K. C. BHATNAGAR
4255, ELORA DRIVE
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. L5B 2Y6 CANADA
Tel:
(905)279-4092; e-mail: bhatnagarkc@yahoo.ca
or rbhatnagar3560@rogers.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
·
Master of Arts
in Education, Himachal University (Simla-India)
1976-77
·
Master of Arts
in English, Punjab University (Chandigarh-India)1973-75
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Master of Arts
in History, Punjab University (Chandigarh-India)1959-60
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Thesis on
: “ Socio-Economic Conditions of
Haryana- Hissar, Rohtak & Karnal)” from Punjab University, India.
CAREER
ACHIEVEMENTS
·
Prestigious
State Award bestowed in 1983 as “Best Teacher” of Delhi State, national
territory of India on Teacher’s day (5th September) for meritorious
services in the Field of Education. The Award consisted of a cash prize,
commendation certificate with a medal.
·
Awarded the
National Prestigious, “ Bronze Medal ” for excellent services during “ National
1981 CENSUS WORK ” – Conducted by Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India,
New Delhi, India.
·
Spent 40 years
as Service-driven educational institution administrator (Post secondary
school). Reviewed and monitored students grades in Central Board of
Examinations of India including preparation of exams. Provided analytical and
leadership abilities in reviewing students textbooks.
NATIONAL LEVEL ACTIVITIES IN INDIA
·
Provided
Knowledge expertise & leadership resources to N.I.E. and N.C.E.R.T.
(Department of Social Sciences) as ‘Knowledge Person’ to review the Manuscript
of Text Books/Drafts/Hand Books/Research Study to cater the needs of
pre-service & in-service teachers at all India higher secondary stage for
implementing the National Educational Policies & Schemes.
·
Reviewed &
wrote chapters in Text-books, “ Sthanniya Prashasan” – both in
English & Versions published by N.C.E.R.T.
prescribed by Central Board of
Secondary Education to be taught in Middle classes.
·
Member of the
Curricular Review Committee of DELHI BUREAU OF TEXT BOOK under the Directorate
of Education, Delhi Administration, Delhi and Reviewed several text books in
Social Sciences.
·
Delivered many
talks / lectures on ALL INDIA RADIO & (Doordarshan)
Television in the National Schools Broadcasting programs on textbook’s topics
such as “Our Constitution”, “Chola Administration” in
India and “Dakshin Bharat Ke
Raje-II”.
·
Actively
participated in the National Educational “Sixth Refresher Course” organized by
the Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Development and Resources, New
Delhi India under the scheme of
“Propagation of Culture Among College & School Students”.
·
Participated
in several Workshops on, “ Theater for Children & Fine Arts And Sculpture ”
at Renowned Center of National School of Song & Drama, at Bhawalpur House, New Delhi, India.
·
Participated
in various National Conferences/Seminars/Workshops and work group meetings
organized by National Institute of Education, India.
Literary Activities in Canada
·
Actively
participated in cultural activities of Panorama India in 1998-99.
·
Founder member
of Hindi Sahitya Sabha
(Toronto). Organized & participated in many Hindi Poetry-Kavi Sammelan over the past few
years.
Actively participated in the
celebration of India’s Literary Heritage at
Harbourfront
Center, Toronto on Independence Day (1999).
·
Participated
in India Rainbow Community Services of Peel Region in Community Advisory
Committee’s Meetings. Rendered volunteering services.
·
Teaching &
taking classes to teach Hindi language to Canadian young boys &
Girls and adult men & women with Hindu Institute
of Learning (Reg) organ.
·
Contributing
self composed gazals and Hindi poems in bilingual
newspapers – Namaste Canada / Hello Canada / Chetna /
Vishwa etc. publications in USA,
Canada and
India.
Founder Member of
the ‘ Hindi Sahitya
Sabha ’
Toronto Canada.
Presently Serving As President and Director of the HSS
Message
to Indo-Canadian Youth:
1. “NO
SUBSTITUTE OF HARD WORK”
2. “ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR ROOTS (CULTURE / TRADITIONS /
IDENTITY / VALUES AND LANGUAGE)”
(Integrate with the mainstream mosaic of Canada but do
not forget your roots)