BALAMURUGAN M Professor

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  • School of Education
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Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 M.Sc., Psychology University of Madras 2011
2 Ph.D., Education Annamalai University 2002
3 M.Sc., Mathematics Annamalai University 1999
4 M.Ed., (University R Education Annamalai University 1997
5 B.Ed., English & Mathematics Annamalai University 1995
6 B.Sc., Mathematics University of Madras 1992

Area of Specializaion

• Mathematics Education Educational Statistics • Educational and Bio-Psychology Educational Administration & Management.

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 LECTURER DIET ( Under SCERT & MHRD, Chennai, TN Govt.) RANIPET, VELLORE DIST, TN
2 LECTURER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION M S M COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, CHENGAROOR , Pathanam Thitta Dist.KERALA
3 LECTURER SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SRM UNIVERSITY, KATTANKULATHUR, KANCHEPURAM DISTRICT, TN
4 LECTURER DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERIYAR UNIVERSITY [ A STATE UNIVERSITY] SALEM-636011, TN
5 READER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY(A Central University), R.V NAGAR, KALAPET, PUDUCHERRY-605014
6 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY( A Central University), R.V NAGAR, KALAPET, PUDUCHERRY-605014
7 PROFESSOR SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY(A Central Univesity), R.V NAGAR, KALAPET, PUDUCHERRY-605014

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 PROFESSOR SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY, R.V NAGAR, KALAPET, PUDUCHERRY-605014 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION, META-COGNITION AND EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Leadership Behaviour and Communication Skills of among the Head Teachers of Secondary and Schools, Guntur District. Annapurna Kiranmai & Balamurugan, M International Journal of Psychological Researches Vol.63, No.1, Jan, 2019, pp.10-13, ISSN. 0022-3972 2019 0.83
2 Attitude Towards Learning Difficulty in Chemistry and Academic Achievement in Chemistry V.G. Sivagami & M.Balamurugan International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews Vol.7, Issue-4, April,2019,pp.26-32, ISSN: 2347-8314 2019 0.91
3 Critical View of Scaffolding Techniques in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics Anandaraj, M and Balamurugan, M Research Review international Journal of Multidisciplinary Vol.3 Issue-07, July-2018,pp.83 to 88 2018 0.83
4 Constructive Approach; Cooperative Learning in Mathematics Anandaraj, M and Balamurugan, M Research Review international Journal of Multidisciplinary Vol.3 Issue-08, Aug-2018,pp.154-159,ISSN: 2455-3085 to 159 2018 0.83
5 Teach Mathematics with a Creative Mind Shibu,K and Balamurugan,M international Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research Vol.5, Issue 3, May 2016,pp.141-149,ISSN:2277-7881 2016 3.318

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Ethno mathematics: An Approach for Learning Mathematics from Multicultural Perspectives. Balamurugan, M International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews Vol.3, Issue.6. pp.716-720 2015 ISSN: 2347-8314
2 A Study on Superstitious Beliefs of College Students in Salem District of Tamilnadu. Arunachalam, M and Balamurugan, M International Journal of Education Aspects, Management Studies and Applied Sciences. vol.3, issue 10 and 11,pp.125-128 2015 ISSN: 2320-0383
3 Study on Information Processing Skills of Graduate Students in Education Balamurugan, M International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Science and Research. Vol.1, Issue 10 &11, pp. 79-88 2015 ISSN: 2321-4872
4 Study on Occupational Self Efficacy of the Teachers Working in Tribal Area Schools Balamurugan, M International Journal of Psychology & Education April & May, 2015, Vol.2, Issue 8&9, pp.71-76 2015 ISSN: 2320-0383
5 Leadership Preference among the School Teacher with Respect to Selected Variables Balamurugan, M International Journal of Current Research and Development. Vol. 3 Issue.1. pp.127-137 2015 ISSN: 2321-0516
6 A Study of Academic Achievement in Mathematics in Relation to Information Processing Skills of Higher Secondary Students Kumaravelu,G and Balamurugan,M Journal of Innovation in Education and Psychology Vol.3.No.12, pp.4-10 2014 ISSN: 2249-1481
7 Meta-cognitive Strategies for the Enhancement of Mathematical Problem –Solving Balamurugan, M International Journal of Current Research and Development Vol.2 , Issue.1, pp. 88-97 2014 ISSN: 2321-0516
8 Study of Social Intelligence and Academic Achievement of the Professional College Students Sarathragavan, V.R Balamurugan,M International Journal of Current Research and Development Vol.2, Issue 2, pp.121-131 2014 ISSN: 2321-0516
9 Locus of Control and Selected Categorical Variables on Academic Achievement In Zoology of Higher Secondary Students Josephine Marry Stella,F and Balamurugan,M International Journal of Current Research and Development Vol.2 (2): pp.109-120 2014 ISSN: 2321-0516
10 Multicultural Education - A Democratic Approach for the Disabled and Other Socially Deprived Group Balamurugan, M Journal of International Research in Arts and Science V /IRAS Vol.3.No.12, pp.129-129 2014 ISSN: 2320-0537.
11 Creative Problem -Solving Ability among the Higher Secondary Students – Description and Analysis Balamurugan, M International Journal of Advances in Doctoral Research Vol. 3, No. 11, pp. 028-030 2014 ISSN: 2320-1347
12 Left and Right Brain Functions - Progress and Explanatory Approach for Learning Mathematics Balamurugan, M International Journal of Current Medical Research Vol. 3, No. 10, pp. 363-365 2014 ISSN: 2320-1339
13 Professional Commitment of Teachers Working In Tribal Area School. Arjunan,M and Balamurugan,M International Journal of Current Research and Development ISSN: 2321-0516, July, 2013, Vol.2 (1): pp. 65-74. 2013 ISSN: 2321-0516
14 Teachers Attitude Towards Instructional Strategy on Mathematics at Secondary Level Balamurugan, M International Journal of Current Research and Development Vol.2 (1): pp. 45-56 2013 ISSN: 2321-0516
15 A Study on Job satisfaction of Elementary School Teachers in Salem District of Tamil Nadu Govindaprakash, P and Balamurugan,M Journal of Innovation in Education and Psychology Vol.3, No.7, pp.16-19 2013 ISSN: 2249-1481
16 A Study on the Organizational Climate of Elementary School Teachers in Salem District of Tamilnadu Govindaprakash, P and Balamurugan,M International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Research Vol.1, Issue.5, pp.56-61 2013 ISSN: 2321-4872
17 Science Attitude among the School Students in Salem Balamurugan, M Journal of Research & Reflections on Education Vol.10, No.2.pp.13-17 2012 ISSN: 0974-648X.
18 Access of Higher Education for Disabled students using social Influence and Norms Balamurugan, M US-China Education Review-A Vol.1; No.6 2011 ISSN: 2161-623X.
19 Altruistic Deeds among the post Graduate Students Balamurugan, M Vetri Publications, Pondicherry Apr-June issue, 2010 2010 ISSN:0973-8614
20 Emotional Intelligence among B.Ed., Teacher Trainees Gowdaman.K and Balamurugan,M Journal of Psychometric Education Vol: No.41, Issue,2 pp.132-136 2010 ISSN: 0378-1003.
21 Metacognition of Post Graduate Students Balamurugan, M Indian Journal of Applied Psychology Vol. No.46, Pp. 83-91 2009 ISSN: 0973-8614
22 Emotional Intelligence: Need and Importance, Balamurugan, M and Gowdman,K Psycho Lingua Pp. 117-120 2009 ISSN. 0377-3132

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Role of Teachers to Deal Slow Learners on Learning Basic Concepts in Mathematics. Balamurugan, M Sri Velan Publishers, Chidambaram. ISBN: 978-93-81236-38-3. 365-367 2018
2 Improving Teacher Education Vision and Principles in the Present Context. Balamurugan, M Teacher Education Practices- Innovative Trends, Edt.Vol.I,M.J. Publishers, Chennai, ISBN: 978-8180942426 93-97 2015
3 Research in Teacher Education Kumaravelu,D & Balamurugan, M Teacher Education Practices-Innovative Trends. Edt.Vol.2, MJP Publishers, Chennai - 600005. ISBN.978-81-8094- 242-6. 367-370 2015
4 Technology and the Enhancement of Teaching Competence in the Class Room Balamurugan, M National Seminar on New Millennium –A Digital Era. KRP College of Education, Sankary, West Namakkal District, TN. 52-55. 2013
5 Status of Economic, Social & Cultural Rights among the Women’s Community in India Balamurugan, M Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobi, TN- 638453. ISBN: 978-81-910200-5-2. 483-485 2013
6 Status of Educational Rights and Influence of Psychosocial Factors among the Tribal Community Balamurugan, M Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobi, TN-638453. ISBN: 978-81-910200-5-2. pp 2013

Books

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Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Neurotic Behavior of Teachers Balamurugan, M Professional Competence in Teaching Agra Psychological Corporation 2010 9789380375021

Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Meta-cognitive and Mathematical Problem-Solving Abilities among the School Students UGC 2012-15 2.68 lakhs 2015

Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

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Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 ANNAPURNA KIRANMAI P 07-10-2015 1500151005(Pondicherry University) Leadership Behaviour, Occupational Self Efficacy communicational Skills and Conflict Management Styles among the Heads of Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges YES 14-09-2021 YES 07-11-2022
2 VG SIVAGAMI 12-10-2015 1500151004 (Pondicherry University) Learning Difficulty, Teaching Attitude and Acdemic Achivementn in Chemistry: A cross Sectional Study of Perception of Teachers and Students YES 18-03-2021 YES 20-10-2021
3 SHIBU K 11-08-2011 PHDEDN (Pondicherry University) Learning Style and Interest in Mathematics of Secondary School Pupils in Relation to Their Academic Acxievement of Basic Concepts in Mathematics YES 21-06-2016 YES 05-05-2021
4 ALICE ABRAHAM CHACKO 28-11-2016 1642490006 (Annamalai University) Co-Guide Dr.M.Ba Communication Skills of Secondary Students in Relation to their Attitude Towards Blended Learning and Academic Achievement YES 29-11-2019 YES 18-01-2021
5 M.ARUNACHALAM 29-08-2008 10PHPXXX( Periyar University, Salem) Regidity and Superstition among Higher Secondary Students in Relation to their Achievement Motivation YES 15-10-2015 YES 11-10-2019
6 R.THIRUMAVALAVAN (Regist. Annamalai University) 07-03-2011 1042490002(Annamalai University)(CoGuide.Dr.M.B Work Related Conflict among Teachers in Relation to Socio-economic Status, Attitude and Aptitude towards Teaching (CoGuide. Prof.Dr.M.Balamurugan, Pondicherry University) YES 12-12-2016 YES 15-10-2018
7 SARATHRAGAVAN,V.R 30-01-2008 08PHP0895(Periyar University, Salem) Need Achievement and Need Altruism of Professional Course Students in Relation to their Social Intelligence YES 21-01-2015 YES 15-02-2016
8 KUMARAVELU, G 17-08-2011 C24/15/20409/ PHD 502 (Pondicherry University) Information Processing Skills and General Mathematical Aptitude of Higher Secondary Students in Relation to their Academic Achievement in Mathematics YES 12-01-2015 YES 30-11-2015
9 F.JOSEPHINE MARY STELLA 07-02-2008 08PHP0804 (Periyar University, Salem) Reasoning Abilty, Locus of Control and Academic Acievement in Zoology of Higher Secondary Students YES 31-01-2015 YES 31-08-2015
10 M.ARJUNAN 12-10-2010 C24/ 14/ 20509 / PHD 303 (Pondicherry University) Psycho-social Factors and Professional Commitment among the Teachers Working in Tribal Area Schools YES 29-04-2014 YES 10-11-2014
11 P.GOVINDAPRAKASH 28-10-2005 05PHP0597(Periyar University, Salem) Interpersonal Relations and Job Satisfaction of School Teachers in Relation to their Organizational Climate YES 29-05-2013 YES 05-09-2014
12 ANANDARAJ M 13-10-2015 1500151001(Pondicherry University) Teachers Professional Views on Constructivist Teaching and Learning of Mathematics at Secondary Level YES 31-07-2021 NO

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

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Conferences/Seminars Organized

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Workshop Organized

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Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties
1 COORDINATOR PG DIPLOMA IN TEACHING SKILLS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY 7 YEARS FROM FROM 2009 -2015 CONDUCTIONG AND COMPLETION OF THE PGDIP PROGRAMME AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUCESSFULLY

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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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1 PROJECT EVALUATOR IN SOCIAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION BY ONLINE 02-03-2020 22-11-2022 2022

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