Dr.S.Revathi
Assistant Professor
Department of Special Education
School of Education
Contact: revathi_edn@avinuty.ac.in
Mob: 9600051668
Qualification
MSc., M Ed., Mphill, M.A., (Eng),
Phd( Special Education) TNSET( Education )
TNSET( Home Science)
Experience
28 Years
Specialization
Visual Impairment - Low Vision
Research Profile
Official website - www.avinuty.ac.in/
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Funded Projects
Principal Investigator: Dr.S.Revathi
Co-investigator: Mrs. A.Divyapriya
Title of the Project: Efficacy of Functional Vision Assessment kit on Visual Efficiency Training
Project Period : 04.12.2018 to 31.03.2018
UGC In House Project Amount Allotted Rs 20,000/- ( Rupees Twenty Thousand only )
Publications
Journal Publications (4)
1. S.Revathi & Dr.Premavathy Vijayan Prevalence of Common Eye Diseases Among Low Vision Students in Inclusive Schools of Coimbatore District. GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis Volume -5, issue-6, June 2015 Pg428-430.ISSN No.2277 8160
2. Dr.S.Revathi Intervention Strategies to Improve Proficiency in Learning Among Primary School Children in Inclusive Schools Shanlax International Journals Vol.5, Spl.issue.1, March 2017 pp 081-083 ISSN No. 2320-2653IF: 2.010
3 Dr.S.Revathi Adapted Recreational Games for Children With Visual Impairment Asian Journal of Multimedia Research,Vol.7 (2) pp381-384, February , 2018 ISSN 2278-4853, IF : 4.708
4. Mrs. S. Revathi & Dr Premavathy Vijayan A Study on Certain Training Strategies to Improve the Visual Efficiency of Low vision Children Research Highlights, May 2015, special issue in the event of Amma’s 25th Year memorial day. Pp 100-106 978-93-85604-02-07
Conference Publications (13)
1 Vocational Education for the Blind National Conference on 21st Centenary India and Services for the disabled Holy Cross College, Trichy. National Level 7-8 October 1998
2 “Rehabilitation Programme for Vocational Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired Asian Conference of the ICEVI, 8-10 February 2000 ICEVI International Level 8-10 February 2000
3 ´Impact of Community Oriented Low Vision Services on Print reading and writing of children with the low vision in local schools in Coimbatore, Sothern India. “Vision 2005” ,London RNIB International conference April 4-7 2005
4 Developing Visual Skills Among Low Vision Children in Inclusive Education, Poster presentation in RTI Conference held at Avinashilingam University. RTI – International Summit Avinashilingam University International summit 8-10 June 2016
5 Developing ICT skills of Visually Impaired Students in Inclusive Education The 7th International Conference on Development Policy Avinashilingam School of Management International 15-16 December 2016
6 Management of Low Vision students in Inclusive Education National Summit 2017 Inclusion – Means or End OSI-USA International 5-6 Jan 2017
7 Importance and Need for Inclusive Education in todays classroom National Seminar on qualitative Advancement in Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology IQAC- Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Education for Women, Perambalur National 17 March 2017
8 Importance and Need for Inclusive Education in to days classroom National conference on New Technologies and Quality Enhancement in Teacher Education KRP College of Education, Namakkal National 1 April 2017
9 Educational Status of Disabled Persons in India One Day National Seminar on Internationalization of Higher Education Avinahsilingam Institute National 21 July 2017
10 Technology in Inclusive Education Two Day National Conference on ‘ Teaching in Technological Era Faculty of Education National 9-10 August 2017
11 Technology As a Boon for Persons with Special Needs to Aspire Higher Education One day National Seminar on ‘Promotion of Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs’ Dept of Special Education & Education National 12 December 2018
12 Challenges and Achievers of Transgender “EDU-TECH JAMBOREE” Faculty of Education and Faculty of Engineering National 17-18 January 2018
13 Adapted Recreational Games for Children with Visual Impairment Bridging Innovational in Sports, Education and Nutrition (BISEN) Jointly organized by Department of Physical Education, Education, Special Education and FSMD of Avinahsilingam Institute International 8-9 Feb 2018
Awards and Achievements
“Best Teacher Awardee” Awarded by late Chancellor of Avinashiligam University, Dr Rajammal P Devadas 1995.
Academic and other responsibilities
Organized.....
1 3 days Orientation on Low vision 21-23, October 2003 CRCS, Coimbatore
2. Organized Low Vision Training Programme to the teachers of IED and Special Schools who are handling visually handicapped children. 18-21 November 2003
Mobility India, Bangalore
3. NIVH organized in collaboration with CRCS “Workshop on chief Functionaries of CBR programme on “ Concepts and Principles of CBR – Changing Scenario”. 24-26 March 2004 Jeevajothi Hall, Cbe
4. Organized by CRCS & NIVH at Erode for Regular Teachers and BRT’s on “Sensitization Programme on Right to Education”. 28 November 2008.
Govt Hr Sec School, Erode
5 Organized Three Day workshop on ‘Assistive Technology for Persons with Visual Impairment” 21-23rd February 2017 Seminar Hall, Dept. of Education
6 Organized International Summit on Inclusion and Response to Intervention A Global Perspective 8-10 June 2016 Hi – Tech Seminar Hall, Dept. of Special Education, Avinashilingam Institute
7 Organized National Seminar on Internationalization of Higher Education 21 July 2017 Hi – Tech Seminar Hall, Dept. of Special Education, Avinashilingam Institute
8 Organized UGC Sponsored Two Day National Conference on “Teaching in Technological Era” 9-10th August 2017 Seminary Hall, Department of Education, Avianshilingam Institute
9 One day National Seminar on “ Promotion of Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs” 12 December 2017 Seminary Hall, Department of Education, Avianshilingam Institute
10 Organized ‘Edu-Tech Jamboree” 17.1.2018 &18.1.2018 Seminary Hall, Department of Education, Avianshilingam Institute
11 Organized Bridging Innovations in Sports, Education and Nutrition ( BISEN) 8-9th February 2018 Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, Avinashilingam Insitute,Cbe
12 Post Conference Workshop on “ Universal Design for Inclusion” 10 February 2018 Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, Avinashilingam Institute,Cbe
13 Organized One Day Training on
Orientation on Reproductive Rights of Women with Visual Impairment in collaboration with National Institute for the Empowerment of persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) Regional centre, Chennai
14 October 2017 Dept of Special Education
14 Two Day UGC Sponsored National Conference on Special Needs & Learning Support in Inclusive Education 18-19 March 2019 Department of Special Education
15 RCI- ZCC-Southern Zone III Sensitization Programme on RPwD Act 2019 for Persons With Disabilities 29 March 2019 Department of Special Education
16 RCI- ZCC-Southern Zone III Sensitization Programme on RPwD Act 2019 for Special Educators 30 March 2019 Department of Special Education
Convenor....
Attended....
International Level
1. “VIII South Asian Fund Raising Group in association with child NGO Federation at Kathmandu, Nepal CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
2. “Asian Conference of the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment” at BMA at Ahemedabad.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
3. “Participated in the Asian Conference of the DBI”, Hosted by BMA, at Ahemedabad.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
4 Participated in VIII National Convention of Educators of the Deaf ( NCED), India a Joint Event of AYJNIHH, RCI and NCED, India.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
5 “National Seminar on Capacity Building of Resource /Itinerant Teachers” ( Sponsored by NIVH, Dehradun) held at National Association for the Blind, India.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
6 “International Short Term Course on Management of Polio” at Bangalore organized by International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics ( ISPO).
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
7
Asian Conference of the ICEVI, Hosted by BMA at Ahemadabad. CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
8 Participated in the Workshop on ‘Research Methods and Data Analysis in Education OSI-US
9 Participated in the Community Sensitization Programme on “Cybergogy: Excite, Engage and Enrich Learning” Organized by CCRPED under PMMMNMTT, School of Education, Central University of Kerala
National Level:
1 Symposium cum workshop on “Education and Employment of Visually Impaired” at Courtallam.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
2 Intensive 2 weeks training course for managers and Field Supervisors for Community Based Rehabilitation Programme organized by CBM-SARO(S), Bangalore, India.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
3 National Conference on 21st Centenary India and Services for the Disabled at Holy Cross Colege, Trichy.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
4 National Programme of RCI Bridge Course in the Field of Visually Disabled conducted by SRKV College of Education, Coimbatore.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
5 Attended the “Low Vision Awareness Programme” at L V Prasad Eye Hospital, Hyderabed sponsored by Light House International, USA & International Eye Foundation, USA.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
6 Participated in VIII National Convention of the “Educators of the Deaf”.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
7 Successfully completed “Low Vision Training Programme” organized by Sharp Memorial School for the Blind, Dehradun.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
8 Successfully completed “ Workshop on Effective Teaching Strategies in Deaf Education” organized by CBMI, Bangaore and CRCS Coimbatore.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
9 Successfully completed “Follow up Low Vision Training” at BMA, Ahemadabad, organized by CBMSARO(S) and trained by Karin Van Dijik, Low Vision Consultant, CBM Germany.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
10 Successfully completed the “Training for project Coordinators” held at Bangalore organized by ADD India, Bangalorre.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
11 Successfully completed “Multiple Disability Low vision Training” held at Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy trained by Karin Van Dijik, Low Vision consultants CBM & Karen Cote, Low vision therapist, Hilton Perkins.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
12 Successfully completed the “ Low Vision Upgrading Training” organized by Venu Eye Institute of Research Centre, New Delhi.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
13 Successfully completed the “Multiple Disabilities Low Vision Training Course, organized by Venu Eye Institute of Research Centre, New Delhi.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
14 Successfully completed the Low Vision Trainer of Trainer’s Training at Bangaore CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
15 Attended 5 Day programme titled “ Workshop for Teachers of Low Vision Children” organized by the NIVH, Regional Centre in collaboration with the Department of Special Education, Avinashiligam Institute. CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
16 Participated Two Day National Conference on “Special Needs & Learning Support in Inclusive Education” Dept.of Special Education, Avinashilingam Institute
REGIONAL LEVEL
1 Workshop on “Integrated Education for Hearing Impairment” at Leonard School for the Hearing Impaired, Madurai.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
2 Workshop on “Integrated Education – a Five Year Plan Challenges and Strategies” at Kodikannal.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
3 Workshop on “Tamil Braille Contraction” held at St mary’s Hr Sec School, Madurai. CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
4 Three Days Conference for Resource Teacher and Promoters of Integrated Education and Placement of Person with Disabilities in Tamilnadu on ‘ Realizing Potential” at KPS, Kotagiri. CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
5 Participated in the Bi-annual Conference of Resource Teachers “ Marching towards Self Reliance” at Nilgiris. CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
6 Participated in the Low vision Workshop for Teachers in Blind Schools and Integrated Education Programmes Management and Assessment of Children with Low Vision and use of Aids and Devices organized by Joseph eye Hospital, Trichy and CBMSARO(S) Bangalore.
CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
7 Participated in the “Training in Low Vision Rehabilitation to Upgrade Practitioners- Trainers at Institute of Ophthalmology, Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
LOCAL LEVEL
1 Workshop on “Deaf Community- Based Rehabilitation organized by IHRDC & CRCS Coimbatore . CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
2 Participated in Seminar on “ Applied Behaviour Analysis” at Coimbatore CBM-GERMANY through CRCS, Coimbatore
3 Participated in Research Convention titled “Research Ethics and Post Research Methods” held at Avinashilingam Institute, Coimbatore. Avinashilingam University
4 Participated in Research Convention titles “ Research Ethics and Post Research Methods” at Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore. Avinashilingam University
5 Participated in the orientation on Promotion of Higher Education for Persons with Special needs organized by the Dept. Of Special Education at Avinahsilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education, Coimbatore Avinashilingam University
6 Participated in International Students Day UGC Sponsored – Students Workshop on “quality Education for All” Avinashilingam University
7 Participated in the Two Days National Seminar on ‘ Teacher Effectiveness in Handling Children with Specific Learning Disability’ in collaboration with Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education and Madras Dyslexia Association, Chennai Avinashilingam University
8 Participated in one day Faculty workshop on 3D printing on at Faculty of Engineering with support from M/S CADD Centre, Chennai Avinashilingam University
9 Attended 2 weeks programme titled Refresher Course on Teaching Mathematical Concepts” NIVH & Dept of Special Education
10 Participated in the One Day Training Programme on “ Response to Intervention Approach” under Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge initiative Project Dept of Special Education
11 Participated in Health Expo Vasan Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
12 Participated in the Post Conference on “Universal Design for Inclusion Jointly organized by Department of Physical Education, Education, Special Education and FSMD of Avinahsilingam Institute
webinar
1. One Day International Conference (Webinar) on “Pandemic Pedagogy in Higher Education of Covid-19 Dept. of Education, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore International 13.05.2020
2. Two Day Webinar “Latex- Learning by doing” Idhaya College for Women, Kumbakonam National 16.05.2020
3. Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights and Its Commercial Aspects” KIT- Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore National 23.05.2020
4. Webinar on “Tips to Write Thesis” organized by VOC College of Education, Thoothukudi 05.06.2020
5. Webinar: " Life Style and Immunity During Covid 19" FSN Dept, AvinashilingamInstitute,Coimbatore National 12.06.2020
6. Webinar: " Nutrition and Immuno System support during Covid 19 Pandemic" School of Home Science, Avinashilingam Institute, Coimbatore National 15.06.2020
7. International Webinar on “STEM Education and Knowledge Integration” Alagappa University, Karikudi International 15.06.2020
8 .Webinar on “Turn your Thesis into Article” St.Xavier’s College of Education, Palayamkottai National 16.06.2020
9. Webinar National Level Online FDP on “Adapting Ourselves to the Online Academic Activities” IQAC- Carmel College Modankap, Bantwal National 16.06.2020
10. Two Day National Webminar on “Enhanced Employability for Home Scientist in Current Scenario” PGTD of Home Sci. RTMNU National 22-23.06.2020
11. 6 Days International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Technology and Emotional Enrichment” Computer Application, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai International 22.06 2020 and from 24.062020 to 28.06.2020
12.International level Webinar on “Data Analytics” Computer Application, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai International 22.06.2020
13. Online Webinar on “Stress Management” by Dept of Psychology, Avinashi lingam Institute, Coimbatore National 23.06.2020
14. Webinar on “Emotional Well-being and Managing Stress” by Dept of Psychology, Avinashi lingam Institute, Coimbatore National 23.06.2020
15. International level Webinar on “Opportunities in New Normal” Dept. of Computer Application, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai International 25.06.2020
16. Webinar:" Education Through Technologies during Pandemic"Dept. of Education, Avinashilingam Institute National 26.06.2020
17. Webinar on “Awareness Programme on “Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem National 26.06.2020
18. International level Webinar on “Digital Accessibility Tech for Blind” Dept. of Computer Application, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai National 26.06.2020
19. Webinar: “Covid-19 & Food and Nutrition Security: Scenario in South and South East Asia” Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute National 27.06.2020
20. International level Webinar on “Data Visualization Using Tableau” Dept. of Computer Application, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai International 27.06.2020
21. The International Quiz and survey - Online Learning Techniques: Awareness. IT Club of NSS Training College, Ottapalam, Kerala International 27.06.2020
22. International level Webinar on “Mobile app Development Using Ionic Framework” Dept. of Computer Application, St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai International 28.06.2020
24. Webinar on “Language and Literacy development in students with deaf and hard of hearing” Kalasalingam University, Viruthunagar National 29.06.2020
25. Webinar: " Qualitative Research" Dept. of Psychology Avinashilingam Institute National 30.06.2020
26. Webinar: ASM Webinar On ' Combating with the Millennium Pandemic-Covid 19'" American Society of Microbiology National 02.07.2020
27. Webinar on “Work life Balance Post Covid-19 Dept. of Resource Management, Avianshilingam Institute, Coimbatore National 06.07.2020
28. Webinar: "CSR: Past, Present, Future and how to keep pace" Dept. of Home Science Extension, Avinashilingam Institute
National 07.07.2020
29. A two-Day International Conference on “Augmented Reality in Education: Learning Beyond Imagination” Dept. of Education Technology, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore International 07& 08 July.2020
30. Webinar om “Impact of Covid-19on Women’s Rights Vs Challenges and Opportunities During Pandemic” IQAC & Women’s Development Cell, Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode National 11.07.2020
31. Webinar on Gender Mainstreaming – Perspectives and Policies Women Empowerment Cell of D.K. Govt College for Women, Nellore National 13.07.2020
32. Webinar on “Employability Skills” IQAC, RMPCSIPSK Rajarathinam Memorial College of Education, Sattankulam National 14.07.2020
33. International Webinar on “Physical Inactivity & Sedentary Lifestyle- A Silent Killer in this Covid 19 Pandemic” St Justin’s College of Education, Madurai International 14.07.2020
34. International Webinar on “Google Scholar and Google Books” Dept. of Computer Science and Central Library in Collaboration with John Paul Memorial B.Ed College CUSAT. International 14.07.2020
35. Spit Spit -Free India Movement Tata Memorial Hospital International 15.07.2020
36. Webinar on ICT for Community Outreach Dept.of Extension Education, Avianshilingam Institute National 15.07.2020
37. Webinar on “Insights into General Health care and Stress Management during COVID -19” NSS, Dept. of FSN, Avinashilingam Institute National 15 July 2020
38. Webinar on “Advanced Concepts in IoT” Dept. of Computer Science, Avinashilingam Institute National 17 July 2020
39. Webinar on “Managing Children with Learning Disabilities” Dept .of Special Education, Avianshilingam Institute National 18.07.2020
40. National Level on Line Workshop on “Digital Tools for Teaching – A Glimpse” Dept.of Education, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore National 17-18 July 2020
41. International Webinar on “Food Safety and Naturally Occurring Toxicants” Dept. of FSN, Nutrition Society of India Coimbatore Chapter and Nutrition Association. International 21.07.2020
42. Webinar on “ Contemporary issues in Specific Learning Disabilities” Ali Yavar Jung NISHD, Kolkatta National 23.07.2020
43. Two Day National Webinar on “Discover your Personality & Strengths for a Bright Career” PG Dept.of English, Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills. National 23-24 July 2020
44. Webinar “Effective teaching tools for students with Hearing Impairment” (Resource Person Dept. of Special Education & Centre for SHIP, Kalasalingam University, Virtudhunagar National 25.07.2020
45. Online Panel Discussion on “Career Opportunities in Special Education” Dept. of Special Education, Avianshilingam Institute National 25.07.2020
46. International Webinar on “Best Practices in Handling Children with Special Needs” Dept. of Special Education, Avianshilingam Institute International 27-28 July 2020
47. Webinar on “Leadership Development Skill” Dept. of Home Science Extension Education, Avianshilingam Institute National 29.07.2020
48. International Webinar on “Teaching, Learning and Technology” Dept.of Education, Avianshilingam Institute International 30.07. 2020
49. Webinar on “Learning Disorder” VOC College of Education, Thoothukudi National 31 July 2020
50. Webinar on “Assessment, Feedback and Technology” Dept. of Education, Avianshilingam Institute International 31 July 2020
51. National Webinar on “Battling Depression in Elderly during Covid-19” Regional Centre in Geriatric Care, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore National 07.08.2020
52. Webinar on “Activities for Children with Visual Impairment during Lockdown Period” NIEPVD- Regional Centre, Chennai National 08.08.2020
53. National Webinar on “Assistive Technology in Educating Children with Special Needs” Dept. of Education, Mother Teresa Womens’sUnviersity, Kodaikanal. National 08.08.2020
54. Two Day National Webinar on “Art of Presenting Research” TNTUE in Collaboration with PPG College of Education, Coimbatore National 13-14 August 2020
55. National Webinar on “Traditional Values & Teacher Education” Dept. of Education, Gaya College, Gaya National 14.08.2020
56. Webinar on “Exploring New Approaches to Extension: Covid 19” Govt College of Women, Thiruvananthapuram. National 15.08.2015
57. National Workshop on “Formulating Virtual Events- Pragmatic Approach” PSG College of Education, Salem National 17-18 August 2020
Memberships
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