Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education, a premier Government Aided Teachers’ Training Instutute, has been publishing the Peer Reviewed Journal 'Educatum' annually since the year 2004 with ISSN No. 0975-2641. It usually publishes research, review and scholarly articles in the discipline of Education and Behavioural Sciences with emphasis on Teacher Education. The Journal Educatum encourages original research articles, literature reviews, theoretical papers, case studies, and policy analyses that contribute significantly to the understanding and improvement of education and behavioral sciences. The journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures the publication of high-quality, credible, and impactful contributions. By maintaining an annual publication schedule, the journal ensures timely dissemination of cutting-edge research and promotes the dissemination of knowledge to a broad readership, including educators, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the education community. This peer reviewed journal Educatum encompasses environment education and some other important issues pertaining to Teacher Education in particular which is need of the hour for a sustainable tomorrow.

We, the Journal committee members of Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education are committed to the objectives of this journal and strive to attain the glory that this journal is meant to achive.

Title	Educatum
Frequency	Annual
ISSN	0975-2641
Publisher	Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education
Chief Editor	Dr. Shreyashi Paltasingh, Principal
Copyright	Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education
Starting Year	2004
Subject	Education and Behavioral Sciences
Language	English
Publication Format	Print Format and proposed Online Format
Phone No.	+91 9609106189
E-mail	educatumgcmc@gmail.com
Mobile No.	8777016551 / 9432152209
Journal Website	www.educatum.gcmcollege.in
College Website	www.gcmcollege.in
Address	79/1, Haripada Biswas Sarani, P.O. New Barrackpore, Kolkata-700131 West Bengal, India

Aims:

The aim of the Educatum: Journal of Education and Behavioral Sciences is to serve as a leading annual academic publication dedicated to advancing the field of education by fostering intellectual exchange, disseminating high-quality research and promoting evidence-based practices. The journal aims to contribute significantly to the improvement of education on a global scale by providing a platform for scholars, researchers, educators and policymakers to share their original and innovative ideas, theoretical frameworks, empirical studies and best practices.

Scope:

The Educatum welcomes submissions that address a wide range of topics within the field of education and behavioral sciences. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Educational Psychology: Studies focusing on cognitive, emotional and social aspects of learning, as well as factors that influence educational attainment and motivation.

Curriculum Development and Instructional Design: Research related to the creation, implementation and evaluation of educational curricula and effective teaching methodologies.

Educational Technology: Exploring the integration and impact of technology in educational settings, including online learning, virtual classrooms and digital resources.

Assessment and Evaluation: Investigations into various assessment methods, testing practices and educational program evaluation to enhance student learning outcomes.

Educational Leadership and Administration: Studies on leadership practices, school management and organizational development to improve educational institutions' effectiveness.

Special Education and Inclusive Practices: Research that addresses the needs of learners with disabilities and promotes inclusive educational environments.

Cross-Disciplinary Studies in Education: Interdisciplinary research that examines the intersections of education with other fields such as sociology, anthropology, economics and neuroscience.

Teacher Professional Development: Studies focusing on effective teacher training, ongoing professional development and support for educators.

Education Policy and Reform: Research on the formulation, implementation and evaluation of educational policies and initiatives at local, national and international levels.

Global and Comparative Education: Comparative studies examining educational systems, policies and practices across different countries and regions.

Peer Review Policy:

Educatum: An Annual Peer Reviewed Journal of Education and Behavioral Sciences adheres to peer-review integrity and perpetuation of the high academic and research standard. Once your paper has been received, it will be peer reviewed. The journal may get your paper reviewed by any scholar of repute in the field. The paper may be reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees following blind peer review policy. The Article/Research paper/Policy paper/Book Review etc once rejected by the Editorial Board of Educatum: Journal of Education and Behavioral Sciences will not be entertained for publication in the journal at any cost. The author/s is requested not to approach any member/s of Editorial Board or Board of Reviewers for publication.

Ethical and Copyright Policy:

The copyright on Article/Research paper/Policy paper/Book Review etc is with the author/s and journal jointly but the journal has full right to share the papers with any indexing agency/Google scholar/open access platform/academic platform/Academic repository to make it available for the larger academia in the interest of research and academics. Papers submitted for publication should be solely original, unpublished and as per ethical/legal policy of copyright. Before submitting manuscript for publication the corresponding author is suggested to send/attach at least one referral letter from the academician of the concerned discipline with clear recommendation for publication along with the declaration certificate regarding plagiarism as per rules and regulation of UGC/MHRD/Regulatory Bodies to facilitate the process of publication.

Access and Publication Policy:

There is no publication fee charged at any stage of publication. The Journal does provide it in the form of hard copy. Anyone can refer/cite the article/research paper with proper citations and references only. The Journal is committed to promoting and increasing the visibility of your article at larger platforms to make accessible for larger academia.

1. Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Basanti Chakraborty, Professor
Early Childhood Education, New Jersey City University,
Jersey City, NJ-07305 USA
Res: 267-0877 Avenue, New Hyde Park, New York-11040
Preschool Edn Network
Tel: +1 718 347 0187
Mobile: +1 718 614 0426
E-mail: chakrabortydey@gmail.com, bchakraborty@njcu.edu

2. Prof. Margaret M. Solomon
Prof. of Education & Leadership, La Sierra University,
4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA
92515, US
Tel: +1 909 557 5471 (M)
E-mail: msolomon@lasierra.edu

3. Dr. (Mrs.) Rekha B Koul, SMEC
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, PERTH, WA
Science Education Network
Tel: +61 8 9266 5655 (O) / +61 8 9266 5655 / +61 89259065 (M)
E-mail: r.koul@curtin.edu.au

4. Prof. Bidyadhar Sa
Educational Measurement & Evaluation,
Centre for Medical Sciences Education,
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine,
Quality Network convener
Tel: +1 868 768 2256 / +1 868 349 7581
E-mail: bidya31@rediffmail.com, bidyadhar.sa@sta.uwi.edu

5. Prof. Ananda Kumar Palaniappan
No. 9, SS4/15, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Cellphone: +6019-9310956
E-mail: ananda4989@yahoo.com


6. Dr. James Calleja
Department of Leadership for Learning & Innovation,
Faculty of Education, University of Malta

1. Mrs. Chandrima Bhattacharya
Honourable President, G. B.
Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education

2. Prof. Soma Bandyopadhyay
Vice Chancellor
Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University

3. Prof. Subash Chandra Panda
Former Principal, RIE, BBSR
Former Academic Advisor, NCTE, New Delhi

4. Prof. L. Behera
Department of Education
Regional Institute of Education, BBSR

5. Prof. D. Bannerjee
Department of Education, University of Calcutta

6. Dr. S. B. Mohanty
President
All India Association for Educational Research

7. Prof. D. P. Mishra
Director, NITTTR
Kolkata, West Bengal, India

1. Prof. Bijan Sarkar
Department of Education
Kalyani University

2. Prof. Dibyendu Bhattacharya
Department of Education
Kalyani University

3. Dr. R. L. Mohapatra
Department of Education
Burdwan University

4. Dr. D. Dhar
Former T.I.C.
Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education

5. Prof. Manoj Das
Former Prof. NITTTR
Kolkata, West Bengal, India

The Institute proposes to publish its next issue as a special issue. Researchers, scholars, teachers, administrators, specialists, doctoral students, pre-service and in-service teachers and other professionals are invited to submit their research reports/articles in the area of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

1. Manuscript Format:
- Manuscripts should be typewritten on A-4 size paper with 1" margin all around.
- Use Times New Roman font in font size 12.
- Maintain double spacing throughout the document.

2. Mandatory Submission Requirements:
- Authors must include a Declaration form (Schedule ‘A’) confirming the originality of the work.
- A Plagiarism report is essential and must be submitted along with the manuscript.

3. Language and Word Limit:
- The journal publishes in ENGLISH only - The articles, research papers and review papers should not exceed 3000-3500 words.

4. Abstract:
- Authors must provide an abstract on a separate sheet.
- The abstract should be concise, in a single paragraph not exceeding 250-300 words.

5. Title and Author Information:
- Present the Title of the paper on a separate sheet.
- Include the name(s) of author(s) and their affiliations.
- Authors' identities should not be disclosed elsewhere in the manuscript.

6. Headings and Subheadings:
- Use short and concise headings in either Title case or Sentence case.
- Subheadings should be typed in bold and written in sentence case.

7. Tables:
- Number tables consecutively as 1,2,3 respectively.
- Each table must have a clear and informative title.

8. Figures and Diagrams:
- Avoid adding unnecessary tables and diagrams.
- Group figures to prevent distortion upon reduction.

9. Citations and Referencing:
- Use latest APA style for in-text citations and the References section.
- Ensure that in-text citations and the References section are in agreement.

10. Certificate: The article must be supported with (a) Certificate of the author of academic/research publication in the proforma prescribed in schedule ‘A’, (b) Plagiarism report on being checked through a Plagiarism detection tool.

11. Mode of Submission: Soft copy of the article must be sent through email at educatumgcmc@gmail.com. Hard copy is to be sent to college by post for Print format.

12. No Publication Fees needed.

13. Copyright: Copyright of published article shall belong to Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education, publisher of 'Educatum'.

Following these submission guidelines ensures consistency and adherence to academic standards, facilitating the review process and enhancing the chance of acceptance for publication in the Educatum. All manuscripts and correspondences should be addressed to:



Editor in Chief
Educatum, Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education
79/1, Haripada Biswas Sarani,
P.O. New Barrackpore,
Kolkata-700131
West Bengal, India
E-mail: educatumgcmc@gmail.com


Schedule ‘A’
Certificate of the author of academic/research publication

Name of the article: ..............................


I, .............................., do hereby confirm and declare, in compliance with the provisions of Regulation 6(c) of the UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (PROMOTION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PREVENTION OF PLAGIRISM IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION) REGULATIONS, 2018, that the article/research publication, hereafter referred to as the ‘document’ named above, has been prepared by me and that the document is my original work and free of any plagiarism. I further declare that the article has not been published anywhere else or sent for publication in any other journal.

I further confirm and declare, in compliance with the provisions of Regulation 6(d) of the Regulations 2018 that the said document has been duly checked through a Plagiarism detection tool approved by the Higher Education Institution (HEI) and in terms of the provisions of Regulation 8(i) read with Regulation 12.2, plagiarism has been quantified at level 0: Similarities up to 10% (in the instant case .......... %).

Dated: ....................


Signature of the Author

Journal Covers...

Publisher Information:

Publishing Body:
Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education

Address:
GCM College of Education,
79/1, Haripada Biswas Sarani,
New Barrackpore, North 24 Pgns.,
Kolkata-700131, West Bengal, India

Editor in Chief:
Prof. Shreyashi Paltasingh
Principal
Gopal Chandra Memorial College of Education

E-mail:
educatumgcmc@gmail.com
gcmcollege@rediffmail.com
shreyashipaltasingh1000@gmail.com

Journal Website:
www.educatum.gcmcollege.in

College Website:
www.gcmcollege.in