GENDER EDUCATION (As per NEP 2020 A resource book for B.Ed., ITEP and M.Ed. Program)

About the Authors

• Dr. Amit Kumar, born on October 15, 1979, in Mahendragarh, Haryana, is a Senior Assistant Professor of Education at R.B.S. College of Education, Rewari, Haryana. He brings over 15 years of teaching experience to his role. Dr. Kumar holds a diverse academic background, including B.Sc., M.Sc. (Physics), B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil. (Education), and a Ph.D. in Education. He has also qualified for UGC NET. Further expanding his expertise, he has earned an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in (Clinical) Psychology. He is also a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. His contributions to academia include numerous research papers and articles in national and international journals. Dr. Kumar has authored six books: “Conceptual Teaching of Physics”, ‘Understanding Educational Subjects”, “Education Policy: Planning, Implementation, and Economic”,“Knowledge and Philosophical Exploration”, “Echos of Wisdom: Eastern and western Philosopher's Educational Darshan” & “Educational Assessment for Learning”. Additionally, he developed the e-book AI Artistry Mastering Tools for Content Creators as part of a UNESCO-OE4BW approved project.

• Dr. Amit Singh born on August 23, 1979, in Gohana, Haryana, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh. Dr. Singh brings a wealth of experience to his role, boasting over 18 years of teaching experience. His extensive academic background underscores his dedication to lifelong learning and diverse expertise. He holds a remarkable array of advanced degrees, including an M.A. in English, M.Ed., M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.A. in Psychology, M.Phil. in Education, and a Ph.D. in Education. A prolific scholar, Dr. Singh has published book chapters in edited books and numerous research papers in both national and international journals of repute. Furthermore, he is the author of three significant books: "Elementary Statistical Method", "Echoes of Wisdom: Eastern and Western Philosopher's Educational Darshan"& “Educational assessment for Learning”.

• Dr. Geeta Rani, born on October 22, 1976, in Sorkhi, Hisar, Haryana, is Professor of Education (Social Science Education) at G.B. College of Education, Rohtak, Haryana. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she holds multiple degrees including an M.A. in Economics, B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil. in Education, and Ph.D.s in both Economics and Education. Dr. Rani is UGC NET certified in Education and SLET certified in Economics. Beyond her teaching role, Dr. Rani is actively involved as a career counselor and skill trainer. She has authored numerous research papers and articles in national and international journals. Her published works include a book titled “Knowledge and Philosophical Exploration ” , an e-book on Yoga and Meditation and a MOOC titled "Understanding the Self" for the B.Ed. curriculum, developed under a UNESCO-OE4BW approved project. Additionally, she serves as an e-content reviewer in Economics for SCERT, Haryana, and contributed as a developer for the e-book "AI Artistry Mastering Tools for Content Creators," also under a UNESCO-OE4BW approved project.

• Dr. Neha Bishnoi was born on February 8, 1986, in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh. She has over 9 years of teaching experience. She holds M.Sc. (Physics), M.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees in Education. She has contributed several research papers to journals of national and international repute and authored a book titled “Echoes of Wisdom: Eastern and western Philosopher's Educational Darshan”.