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Sonia Sawhney

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, University of Cambridge, Osmania University, University of Delhi

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3491-5674
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Sonia Sawhney is an Assistant Professor at the School of Educational Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad. She brings extensive experience in the field of education, having previously worked as a primary grade teacher and junior headmistress before transitioning to academia. Her research and teaching interests focus on inclusive education, special educational needs, equity and social justice, child rights, and students’ socio-emotional well-being. More specifically, her work examines inclusive pedagogical strategies and their impact on students’ academic achievement and holistic development.

Her academic contributions extend across research, teaching, curriculum development, publishing, and the facilitation of professional development workshops. She has undertaken research projects for leading international and national organisations, including UNESCO, the Government of Telangana, the Government of Maharashtra, Cognizant Foundation, and Wipro Applying Thought in Schools (WATIS). Interdisciplinary in orientation, her scholarship draws on diverse theoretical and methodological frameworks. She also serves as a reviewer for academic journals, publishing houses, research bodies, and conferences.

Sonia has been the recipient of distinguished fellowships and awards, including the iSTEP Scholarship from the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, USA, and the Cambridge Assessment Scholarship awarded by the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, UK.

Employment

  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences Assistant Professor
    2013 - Present

Education

  • University of Cambridge MPhil
    2010 - 2011
  • Osmania University M.Ed
    2008 - 2009
  • University of Delhi BA English (Hons)
    ? - 2004

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Publications (12)