Dr. Priya Mathew serves as the Principal of St. Joseph’s College of Education, Mysuru. With over two decades of experience in teacher education, she has significantly contributed to academic leadership, research, and institutional development.

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education, Bharathiar University
• M.Sc. Mathematics, Mahatma Gandhi University
• M.Ed., RIE Mysore, University of Mysore
• B.Sc. Ed., RIE Mysore
• UGC-NET (Education)

Teaching & Research Experience

• 21+ years of teaching at B.Ed. and M.Ed. levels (since 2004)
  • Courses taught: Mathematics &Science Education, Instructional Process, Educational Technology, Measurement & Evaluation, Guidance & Counselling, Research Methodology, ICT, Curriculum Studies
• Guided 14 M.Ed. dissertations in contemporary areas of education

Research & Publications

A strong record of scholarly contributions in national and international platforms:

• Author of the book Cognitive Apprenticeship Model: Strategy for Metacognitive Skills in Mathematics.
• Chief Editor of three academic books on innovative and contemporary practices in higher education.
• Published over 10 book chapters, 11 journal articles, and multiple research papers in Springer proceedings and reputed international journals.
• Her notable Springer publication, Mathematics Education for Peacebuilding, was presented at Columbia University, New York.

Research Paper Presentations (Abroad & India)

1. Represented India in eight international conferences across the USA, Australia, and Thailand, including:

• The Learning Ideas Conference, Columbia University, New York (2024)
• Asia Pacific Conference on Advanced Research, Melbourne, Australia (2016)
• International Conference on Learning Innovation in Science & Technology, Phuket, Thailand (2012)
• Contributions to conferences in London, San Diego, Taiwan, and Brisbane through co-authored papers.

2. Presented several research papers in India at various national and international conferences, contributing to advancing innovative practices, pedagogy, and educational research.

Academic Leadership & Service

• Member of multiple academic bodies including Board of Examiners, Board of Studies, University Faculty of Education, and Academic Advisory Committees.
• Research Guide for doctoral scholars at Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
• Resource person for national and international workshops on the areas such as NAAC-related training, Reflective Practice, Instructional Design, ICT & AI Tools, Research Methodology, faculty development programmes, innovative teaching practices, and curriculum review committees.
• Chairperson for technical sessions in international and national conferences in India and abroad.
• Served as Chairperson for the Asia Pacific Conference on Advanced Research, Melbourne (2016).

Contributions to Society & Community

Initiated and led numerous socially relevant programmes, reflecting her commitment to value-based teacher education:

• Love and Care Project in the college to foster compassion, responsibility, and concern for others in society.
• Grow to Lead – an institutional best practice for nurturing leadership among trainees.
• Community Living Camps that promote social responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement.
• Awareness programmes on POCSO, mental wellbeing, gender sensitisation, climate change, and digital literacy.
• Organised national-level outreach webinars and training programmes during the pandemic, promoting inclusive and technology-enabled learning.
• Served as Presiding Officer for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, contributing to national civic responsibilities.

Professional Memberships

Life member of prestigious bodies including: AIEAR, CTE (Kerala Chapter), Indian Science Congress Association, AIRIO (USA), and SIRA.