Dr. Zacharias Tirkey

Qualification:

M.A. (Education), Ph.D.(Education), B.Ed., M.A. (Public Administration)

Teaching Experience: 11 Years

Teaching Details

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MEGHALAYA,
PERIOD: 25TH APRIL 2014-10TH JULY 2019.
TEACHING PG PROGRAMMES, B.ED. PROGRAMES, FRAMING AND SETTING QUESTION PAPER, CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS, EVALUATING EXAM PAPERS, FRAMING SYLLABUS FOR TEACHING

Area of Interest

TEACHER EDUCATION, EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION, EDUCATION FOR THE CREATIVE AND THE GIFTED, COMPARATIVE EDUCATION, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, INDIAN ADMINISTRATION, MUSIC AND SINGING, SPORTS AND GAMES, YOGA

Research Experience: 11 Years

1. Award — earth hour choir, 2023
   29 Apr 2023 • director, marketing and communications, wwf, india
   Support and contribution to earth hour choir, 2023 and for making this global movement a grand success
2. Recognition — earth hour choir, 2024
   16 Apr 2024 • director, marketing and communications, wwf, india
   Support for Earth hour, 2024
3. Recognition — Certificate of Appreciation commendable Volunteer service for wildlife week choir
   08 Oct 2022 • director, environment education, wwf-india
   Commendable volunteer service for wildlife week choir
4. Recognition — ERDF, cERTIFICATE OF PERFORMANCE
   17 Nov 2017 • ERD Foundation, gUWAHATI, ASSAM
   Performance

1. Participant in Conference — Vision Summit 2026: learning, discussion, knowledge exchange, and Professional Growth. (National)
   National Faculty Network x Masai • 2026-06-19 to 2026-06-20
2. Paper Presenter in Conference — ICSSR Sponsored Internationnal Seminar on Shaping Tomorrow: Education, Skill and Youth Empowerment for a Better Society (National)
   Kumar Bhaskar Barma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University • 2026-03-26 to 2026-03-27
3. Participant in Conference — ICSSR Sponsored Internationnal Seminar on Shaping Tomorrow: Education, Skill and Youth Empowerment for a Better Society (National)
   Kumar Bhaskar Barma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University • 2026-03-26 to 2026-03-27
4. Participant in Conference — Academic Conclave of Christian Higher Educational Institutions in East and North Eastern Region (National)
   Don Bosco Institute Karguli Assam • 2026-03-14 to 2026-03-15
5. Paper Presenter in Conference — Two Days International Conference (International)
   Kathmandu Nepal • 2025-04-09 to 2025-04-10
6. Invited Speaker in Conference — holi festivals: Its meaning and significance (National)
   synode college, shillong. • 2022-05-18 to 0000-00-00
7. Invited Speaker in Conference — Social Media and its Effect on the Youth (National)
   GUWAHATI, ASSAM, INDIA. • 2018-12-07 to 2018-12-09
8. Invited Speaker in Conference — Youth and Media (National)
   DON BOSCO SCHOOL KUMARIKATA • 2015-10-20 to 2015-10-22
9. Invited Speaker in Conference — Youth for Social Change. (National)
   GUWAHATI, ASSAM • 2014-10-04 to 0000-00-00
10. Invited Speaker in Conference — Leadership Qualities and soft skills Development through Enterpreneuership (National)
    Tura, meghalaya • 2012-11-13 to 2012-11-21
11. Invited Speaker in Training — Staff Development and Orientation Programme-2026 NEP-2020-Shaping Minds, Building the Future (National)
    Don Bosco Colllege Tura, meghalaya • 2026-02-03 to 2026-02-03
12. Participant in Training — Training on Obejective Based Education (National)
    Assam Don Bosco University • 2025-11-17 to 2025-11-29
13. Invited Speaker in Training — Better Learners Better Teachers (National)
    GUWAHATI, ASSAM • 2015-01-16 to 2015-01-17
14. Invited Speaker in Training — Teacher Effectiveness Programme (National)
    GUWAHATI, ASSAM • 2014-09-12 to 2014-09-13
15. Invited Speaker in Training — Soft skills and life Skills Education: An Orientation towards Dynamic Living. (National)
    GUWAHATI, ASSAM • 2014-03-11 to 2014-03-12
16. Invited Speaker in Training — Soft skills and life Skills Education: An Orientation towards Dynamic Living. (National)
    Guwahati Assam. • 2014-02-27 to 2014-02-28
17. Participant in Workshop — Faculty as Whole Person Educators: A Faculty Development Programme Organised by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia in Collaboration with Don Bosco College (Autonomous) Maram (International)
    Don Bosco School Dimapur, Nagaand • 2025-08-11 to 2025-08-15
18. Invited Speaker in Workshop — Research methodology (National)
    University of science and technology meghalaya • 2023-09-28 to 2023-10-10
19. Participant in Workshop — One week Online national workshop on bibliometric, literature review and statistical data analysis (National)
    Gomti nagar, uttar pradesh • 2023-03-24 to 2023-03-29
20. Invited Speaker in Workshop — Teacher Enhancement Programme: Better Learners Better Teachers (National)
    Don Bosco High School, Tangla, Assam • 2022-03-25 to 2022-03-26
21. Paper Presenter in Workshop — Research scholars workshop (National)
    salesian college sonada • 2022-03-05 to 0000-00-00
22. Invited Speaker in Workshop — Teacher Enhancement Programme: Better Learners Better Teachers (National)
    DON BOSCO SCHOOL, MANDWI • 2021-04-16 to 2021-04-17
23. Invited Speaker in Workshop — Soft skills and life Skills Education: An Orientation towards Dynamic Living. (National)
    Tura , Meghalaya • 2012-09-25 to 2012-09-26
24. Invited Speaker in Workshop — Soft skills and life Skills Education: An Orientation towards Dynamic Living. (National)
    Mendal, east garo hills, meghalaya • 2012-07-28 to 2012-07-30
25. Invited Speaker in Workshop — 3Ds (Discover, Develop, Deploy) (National)
    Punjab, India • 2011-04-02 to 2011-04-08

Book Chapter

1. Zacharias Tirkey, "Undergraduate Students towards National Education Policy 2020 in India", Margins and Methods, vol. NA, pp. 69-96, 2026.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: NA • ISSN: NA • ISBN: 978-93-5860-377-4
2. Zacharias Tirkey, "Transforming Communities: The Educational, Social and Religious Role of the Diocese of Bongaigaon in Lower Assam", Contours of Belonging, vol. NA, pp. 117-132, 2026.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: NA • ISSN: NA • ISBN: 978-81-992491-9-6
3. B.C. Das & Zacharias Tirkey, "Teacher Education in India: Emerging Issues", ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF TEACHER EDUCATION, vol. NIL, pp. 62-67), 2015.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: NIL • ISSN: NIL • ISBN: 978-93-83252-26-8
4. B.C. DAS & ZACHARIAS TIRKEY, "Examination Reforms in Secondary Schools: A Study of Tura Town", 2. Examination Reforms in Secondary EDUCATION, vol. NIL, pp. 267-282, 2014.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: NIL • ISSN: NIL • ISBN: 978-93-82120-31-5

Journal

5. Rismita Khaund & Dr. Zacharias Tirkey, "Management of Classroom: Attitude of Government and Private Secondary School Teachers", International Educational Scientific Research Journal, vol. 12, pp. 39-46, 2026.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: 6.247 • ISSN: 2455-295X • ISBN: NA
6. Biswakarma N, Saxena S, Tirkey Z., "Women's Participation and Empowerment under MGNREGA in North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya", International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology, vol. NA, pp. 678-682, 2026.
   Indexing: Scopus, • IF: NA • ISSN: 0975 4415 • ISBN: NA
7. Khaund, R., & Tirkey, Z., "Secondary School Teachers towards Classroom Management: A Study in relation to Gender and Type of School", International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, An International, vol. 8, pp. 0-6, 2026.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: 9.24 • ISSN: 2582-2160 • ISBN: NA
8. Pareek, P. & Tirkey, Z., "Educational Technology in Use: Insights from a Comparative Study of Government and Private B.Ed. Colleges.", International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, An International, Open Access Peer Reviewed Journal, vol. 8, pp. 0-8, 2026.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: 9.24 • ISSN: 2582-2160 • ISBN: NA
9. Pareek, P. & Tirkey, Z., "Challenges and Issues on Technology Used in Teacher Education. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research", International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, An International, Open Access Peer Reviewed Journal., vol. 8, pp. 0-15, 2026.
   Indexing: Others, • IF: 9.24 • ISSN: 2582-2160 • ISBN: NA
10. Khaund, R. & Tirkey, Z, "Attitude of Teachers in Classroom Management Skills for Professional Development", International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, An International, Open Access Peer Reviewed Journal., vol. 8, pp. 1-8, 2026.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 9.24 • ISSN: 2582-2160 • ISBN: NA
11. C. Pragasn & Dr. Zacharias Tiirkey, "Stratification and Academic Experiences of First-Generation Learners in Indian Higher Education: A Thematic Review", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, vol. 52, pp. 397-405, 2026.
    Indexing: Google Scholar, • IF: NA • ISSN: 2581-6268 • ISBN: NA
12. C. Pragasan & Dr. Zacharias Tirkey, "Metaphorical Analysis of Academic Challlenges among First-Generation College Learners from Darjeeling Tea Gardens", Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, vol. 31, pp. 2257-2267, 2026.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: NA • ISSN: 2148-2403 • ISBN: NA
13. Zacharias tirkey and Vaishali Gowala, "ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TOWARDS NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY-2020", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, vol. 11, pp. f55-f65, 2024.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 7.95 • ISSN: 2349-5162 • ISBN: NIL
14. Zacharias tirkey and Moanaro Jamir, "E-waste management: A study", International Journal of Academic Research and Development, vol. 9, pp. 15-22, 2024.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: nil • ISSN: 2455-4197 • ISBN: Nil
15. Zacharias Tirkey And jeniberth A Sangma, "Socio-economic impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act (MGNREGA)", International Journal of Academic Research and Development, vol. 9, pp. 76-83, 2024.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: Nil • ISSN: 2455-4197 • ISBN: Nil
16. Darihun J. Kharnongrum, Delfinia Dunai, Zacharias Tirkey, "Attitude of Secondary School Teachers Towards Online Teaching and Learning.", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 11, Issue-7, pp. 355-365, 2023.
    Indexing: Google Scholar, • IF: 7.97
17. zACHARIAS TIRKEY, "An investigation into the effect of a training programme based on Edward De Bono’s Cognitive Research Trust on scientific creativity and achievement in science", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 11, iSSUE 1, pp. 803-816, 2023.
    Indexing: UGC list, • IF: 7.97 • ISSN: 2320-2882 • ISBN: NIL
18. ZACHARIAS TIRKEY, "Attitude of secondary school stage pupil- teachers’ towards technological practices", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, vol. 9, ISSUE 12., pp. 649-654, 2023.
    Indexing: UGC list, • IF: 7.95 • ISSN: 2349-5162 • ISBN: NIL
19. zACHARIAS TIRKEY, "Construction and standardization of the achievement test in science for class VIII students.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, vol. 9, iSSUE 10., pp. 565-570, 2022.
    Indexing: UGC list, • IF: 7.95 • ISSN: 2349-5162 • ISBN: nIL
20. Dr. Zacharias Tirkey, Ms Zawng Nan, "Comparative Study on Academic Achievement and Discipline between Orphans and other students at Secondary Stage", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 7, pp. 1309-1317, 2020.
    Indexing: UGC list, • IF: 5.87 • ISSN: 2349-5162 • ISBN: Nil
21. Dr. Khem Chand Kapoor, Dr. Zacharias Tirkey, Dr. Tania S.Roy, 4Dr. I.J.Milton Paulraj, Dr. Ranjita Chanda, Dr. Bonnie A. C., Mrs Ritu Sarkar, "Objective Cum Outcome Based Educational Approach: A Process Of Implementation", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 7, pp. 244- 253, 2020.
    Indexing: UGC list, • IF: 5.87 • ISSN: 23202882 • ISBN: Nil
22. Dr. Jose Joseph, Dr. Zacharias Tirkey, Fr. Rajesh Devasia, "Administration and Development of Tribal Affairs with Special Reference to Tangsa Tribal of Arunachal Pradesh, India", International Educational Scientific Research Journal., vol. 6, pp. 3-6, 2020.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 4.417 • ISSN: E-ISSN-2455-295X • ISBN: Nil
23. Dr. Zacharias tirkey, Ms Najmoon N. Ahmed, "An Evaluative Study Of The Administration Of District Institute Of Education And Training With Special Reference To Dhubri District, Assam", International Educational Scientific Research Journal, vol. 4, pp. 45-50, 2018.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 4.417 • ISSN: 2455-295X • ISBN: Nil
24. Zacharias tirkey & apara kalita, "Role of Women in the Educational Development with Special Reference to Barama Block, Baksa District, Assam", International Educational Scientific Research Journal, vol. Vol-4, Issue 6, pp. 24-29, 2018.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 4.417 • ISSN: 2455-295X • ISBN: nil
25. zacharias tirkey, "An Evaluative Study of Management of Schools in East Garo Hills District Meghalaya", International Educational Scientific Research Journal, vol. Vol-4, Issue 4, pp. 16-19, 2018.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 4.417 • ISSN: 2455-295X • ISBN: nil
26. ZACHARIAS TIRKEY, "School Administration and Management: An Evaluative Study of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.", International Educational Scientific Research Journal, vol. Vol-3, Issue 10, pp. 18-23, 2017.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 4.417 • ISSN: 2455-295X • ISBN: NIL
27. ZACHARIAS TIRKEY & ALEXANDER KERKETTA, "Technology In Education: An Evaluative Study Of Secondary Teacher Education Institutions Under North Eastern Hill University Meghalaya, India", Imperial (International) Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, vol. Vol-3, Issue-3, pp. 1192-1195, 2017.
    Indexing: UGC list, • IF: 3.7 • ISSN: 2454-1362 • ISBN: NIL
28. zacharias tirkey, "An Evaluative Study on the Opinions of Participants of Orientation Programme of the Human Resource Development Centre (UGC-HRDC) in North Eastern Region of India”.", Imperial (International) Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, vol. 2, issue:10, pp. 263-268. , 2016.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: 3.7 • ISSN: 2454-1362 • ISBN: nil
29. ZACHARIAS TIRKEY & BHARATI DAS, "Technology in Higher Education for Teaching-Learning Practices for the Professional Development of the Teaching Community", A Peer Reviewed Educational Journal St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, vol. 1, pp. 74-78, 2016.
    Indexing: Others, • IF: NIL • ISSN: 2455-6947 • ISBN: NIL
30. Zacharias Tirkey, Kanika Das, Kalpana Das, "School as a Caring Community A Challenge For Qualitative Expansion In Education Beyond Classroom: A Comparative Survey Of Select Principals, Teachers And Class IX -Students Of Tura Town In Meghalaya With Nalbari Town In Assam, India", International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research, vol. 2, pp. 180-185, 2013.
    Indexing: Scopus, • IF: 3.023 • ISSN: 2277-8616 • ISBN: NIL