Dr. Shankar Lal
Associate Professor | Educationist | Researcher | Teacher Educator
Dr. Shankar Lal is an Indian educationist, researcher, and teacher educator with around a decade of academic and teaching experience. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at H.D. Teachers Training Institute, Bharatpur, Rajasthan. His major areas of interest include Teacher Education, Educational Technology, ICT, Digital Learning, Research Methodology, Educational Psychology, and NEP 2020. He is also UGC-NET qualified in Education (June 2026).
Education & Academic Career
Dr. Shankar Lal completed his B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra, followed by B.Ed. and M.Ed. from Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra. He was awarded his Ph.D. in Education from Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur, in 2025 and is also pursuing an M.A. in Geography from Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota.
His teaching journey includes academic roles at teacher-training institutions in Bharatpur, along with responsibilities as a UGC-NET Observer, RS-CIT Examination Observer, External Examiner, University Flying Officer, and B.Ed. Counsellor.
Research & Academic Contributions
His Ph.D. research topic is:
“उच्च प्राथमिक विद्यालयों की शैक्षिक एवं भौतिक स्थिति का विद्यार्थियों की शैक्षिक उपलब्धि पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव का अध्ययन”
His research focuses on how the educational environment and physical conditions of upper-primary schools influence students' academic achievement.
Dr. Shankar Lal has published research on student achievement, bilingual education, educational psychology, Indian Knowledge Systems, early childhood development, assessment, digital resources in education, and teacher education.
He has also contributed chapters to academic books on topics such as sustainable development, child development, educational philosophy, curriculum, techno-pedagogical skills, qualitative research, and digital learning.
Innovation, Awards & Professional Development
His profile includes intellectual-property work related to a Digital Device for Gesture-Controlled Learning and a Smart Educational Content Creation Computer Device with Adaptive Curriculum Generation Engine.
He has participated in numerous national and international seminars, workshops, and Faculty Development Programmes covering Artificial Intelligence in Education, NEP 2020, ICT, research methodology, digital teaching tools, teacher education, and educational innovation.
His recognitions include the Innovative Research National Award – 2025, IRSD International Award for Distinguished Teachers – 2025, IZOR International Global Impact Award – 2026, and National Leadership & Service Award – 2026.
Hobbies & Vision
Dr. Shankar Lal enjoys reading academic literature, research writing, travelling, learning new technologies, and exploring innovative teaching methods.
His professional vision is to contribute to education through quality teaching, innovative research, teacher development, learner-centred education, and the effective use of educational technology. He aims to support the advancement of education through research, innovation, and lifelong learning.
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