Dr. Marin Jose, a distinguished educator and Associate Professor at St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam, Kerala, is an influential figure in the field of Education. Her career, spanning over two decades, showcases her unwavering commitment to advancing educational practices, particularly in the realms of Educational Technology, Special Education, and English Education.
Affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Dr. Marin Jose began her illustrious journey in education as a UGC-Junior Research Fellow at the prestigious Regional Institute of Education (R.I.E.), Mysore, in 2000. Her time as a full-time doctoral researcher set the foundation for her future endeavors in educational innovation.
From 2000 to 2003, Dr. Jose served as an English teacher at St. George Higher Secondary School, Aruvithura, where she gained valuable experience in secondary education. She then joined St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women in 2003, where she continues to inspire the next generation of educators as an Associate Professor. Her areas of specialization include e-learning and the effective use of technology in teaching students with learning disabilities.
One of her most noteworthy achievements is the successful completion of a state-level research project funded by the Centre for Disability Studies (CeDS). The project, titled Effectiveness of e-Learning on the Achievement of Students with Reading and Writing Disorders in English, highlights her passion for inclusive education and her dedication to improving learning outcomes for all students, particularly those with special needs.
Dr. Marin Jose’s technical proficiency further amplifies her contributions to education. With expertise in tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, and InDesign), PHP, databases, JavaScript, Joomla, Moodle, SPSS, R, and Python, she seamlessly integrates technology into her teaching and research.
A sought-after resource person, she has participated in numerous international, national, and state-level conferences, seminars, and workshops, presenting papers and sharing her expertise. She has also authored multiple research articles, further solidifying her reputation in academia.
In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Jose maintains active memberships in several professional organizations, including the All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER), Association of Kerala Teacher Educators (AKTCTA), Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Council for Educational Administration and Management (CEAM), and the All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE).
Dr. Marin Jose’s contributions to the field of education are profound, and her innovative work in the use of e-learning to support students with learning challenges continues to leave a lasting impact on the academic community.
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