DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK (Self Financing)
Academic Qualification
Ph.D. in Social Work (Regular, with RTA Scholarship) Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
M.Phil. in Social Work (Regular, with Fellowship) Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET) University Grant Commission (UGC)
Master of Social Work (MSW) Specialization in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Devagiri, Calicut University
Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Profile of Experience
Assistant Professor St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Devagiri, Kerala (January 2022 - Present)
Senior Manager (Research, Monitoring and Evaluation) Sesame Workshop - India, Delhi (September 2020 - December 2021)
Assistant Professor Dr. BR Ambedkar University, Delhi (July 2019 - August 2020)
Senior Project Associate Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Dr. BR Ambedkar University, Delhi (July 2018 - June 2019)
Project Associate Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Dr. BR Ambedkar University, Delhi (December 2014 - June 2018)
Research and Teaching Assistant School of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi (February 2011 - December 2014)
Guest Lecturer, Social Work Department of Social Work, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala (June 2009 - January 2011)
Project Coordinator Kottappuram Integrated Development Society (KIDS), NGO, Kerala (November 2008 - June 2009)
Research Experience
Led the Standardization of Assessment Tools in Early Childhood (Pan-India Research Project funded by the World Bank, UNICEF, and CSF)
Core Member and Research Lead for the Development and Validation of Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) for India (Funded by UNICEF, India)
Led the Impact Evaluation of the R2K Intervention on Caregivers' Behaviours and Attitudes (funded by world reader, Pearson and Results for Development Institute)
Developed Research Designs and Reports for Various National and International Projects (funded by institutions like LEGO, SBI Foundation, USAID, IndusInd Bank, Abbott, etc.)
Consultancy Experience
Developed Activity Based Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education from Birth to 6 Years for the platform Kidful, Stimulate Solutions Private Ltd, Mumbai as an Subject Expert.
Reviewed the best-practices compendium on program design, implementation, and MEL framework and review research reports as an external expert forVikramshila Education Resource Society, Kolkata
Provided Research consultancy and review of ASER and NHFS study for Sesame Workshop India, Delhi
Membership in Professional Bodies
Life Member of Indian council of Social Welfare (ICSW)
Life Member of National Association of Professional Social Workers India (NAPSWI)
Life Member of Indian Association of Life Skill Education (IALSE)
Life member of Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPS)
Life Member of Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)
Publication- Books
Publication- Articles/ Chapters
Kurian, A. (2014). "Social Work the Practice Profession." Perspectives in Social Work, 28(3). Nirmala Nikethan, Mumbai. ISSN: 0974-5114.
Kurian, A. (2015). "A Study on the Extent of Life Skills among the Adolescents." International Journal of Life Skills Education, 1(1). Indian Association of Life Skill Education, Chennai. ISSN: 2394-630X.
Kurian, A. (2015). "Strengths Based Practice Method." In Thomas, Gracious (Ed.), Contemporary Methods of Social Work. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Kurian, A., & Kurian, T. (2014). "The Nexus of Life Skills and Social Work Practice." Social Work Chronicle, 3(1&2). Publishing India Group, Assam. ISSN: 2277-1395.
Kurian, A. (2015). "Prospects of Strengths Based Social Work Practice with Adolescents." Perspectives in Social Work. Nirmala Nikethan, Mumbai.
Kurian, A. (2013). "Adolescents and Emotional Intelligence: A Critical Analysis." Aarhat Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal (AMIERJ), 2(V). Mumbai. ISSN: 2278-5655.
Kurian, A., James, L., & Menon, R. (2013). "Social Group Work Interventions through Life Skills in Promoting Adolescent Mental Health." Progressive Outlook, 3. Ideal Foundation, Trichy. ISSN: 2231-2358.
Menon, R., & Kurian, A. (2012). "Student’s Supervision in Social Work Education: Prospects and Retrospect." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, 2(12). Sucharitha Publications, Visakhapatnam. ISSN: 2277-7881.
Kurian, A. (2016). "Value of Loyalty to Profession." In Thomas, Gracious (Ed.), Social Work the Value Based Profession. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Roy, S., & Kurian, A. (2016). "Value of Service to Humanity." In Thomas, Gracious (Ed.), Social Work the Value Based Profession. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Kurian, A. (2015). "Relation of Strengths Based Practice Method with Other Methods of Social Work." In Thomas, Gracious (Ed.), Contemporary Methods of Social Work. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Singh, R., & Kurian, A. (2016). "Value of Social Justice." In Thomas, Gracious (Ed.), Social Work the Value Based Profession. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Kurian, A. (2016). "Spiritual Dimensions and HIV/AIDS." In Dash, Bishnu (Ed.), Fighting HIV/AIDS. New Delhi: Uppal Publishers.
Singh, R., & Kurian, A. (2016). "Value of Cultural Sensitivity." In Thomas, Gracious (Ed.), Social Work the Value Based Profession. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Kurian, A. (2021). "Impact of Life Skills Development Programme through Social Group Work on the Emotional Intelligence of Adolescents." In K. P. Singh (Ed.), Contemporary Studies in Social Work. Uppal Publishers.
Course materials developed at university level
Kurian, A. (2013). "Physical, Cognitive, and Social Development of Adolescents." MSW - Counselling, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Kurian, A. (2013). "Emotional and Behavioral Development of Adolescents." MSW - Counselling, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Kurian, A. (2013). "Social Dynamics and Interactions in Social Psychology." MSW - Counselling, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Kurian, A. (2013). "Models of Counseling." MSW - Counselling, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Kurian, A., & Francina, P.X. (2013). "Role of Adults in Society." MSW - Counselling, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Kurian, A., & Rosamma (2013). "Social Diversity, Social Distance, and Tension." MSW - Counselling, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Kurian, A., & Nair, R. (2013). "Social Case Work in Correctional Settings." MSW - Counselling, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.
Major Paper Presentations
Enhancing Life Skills of Adolescents through Social Group Work." Presented at the 4th International Conference on Life Skills Education, organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Indian Association of Life Skill Education, and University of Mumbai.
"Evolving Early Learning and Development Standards in India: Significance, Process, and Challenges." Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Early Childhood Development: Emerging World, Policies, and Practice for Early Childhood Development, organized by Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
"Enhancing Social Work Education through Open and Distance Learning in the Changing Global Scenario." Presented at the 10th Annual National Seminar on Social Work Response to HIV/AIDS, organized by School of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Open University, and Central University of Kerala.
"Social Group Work Interventions through Life Skills in Promoting Adolescent Mental Health." Presented at the International Conference on Global Public Health and Social Work, organized by Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kerala.
"An Analysis of Supervisory Relationship During Fieldwork Practicum: Perspective of Social Work Trainees." Presented at the 10th Annual National Seminar on Social Work Response to HIV/AIDS, organized by School of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Open University, and Central University of Kerala.
"A Study on the Emotional Intelligence of Adolescents with Special Reference to Ernakulam Municipality." Presented at the 9th Annual National Seminar on Social Work Response to HIV/AIDS, organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, Vishwa Bharathi University, and National Association of Professional Social Workers India.
"Significance of Social Work Profession Towards Sustainable Development of Tribal Communities in India." Presented at the ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Role of NGOs in Tribal Development 2014, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Social Work.
"A Community Initiative by Social Work Students: An Innovation." Presented at the 10th Annual National Seminar on Social Work Response to HIV/AIDS, organized by School of Social Work, Indira Gandhi National Open University, and Central University of Kerala.
