Sharon Valarmathi

Sharon Valarmathi is an accomplished academician currently serving as an Associate Professor within the Department of Commerce at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bengaluru. Alongside her teaching responsibilities, she holds the pivotal role of Director at the Centre for Service Learning, exemplifying her dedication to experiential education and community engagement. With a robust educational background comprising an M. Com, M.Phil, and Ph.D., Dr. Valarmathi research interests span a diverse spectrum, focusing particularly on taxation, research methodology, and management. Her scholarly contributions are extensive and notable, with publications featured in reputable journals, including Scopus-indexed publications. Her research outputs cover various topics such as online teaching, work-life balance among women Anganwadi workers, University social responsibility, service learning Dr. Valarmathi actively advances knowledge in her field through participation as a resource person in research seminars and academic conferences. Beyond academia, she engages in workshops aimed at enhancing service-learning methodologies and has successfully secured grants to institutionalize service learning within educational settings. In her current capacity, Dr Sharon Valarmathi plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), making significant contributions to scholarly research and fostering community-centered initiatives. Her holistic approach to education and research underscores her commitment to academic excellence and societal impact within the university and beyond.

Publications

Effective and Meaningful Student Engagement Through Service Learning
Effective and Meaningful Student Engagement Through Service Learning
Sharon Valarmathi, Jacqueline Kareem, Veerta Tantia, Kishore Selva Babu, Patrick Jude Lucas. © 2024. 293 pages.
A paradigm shift is underway in education, challenging traditional teaching methods and calling for a more engaging and purposeful approach. It is necessary to explore how...
Enhancing Curricula with Service Learning Models
Enhancing Curricula with Service Learning Models
Sharon Valarmathi, Jacqueline Kareem, Veerta Tantia, Kishore Selva Babu, Patrick Jude Lucas. © 2024. 328 pages.
In today's digital age, technological advancements permeate every sector, especially higher education. However, higher education must go beyond merely integrating AI into the...
Exploring Student Perspectives on Service Learning: Their Expectations, Challenges, and Perceived Benefits
Exploring Student Perspectives on Service Learning: Their Expectations, Challenges, and Perceived Benefits
Sharon Valarmathi, Jacqueline Kareem, Veerta Tantia. © 2024. 20 pages.
Many students foresee that a service-learning course would help them to participate in the development of the community, addressing its real concerns. On the other hand, students...
The Integration of Service-Learning Andragogy for Achieving Learning Outcomes and Cultivating 21st Century Skills in the Commerce Domain
The Integration of Service-Learning Andragogy for Achieving Learning Outcomes and Cultivating 21st Century Skills in the Commerce Domain
Veerta Tantia, Sharon Valarmathi, Jacqueline Kareem. © 2024. 23 pages.
The educational landscape has rapidly transformed to address the growing complexities, uncertainties, and ambiguities in the world. Modern education requires teachers to impart...
Service Learning Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Students in Environmental Stewardship
Service Learning Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Students in Environmental Stewardship
Sonali Mukherjee, Kritika Rastogi, Reeba Rahman, Sharon Valarmathi. © 2024. 15 pages.
Service learning offers a dynamic approach to education, extending learning beyond the classroom and into the community. This chapter explores integrating service learning...