Dr. Sujata Norman

Presentation Title: Equipping Pre-service Teachers with Meta-Cognitive Tools like Self-Efficacy & Self-Awareness Techniques- for Successful Student Teaching

University Of Hartford, The United States

Past Speaker

Dr. Sujata Pisharoty-Norman holds a B.Sc., B.Ed. and master’s in Anthropology from the University of Madras. She has received a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education from the University of Waikato, New Zealand. She also has an Ed.S. (2012) and a Ph.D. (2018) in Special Education from the University of Alabama. With over 20 years of teaching experience across the UAE, New Zealand, Canada, and the U.S., Dr. Norman specializes in special education and English Language Learners. Her research focuses on neurological interventions, mindfulness, for neurodivergent populations. She has received multiple grants and awards and is an active member of CEC, TASH, and NERA. Currently, Dr. Norman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hartford, leading research projects on mindfulness, and self-efficacy. Dr. Norman’s research projects underscore her commitment to advancing the field of special education through innovative, evidence-based practices. By exploring the intersections of mindfulness, and self-efficacy, she aims to contribute to the development of effective interventions that support the well-being and academic success of diverse pre-service student populations.