Professional Overview
Dr. Shikha Shokeen is an accomplished academician and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram. With a rich interdisciplinary educational foundation encompassing Education, Hindi, and Sociology, her primary research expertise lies in Educational Psychology, child development, and academic resilience. She is actively involved in training pre-service teachers, patent innovation, and coordinating high-impact institutional extension and outreach programs.
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Education | B.P.S.M.V. Khanpur, Sonipat (Awarded September 2022)
- Thesis Title: “A study of Academic Resilience in relation to academic self-concept and parenting style among senior secondary students.”
- M.Phil. in Education | B.P.S.M.V. Khanpur, Sonipat (May 2017, 1st Division)
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology | IGNOU (2019, 2nd Division)
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Hindi | IGNOU (December 2016, 2nd Division)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) | M.D.U. Rohtak (December 2015, 1st Division)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | GGSIPU, New Delhi (May 2014, 1st Division; Subjects: Hindi, SST)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | M.D.U. Rohtak (April 2013, 2nd Division; Subjects: Hindi, English, History, Political Science)
- Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) | Indore, Bhopal (June 2009, 1st Division)
Teaching & Research Experience
- Assistant Professor | School of Education, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram (Present)
- Assistant Professor | Delhi College of Vocational Studies & Research, Baprola, Delhi (August 2018 – April 2023)
- Core Teaching Specializations:
- Child Development and Child Psychology: Instruction across B.Ed., B.El.Ed., and D.El.Ed. tracts, specializing in cognitive learning theories and CTET pedagogy mentoring.
- Pedagogy of Hindi: Handling lesson planning, language skill development, and child-centered teaching methods.
- Legal Hindi: Delivering specialized curriculum covering legal terminology and translation for B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., and B.Com LL.B. pathways.
Government-Registered Research Patents
Dr. Shokeen has successfully registered two design innovations with the Government of India in 2025 to optimize modern educational psychology setups:
- AI-Based Education Psychology Feedback Processing Device | Design No. 473196-001 (Class 14-02)
- Multi-Sensory Adaptive Learning Chair | Design No. 472567-001 (Class 06-01)
Research Parameters & Supervision
- Ph.D. Supervision: Currently guiding three ongoing doctoral research scholars:
- Renu Verma: A study of academic procrastination in relation to Academic Resilience and academic Self-concept among secondary school students.
- Deepa Panday: Online Gaming Addictions of Adolescents and its impact on Academic Performance and Mental Health.
- Jayshree Venkatesh: Impact of cognitive Load on Academic Achievement and academic Anxiety among senior secondary students.
- Psychological Tool Development: Published an official Academic Resilience Tool in August 2023.
- Publications: Co-authored the book Childhood and Growing up (Book Rivers, 2026), edited the book National Education Policy 2020: Transforming Education in India (Red’Shine Publication Sweden, 2024), and authored over 20 peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters focusing on experiential learning, virtual pedagogy, and women’s social empowerment.
Institutional & Resource Person Roles
- Resource Person (Guest Speaker): Invited speaker for the Directorate of Education, GNCT Delhi (Science of Living Programme) on Gender Sensitization (2025), and contributor to the Shri Bhagwat Prasad Singh Memorial B.Ed. College Two-Day Educational Seminar (2025).
- Event & Outreach Coordinator: Spearheaded more than 15 institutional events including training programs on self-defense for women, inter-disciplinary qualitative research FDPs, and a 4-month community outreach extension program (January–May 2024) focused on capacity-building for government school teachers in Sohna, Gurugram.
- Administrative Designations: Served as the Examination Coordinator, Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) Coordinator, and Resource Room Coordinator supporting inclusive education infrastructure.
