Ms. Fareeda Athar serving as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Khaja Bandanawaz University, Kalaburagi, a position she has held since 2019. She holds a Master of Arts M.A. in Urdu, a Master of Education M.Ed., and a Bachelor of Education B.Ed., and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts M.A. in Sociology as well as her Ph.D. in Education at Sanskriti University, Mathura. Her professional background includes prior experience as a Headmistress at Ascent Public School and lecturing roles across teacher training colleges and higher secondary institutions.

Academic Background & Specializations

• Qualifications: Ph.D. in Education (Pursuing), M.A. in Sociology (Pursuing), M.A. in Urdu, M.Ed., B.Ed., and B.A.

• Courses Taught (B.Ed. Level):
  Pedagogy of Urdu
  Philosophical Foundations of Education
  Sociological Foundations of Education
  Contemporary Issues in Education
  Understanding the Self

Scholarly Contributions & Professional Development

• Publications & Papers: Authored publications addressing topics such as employment discrimination, language diversity in classrooms, and teacher training for 21st-century technological advancements.

• Faculty Induction & Training: Completed the UGC-sponsored online Faculty Induction Programme at MANUU (MMTTC) with an "A" grade. Successfully finished short-term courses including AI for Teachers and interactive workshops led by the Royal Society of Chemistry.