Narendra D. Deshmukh

I am a Scientific Officer-E at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Mumbai, India.

I joined HBCSE in March 1991. I have been involved in various projects of the Centre:

Google Scholar page: Link https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rwHlY7UAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

1. Research & Development Activities

  • Role of Participatory Action Research (PAR) to understand existing challenges in science teaching and learning and enhance student learning and to develop the PAR model in school education.
  • Understanding the level of critical thinking internalized by science student-teachers and the associated misconceptions: An international perspective (in collaboration with MIE, Mauritius).
  • Topic Specific Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Biological Sciences (in collaboration with Wits School of Education)
    Science & Innovation Activity Centers: working on designing activities & modules for students & teachers for SIACs.
  • Development of training module for practising teachers and teacher educators in school science.
  • Science Textbook writing & Designing State Curriculum Framework 2023

2. Selected List of Publications

i) Refereed Journals

1. Deshmukh, N. D., & Shrouty, V. A. (2024). Effectiveness of Quizizz.com and Ecosystemforkids.com in Learning Organ System. Asian Journal of Biology Education.

2. Deshmukh, N. D., Shrouty, V. A., & Deshmukh, N. (2023). The Role of Parents in Children’s Online Education: Our Experiences. Global Comparative Education: Journal of the WCCES, pp 6-30. ISNN: 2522 7491. https://www.theworldcouncil.net/uploads/8/6/2/1/86214440/vol._7_no._1_gcejournal_of_the_wcces.pdf

3. Shrouty, V. A., & Deshmukh, N. D. (2023). Re-engineering and Reimagining Teacher Education Equitable Right to Quality. The WCCES Chronicle, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp 6-30. ISNN: 25227483. https://www.worldcces.org/article-4-by-shrouty-and-deshmukh.

4. Deshmukh, N. D. & Kharade, K. (2023). Reimagining and Reengineering Teacher Education for the Post COVID-19 India. The WCCES Chronicle, Vol. 7 No. 1, ISNN: 25227483. https://www.worldcces.org/article-2-by-deshmukh-and-kharade

5. Thakur, S. A. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2022). Teacher Compassion: An Exploration. International Journal of Life Skills Education. Volume 8, No 1, P. 81-92.

6. Deshmukh, N. D., Shrouty, V. A., Gogte, S., Thakur, S. A., Deshmukh, N., & Gogte. V (2022). STEAM Education for Engaging Learners: Our Summer Camp Experiences. Southeast Asian Journal of STEM Education, Vol. 3 No. P. 120-144. https://seameo-stemed.org/journal/archives/107/STEAM-Education-for-Engaging-Learners:-Our-Summer-Camp-Experiences

7. Deshmukh, N. D. & Shrouty, V. A. (2022). Use of Online Tools in School Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Paradigm Shift. International Journal of Open Schooling Vol. 1, No.1, PP. 69-78.https://www.nios.ac.in/media/documents/IJOS/articles/IJOS_Ch-14.pdf

8. Deshmukh, N. D. (2022). Country Report from AABE India Chapter. Asian Journal of Biology Education, Vol 14, P. ISSN 1447-0209. https://aabe-asia.org/tag/ajbe-14/

9. Thakur, S.A. & Deshmukh, N. D.  (2022). Assessment of the Role of Yogic Practices in a Post– retirement Period of Teachers. International Journal of Life Skills Education. Volume 7, No 1, P. 93-102.

10. Deshmukh, R. G. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2022). Use of the virtual laboratory on the physics learning process: Undergraduate Students’ Experiences. The WCCES Chronicle, Vol. 6 No. 1, ISNN: 25227483. https://www.worldcces.org/article-3-by-radhika-g-deshmukh-and-narendra-d-deshmukh/

11. Bedi, K., Deshmukh, N. D., Ekanayake, S., & Vitharana, P. (2021). Comparing International and National Science Curricula to create a New Science World Curriculum. World Voices Nexus, The WCCES Chronicle, Vol. 5 No. 1, Article 2. ISNN: 25227483. https://www.worldcces.org/article-2-by-bedi-deshmukh-ekanayake-and-vitharana

12. Thakur, S. A. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2019). The Transformation of the Teacher’s Role for Future Society: A Case Study.  World Voices Nexus, The WCCES Chronicle, Vol. 3 No. 2. ISNN: 25227483.  https://www.worldcces.org/vol-3-no-2-jun-2019

13. Deshmukh, N. D. (2011). 'Students’ Misconceptions and Cultural beliefs in Biology at the Secondary School Level'. Vetri Education.

14. Deshmukh, N. D. (2011). 'Development & Evaluation of Remedial Material to Rectify Students' Misconceptions in Biology at Secondary School Level'. Science Education in Future: A bulletin published on Golden Jubilee year of K. J. Somaiya College of Science & Commerce, Mumbai. Page 11- 19, January 2011.

15. Deshmukh, N. D. (2006). ‘Organizing Teachers’ Workshops for Effective Utilization of Microscope’, Vetri Education, Vol. 1, Number 1, Page 23-28.

16. Deshmukh, N. D. (2006). ‘A survey of Teachers Perception on New Science and Technology Textbooks’,  Vetri Education, Vol. 1, Number 2, Page 17-24.

17. Deshmukh, N. D. & Hambir, K. T. (2003, February). Adivashi Vidyarathyanche Shikshan (Tribal Education). Tribal Research Bulletin, Vol. XXV No 1 & 2, page 60 – 64.

18. Deshmukh, N. D. (2002). ‘How do teachers in Ashram schools perceive science curriculum at upper primary stage?’, ‘School Science’ Vol. XL No. 3, Page 68 -81.

ii) Paper Published in Conference Proceedings

1. Ramma, Y., Bholoa, A., Deshmukh, N. D., Fulena, S. A., Nalawade, V.S. (2023). Scenarios as Means for Identifying, Developing, and Accessing Critical Thinking in Pre- and In-Service Teacher Education: A Preliminary Discussion on the Findings of an International Collaboration. DOI: 10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2023.70

2. Deshmukh, N. D. & Kharade, K. (2023, November 25). Towards Scaffolding Doctoral Students in Their Study: A TELT-based Conceptual Model. In Murthy, et al. (Eds.). The International Conference on Technology 4 Education (T4E 2023) Conference Proceedings. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) India. Available on: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZPWgtQI-5VvzLu81qtDudb5cqaVkHY_l

3. Shrouty, V. A. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2023, November 25). Gamification: A Paradigm shift during and beyond Covid-19 in learning of HCF. In Murthy, et al. (Eds.). The International Conference on Technology 4 Education (T4E 2023) Conference Proceedings. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) India. Available on: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZPWgtQI-5VvzLu81qtDudb5cqaVkHY_l

4. Thapermall-Ramasawmy, S., Ramful, A., Bholoa, A., Deshmukh, N.D. (2023, November 24). Pre-Service Teachers’ Approaches to Quantitatively-Rich Mathematics Problems: Implications for Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching. In Murthy, et al. (Eds.). The International Conference on Technology 4 Education (T4E 2023) Conference Proceedings. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) India. Available on: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TPfDgK7c41QVv9CJQv_b2ioN91TEjtTp

5. Ramful, A., Bholoa, A., Thapermall-Ramasawmy, S., Deshmukh, N. D., Salehmohamed, A. (2023, November 25). Reading between and beyond Cumulative Frequency Curves: Insights from In-Service Secondary School Mathematics Teachers. The International Conference on Technology 4 Education (T4E 2023) Conference Proceedings. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) India. Available on: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TPfDgK7c41QVv9CJQv_b2ioN91TEjtTp

6. Deshmukh, N. D. & Shrouty, V. A. (2022). Enhancing Teaching Skills among Pre-Service Teacher through TPACK Framework. In 10th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) from September 14-16, 2022, at Canada organised by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Athabasca University. DOI https://doi.org/10.56059/pcf10.7171

7. Shrouty, V. A & Deshmukh, N. D. (2022). Online Gamified Flipped Classroom as a Strategy for Performance Improvement in Solving Equations in One Variable. In 10th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) from September 14-16, 2022, at Canada organised by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Athabasca University. DOI https://doi.org/10.56059/pcf10.6945

8. Deshmukh, N. D. & Shrouty, V. A (2022, August 06). Parents Role in Inculcating 21st Century Skills in Online Education among School Children during Covid-19. Presented at International Conference on Science Education – 2022 Science Education for Sustainable Development: Post Covid Challenges organized on 2022. http://www.pgis.pdn.ac.lk/icse22/ Published by Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) University of Peradeniya Peradeniya 20400 SRI LANKA. ISBN 978-624-5709-28-1.

9. Shrouty, V. A & Deshmukh, N. D. (2022, August 06). Gamification the Order of Operations in Mathematics Online Education. Presented at International Conference on Science Education – 2022 Science Education for Sustainable Development: Post Covid Challenges organized on 2022. http://www.pgis.pdn.ac.lk/icse22/ Published by Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) University of Peradeniya Peradeniya 20400 SRI LANKA. ISBN 978-624-5709-28-1

10. Deshmukh, N. D. & Shrouty, V. A. (2022). Enhancing the Effectiveness of Gamified Flipped Learning in School Science: A Step towards Autonomous Learning. Presented at the International Organisation for Science & Technology Education (IOSTE) held from July 25-29, 2022 on "Esperançar in uncertain times: the role of science and technology education in a changing world." Organised at Recife, Brazil.  Vol 01, 2022. – 153415 Proceedings of XX IOSTE International Symposium 2022.ISBN: 978-65-89463-27-6 Available on:  https://proceedings.science/ioste-2022/papers/enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-gamified-flipped-learning-in-school-science-a-ste?lang=en

11. Shrouty, V. A. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2022). Promoting Hands-on activities through Online Experiential Learning. Presented at the International Organization for Science & Technology Education (IOSTE) held from July 25-29, 2022 on "Esperançar in uncertain times: the role of science and technology education in a changing world." Organised at Recife, Brazil.  Vol 01, 2022. – 153368. Proceedings of XX IOSTE International Symposium 2022. ISBN: 978-65-89463-27-6 Available on: https://proceedings.science/ioste-2022/papers/promoting-hands-on-activities-through-online-experiential-learning?lang=en

12. Deshmukh, N. D., Bhide, S., Sonawne, V., Chunawala, S., & Ramadas, J. (2018). Experiences and Learning from Participatory Action Research with a Local School. In Ladage, S. & Narvekar, S. (Eds.). epiSTEME 7 International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Conference Proceedings. India: Cinnamon Teal. Available on: https://episteme7.hbcse.tifr.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/epiSTEME-7-Pages-1-474-with-header.pdf

13. Nyamupangedengu, E. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2018). Investigating the impact of using the TSPCK framework on the content knowledge of in-service teachers: An exploratory case study. 26th Annual Conference proceedings of Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics and Science and Technology Education, South Africa.

14. Deshmukh, N. D. (2015). Why do students have misconceptions about life processes? (Chapter 4, page: 31- 44) was published in a book, ‘Biology Education and Research in a Changing Planet’, published by Springer September. Available on: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-981-287-524-2.pdf

15. Deshmukh, N. D. (2015). Does school science curriculum promote peace and harmony? 4th Indian Ocean Comparative Education Society’s conference proceedings, page 254-268. Available on: http://wcces.com/Conferences_Societies/IOCES-2015proceedings.pdf

16. Deshmukh, N. D., Mishra, R., Tawade, S. (2015). Development of concept inventory on nervous system for students of std 12th‟ Sanshodhan Chetana, December, 2015, Vol 4th, issue III, page 61-71. Available on http://sanshodhanchetana.com/issues/Dec2015/7.pdf.

17. Deshmukh, N. D. (2013). Field Testing Experiences of OER4s Project’, Proceedings of the PCF7. (Available on http://pcfpapers.colfinder.org/handle/5678/124)

18. Deshmukh, N. D. (2013). ‘Criteria’s for Quality Assurance in Designing and Developing Open Educational Resources for Schools’. Proceedings of the PCF7. (Available on http://pcfpapers.colfinder.org/handle/5678/104).

19. Deshmukh, N. D. & Deshmukh, V. M. (2013). Textbook: A Source of Students’ Misconceptions at the Secondary School Level’. Proceedings of episteme-4, India. Available on: http://episteme4.hbcse.tifr.res.in/proceedings/strand-ii-cognitive-and-affective-studies-of-stme/deshmukh-deshmukh

20. Agarkar, S. C., Deshmukh, N. D., Lale V. D., Sonawane V. C. (2013). Digital resources in school science and mathematics in regional lanaguages, In Nagarjuna, G., Jamakhandi, A. & Sam, E. (eds.) Proceedings of epiSTEME 5: International Conference to Review Research in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education, Mumbai, India. Goa: Cinnamonteal. Available on: https://cinnamonteal.in/books/episteme-5/

21. Agarkar, S. C. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2012). Supporting school mathematics education through open educational resources’ In K. Subramaniam (Ed.), Proceedings of the NIME National Conference on Mathematics Education, HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai, 2012. Available on: https://mathedu.hbcse.tifr.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/NIME-NC_2012_Proceedings.pdf

22. Deshmukh, N. D. (2012).  ‘Designing and Field Testing of Remedial Material to Rectify Students’ Misconceptions in Biology at the Secondary School Level’ Biology Education for Social and Sustainable Development Edited by M.Kim & C. H. Diong, Sense Publishers. Available on: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-6091-927-5_28

23.  Agarkar, S. C. & Deshmukh, N. D. (2011). ‘Developing Open Educational resources in school mathematics’. In Charles A. Shoniergun and Galya A Akmayva (Eds.) Proceedings of the London International Conference on Education, Infonomics Society. Available on: https://infonomics-society.org/lice-2019/

24. Deshmukh, N. D. & Agarkar, S.C. (2010). “Development of Open Educational Resources Opportunities and Challenges”. Proceedings of the PCF6. Available on: https://oasis.col.org/items/ae228789-6a76-4b38-bf8e-46057cbadd92

25. Deshmukh, N. D. (2009). 'A Study of Students’ and Teachers’ Misconceptions in Biology at the Secondary School Level': Proceedings of the IAIE Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. Available on: https://pdfslide.net/documents/2009-iaieatenas-programa.html?page=1

26. Deshmukh, N. D. & Agarkar, S. C. (2008). ‘Resource Based Quality School Education’, Proceedings of the PCF5, 2008.  Available on: https://oasis.col.org/communities/4d0198fa-b4e2-4d92-9fd7-8bb4e10ad3a1

27. Deshmukh, N. D. (2007). ‘A Study of Students’ Misconceptions in Biology at the Secondary School Level’, Proceedings of the HBCSE, epi-STEME-2, 2007. Available on: https://episteme7.hbcse.tifr.res.in/

28. Deshmukh, N. D. & Sonawane, V. C. (2005). ‘Need of Understanding Physics involved in Compound Microscope for its Effective Utilization at School Level’. Proceedings of the NTSC-2005 (National Teachers Science Conference) at Mysore.

29. Deshmukh, N. D. (2005). ‘Role of Physical Science in Bioinstrumentation and Techniques in Study of Glamorous Subjects: Microbiology, Biochemistry & Health Care’. Proceedings of the NTSC-    2005 (National Teachers Science Conference) at Mysore.

30. Deshmukh, N. D. (2005). ‘Implementing Water Sanitation Hygiene Education: Promotion through School Educations’. Proceedings of the First Peoples Education Congress, Allahabad.

31. Deshmukh, N. D. (2005). ‘Students’ Perception on Cloning and Biotechnology: A study of Indian School Students’. Proceedings of the CESA-2005 (The Fifth Comparative Education Society of Asia Biennial Conference 2005 on Education for World Peace: The Asian Context at UKM, Malaysia. Available on: https://cesa.jp/5th-biennial-conference-bangi/

32. Deshmukh, N.D. and Agarkar, S. C. (2004) Study of Students’ Ideas about Nature, In Gr. Makrides, A. Gagatsis and K. Nicolaou (Eds.) Proceedings of the CASTME International Conference on Linking Science, Mathematics and Technology Education and Their Relevance, Cyprus Mathematics Society, pp 191 –203. Available on: https://gnosis.library.ucy.ac.cy/handle/7/38285

33.  Agarkar S. C., Deshmukh N. D., Lale, V. D. and Sonawane V.C. (2002). Capacity Building in Ashram Schools, In S. C. Agarkar & V. D. Lale (Eds.) Science, Technology and Mathematics' Education for Human Development, HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai.

iii) Educational Magazines

1. Patil, R. B., Deshmukh, N. D., Shrouty, V., Deshmukh, N. (2022, September). Learning with Pleasure. Teacher Plus. https://www.teacherplus.org/learning-with-pleasure/

2. Deshmukh, N. D., Thakur, S. A., Shrouty, V., Deshmukh, N. (2022, March). Why we need to implement project-based learning. Teacher Plus, Teaching Practice, 10-11. https://www.teacherplus.org/why-we-need-to-implement-project-based-learning/

3. Deshmukh, N. D. & Navale, P. K. (2021, March).The continued relevance of reading cards. Teacher Plus. https://www.teacherplus.org/the-continued-relevance-of-reading-cards/

Current Project:

  • Role of Participatory Action Research (PAR) to understand existing challenges in science teaching and learning and enhance student learning and to develop the PAR model in school education.

  • Understanding the level of critical thinking internalized by science student-teachers and the associated misconceptions: An international perspective (in collaboration with MIE, Mauritius).

  • Topic Specific Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Biological Sciences (in collaboration with Wits School of Education)

  • Science & Innovation Activity Centers: working on designing activities & modules for students & teachers for SIACs.

  • Development of training module for practising teachers and teacher educators in school science.

  • Development of Open Educational Resources (OER) for teachers, students and parents to provide quality education to all.

  • Science Textbook writing & Designing State Curriculum Framework 2023

Previous  Project: 

1. Development of Open Educational Resources for Schools (OER4S Project)
www.mkcl.org/mahadnyan

2. Kumar Vishwakosh
http://www.vishwakosh.org.in/kumarkosh/

3. e-B.Ed (YCMOU, Nashik) and D.El.Ed (NIOS, Delhi) Course Development

4. Activity Based Science & Science Popularization

Education qualification:  M.sc, M.Ed, M.Phill, MA, MBA, Ph.D

Thesis Advisor: Prof. Veena M. Deshmukh, Smt. K. K. College of Education and Research, Juhu, Mumbai.

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