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Education Professor Profiles – Prema Gaikwad

Prema Gaikwad, PhD

Prema Gaikwad has been a teacher for 50 years, beginning as a math and physics teacher at Spicer High School, India. Most of her teaching years has been in higher education at Spicer Memorial College (now Spicer Adventist University) in the Math and Education departments and at AIIAS in the Education Department. She is passionate about teaching and loves her students dearly. At Spicer, she has been the chair of the Education Department and the dean of the School of Education while at AIIAS, she has been the chair of the Education Department and the editor of the International Forum Journal.

Position:

Faculty Education Department, Graduate School

Rank:

Professor

Academic Qualification:

PhD in Education 1992 (Andrews University, Michigan, USA)

Specializations:

Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Instruction, Integration of Faith & Learning, Mathematics & Physics Instruction, Inclusive Education, Research (Qualitative Research)

Current Research Interests:

  • Integration of Faith and Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
  • Qualitative Research
  • Inclusion
  • Lifelong Learning

Sample Research Publications/Presentations:

Publications

  • Vyhmeister, S., Wa-Mbaleka, S., & Gaikwad, P. (Eds.). (2025).  The Handbook of Integration of Faith and Learning
  • (2 Volumes). Safelix.
  • Gaikwad, P., & Petre, G. E. (2025).  Integration of Faith and Learning in the Curriculum. In S. Vyhmeister, S. Wa-
  • Mabaleka, & P. Gaikwad, The Handbook of Integration of Faith and Learning (Vol. I, pp. 177-201). Safelix
  • Gaikwad, P., & Gaikwad, S. (2025). Integration of Faith and Learning in Mathematics. In S. Vyhmeister, S. Wa-
  • Mabaleka, & P. Gaikwad, The Handbook of Integration of Faith and Learning (Vol II, pp. 173-181). Safelix.
  • Anito, H. D., & Gaikwad, P. (2025) Students’ Perception of ability Grouping in a Private International School.
  • European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, 6(1), 52-60. https://www.ej-edu.org/index.php/ejedu/article/view/900/861
  • Kato, G., Sarempaa, IB., Siin Lay, N. E. P., & Gaikwad P. (2024). Acculturation of International Single Students of      
  • Higher Education in the Philippines: A Phenomenological Study. Pan-African Journal of Education and Social Sciences. 5(2), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.56893/pajes2024v05i02.01
  • Gaikwad P. (Ed.). (2023). Adventist International Institution of Advanced Studies Graduate School Writing and
  • Research Manual. AIIAS.
  • Gaikwad, P., & Gwizo, C. (2022). Case Study Research (chapter 7) In S. Wa-Mbaleka & A. Rosario, The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in the Asian Context (pp. 99-112). Sage.
  • Gaikwad, P., & Gaikwad, S. (2022). Safety in Qualitative Research. In S. Wa-Mbaleka & A. Rosario, The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in the Asian Context (pp. 411-426). Sage.               
  • Gaikwad, P. (2021). Balancing Research Productivity and Teaching by Faculty in Higher   Education: A Case Study in the Philippines. Journal of Higher Education Curriculum Theory and Practice, 21(7), 181-192. https://articlegateway.com/index.php/JHETP/article/view/4495/4274
  • Gaikwad, P., & Gaikwad, S. (2021). Overview of Research. In S. Wa-Mbaleka, P.  Zubkov, P. Cincala, & D. Penno (EDs.), Qualitative Research for Practical Theology (pp.20-33 ). Andrews University. 
  • Gaikwad, P., & Gaikwad, S. (2021). Overview of Qualitative Research In S. Wa-Mbaleka, P. Zubkov, P. Cincala, & D. Penno (EDs.), Qualitative Research for Practical Theology (pp. 73-90). Andrews University. 

Presentations

  • Integrating Faith and Learning: Part I, Part II, Chinese Adventist Mission, Teacher Seminar, May 16, August 29, 29, 2025
  • Integrating Lifelong Learning Skills into Teaching, Faculty Colloquium, Asia-Pacific International University, Thailand, July 31, 2025
  • Classroom Management in the Adventist Context; Teaching Processes: Jesus Way, APEX, June 1, June 8, 2025
  • Creating an Inclusive Classroom; Managing Classroom Behavior, Adventist University of the Philippines Elementary and Academy, Teacher Workshop, May 20, 21, 2025
  • Exploring the Impact of Inclusivity in Education, De La Salle University, Dasmarinãs, Seminar for College of Education Faculty and Students, April 22, 2025
  • A Journey with Case Study, AQRA, 9th International Conference, Bali, March 5, 2025
  • The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools by Doctoral Students during the Writing Stage in a Faith-based Higher Education Institution in the Philippines (co-presenter), IRC, AIIAS, November 21, 2024
  • Creating an Inclusive Classroom, CPD, AIIAS, November 18, 2024
  • Innovative Approaches to Teacher Education, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), October 16, 2024
  • Integration of Faith and Values in Learning, Mountain View College, Philippines, Faculty Colloquium, September 20, 2024
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