Professional Overview
Dr. Shagufta Nazneen Ansari is a dedicated academician and researcher specializing in Education and Economics. Currently an Assistant Professor at Integral University, Lucknow, she has a distinguished research background, having served as a UGC-Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and a Research Assistant for an ICSSR-IMPRESS project at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Her expertise lies in soft skills acquisition, teacher competence, and the psychological foundations of education.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Education: Aligarh Muslim University (Awarded); Thesis: “A Study on Acquisition of Soft Skills by Teacher Trainees and its Impact on their Teaching Competence”.
- M.Ed. (Master of Education): A.M.U (2013); First Division.
- M.A. (Economics): A.M.U (2011); First Division.
- B.A. (Economics): A.M.U (2009); First Division.
- B.Ed.: A.M.U (2014); First Division.
- UGC-NET (Education): Qualified (July 2018).
Research & Technical Skills
Dr. Ansari is proficient in advanced research methodologies and statistical tools:
- Statistical Analysis: Expert in using SPSS for Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), psychometric scale standardization, and inferential statistics.
- Publications: Her work is published in several peer-reviewed and UGC-CARE listed journals, covering topics such as:
- Comparative studies of soft skills between male and female teacher trainees.
- Development and validation of soft skills acquisition scales.
- Academic achievement of secondary school students in relation to emotional intelligence.
- Scale Development: Successfully developed and standardized the “Soft Skills Acquisition Scale (SSAS)” for teacher trainees.
Awards & Professional Service
- Merit Awards: Received a “Certificate of Merit” for regularity and discipline at Women’s College, AMU.
- Community Engagement: Served as a “Volunteer in the Disability Unit” (UGC Scheme) at AMU.
- Reviewer Roles: Actively serves as a reviewer for various international multidisciplinary journals.
Areas of Specialization
- Soft Skills and Teaching Competence
- Teacher Education and Pedagogy
- Educational Psychology and Emotional Intelligence
- Statistical Modeling in Social Sciences