Profile of Prof. B.K.Passi

 

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Dr. BK Passi has 40 years of experience in research, training and consultancy in government institutions, UNESCO, UNDP, OECD, International Universities, and corporate bodies. Prof. Passi has been the Rector of DAV University, and then Vice-chairman of NCTE India. He has worked as UNESCO CHAIR of distance teacher education, and Consultant in APEID Bangkok. He was also Consultant to IITE, Moscow.

Professor Passi has received the recognition for the Life Time Achievement Award in Teacher Education, Best-Social-Scientist Award, World Award of Education - citations for Illustrious Scientific Career and Valuable Work for the Benefit of Mankind - World Council, and the Fulbright Scholar. He has been a creator of innovations, founder of institutions and implementer of programs. His original contributions have won him the nick-name “Father of Microteaching”. He has authored many books and Passi Creativity Tests. He has researched in Futures Studies, Models of Teaching, Research Surveys, Distance Education, ICT, Learning Organizations and Dialogue for Learning Community. He is the Patron of All India Association for Educational Research and Advisor to Learning Community. He worked as an expert in Thinking Skills and Technology in Asia, Europe, and America. He is the member of the Governing Board of dozens of institutions, organizations, and associations.