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Book

 Assessment in Language Classroom: A Teachers’ Guide (Forthcoming, Taylor & Francis, with P. Sailaja as the co-author)
 
Peer reviewed journal articles
 
  1. Koltovskaia, S. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). Student engagement with the scope and strategies of computer-mediated teacher written corrective feedback: A case study. The JALT CALL Journal, 18(2), 286-315, https://doi.org/10.29140/jaltcall.v18n2.519.
  2. Mathur, M. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). Impact of ePortfolio Assessment as an Instructional Strategy on Students’ Academic Speaking Skills: An Experimental Study. Computer Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal, 23(3), 1-23. http://callej.org/journal/23-3/Mathur-Mahapatra2022.pdf
  3. Antani, V. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). Evolution of Indian cuisine: a socio-historical review. Journal of Ethnic Foods. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-022-00129-4 (BMC, Springer Nature)
  4. Mahapatra, S. K. & Anderson, J. (2022). Languages for learning: a framework for implementing India’s multilingual language-in-education policy. Current Issues in Language Planning. https://doi.org/10.1080/14664208.2022.2037292 (Taylor & Francis)
  5. Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). EST textbooks in India: Demand-supply problem and possible solutions. Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association News, 4, 7-11. 
  6. Singh, S. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2021). Online self-and peer-assessment for teacher professional development: A case study of the process and the perceived impact. TESOL Journal. doi.org/10.1002/tesj.635 (Wiley)
  7. Mahapatra, S. K. (2021). Online Formative Assessment and Feedback Practices of ESL Teachers in India, Bangladesh and Nepal: A Multiple Case Study, Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. doi.org/10.1007/s40299-021-00603-8 (Springer Nature)
  8. Mahapatra, S. K. (2020). Impact of Digital Technology Training on English for Science and Technology Teachers in India. RELC Journal, 51(1), 117-133. doi.org/10.1177/0033688220907401 (Sage)
  9. Mahapatra, S. K. (2020). Peers, teachers and coping strategies of Dalit students in higher education: a qualitative study. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 24(11), 1158-1174. doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2018.1515269 (Taylor & Francis)
  10. Mahapatra, S., & Mishra, S. (2019). Articulating identities–the role of English language education in Indian universities. Teaching in higher education, 24(3), 346-360. doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2018.1547277 (Taylor & Francis)
  11. Mahapatra, S. K. (2019). Assessment in an English for Engineering Course: A Case Study. The ELT Practitioner. 6(II). https://sites.google.com/view/theeltpractitioner/archive/2019/volume-vi-number-ii/1-assessment-in-an-english-for-engineering-course-a-case-study
  12. Mahapatra, S. K. (2018). Improving the Quality of Classroom Assessment Tasks through Self and Peer Evaluation. TEASIG Newsletter (IATEFL, UK), 64, 6-8.
  13. Mahapatra, S. K. (2016). Providing Interactive Feedback through Voicethread for Improving Presentation Skills: A Case Study at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus. The Journal of English Language Teaching, 55(8), 9-15.
  14. Mahapatra, S. K. (2015). Classroom Language Assessment Literacy Survey Instrument. The English Classroom, 17(1 & 2), 127-135.
  15. Mahapatra, S. K. (2015). Training Language Learners to Use Feedback: An Action Research at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad. FORTELL, 31, 29-31.
  16. Mahapatra, S. K. (2014). Classroom Assessment of Linguistic Creativity in Schools: An Examination of Possibilities in ESL Contexts. Forum for Musings: JNTU Journal of English Studies, 8(1), 65-72.
  17. Mahapatra, S. K. (2014). An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Academic Speaking Skills: An Experiment with Engineering Students. FORTELL, 28, 7-9.
  18. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). Assessment Literacy: A Panacea for Many Problems in Language Assessment. FORTELL, 27, 9-11.
  19. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). Developing Assessment Literacy of English Teachers. Language and Language Teaching, 1(4), 35-37.
  20. Mahapatra, S. K. (2012). Impact of Content: English Textbook Designing in India. Language and Language Teaching, 1(2). 9-12.
  21. Mahapatra, S. K. (2011). Teacher Training in ESP: A Historical Review. English for Specific Purposes World, 33(11), 1-15. http://esp-world.info/articles_33/Doc/Teacher%20Training%20in%20ESP%20A%20Historical%20Review_Mahapatra.pdf

 Chapters in books

  1. Mahapatra, S. K. & Pinninti, L. (forthcoming). Policy negotiations, equity, and social justice in EMI classrooms: A study of teachers’ perspectives. In Giri, R.A., Padwad, A., & Kabir, M.M.N. (Eds.), English as a medium of instruction in South Asia: Issues in equity and social justice. Routledge.
  2. Mahapatra, S. K. (n. d.). Assessment. In D. Ed. course materials produced by Department of State Educational Research and Training, Government of Karnataka.
  3. Mahapatra, S. K. (2019). Unit-1: Identifying the Structure of the Text. In S. Mishra (Ed.), English: A Foundation Course (pp. 3-10). Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Hyderabad. 
  4. Mahapatra, S. K. (2019). Unit 6: Understanding Implied and Suggested Meanings. In S. Mishra (Ed.), English: A Foundation Course (pp. 11-20). Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Hyderabad.
  5. Mahapatra, S. K. (2018). Using CEFR-based bilingual rubrics to improve the writing ability of ESL learners: A multiple-case study. In B. Tomlinson and A. Keedwell (Eds.), Explorations: Teaching and Learning English in India Issue 10: Using inclusive practices and multilingual approaches (2) (pp. 38-48). British Council.
  6. Mahapatra, S. K. (2016). Teacher Assessment Literacy and Assessment of English in Secondary Schools. In M. M. Rahman (Ed.). Integrating Technology and Culture: Strategies and Innovations in ELT (pp. 283-294). Yking Books.
  7. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). De-Colonizing ELT Practices in India: A Critical Discourse Perspective. In B. Mishra & P. Mishra (Eds.), Post-Colonial Pedagogical Issues: Strategies, Theories and Practices in English Language Teaching (pp. 156-168), Adhyayana Publishers and Distributors.
  8. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). Critical Questions Regarding Language Through Literature. In Z. N. Patil, S. Marathe and A. Patil (Eds.), Aspects of ELLT (pp. 115-119), English and Foreign Languages University. 

Peer reviewed proceedings

  1. Mahapatra, S. (2019). Impact of teachers' classroom language assessment literacy on students' performance. IATEFL 2018 Brighton Conference Selections (pp. 178-180). British Council. 
  2. Mahapatra, S. K. (2016).Tracking development of teachers’ language assessment literacy online: a case study. Ensuring Quality in English Language Teacher Education (pp. 106-114). British Council.
  3. Mahapatra, S. K. (2015). Using web 2.0 tools for teacher professional development: a case study. Innovation in English Language Teacher Education (pp. 65-72). British Council.
  4. Raj, F. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2013).  Identifying and Educating Learners with Language Learning Disabilities: Advocating Inclusion through Teacher Education. English Language Teacher Education in a Diverse Environment (pp. 223-228). British Council.
  5. Mahapatra, S. K. (2011). Language Training in ESL Teacher Education Programme in India. Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development (pp. 107-111). British Council.

 Book review

  1. Learn English Teach English: English Skills for Teachers, FORTELL, Issue No. 34, January 2017.
Paper presentations 
  1. Training Teachers in Using E-portfolio to Assess Speaking Skills, '8th International Assessment Conference on Classroom-based Assessment in the New Normal and Beyond: Challenges and Possibilities' held in Chennai, India, October 26-28, 2022.
  2. EST Textbooks in India: A Saga of Systemic Failures, LSPPC6: 6th International Conference of Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association, City University of Hong Kong, June 3-5, 2021. 
  3. Bridging the Gap between Teachers’ and Students’ Digital Literacies: A Multiple Case Study, '55th RELC International Conference', Singapore, March 15-17, 2021.
  4. Making the Case for EST Teacher Development Programmes in India, '54th RELC International Conference and 5th Asia-Pacific LSP and Professional Communication Association Conference', Singapore, March 11-13, 2019.
  5. Assessment in an English for Engineering Course: A Case Study at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Two-Day International Conference on ‘Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education in ELT’, organized jointly by SSN College of Engineering and Anna University in Chennai, October 26-27, 2018.
  6. Impact of teachers' CLAL on students' performance, 52nd Annual International IATEFL Conference & Exhibition, Brighton, UK, April 9-13, 2018.
  7. Enhancing Teacher Reflection on Classroom Teaching through Audio Recording, AINET International Teacher Research Conference, September 14-15, 2017.
  8. “Formative assessment is diluting the quality of students”: Examining the Impact of School Assessment Culture on ESL Teachers’ Classroom Assessment Practices, 3rd International ELT Conference, March 5 – March 6, 2016, Amity University, Lucknow.
  9. Tracking development of teachers' language assessment literacy online: a case study, International English Language Teacher Educator Conference (TEC15), February 27 – March 1, 2015, Hyderabad Convention Centre, Hyderabad.
  10. Michael West’s Bilingualism and His Teaching Materials: An Evaluative Study, One-day Symposium on the Historiography of English Education in India, January 29, 2015, Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad.
  11. Using ICT Resources for ESL/EFL Teaching and Teacher Development Purposes with Zeeshan Shamshad, 19th NELTA International Conference, February 27 – March 1, 2014, Kathmandu.
  12. Using web 2.0 tools for teacher professional development: a case study, International English Language Teacher Educator Conference (TEC14), February 21 – February 23, 2014, Hyderabad Convention Centre, Hyderabad.
  13. Identifying and Educating Learners with Language Learning Disabilities: Advocating Inclusion through Teacher Education with Farida Raj, International English Language Teacher Educator Conference (TEC13), March 16 – March 18, 2013, Hyderabad Convention Centre, Hyderabad.
  14. Secondary School English Teachers in India: Scapegoats in Assessment Reforms, International English Language Teacher Educator Conference (TEC12), March 3 – March 5, 2012, Hyderabad Convention Centre, Hyderabad.
  15. A Critical Understanding of the English Language Policy in India with Special Reference to Testing, National Seminar on English Language Education in India: Theory and Practice, January 23 – 25, 2012, Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad.
  16. Language Training in ESL Teacher Education Programme in India, Teacher Educator Conference 2011 - Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development, February 22 – February 24, 2011, Hyderabad Convention Centre, Hyderabad.
  17. Examining Teacher Belief Regarding Using Literature in ESP (EST) Classroom, All India Seminar 2010 on “Literature in English Language Teaching”, March 1-3, 2010, Regional Institute of English, Bangalore.
  18. Examining Teacher Beliefs Regarding Action Research: A Case Study of English Teachers in Two Divergent Schools in Hyderabad, National Seminar on Quality Education, November 16-17, 2009, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. 
Keynote 
 
  1. "Translingual Practices in Content-based Language Instruction" -Keynote session in the National Webinar on Content-based Language Teaching: Implications for ESL in India, organized by University of Kerala, February 23-25, 2023 (February 25, 2023)
  2. "Issues of Equity, Access and Social Justice in Digital Technology Integration in Education" - Keynote delivered in International LET - IN Conference 2022, organized by Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey (October 6-8, 2022) 
Invited talks/sessions/workshops

  1. "Digital Technology for Language Teacher Professional Development" - Delivered the Foundation Day Lecture, organized by Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad (September 27, 2023)
  2. "Using ChatGPT for Formative Assessment in English Language Classroom" - Conducted a session for teachers as part of ELTAI Webinar, organized by English Language Teachers' Association of India (August 27, 2023)
  3. "Promoting Learner Autonomy with Emerging Digital Tools" - Conducted a session for college teachers as part of an FDP titled Promoting Learner Autonomy among Gen-Z Learners, organized by the Post-graduate Department of English, SDNBV College for Women, Chennai (June 30, 2023)
  4. "Classroom Communication" - Conducted a session for government college teachers in Andhra Pradesh during Training of the Trainers Programme: English Medium of Instruction, organized by Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (June 21, 2023).
  5. "Michael West’s contributions to ELT in Bengal and beyond: Construction of textbook materials" - Co-delivered a lecture with Prof. Richard Smith (University of Warwick), as a part of the talk series titled "Appropriate ELT methodology for Bangladesh and elsewhere: How relevant are Michael West’s ideas today?", organized by Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA), supported by the Hornby Trust History of ELT/ELE Initiative, and in collaboration with the University of Warwick ELT Archive (June 10, 2023)
  6. "Alternative Assessment in the Language Classroom" - Conducted a session for Master's students in the Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad (March 1, 2023)
  7. "Fairness and Ethics in Language Assessment" - Conducted a session for Master's students in the Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad (March 16, 2023)
  8. “Writing Publishable Research Papers” - Conducted an invited workshop in the 16th International and 52nd Annual Conference of ELTAI on "Indian ELT: Imitative or Generative?", Navi Mumbai, India (December 8-10, 2022)
  9. "Research Writing, Publishing and Academic Honesty" - Conducted a session as part of Eight-Day Online Faculty Development Program, organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai (August 29, 2022)
  10. "Language Assessment Workshop" - Conducted a workshop for college and university teachers as part of Refresher Course in English Language Studies, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (August 24, 2022)
  11. "Language Assessment in the Classroom" - Conducted a session for college and university teachers as part of Refresher Course in English Language Studies, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (August 23, 2022)
  12. "Inclusive Practices in the English Classroom - Part 2" - Conducted a session as part of Teacher Connect Webinars, organized by the British Council (July 13, 2022)
  13. "Inclusive Practices in the English Classroom - Part 1" - Conducted a session as part of Teacher Connect Webinars, organized by the British Council (June 29, 2022)
  14. "Asserting Identities through English" - Delivered a talk as part of Hamburg Talks on Current Issues in World Englishes, Universität Hamburg, Germany (June 28, 2022)
  15. "Infusing More 'Real Life' into Language Learning Activities" - Conducted a session and participated in a panel discussion as part of the "A Two-Day International Conference Fulfilling the Vision of NEP 2020 in English Language Textbooks", organized by Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan, The English and Foreign Languages University Regional Campus, Lucknow and Samvit Research Foundation, Bengaluru, in Lucknow (May 28, 2022)
  16. "Being an Empathetic Teacher: A Key to Professional Growth" - Conducted a session for English language teachers as part of ELTIF Lecture Series on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies, organized by English Language Teachers' Interaction Forum (April 16, 2022)
  17. "Empathetic Education" - Conducted a session for college teachers as part of the "One Day FDP for Teachers: Deficiencies for Online Teaching/Learning and their Remedies", organized by Sarojini Naidu Vanita Maha Vidyalaya (March 26, 2022)
  18. "New Technologies in Research Writing" - Conducted a session for college and university teachers as part of the "Short Term Program on Academic Writing (21st to 26th March, 2022)", organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (March 24, 2022)
  19. "Writing Methods" - Conducted a session for college and university teachers as part of the "Short Term Program on Academic Writing (21st to 26th March, 2022)", organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (March 23, 2022)
  20. "Test Specifications" - Conducted a session for Master's students in the Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad (March 14, 2022)
  21. "Online Assessment in English Language Teaching" - Conducted a session for teachers and researchers, organized by LET-IN Learning and Teaching INnovations R&D Group, Turkey (March 11, 2022)
  22. "Fairness and Ethics in Language Assessment" - Conducted a session for Master's students in the Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad (March 7, 2022)
  23. "Addressing Issues of Equity and Access in Digital Technology Enabled Language Education" - Delivered a lecture as part of an "AICTE Sponsored Two-Day National Conference on Digital Evolution in English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education", organized by Anurag University, Hyderabad (February 11, 2022) 
  24. "Designing Classroom-based Language Education Research" - Conducted a session as part of 'The International Conference on Classroom Teaching and Research in English Language: A Prospective Evaluation", organized by SSN College of Engineering, Chennai (February 10, 2022)
  25. "Utilizing Home Languages of Learners in the Classroom to Promote Learning" - Delivered a talk as part of One Day National Level Webinar on 'Alternative Narrative: Making Discourses on Language and Education', organized by Ramakrishna Mission, Brahmanand College of Education, Kolkata (January 30, 2022) 
  26. "Critical Digital Literacies for Digital Equity and Inclusion" - Delivered a talk as part of SOAWAL, organized by Department of Humanities, Siksha O Anusandhan University, Odisha (January 8, 2022)
  27. "Qualitative Data Analysis" - Conducted a session for English language teachers in Uzbekistan, organized by Network of English Teacher Researchers in Uzbekistan (NETRUZ) (November 17, 2021) 
  28. "Learner-centric Language Assessment"- Conducted a session during "ELE: Teaching, Resources and Evaluation", organized by Department of HSS- Vasavi College of Engineering in collaboration with Osmania University (October 25, 2021) 
  29. "Developing E-content"- Conducted a workshop for tertiary level teachers during Six Day International Faculty Development Program on " Trend and Trend-Setting in the Mid 21st Century", organized by St. Joseph's College For Women (Autonomous) Visakhapatnam and English Language Teachers' Association of India (October 21, 2021)
  30. A panelist in the panel discussion on teaching English online, during Two Day Online National Seminar on Teaching English Online (September 14-15, 2021), organized by Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad (September 15, 2021)
  31. "A Content Driven Approach to Assessing Students Online"- Conducted a session for teachers of Bhavan’s Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities & Commerce (September 2, 2021) 
  32. "Creating and Using Podcasts for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education"- Conducted a session for government college teachers in Andhra Pradesh during 3 Day Faculty Development Program on Podcast, organized by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (August 12-14, 2021).
  33. "Assessing students’ performance online" - Conducted two sessions for college and university teachers during Online Refresher Course in English Language Studies, organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (August 7, 2021). 
  34. "Formative assessment strategies for your online classroom" - Conducted two sessions for college and university teachers during Online Refresher Course in English Language Studies, organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (August 6, 2021). 
  35. "Academic Writing" - Conducted a session for pre-service teachers, organized by the Department of Teacher Education, Vikram Deb Autonomous College, Jeypore, Odisha (July 1, 2021).
  36. "Digital Assessment Tools: Let's be independent  Learners" - Conducted a session for English language teachers, organized by the Department of English, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha (May 14, 2021).
  37. "Teaching Materials: Learning to Choose, Use and Evaluate" - Delivered a lecture in an event organized by English Dept. Professional Development Unit, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, UAE (March 3, 2021).
  38. "Assessing Grammar II: Creating assessment activities" - Conducted two sessions for college and university teachers during Refresher Course in English Language organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (November 14, 2020).
  39. "Assessing Grammar I: Choosing a suitable approach" - Conducted two sessions for college and university teachers during Refresher Course in English Language organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (November 12, 2020).
  40. "Learning to Create Good Assessments" - Conducted an interactive session in A 3-Day National Webinar on Emerging Trends in ELT: Curriculum Design and Assessment, jointly organized by St Francis College for Women and American Corner Hyderabad, November 5-7, 2020 (November 7, 2020).
  41. "Effective Making and Delivering of Audio-Video and Podcasts for English Lessons" - Conducted a session in A 5-Day Faculty Development Programme in English, organized by Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Andhra Pradesh, August 31- September 4, 2020 (September 4, 2020).
  42. "Creating and Using Teacher Learning Communities for Professional Development" - Conducted a session in an event organized by Govt. DIET Rangareddy Teacher Education (July 9, 2020).
  43. Delivered a talk in the National Webinar on 'From Conducting to Publishing Teacher Research: A Brisk Walk', organized by Regional Institute of English (North India) (July 1, 2020).
  44. "Transforming Yourself into a Teacher Researcher" - Delivered a talk as part of Covid19: Opportunities to Learn, Explore and Experiment ELTA Telangana Online Conference (June 21, 2020).
  45. "Digital Literacy for English Language Teachers" - Conducted a session as part of A One Day webinar on Teaching, Learning and ICT, organized by Dayanand Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, and R. S. Mundle Dharampeth Arts & Commerce College, Nagpur, In collaboration with Edfly Learn & MKLM's B. L. Amlani College of Commerce & Economics, M. R. Narhwani College of Arts, Vile Parle Mumbai (May 21, 2020).
  46. "General Evaluation and Assessment" and "Evaluation Literacy among Teachers" - Conducted two sessions for college and university teachers during Refresher Course in English Language organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad (October 23, 2019).
  47. "Teaching Techniques and Technology in the Language Classroom" - Conducted a full-day workshop organized by Bhavan's Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities and Commerce, Hyderabad (February 8, 2019).
  48. "Use of Technical Tools in English Language Classrooms" - Conducted a workshop for participants during 2nd International & 11th Annual Conference on Multiple Technologies: Teaching Literature, Mass Media and Business English (MTMB - 2019), held at SRM Institute of SCience and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Febraury 7, 2019).
  49. "Application of Technology for Teaching and Learning of English Language Skills" - Conducted a one-day workshop at Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, Guntur, Telangana, for English language teachers (December 22, 2018).
  50. "CPD through ICT" (Continual professional Development through Information and Communication Technology) - Invited by SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training), Telangana, to conduct a session for Government secondary school English teachers in Telangana (September 27, 2018).
  51. "How to win Plagiarism" and "Using Technical tools in Writing" - Conducted two workshops for college teachers and researchers at GNIT, Hyderabad (July 4, 2018).
  52. "Common Errors in English: Idenfying, Analysing, and Recfying" and "Skills to improve Proficiency in English" - Conducted two workshops for college teachers at Aurora's Technological and Research Institute, Hyderabad (June 28, 2018).
  53. "Assessment for Learning: Making Assessment Useful, Learner-friendly and Innovative" - Conducted a workshop for college teachers at Anurag Group of Institutions, Hyderabad (June 4, 2018).
  54. "From Researching to Publishing: A Re-walk 2.0" - Conducted a one-day workshop for the faculty on pedagogy and for doctoral students on research writing at Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (March 24, 2018).
  55. Conducted a 2-day workshop (along with two other resource persons) for teachers of St. Xavier's College of Engineering, Nagarcoil, Tamilnadu (March 2-3, 2018).
  56. “Integrating Technology into ESL Classroom Teaching” – Invited to conduct a session at a 2-day workshop titled “Innovative Trends in English Language Teaching” organized by Aurora's Technological and Research Institute, Hyderabad (December 11, 2017).
  57. “Classroom Evaluation” – Invited as a resource person to conduct a workshop at UGC-HRDC (Academic Staff College), Osmania University (July 31, 2017).
  58. “Developing Authentic Tasks Using Authentic Materials” – Invited to conduct a session at 11th International & 47th National ELT@I Conference in Hyderabad (June 30 – July 2, 2016).
  59. “Assessment Literacy: Addressing Local Needs” - Invited special lecture at "Localization      of Teaching and Testing in Hindi and other Indian Languages" – a national conference organized by National Testing Services, Central Institute of Indian Languages and Department of Linguistics, Banaras Hindu University (November 5 -7, 2015).
  60. “Using Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Assessing Speaking Skills” - Invited talk at “A Two-Day National Seminar on Powerful Pedagogical Practices” – a national conference jointly organized by BVRIT, Hyderabad, in association with ELT@I Hyderabad Chapter at BVRIT (31st October – 1st November, 2014).
  61. “Oral Communication Skills” – Invited session for a group of Ph. D. (Social Sciences) scholars at Academic Staff College, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (May 6, 2014).
  62. “Research Methodology for Undertaking Small Academic Projects”- Invited talk for undergraduate students of Humanities and Social Sciences at Loyola Academy Degree & PG College, Hyderabad (November 2012).
Sessions in training programmes
  1. “Outcome Based Learning Workshop for MITS (Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science) Faculty (English)” – Conducted two sessions (4 hours) at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus (February 2015)
  2. Conducted two sessions for a group of English teachers from Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science as a part of a training programme organized by BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus (November 2014)
  3. Conducted two sessions for a group of English teachers from Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science as a part of a programme organized by BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus (August 2014) 
Workshops organized and conducted
  1. “International Workshop on ELT in the Classroom: Professional and Academic Perspectives” – Coordinated the workshop along with Dr. M. G. Prasuna, at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus (April-May 2016)
  2. Conducted a workshop on designing classroom assessment tasks for around 25 teachers at St. Ann’s High School, SSC, Hyderabad (December 2014)
  3. “Providing Effective Feedback to Students on Their Performance in Listening and Speaking” – for a group of 30 school teachers in Karimnagar, Telangana (July 2014)
  4. “Teaching and Assessing English Language Skills in the Classroom”- for a group of 30 school teachers at St. Mary's High School, Hyderabad (June 2013)
  5. “Designing Classroom Assessment Tasks”- for a group of 18 English teachers at All Saints High School, Hyderabad (June 2012)
Participation in professional development programmes/courses
  1. “AARMS Induction Workshop” – a 2-day workshop conducted by British Council in New Delhi (March 2017)
  2. “National Workshop on Outcome Based Learning Using Pedagogy Framework Model” – a 2-day workshop conducted by IIT Karagpur in association with BITS Pilani at BITS Pilani Pilani Campus (November, 2016)
  3. “Intensive Teaching Workshop”, a 3-day workshop conducted by the Teaching Learning Centre, BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus (January 2016)
  4. RELO E-Teacher Alumni Workshop, a two-day conducted at EFL University, Hyderabad (December 2014)
  5. RELO (US Embassy, New Delhi) E-Teacher Alumni Workshop, a two-day conducted at EFL University, Hyderabad (December 2013)
  6. “Leadership Development Certificate Program” offered by TESOL (US) in November 2013
  7. “Joining the Conversation: Writing for International Publications”- conducted by Ms. Dee Broughton, Senior English Language Fellow, US at G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science for Women, Hyderabad (September 2013)
  8. “Exploring Web 2.0: Tools for Classroom Teaching and Professional Development”, a 4-week online course by Michael Krauss of Lewis & Clark College (June - July 2013)
  9. “Clear and Engaging Assessment: Using Rubrics and Free Web Tools”- conducted by English Language Specialist Daniel Ringold at the US Consulate General, Hyderabad (May 2013)
  10. “EFL Assessment Course”, a 10-week online course from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (January - March, 2012)
  11. “Developing Materials for Students with Low English Proficiency”- conducted by the Centre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad (November 2012)
  12. “Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation”- conducted by Adrian Tennant (British Council) at Hyderabad (March 2012)
  13. “Researching in ELT: Practical Possibilities”- conducted by Prof. Geetha Durairajan, English and Foreign Languages University and organized by Maffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology (MJCET), Hyderabad and ELT@I Hyderabad Chapter (August 2010)
Awards and achievements
  1. A travel grant by British Council to attend Annual Education Symposium held in Kathmandu on January 14, 2019 
  2. Trinity College London Language Examination Fellowship for IATEFL 2018 
  3. AARMS grant by British Council for a teacher mentoring project (February, 2017)
  4. ELTReP grant by British Council for a funded project (December 2015)
  5. A scholarship by RELO (US Embassy, New Delhi) to participate in the RELO E-Teacher Alumni Workshop conducted at EFL University, Hyderabad (December 2014)
  6. A grant by RELO (US Embassy, New Delhi) to conduct a workshop for a group of English teachers in Hyderabad (December 2014)
  7. A grant by RELO (US Embassy, New Delhi) to conduct a workshop for a group of English teachers in Karimnagar (July 2014)
  8. A travel grant by RELO to conduct a workshop at 19th NELTA International Conference, Kathmandu (February 2014)
  9. A scholarship by RELO to participate in the RELO E-Teacher Alumni Workshop conducted at EFL University, Hyderabad (December 2013)
  10. E-Teacher Scholarship by RELO (US Embassy, New Delhi) to participate in Exploring Web 2.0: Tools for Classroom Teaching and Professional Development - an online course by Michael Krauss of Lewis & Clark College (June – July, 2013)
  11. Sponsored jointly by British Council and RELO to attend the International English Language Teacher Educators Conference, 2013
  12. E-Teacher Scholarship by RELO (US Embassy, New Delhi) to participate in EFL Assessment Course from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (January - March, 2012)

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