Dr. Rakesh Patel - 🎓Professional Development Training

🎓 Professional Development Training

Dr. Rakesh Patel actively engages in continuous learning through various Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and training sessions aimed at enhancing academic and professional competencies. His participation in national and international conferences, seminars, and webinars keeps him updated with emerging trends in education and research. These experiences contribute significantly to his growth as an educator and help him bring enriched perspectives into the classroom.

Faculty Development Program (22):

Dr. Rakesh Patel actively participated in 19 Faculty Development Programs, enhancing teaching skills, embracing innovative methodologies, and staying updated with academic trends to foster effective learning environments and professional growth.

2026

1. March 19-25, 2026.

(Online Short Term Program) on "ICT and E-content Development for Teachers of Higher Education". UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi in collaboration with Faculty Development Centre, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan

2025

2. October 06-11, 2025.

(Online Short Term Course) on Empowering Educations: Capacity Building for 21st Century Professor. UGC-MMTTC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

3. September 08-13, 2025.

(Online Short Term Program) on Digital Professors: Transforming Higher Education with ICT. UGC-MMTTC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

4. January 6-11, 2025

(One Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program) on “LINKEDIN FOR EDUCATORS: BUILD INFLUENCE, INSPIRE STUDENTS, GROW PROFESSIONALLY", Sanatan Dharma College, Ambala Cantt, Haryana

5. January 27-February 1, 2025

(One Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program) on “TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOM”, Bal-Bharti’s Maghanmal J. Pancholiya College of Commerce, Mumbai

6. January 20-25, 2025.

(Online Short Term Program) on Research Paper Writing. UGC-MMTTC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

2024

7. June 1-7, 2024

(One Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program) on “BLUE STUDIES AS A PROLIFERATING LITERARY GENRE”, Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat

8. May 27 - June 2, 2024

(One Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program) on “A NEW PERSPECTIVE OF TEACHING ENGLISH GLOCALLY”, Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat

9. May 20-31, 2024

(Ten Days National Level Faculty Refresher Program) on “Quality Teaching and Learning in HEI’s”, IOT Academy, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

10. April 1-30, 2024

2 Credit SWAYAM Course on ‘National Education Policy 2020: Professional Development Programme’, INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

11. January 15-25, 2024.

(Two Week Teacher Training Program) on NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Program. UGC-MMTTC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

2022

12. June 27 - July 2, 2022.

(One Week Faculty Development Program) on ELT in Digi-world: Developing Global Citizenship. Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad

13. June 21 - July 04, 2022.

(1st Online Refresher Course in English). UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in English. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. “A” Grade

14. June 6 - 21, 2022.

(Two Week Multidisciplinary International Faculty Development Program) on Research Methodology. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai-89

15. June 7 & 9, 2022

(Mentorship Program) on Prof K T Sebastian Scholar-in-Residence Program 2022. St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Kerala

16. September 27 - October 5, 2022

(A Seven Day Mentorship Program for Faculty Development) in Critical Theories and Praxis. Jaipur National University, Jaipur

2021

17. September 22-24, 2021

(Three Day Professional Development Program) on Learning Through Gamification: Fun is the Future. Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha

18. September 20 - 27, 2021.

(National Level Faculty Development-cum-Orientation Program) on Assessment and Accreditation Process of NAAC. Nagpur

2020

19. July 28 - August 18, 2020.

(Faculty Development Program). UDAYAM (Unlimited Advanced Yearlong Academic Method of Learning) E-Content Development Course. Jointly organized by KCG, Ahmedabad and HRDC, Gujarat University.

2017

20. June 20 - July 10, 2017

(Refresher Course). UGC Sponsored Refresher Course. UGC-HRDC, GNDU Amritsar. “A” Grade

2016

21. May 30 - June 26, 2016.

(Orientation Program). 85th Orientation Program. UGC-HRDC, Ahmedabad. “A” Grade

2014

22. June 26 – July 03, 2014.

(Faculty Development Program). FDP – Faculty Development Program. Jointly organized by KCG, Ahmedabad and Gujarat Commerce College, Ahmedabad

Workshop and Training (9):

Dr. Rakesh Patel attended 8 workshops and training sessions focused on skill enhancement, educational technology, research methodologies, and pedagogy, contributing significantly to his professional development and teaching excellence.

2026

1. January 5, 2026

One Day Workshop on 'Implementing Research, Innovations, and Extension Grants - A Strategic Roadmap for Research Excellence, Innovation, and Extension Impact'. KCG, Ahmedabad

2025

1. January 17 - 18, 2025.

Pre-conference Workshop on “Research Methodology”. Bharti Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, Mumbai

2024

2. July 23 - 25, 2024.

(Three Day National Online Workshop) on “Teaching & Research with AI”. CSSR & SRRM DEGREE & PG COLLEGE, Kamalapuram, Kadapa, A.P

2022

3. May 19 - 21, 2022.

(Three Day National Workshop) on Academic Writing in Research. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, AP

2020

4. December 19-21, 2020.

(International Training) on Microsoft AI Classroom Series. Microsoft / NASSCOM

2013

5. August 18 – 24, 2013.

(National Workshop). First National Interdisciplinary Course on Theory/Praxis. Organized by the Forum on Contemporary Theory. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

6. February 12, 2013.

(One-Day Orientation Program) for SANDHAN Initiative In-Charges of All Higher Education Districts of Gujarat. Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG)

2012

7. March 1 - 3, 2012.

(A Three-Day Workshop) on Promotion of Culture of Quality Education through Research. Jointly organized by KCG and Higher Education District Navsari at V. S. Patel College of Arts & Science, Bilimora

2011

8. July 10, 2011.

(A One-day Training Program) on 'Choice Based Credit System'. Jointly organized by KCG, Gandhinagar and VNSGU, Surat

Participations in Conferences (13):

Dr. Rakesh Patel participated in 13 national and international conferences, engaging with academic peers, presenting research insights, and expanding his knowledge in English literature, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary studies.

2025

1. February 21, 2025

(One Day National Conference) on "Language and Literature: A Tool for Social Change". Vel Tech Ranga Sanku Arts College, Avadi, Chennai Click her to view Certificate

2024

2. March 1, 2024

(One Day International Conference) on “Emerging Trends in Commerce, Management, Economics, Social Science and Literature”. Govt. Arts, Commerce and Science College, Kachhal, Dist-Surat, Gujarat

3. January 30, 2024

(District Level Cluster Seminar) on Startup & Innovation Training Policy Awareness. Shah N.H. Commerce College, Valsad, Gujarat

4. January 20, 2024

(One Day State Level Seminar) on “NAAC Criteria I to VII”. Govt. Arts & Commerce College, Fort-Songadh, Gujarat

2022

5. July 27-28, 2022

(Virtual International Conference) on ENVIRONMENTAL IMAGINATION AND GREENING OF LITERACY STUDIES. Trichy, Tamilnadu

6. May 5, 2022

(One Day International Conference) on “Rights of Nature for Sustainable Development”. Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

7. April 20, 2022

(One Day National E-Conference) on “Research Methodology”. N.S. Patil Arts & M.F.M.A. Commerce College, Dhule

8. April 5, 2022 (National E-Conference) on Ecological Concerns in English Literature. School of Language Studies and Research Centre, KBC NMU, Jalgaon, Maharashtra

9. March 13, 2022

(International E-Conference) on Human Welfare through Yoga, Science, Law and Literature. Yog Vidya Dham Dhule’s Shankarrao Chavan Health Centre, Dhule, Maharashtra

10. February 11, 2022

(National E-Conference) on Human Relationship in Literature and Society: The Pre and Post Pandemic Perspectives. S.I. Patil Arts, G.B. Patel Science & S.T.K.V.S. Commerce College, Shahada, Dist. Nandurbar, Maharashtra

2021

11. September 23-25, 2021

(Three Day International E-Conference in English) on Effective Visualization and Literature. Prerna College of Commerce, Nagpur

12. September 6, 2021

(Teacher Workshop) on Assessment for Speaking. Cambridge Assessment English, SCOPE

2010

13. April 7-9, 2010

(UGC Sponsored International Conference) On Postcolonial Literatures and the Transnational. The Dept. of English, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

Participations in Seminars and Webinars (30):

Dr. Rakesh Patel actively participated in 30 seminars and webinars, enhancing his academic expertise, networking with scholars, and staying updated on current trends in English studies, research, and educational innovations.

2025

1. February 15, 2025

(One Day International Seminar) on “New Horizons in Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology, Education and Management” organized by Smt. H.B. Jasani Arts and Shri N.K. Jasani Commerce College, Rajkot

2024

2. June 20, 2024

(Online Webinar) on “Human Rights” under the initiative TEERTH organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Education Department, Government of Gujarat

3. March 9, 2024

(Online Masterclass) on “The Legals of Making a Film”. IMS Law College Noida in association with The Errington Law Firm, PLCC from North Carolina, USA.

4. February 24, 2024

(One-Day National Seminar) on “Recent Trends in Multidisciplinary Research”. Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts & Commerce College, Vankal, Gujarat

5. January 20, 2024

(One Day State Level Seminar) on “NAAC Criteria I to VII”. Govt. Arts & Commerce College, Fort Songadh, Gujarat

2022

6. June 6, 2022

(Webinar) on “What Does a Woman Want? Psychoanalysis and the Postcolonial Context”. Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi

7. May 26-27, 2022

(International Seminar) on “Recent Research trends in Language and Literature”. Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai

8. April 30, 2022

(One Day Online National Seminar) on “Literary Representations in the Times of Pandemic and War”. Govt. P.G. College, Naraingarh (Ambala)

9. March 31, 2022

(International E-Seminar) on Education, Culture and Literature Today. S.I. Patil Arts, G.B. Patel Science & S.T.K.V.S. Commerce College, Shahada, Dist. Nandurbar, Maharashtra

10. February 4, 2022

(One Day National Webinar) on Teaching ESL Writing Skills to Indian Undergraduates. Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad

11. January 12, 2022

(One Day Webinar on) “Carnophallogocentrism & Humanism: An Analysis. Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai

12. January 12, 2022

(One Day Online Webinar) on Cyber Security and Best Practices. KCG, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

2021

14. December 23, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Research Methodology. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

15. December 22, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Language. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

16. December 21, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Data Analytics. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

17. December 20, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Machine Learning. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

18. December 18, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Artificial Intelligence. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

19. December 17, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Climate Change. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

20. December 16, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Ethics in Education. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

21. December 15, 2021

(UGC Sponsored Online Webinar) on Leadership. UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

22. September 29, 2021

(National Level Webinar) on Cyber Literature-The New “New Literature” Literary Remediation & Nascent Narratives. Presidency University, Bengaluru

23. September 8, 2021

(One Day National Webinar) on Conversion of Indian Theatre Performances on OTT: Challenges and Opportunities. Katruwar Arts, Ratanlal Kabra Science and B.R. Mantri Commerce College, Manwath, Parbhani

24. September 17, 2021

(NAAC Sponsored One-Day Online Seminar) Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai

25. June 10, 2021

(National Webinar) on “Cultural Studies”. Bharat Shikshan Sanstha’s B.S.S Arts, Science and Commerce College, Makani, Lohara

26. June 10, 2021

(One Day International Webinar) on “Getting Published: Academic and Creative Writing”. Dept. of English, St. Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts & Commerce, Vasai in association with Cambridge University Press

27. June 5, 2021

(National Webinar) on “ICT Enabled Teaching, Learning and Evaluation of English Language & Literature”. Dept. of English and IQAC, Noble College (A), Machilipatnam

28. May 30, 2021

(Webinar) on “Latest Format of NAAC” The DPCBL Arts & Commerce College, Dhansura

2019

29. October 21, 2019

(One Day National Seminar) on “आदवासी भाषा, साहय, समाज और इतहास”. Jointly organized by Gujarat Sahitya Academy and Govt. Arts & Commerce College, Ahwa-Dangs

30. February 22, 2019

(One Day National Seminar) on Redefining Mahatma Gandhi: Issues & Challenges. Smt. C.C. Mahila Arts & Sheth C.N. Commerce College, Visnagar