Chandrika Muralidhar
Areas of Interest & Expertise
- Copy editing and proof reading
- Content creation and review
- Science writing
- Effective classroom practices
Biography
Chandrika is a faculty member at Azim Premji University whose work spans science education, teacher professional development, curriculum and resource development, and academic publishing. She has contributed to textbook writing, the development of curricular materials, and the creation of educational resources that support meaningful teaching and learning. As an educator, she writes regularly on science education and related themes for students, teachers and the wider education community.
As part of the University’s Communications team, Chandrika edits and reviews a wide range of publications, including books, essays, reports and institutional documents. She enjoys working with authors and researchers to shape manuscripts that communicate ideas clearly and effectively, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, coherence and readability.
Publications
Magazine articles
- Muralidhar, C., (2026, June). गतिविधि 2 – हमारे आस‑पास के लोग [Activity 2 – People around us]. पाठशाला भीतर और बाहर, 28, 53 – 54. https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/media/publications/downloads/magazine/Pathshala-Hindi-Issue-28-June-2026.pdf
- Muralidhar, C., & Pant, N. (2026, June). The inherited classroom. Teacher Plus. https://teacherplus.org/2026/cover-story/the-inherited-classroom/
- Muralidhar, C., & Roy, V. C. (2023). Teacher beliefs in the classroom. Teacher Plus. https://teacherplus.org/2023/comment/teacher-beliefs-in-the-classroom/
- Muralidhar, C (2023). Case Studies in the Science Classroom. Teacher Plus. https://teacherplus.org/2023/2023/july-2023/case-studies-in-the-science-classroom/
- Muralidhar, C (2023). Emphasis of PCK in Teacher Preparation. Teacher Plus. https://teacherplus.org/2023/2023/march-2023/emphasis-on-pck-in-teacher-preparation/
- Muralidhar, C (2023). Science and its PCK. Teacher Plus. https://teacherplus.org/2023/2023/february-2023/science-and-its-pck/
- Muralidhar, C (2023). Pedagogical Content Knowledge – An attempt to outline it! Teacher Plus, Vol 21, No. 1, Azim Premji University. https://teacherplus.org/2023/2023/january-2023/pedagogical-content-knowledge-an-attempt-to-outline-it/
- Muralidhar, C (2022). Environmental Education: An Evolving Domain. Learning Curve, (13).
- Muralidhar, C. (2022). Worksheet, looking around and beyond. Teacher Plus, 20 (7).
- Muralidhar, C., & Sharma, R. (2019). An EVS textbook – Cover to Cover. Learning Curve, (3).
- Muralidhar, C., & Sharma, R. (2018). TLM – The what, the why and the how! Learning Curve, (31).
- Muralidhar, C. (2013). Teaching chemistry effectively – could I help! Learning Curve, (19).
Edited books/reports
- Case Studies on Development Action and Impact. (2026). Stories of Change, Vol 5. Azim Premji University. https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/media/resources/Stories-of-Change-Vol‑V.pdf#asset:1739103:url
- Dasa, Kartikeya (2025). Purity & Self-Control in Sadhana — bhakti. Tulsi Books.
- Play and Early Learning Environment (2025). Education for the Foundational Stage. https://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/6134/1/ECE%20Symposium%20Book%20-%20final-compressed_9.5mb.pdf
- Mathew, C.K. (2023). Reviewing the Republic | Reflections on the Constitution of India. Azim Premji University. https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/publications/2023/book/reviewing-the-republic-reviewing-the-constitution-of-india
Book review
- Muralidhar, C (2020): Functioning of government schools in urban areas – A narrative based on three schools, Shreya Bisht. Teacher Plus. https://teacherplus.org/2020/2020/april-2020/how-city-government-schools-work/