaching, made possible by new technologies, can complement, consolidate, support and further advance these efforts. Methods of teaching can be better tailored to individual students’ needs and advances in learning analytics are enabling quicker feedback on students’ performance. There is enormous potential for widening access to higher education and increasing the diversity of the student population. Online technologies provide opportunities to learn anywhere, anytime and from anyone. This flexibility is essential for learners and will enable a change in the engagement of higher education institutions in lifelong learning and continuing professional development. This will provide an important tool to governments in ensuring a diversity of provision within higher education systems to meet the needs of all learners.
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Role of Social Studies Teacher in Disaster Management
Smitha Eapen, Assistant Professor
Mount Tabor Training College, Pathanapuram, Kollam, Kerala
Abstract
The increasing number of disasters both natural and man-made; the role of a social studies teacher is best suited to teach the students one of the most necessary and upcoming life skill education of disaster management. Disaster is unpredictable and inescapable. In the eventuality of its occurrence, it affects everyone and the only recourse is how to provide immediate relief and recover from it. Even though disaster is unstoppable, the extent of the damage caused by disaster can be reduced by proper precautionary measures taking all through the society. The educational boards have to set targets on teaching disaster management to the students, defining the ages to be taught. Emphasis should be given to include disaster management education in the main stream courses. Specialized training should be provided to teachers to effectively deliver disaster management education. People in the list should be able to activate the emergency response and coordinate and lead the steps to recovery. There should also be periodic drills to practice for different kinds of disaster scenario. Ensure that there is serious thought and willingness to impart disaster management education starting at school level.
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Digitized Technology: Paradigm Shift in the Educational Scenario
Sujarani Mathew, Assistant Professor
Department of English, K.E. College Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Abstract
The changing scenario in the present digital age is causing a paradigm shift in education. The new pedagogical approach is done by means of managing the educational resources efficiently to cater to the needs of both the learner/ facilitator. The digital world and the virtual space are used to overcome obstacles to connectivity such as geography, language and limited information. IT and global network is used for knowledge assimilation and transmission. The new Media is used in its various forms like the satellite TV, computer (video conferencing), Smartphone etc. Information and Communication Technology and telecommunication is used even in Distance Education today. In the present system of education, the teacher becomes a link in collaborative learning and the learner begets the title of the knowledge ‘prosumer’-(producer/consumer).
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A Study on the Communicative Competence of the Engineering students: A Pedagogical Perspective
David Wilson, Assistant Professor (SG)
Department of English, Department of Science & Humanities, Karunya University, Coimbatore
Abstract
Communication is the key to success. Effective communication is the pre-requisite for engineering students to get their placement and promotion in career. Reports show that it is not so encouraging with the present engineering graduates. The individual style of communication becomes the window to know how others perceive him/her. They have to develop effective communication skills as they have various communication tasks to perform at workplace after graduation. Conversations, negotiations, discussions, customer communications and oral presentations are some such tasks. Every profession demands effective communication for strengthening the whole person education at the college or university. The students with good communication skills get advantage during job interviews and job promotions. Hence, this study aims at testing the students in their communicative competence using Common European Framework and helping them with effective communication strategies. This would enhance their communication skills to prepare them qualitatively productive engineers in their workplace. The students will be further assessed in their oral presentations through open coding to revamp the syllabus shifting the focus from Grammar Competence to Communication competence.
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An Unconventional Take of Love in Sahir Ludhianvi’s Taj Mahal
Ayisha Arshadah, Assistant Professor
Department of English, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Abstract
The paper aims to focus on the work of a Persian poet Sahir Ludhianvi whose poem Taj Mahal exhibits the deception behind the construction of the historical monument Taj Mahal that serves as a symbol of love for years. The paper attempts to demolish the idea of visiting the royal tomb as a monument known for love since the modern era finds to alter the traditional idea of creating symbol for love. The paper attempts to reveal the importance of spending one’s time worthy thereby making an unconventional idea about the ever budding love which never ends and that time conquers even the long established conventional love.
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Android Based Communication Aid for Hearing-Speech Impaired
Jothy Meenakshi A, M.Tech
CITE, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
Abstract
In this paper, an android mobile application for hearing-speech impaired is proposed to overcome their communication barrier among other people. This paper proposes a new communication system design over smart phones which improve the communication among hearing-speech impaired and normal people in the way of texting using a Signed keyboard. Signed keyboard is the important feature of this application and is represented using Signed English. This proposed mobile application can function as an interpreter and translator, facilitating and mediating communication among hearing-speech impaired along with normal people. Text to Sign recognition is also possible in video format in this application.
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A Study on the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Raising Self Awareness among Teachers Working in Autonomous Colleges in Nagercoil
Merlin Vista, Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Eugin Franco, Head & Associate professorr
PG and Research Department of commerce, St. Xavier’s college, Palayamkottai
Abstract
Self awareness is the foundation of personal growth and success. Daniel Goleman calls it the 'keystone' of emotional intelligence. Recognize and understand of our emotions helps to control them. This kind of self awareness makes it impossible for your emotions to rule you. Under this study, the researcher suggests that emotional intelligence enhance to raise the self awareness. The study has a qualitative approach taken through interviews that were conducted with college teachers in order to investigate the role of emotional intelligence and its impact in raising self awareness.
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Problems Encountered by the Tourists in the Tourist Spots of Kanyakumari District
Braba, Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Abstract
Tourism plays a pivotal role in the rapid growth of national and international economy. Tourism is an important means of promoting cultural exchange, international understanding and co-operation. Tourism aims at achieving an equitable balance between major industrial areas and the rest of the country. Tourism is the world’s largest and fastest growing industry. As more and more economies are relying on tourism, tourism industry is receiving its recognition and importance. The tourism industry is highly employment based and can earn significant revenues including foreign exchange. It offers immense socio economic development potential. It generates high levels of economic output, with minimum capital investments. The main objective of the study is to examine the problems encountered by the tourist in Kanyakumari district. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. The primary data was collected from the 300 sample respondents who are visiting Kanyakumari district. For analyzing the data Garret Ranking Techniques was used.
Keywords: Problems Encountered, Tourists, Tourist Spots, Kanyakumari
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A Study on Income Tax Literacy towards Saving and Investment Pattern of Salaried Class Assessee
Sajina, Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce, B.Com with CA, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Abstract
Tax is a personal obligation and creates a personal responsibility on the tax payer. No citizen should think of evading or escaping tax. An assessee should have thorough knowledge on the various aspects of tax and tax policies, which would help him to understand how much one, can save even after paying taxes. The tax payer should know exactly when to pay tax to whom to pay tax and also the exact amount to be paid by him. Hence an attempt has been made to determine savings and investment pattern of the salaried individuals. This study is based on both primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected from the salaried class whose income exceeds the taxable limit with the help of a well structured questionnaire. The data were collected from 280 sample respondents from Kanyakumari district for selecting the sample multistage sampling technique was used.
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Impact on demonetization with special reference to Retailers
Indurani, II M.Com
Department of Commerce, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Abstract
Demonetization refers to Withdrawal of a particular form of currency from circulation. Demonetization is necessary whenever there is a change of national currency. The old unit of currency must be removed and substituted with a new currency unit. The currency was demonetized at the first time in 1946 and second time in 1978. On Nov. 2016 the currency is demonetized third time by the present Central government. This is the bold step taken by the govt. for the betterment of the economy and country. In this paper an attempt has been made by the researcher to study about the “impact of recent Demonetization with Special Reference to Retailers”.
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A Study on Green Marketing Mix
Jenisha, II M.Com
Department of Commerce, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Abstract
Green Marketing is an integrated management process that is responsible to determine, predict and satisfy the needs of the consumers and the society in a profitable and stable manner. It is regarded as one of the important concept in modern business. To protect the future generation from the dumping of pollution in the environment green marketing is necessary. In Indian companies green marketing is still in the stage of infancy. Due to this most of the nations did not have strict rules with regard to green marketing. But green marketing is an urge today in order to save the world from pollution. Hence in this study an attempt has been made to understand the concept of green marketing mix.
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The Painful History of the Korean People as Revealed in Catherine Chung’s Forgotten Country
Sobiya, M.Phil Research Scholar
Noorul Islam University, Chunkanakadai
Abstract
The paper entitled “The Painful history of the Korean people as revealed in Catherine Chung’s Forgotten Country” portrays the lost and disregard history and homelessness of a Korean American family in a foreign land. Catherine Chung is a Korean American writer and she has written many short stories which have been published in many journals. Janie is the main character of the novel she plays her role as a protector, who has to keep her family safe, especially her sister and takes up the role of a boy because she has no brothers but a sister. The novel starts with the disappearance of her sister Hannah. This novel is all about loss of history, family members and home. Chung has done a great job by reconnecting everything within a closure of family. Chung portrays the history of Korea and how it was forgotten and lost. This study mainly addresses the issue of conflict between the sisters and how it is related with the history of Korea. This paper explores the problems faced by the immigrants such as alienation, identity crisis; assimilation, cultural conflict etc., and how the Korean people underwent a lot of misery during Japanese occupation, Korean War and Kwangju massacre in the part of history. The presentation of myths and folktales make an effort to convey the different culture of Korea. Much more focus is given to love, sacrifice, loyalty and secrets; this is what builds up a family and make the bond stronger between the family members. The main purpose of this study is to highlight the complex history of a Korean American family in a foreign land.
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Synthesis and characterization of new aromatic poly(amide-imide) derived from bis(4-amino-3,5-dimethylphenyl)4'-flurophenyl methane
J.S Mourin Jose Ravina, Y. Christabel Shaji, S. Ajith Sinthuja
Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Abstract
New aromatic poly (amide-imide) with enhanced thermal stability and high inherentviscositywere synthesized from a bis(4-amino-3,5-dimethylphenyl)4'-flurophenyl methane. The tetrimide dicarboxylic acid was readily obtained by the condensation reaction of p-phenylenediamine, pyromellitic dianhydride and p-aminobenzoic acid. Polymerwas prepared by direct polycondensation reaction of tetrimide diacid and bis(4-amino-3,5-dimethylphenyl)4'-flurophenyl methane using triphenyl phosphite in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)/pyridine solution containing dissolved CaCl2. The newly synthesized monomer and poly (imide-amide) were characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR spectroscopy and the properties of the polymer including solubility, crystallinity, and thermal behavior were also studied. The obtained poly (amide-imide) showed high thermo stability. The polymer was easily soluble in organic solvents such as DMSO, DMF, DMAc, NMP and m-cresol.
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Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Cobalt disulphide in polymer matrix
Aji Udhaya, Assistant Professor
Department of Physics, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Nanopowders of cobalt disulphide and its polymer composite were synthesized using the simple hydrothermal technique. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-Ray powder Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, EDAX and conductivity studies. The information about the crystal structure and particle size of the materials were obtained from XRD analysis. EDAX analysis shows the elemental composition of the synthesized nanopowders. The formation of a protective solid film like structure by the polymer over the agglomerated cobalt disulphide particles is seen from SEM analysis.
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Growth and Characterization of Single Crystals of Pure and Ba(NO3)2 Doped Glycine Sodium Nitrate
D. Dooslin Mary, P. Aji Udhaya
Department of Physics, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Single crystals of pure and Barium Nitrate (BaNO3) doped glycine sodium nitrate (GSN) were grown from aqueous solution by slow evaporation technique. The phase of the grown crystals was identified using single crystal X-ray analysis. The grown crystals were subjected to powder X- ray diffraction technique to identify the crystal structure and diffraction p nes. The incorporation of the dopant into the host crystal was confirmed using Energy Dispersive X- ray (EDX) analysis. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra were recorded to identify the functional groups of the samples. Microhardness study was done to estimate the mechanical strength of the grown crystals. Second harmonic generation (SHG) efficiency was measured by Kurtz-Perry technique. The obtained results from various studies are discussed.
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Challenges of Adult Education in 21st Century
Latheesh
N.S.S.H.S.S Kurathikadu, Mavelikara, Alapuzha, Kerala
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Adult Education aims at extending educational options to those adults, who have lost the opportunity and have crossed the age of formal education, but now feel a need for learning of any type, including literacy, basic education, skill development (Vocational Education) and equivalency. With the objective of promoting adult education, a series of programmes have been introduced since the First Five Year Plan, the most prominent being the National Literacy Mission (NLM), that was launched in 1988 to impart functional literacy to non-literates in the age group of 15-35 years in a time bound manner. By the end of the 10th Plan period, NLM had made 127.45 million persons literate, of which, 60% were females, 23% belonged to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 12% to Scheduled Tribes (STs). 597 districts were covered under Total Literacy Campaigns of which 502 reached Post Literacy stage and 328 reached Continuing Education stage.This is an attempt for identifying the present status of adult education. The investigator is conducting the research to give a new vision to the entire adult education activities with a wider perspective.
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Advertisement and its Influence on Women in Indian Context
Renju Krishnan, MA Journalism and Mass Communication
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
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The advertising world considers women merely as a object to sell their commodity. They utilize the body, physical beauty and the personality of women. The advertising world has become professional with the advent of globalization. The dignity and social status of women are not considered in the advertisement world. Some of the women who come to act in the advertisement even face molestation and sexual harassment. The victim has no liberty and must act as per the direction of the ad director. This is an ample evidence of human right violation.
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Salman Rushdie’s Art of ‘Communiqué’ in Midnight’s Children
Elizabeth Lucy, Associate Professor
Department of English, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
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Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children is a tapestry of many texts with the sharing in perpetual dialogicity and a mosaic of languages. Here the researcher uses the word ‘communique’ to refer to Rushdie’s art of imparting his special type of message to communicate information for a special group of recipients. Several images are invested with the power to manipulate the plotline, and to stipulate actions from the characters. Rushdie’s visual culture attracts the readers and adds another dimension of the work. A major contemporary postcolonial writer, Rushdie celebrates hybridity disrupting borders by blending history and myth.
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Tracing the Green Culture in Gulzar’s Green Poems
Judes Jalaja, Assistant Professor
Department of English, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
Abstract
Nature has been a perennial source of inspiration for literary creativity. But nature is being robbed of its pristine beauty by the human beings who have become its predators. Hence there arises a necessity to shift from analysing the aesthetics of nature to the problematics of it. Gulzar is one among the vernacular Indian writers who are not only sensitive to human predicament but also to the environment in which he is located. An in depth reading of his Green Poems brings to light the poet’s deep concern for the environment and ardent desire to preserve it in its entirety. Traversing through the varied metaphors of enlightening beauty of the green world, one chances on the innate culture of nature. The ecocritical theories and the ecocentric writings have begun to make a significant impact on environmental studies.
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Haunting Histories: Ever Colonised Psyche in Jumpha Lahiri’s The Lowland
Jimsy Asha, Assistant Professor
Department of English, Holy Cross College, Nagercoil
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Jumpha Lahiri, a well-known writer writing in Indian Writing in English, renders the awful side of the haunting history. As an immigrant writer brings out the torn minds of the loved ones in the lime light of colonised psyche. Lahiri depicts the immigrant mind which is lost in the new world. She heard the tragic incident in India during her visit. Two young men’s political involvement put a tragic end and was executed. As they were killed, the family was forced to watch the frightful happening.
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What makes the stumbling block for early adolescents in their academic interests?
Viji, Pre-doctorate Scholar
Department of Education, ManonmaniamSundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
Abstract
In the present paper, the role of primary and high school transitions in student’s academic interests is expanded upon previous research. School transitions have been highlighted as the negative implications for youth’s academic functioning. In this paper it also expanded on prior works by examining potential protective factors that may buffer the adolescents from the negative effects of school transitions. It also examines whether parents’ characteristics, namely, expectations for their offspring’s school achievement, interest in academics, and their education levels protected youth from exhibiting the expected declines in academic interests across their late childhood to early adolescence transitions. It also explores the changes in academic interests, specifically, by the role of school transitions and parental characteristics.
Keywords: Academic achievement, achievement motivation, academic interests, school transitions, parental characteristics
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Impact of Globalized Women Rights
Sheeba Kumari, Assistant Professor
Department of History, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil
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The development of a country depends upon the fuller and utilization of its valuable natural and human resources. The most effective means of sustained human development is growth accompanied by an equitable distribution of income, which can be achieved through fuller utilization of a country’s human resources. Women at the global level constitute half of the world population and one-third of labor force. But they earn only one-tenth of the world income. They occupied several positions as politicians, legal experts, executives, nutritionists, medical technologies and they played vital role in the field of education trade, business, commerce, politics, social work and justice. The role and status of women have been undergoing a continuous change in recent times. The place of women in rural economy is largely determined by the overall socio- economic, cultural situations and it is true especially in developing countries. As the result of globalization the Indian Government made change in our constitution to provide reservation in panchayats elections and also gave reservation to women in the state and central Government elections.