Professional Overview
Dr. Taruna Malhotra is a creative writer, scholar-thinker, and educationist who currently serves as the Officiating Principal at Vaish College of Education in Rohtak, India. She is recognized as a specialist in teacher education, particularly in the areas of secondary education, value education, and gender issues. Over her career, she has established herself as a humanist and humanist thinker with a strong foundation in intensive research.
Key Leadership and Experience
- Officiating Principal, Vaish College of Education: Currently leads the academic and administrative functions of the college in Rohtak.
- Former Principal, Haryana Institute of Education: Served as Principal at the Asodha campus in Bahadurgarh for a period in 2007.
- Editorial Leadership: Serves as an Associate Editor and a reviewer for several national and international journals in the fields of education and humanities.
- Organizational Associations: Actively associated with prestigious bodies such as the Indian Association of Teacher Educators (IATE), the World Peace Movement Trust, and the Support for Child organization.
- Cultural Promotion: Recognized for her extensive work in promoting cultural activities among college students during various zonal youth festivals.
Core Expertise
- Teacher Education: Over 19 years of specialized service in the field of teacher training and education.
- Gender and Value Education: Has contributed significantly to the academic literature on gender issues and value-based education.
- Creative and Academic Writing: Author of several books and more than fifty research articles and presentations on diverse educational and cultural topics.
- Personality Studies: Has conducted extensive research and presentations on great historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Gautama Buddha.
Awards and Qualification
- Gold Medals & Citations: Honored with multiple gold medals and appreciatory citations for academic excellence at the university level.
- Certificate of Appreciation: Received specialized recognition for her cultural service contributions during the Rohtak Zonal Youth Festivals (2009, 2010, and 2014).
- Academic Scholarships: Recipient of various scholarships throughout her academic career in recognition of her performance.
Published Works
- Vision of Secondary Education in India in the Context of Twenty-First Century
- Contemporary India and Education
- Gender, School and Society
- Hindi Praveenta (Proficiency in Hindi)