Dr. Sarfaraz Equbal
Assistant Professor
Swami Dharmabandhu College of Education, Harhad Mukundganj, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
Affiliation
Areas of Expertise
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Education, Special Education ducational Technology Pedagogy of Hindi and Social Science Philosophy and Sociology in Education Educational Research Methodology Educational Psychology
Major Publications
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Research Articles/Papers in Journals
• Ranjan, A., et al. (2026). Curriculum and Effective Teaching Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms.Journal of Education Psychometrics and Bibliometric Studies, 01(01), 001-009.DOI: https://doi.org/10.34256/jepsy.v01i01.001
• Equbal, S. & Begum, S. (2024). Yoga: A Boon for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jamia Journal of Education: A Peer-Reviewed Refereed International Biannual Publication, Volume 11, Number 01, ISSN: 2348-3490, October 2024
• Equbal, S.& Begum, S. (2022). Attitude of Special Educators about Assistive Technology used for children with special needs in inclusive schools of Delhi. Aadhunik Sahitya UGC Approved Care Listed Journal, Year-11 Vol-44, ISSN: 2277-7083, October-December, 2022.
• Equbal, S. (2022).Assistive Technology: A Panacea for Empowering Differently Abled Students. Jamia Journal of Education: A Peer-Reviewed Refereed International Biannual Publication, Volume: 8, Number 1& 2, ISSN: 2348-3490, October 2021 &March 2022.
• Equbal, S.& Begum, S. (2021). A study about the Perception of Teachers Teaching Students with Visual Impairment towards the Use of Assistive Technology. SHODH SANCHAR Bulletin, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Bilingual Peer-Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, Vol-11, Issue 41, ISSN 2229-3620 January to March 2021.
• Equbal, S.& Begum, S. (2020). Role of Assistive Technology in Universal Design for Learning: A Theoretical Study of Inclusive Education. SHODH SARITA, AnInternational Multidisciplinary Quarterly Bilingual Peer-Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, Vol-7: Issue28, ISSN-2348-2397, October to December 2020.
• Equbal, S.& Begum, S. (2020). A Study of the Benefits and Challengesabout Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Students in Teaching Learning Process. SHODH SANCHAR Bulletin, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Bilingual Peer-Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, Vol-10: Issue 40, ISSN-2229-3620, October to December 2020
• Equbal, S. & Ali, I. (2020). A study about the Effectiveness of Simulated Video on Academic Achievement of Biology Students. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Vol-8: Issue-3, ISSN: 2320-2882, March 2020.
• Equbal, S.& Ali, I. (2020). Job Satisfaction and Attitude of Teachers at Secondary Level: A Comparative Study. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol-2, Issue: 6, Pages: 20-25, ISSN: 2704-4777, August 2020 Cert No. 041
• Equbal, S. & Begum, S. (2019). Assistive Technology asaLearning Tool for Visually Impaired Students atSecondary Level: Extent of Use. Jamia Journal of Education: A Peer-Reviewed Refereed International Biannual Publication, Volume, Number 02, ISSN: 2348-3490, March 2019.
Paper Presented in Seminars & Conferences/CRE
• SarfarazEqubal (2025). Presented a Paper on the topic titled “Evaluating the Competency of Special Educatorsin Utilizing Assistive Technology for Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Classroom”. A Three-Day Jamia International Conference on Education (JICE-2025) “NEP- 2020 and Transformative Teacher Education Trajectories” from 22-23 March 2024, at The Department of TT & NFE (IASE), F/O Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2024). Presented a Paper on the topic titled “Universal Design for the Learning in the Era of Assistive Technology”. One-Day International Seminaron “Innovative Pedagogical Approaches in Contemporary Education”,25th October 2024, organised by the School of Education & Humanities, Manav Rachna University, in collaboration with KIIT College of Education, Faridabad, Haryana.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2024). Presented a Paper on the topic titled “Breaking Down Walls: Exploring Barriers to Inclusion”. A Two-Day National Seminar on “Building inclusive Classrooms: strategies for Future educators” from 14-15 May 2024, at Army Institute of Education in collaboration with Kasturba Institute of Psychology& Behavioral Medicine, Noida.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2024). Presented a Paper on the topic titled “Educating Students with Specific Learning Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms: ICT and Pedagogical Approaches”. An online Two-Day International Conference on “Specific Learning Disability-Theoretical Paradigms and Practical interventions in the Education System” from 22-23 March 2024, at The Department of TT & NFE (IASE), F/O Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2022). Presented a Paper on the topic titled “Awareness of Teachers’ about Assistive Technologies Used for Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Schools” at the National Conference on Learning 2022 (NCL 2022), organized by the Department of Education on December 17th, 2022, at Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2022). Presented a Paper on the topic titled “Attitude of Special Educators about Assistive Technology used for Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Schools of Delhi” at a Two-Day International Seminar at Department of B.Ed., L.S.M. Govt. P.G. College, Pitthoragarh (Uttarakhand), India, on 13th-14th November 2022.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2018). Presented a Paper on the topic titled “Assistive Technology asaLearning Tool for Visually Impaired Students atSecondary Level: Extent of Use”. International Conference on Learning 2018 from September 28-30, 2018, at The Department of Education, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2022). Attended 2 days “National Conference on NEP 2020: Implementation Problem &Solutions” as a participant held on 18th& 19th October, 2022 at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2019). Attended 2 days of the “National Conference on Inclusive Education: Best Practices and Future Perspective” as a participant held on 8th& 9th March 2019 at Amity University, Noida.
• Sarfaraz Equbal (2018). Attended the 2-day “International Conference on Learning (ICL18) from September 28-30, 2018, at the Department of Education, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.
Chapters in Edited Books
• Equbal, S. (2026), Integrating Value Education into Pedagogy: Innovative approaches in Teaching, Value Education, edited by Dr. Sarika Kumari & Fauzia Khanam Chyren Publication Palwal, Haryana,pp.94-102, ISBN: 978-93-7143-619-9.
• Equbal, S., & Kumar, S. (2025), Breaking Barriers with Digital Tools, Empowering Learners in Inclusive Classrooms (Rethinking Education for All),Edited by Dr. Kaushal Sharma, Dr. Danveer Gautam, and Kamal Kumar, Casa Editorial Publishing House, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, pp. 270-85, ISBN: 978-81-977658-0-3.
• Equbal, S., & Kumar, S. (2025), Universal Design for Learning in the Era of Assistive Technology, Innovative Pedagogies for 21st Century Learners:Trends and Transformation in Contemporary Education, Edited by Dr. Mira Mishra, Dr. Eram Aziz and Prof. (Dr) Rashee Singh, EZ Education, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, pp.28-35,ISBN:978-93-91645-72-6.
• Equbal, S. & Begum, S. (2025), Evaluating the Competency of Special Educators in Utilizing Assistive Technology for Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms. Diversified Teacher Education in the context of NEP 2020 & NCTE Initiatives, edited by Prof. Jasim Ahmad, Prof. Jessy Abraham & Dr. Dori Lal, Namaak Publications Pvt. Ltd. Publication, New Delhi, pp.239-247, ISBN:978-81-986421-5-8.
• Equbal, S. & Begum, S. (2025), Artificial intelligence in Special Education: Addressing diverse learning Needs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Human Rights,edited by Dr Abul Foyes, Md Malik & Dr Chandrabali Das,Sunbeam Publication, Guwahati, pp.202-208, ISBN:978-93-48856-94-4.
• Equbal, S. & Yadav, A. (2025), A Paradigm Shift in Education ofChildren with Disabilities. In M. Sharma & S.K. Mittal (Eds.), Equitable and Inclusive Education(pp.6-16). Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-48366-93-1.
• Equbal, S. (2025),Differentiated Instructions andPeer Mediated Instructions. In M. Sharma & S.K. Mittal (Eds.), Equitable and Inclusive Education (pp.113-120). Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.ISBN: 978-93-48366-93-1.
• Yadav, A. & Equbal, S. (2025),Integration of ICT for Inclusion. In M. Sharma & S.K. Mittal (Eds.), Equitable and Inclusive Education(pp.149-161). Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-48366-93-1.
• Equbal, S. &Kumar, S. (2024),Innovative Technologies for Pedagogical Practices in Teacher Education.NEP 2020 Implementations and Challenges Part-I, Edited by Dr Asadullah Khan & Dr Abul Foyes Md Malik, Think Pen Publication, New Delhi, pp.330-336, ISBN:978-81-973750-1-9.
Professional Development & Training
• Participated and completed Ten Days Faculty Development Programme (20th January 2026to 29thJanuary 2026) on ‘NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission’, Organized by UGC- MMTTC, Jamia Millia Islamia Central University, New Delhi.
• Participated and completed Ten Days Faculty Development Programme (16th July 2024 to 26th July 2024) on ‘NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission’, Organized by UGC- MMTTC (GAD-MMTTC), Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.
• Participated and completed Ten Dys International Faculty Development Programme (3rd June to 13th June 2024) on ‘Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences’, Organized by Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Integral University, Lucknow,UP.
• Participated and completed one Week of Faculty Development Programme (03-07-2023 to 08-07-2023) on “Emergency & Innovative Trends in Artificial Intelligence &Blockchain” organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, in association with the Centre of Excellence for Andragogical and Pedagogical Science, SGT University (Gurugram).
• Participated and contributed as a Facilitator in a five-day Faculty Development Program (08-05-2023 to 12-05-2023) on “Innovative Trends in Pedagogy: Experiential Learning in Higher Education Institutions” organized by the Faculty of Education, SGT University.
• Participated and completed one Week Faculty Development Programme (17-11-2018 to 23-11-2018) on ‘Nai Talim, an Experiential Learning and Work Education in Schools & Teacher Education Curriculum’ Organized by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (Formerly National Council for Rural Education), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, Hyderabad.
