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.
Details
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. (2024). India since Independence. Azim Premji University. https://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/5624/1/Book-Essays%20on%20Transformation%20and%20Permanence%20A5_13_march-interactive.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
Editorial team member, Learning Curve, Azim Premji University
- Learning Curve, Issue 23, May – August 2026.
- Learning Curve, Issue 22, January – April 2026.
- Learning Curve, Issue 21, September – December 2025.
- Learning Curve, Issue 20, May – August 2025.
- Learning Curve, Understanding NCF-FS, Issue 18, April 2024.
- Learning Curve, Reinforcing Learning, Issue 17, December 2023.
- Learning Curve, Storytelling as a Pedagogical Approach, Issue 16, August 2023.
- Learning Curve, Nurturing Wellbeing in School – Part 2, Issue 15, April 2023.
- Learning Curve, Nurturing Wellbeing in School – Part 1, Issue 14, December 2022.
- Learning Curve, Education for Environmental Awareness, Issue 13, August 2022.
- Learning Curve, Working with Worksheets, Issue 12, April 2022.
- Learning Curve, Coping with Lost Time, Issue 11, December 2021.
- Learning Curve, Play as Learning, Issue 10, August 2021.
- Learning Curve, Education for Citizenship, Issue 9, April 2021.
- Learning Curve, The School and Society, Issue 8, December 2020.
- Learning Curve, Every Child can Learn – Part 2, Issue 7, August 2020.
- Learning Curve, Every Child can Learn – Part 1, Issue 6, April 2020.
- Learning Curve, Perspectives on Teaching Children with Disabilities, Issue 5, December 2019.
- Learning Curve, Learning Outside the Classroom, Issue 4, August 2019.
- Learning Curve, Textbooks, Issue 3, Aprill 2019.
- Learning Curve, Teaching Learning Materials and Aids, Issue 31, December 2018
- Learning Curve, Innovative Government Initiatives in Education, Issue 30, August 2018.
- Learning Curve, Classroom Experiences – Part 2, Issue 29, March 2018.
- Learning Curve, Classroom Experiences – Part 1, Issue XXVIII, December 2017.
- Learning Curve, Education Policies and Their Practice, Issue XXVII, August 2017.
- Learning Curve, The Teacher, Issue XXVI, February 2017.
- Learning Curve, Public Education System in India, Issue XXV, January 2016.
- Learning Curve, Productive Work as Pedagogy, Issue XXIV, March 2015.
- Learning Curve, Inclusive Education, Issue XXIII, October 2014.
- Learning Curve, Early Childhood Education, Issue XXII, May 2014.
- Learning Curve, Innovative Teaching-Learning Practices, Issue XIX, April 2013.
- Learning Curve, Enabling Environment in Schools, Issue XXI, December 2013.
- Learning Curve, Assessment in School Education, Issue XX, August 2013.
- Learning Curve, Arts in School Education, Issue XVIII, September 2012.
- Learning Curve, Sports in Education, Issue XVII, December 2011.
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/
