Dr. Radhika Viruru

Professor

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Biography

Radhika Viruru is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M University in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, where she has been a faculty member since 1998. Her research interests revolve around early childhood education, postcolonial childhood studies, and the integration of technology in education. She is the author of several significant works, including 'Early Childhood Education: Postcolonial Perspectives in India' published by Sage in 2001 and 'Childhood Postcolonization: Power, Education, and Contemporary Practice' published by Routledge in 2004. She currently focuses on the social construction of family, particularly within the context of the Persian Gulf. Dr. Viruru has contributed to numerous journal articles and edited book chapters, and she actively seeks to expand understanding of cultural narratives surrounding childhood and education.

Research Interests

Early Childhood Education Postcolonial Childhood Studies Technology Integration in Education

Experience

Clinical Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and researching in the field of early childhood education and postcolonial studies.

Awards

#2020

Chancellor’s Academy Teacher Educators Award

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Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching

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Exemplary Distance Educator Award

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Outstanding Mentoring Achievement Award

#2021

Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

EDCI353. Early Child Adol Educ EDCI601. Disc Know Resrch C EDCI605. Qual Rsrch Mthds C&I EDCI606. Cogn Cult & Literacies EDCI645. Soc&Educ World Pers EDCI652. Parent Invlmt ECE EDCI661. Mixed Mthods Rsch C&I EDCI690. Theory Research:intro Qual Rsch

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.