Faculty Details - Department of English

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Ph.D.,(English) from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
M.A., (Linguistics) from Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
PGDELT (Post Graduate Diploma in ELT) from Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
M.Sc., (Psychology) from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
M.Ed., from Sri Krishna College of Education, Arakkonam. (Tamilnadu Teacher Education University)
B.Ed., from Sri Krishna College of Education, Arakkonam. (Thiruvalluvar University)
M. Phil., (English) from Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
M.A., (English) from Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai. (University of Madras)
B.A., (English) from Muthurangam Govt. Arts College, Vellore. (University of Madras)

Teaching

B.A/ B.C.A/ Bsc - General English - I , II, III & IV
B.A – English Literature (Major Subjects)
M.A - English Literature (Major Subjects)
M.Phil – Literary Criticism, English Language Teaching & Research Methodology
B.E/B.Tech - Communication Skills Lab
B.E/B.Tech - Technical English I & II
MCA - Communication Skills Lab

Publications

Books Edited/Published

Published a book on Existentialism in the Novels of Mulk Raj Anand by Lulu Publications, United States on Aprill 2017. (ISBN: 978-1-365-92406-4)
Published a book on Online Tutoring (A Book for Online Tutors) by Lulu Publications, United States on October 2016. (ISBN: 978-1-365-44686-3)
Edited the Special Issue of Research Nebula: An International Refereed, Peer Reviewed Journal in Arts, Commerce, Education & Social Sciences (ISSN: 2277-8071) on August 2016.
Published a book on Teaching of English: Methods and Approaches by Laxmi Book Publications, Solapur, Maharashtra, India on December 2013. (ISBN: 978-1-304-72926-2)
Edited a book on Philosophical Foundations of Education in Ancient India and Its Relevance to Present Day Context published by SCSVMV University Press, Kanchipuram on November 2013. (ISBN: 978-81-925639-1-6)

Papers reviewed for Journals

Reviewed a paper on Influence of Story-telling based Course on Fluency of Language Learners for Studies in Linguistics and Literature: An International Journal (ISSN 2573-6434 (Print) 2573-6426 (Online)) published by Scholink, Canada on March 14, 2018.
Reviewed a paper on EFL Students’ and Teachers’ Attitudes towards Written Feedback in Writing Classes: A Case of Iraqi High-Schools for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on February 17, 2018.
Reviewed a paper on Computer-Based Testing and Perception of some Personal Issues: Computer Familiarity, Attitude and Aversion for English Language Teaching published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada (ISSN 1916-4742 (Print) 1916-4750 (Online)) on January 5, 2018.
Reviewed a paper on Integrating 21st Century Skills into Teaching English: Investigating its effect on listening and speaking skills for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on October 13, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Teaching Vocabulary for the Enhancement of English Language for International Journal on English Literature and Culture (IJELC) (ISSN: 2360–7831) on August 8, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Using Online Computer Games in the ELT Classroom: A Case Study for English Language Teaching published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada (ISSN 1916-4742 (Print) 1916-4750 (Online)) on August 8, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Free-Hand Writing in English, A Fear for the First Semester Under-graduate Students of Prime University: Reasons and Remedies for The Journal of EFL Education and Research (JEFLER), Bangladesh. ISSN: 2520-5897 on July 2, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Affective limitations in Second Language Acquisition by Spanish adult learners in Vocational Training Programs for Latin American Journal of Content & Language Integrated Learning (LacLil), Spain. eISSN: 2322-9721 - ISSN: 2011-6721 on June 23, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Investigation of Construct Validity of the IELTS Listening test with reference to the Listening requirements in the Academic English Programs for English Language Teaching published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada (ISSN 1916-4742 (Print) 1916-4750 (Online)) on June 12, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on The Relationship between Sources of Situational Interest and Reading published by Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada (ISSN 1916-4742 (Print) 1916-4750 (Online)) on June 5, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on A Study on the Attitudes of Teachers towards Teaching English Grammar as L2 and Their Effects on Instructional Practices in West Bengal for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on April 24, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Community radios and the socio-economic development of the North West Region of Cameroon for International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD) (ISSN: 1935-5661) on April 24, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Egoism in Chika Unigwe’s The Phoenix for International Journal on English Literature and Culture (IJELC) (ISSN: 2360–7831) on April 6, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Reading Strategies of English Language Learners for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on February 7, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Foreign Language Assessment: Instructional Considerations for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities for Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JLTR) ISSN: 1798-476 on January 28, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on A Study on Indian Pulp-Fiction in English and Its Need for Literary Acknowledgement for International Journal of Applied Research & Studies (iJARS) (ISSN: 2278-9480) on January 27, 2017.
Reviewed a paper on Postmodern literary fictional narrative techniques in Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer for International Journal on English Literature and Culture (IJELC) (ISSN: 2360–7831) on December 18, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on Effect of Training Programme on Developing Functional Sign Language among Hearing Parents of Students with Deafness for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on December 2, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on Enhancing Students’ Speaking Skills through Peer Team Teaching: An Empirical Study for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on November 14, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on Lyrics and its chief exponents in English Literature for International Journal on English Literature and Culture (IJELC) (ISSN: 2360–7831) on October 19, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on Functional Digital Literacy Calls for SOS by a Smuggled Afghan Boy: Teaching Phonics and Pragmatics for Survival Language for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on September 21, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on Efficacy of Mobile Learning in Learning English Grammar among the Student-Teachers of Bachelor of Education for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on August 12, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on The Effect of Corrective Feedback on Grammatical Accuracy in a Thai University Context for Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JLTR) ISSN: 1798-476 on August 12, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on We made it: Transitioning experiences from ESL into a mainstream English class for Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JLTR) ISSN: 1798-476 on June 11, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on Keeping it New: Experimentalism in Children’s Fiction for International Journal of Applied Research & Studies (iJARS) (ISSN: 2278-9480) on June 5, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on Professional Development and IELTS Training Course: a case of EFL Teachers in Iran for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on March 7, 2016.
Reviewed a paper on English Language Learning in the Margins: Toward a Movement to help Service-Industry Workers in Thailand for Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JLTR) ISSN: 1798-4769 on November 30, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on Acquisition of English as a Second language at College Level – an empirical study for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on November 25, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on The Effectiveness of Interactive Software in the Acquisition of Skills of Reading and Speaking in English Language course for Sixth Primary Grade Students for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on November 07, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on Using Concept Mapping and Paraphrasing for Reading Comprehension for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on August 19, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on Exploring the Self-directed Learning Experiences among Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering Students for International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review (IJARER) (ISSN: 2360–7866) on July 29, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on Occupational Stress among Secondary School Teachers and their Coping Strategies: The Case of Central Zone of Tigray Region for International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review (IJARER) (ISSN: 2360–7866) on July 25, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on From Innocence To Experience - A Diasporic Perspective In Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Lowland for International Journal on English Literature and Culture (IJELC) (ISSN: 2360–7831) on July 21, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on The Role of Language Proficiency in Self-related Personality Traits for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on July 19, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on Macbeth-The Unseen Angle for International Journal of Applied Research & Studies (iJARS) (ISSN: 2278-9480) on June 24, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on Competency Based Approach to English Language Teaching: An Overview for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on April 14, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on The relationship between Iranian EFL learners' beliefs about language learning and language learning strategy use for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on January 26, 2015.
Reviewed a paper on Language Learning Strategy Use across Proficiency Levels for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on November 8, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on The Importance of Considering Students’ Cultural and Linguistic backgrounds: Languages are friends, not enemies for Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JLTR) ISSN: 1798-4769 on September 8, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on Student’s Classroom Participation in English language teaching: the case of Gozamen General Secondary School in Grade 10A for Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JLTR) ISSN: 1798-4769 on May 21, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on A Human Resource’s Perspective on the Soft Skills/Life Skills required for the Current Engineering Workforce for International Journal of Applied Research & Studies (iJARS) (ISSN: 2278-9480) on May 11, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on Significance of Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) in Langauge Classes for i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) (ISSN: 2231–3338) on March 2014
Reviewed a paper on Increasing Motivation at University Level: A Paradigm of Action Research for Journal of Language Teaching and Research (JLTR) ISSN: 1798-4769 on March 17, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on Man Woman Relationship in Anita Desai’s Cry, the Peacock for International Journal of Applied Research & Studies (iJARS) (ISSN: 2278-9480) on February 5, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on Use of Persuasive Communication in the Commodification of Thought for International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review (IJCRAR) (ISSN: 2347-3215) on January 22, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on Discussing Magic Realism in Grasshopper's Night Fictional War Story for International Journal of Applied Research & Studies (iJARS) (ISSN: 2278-9480) on January 16, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on Jardine’s ‘Gynesis’ -Deconstructing Feminism for an International Journal Research Scholar (ISSN: 2320-6101) on January 6, 2014.
Reviewed a paper on Eve’s Discourse: A Comparative Study of the Poems of Maya Angelou and Kamala Das with Special Reference to Short Stories of Ismat Chugtai for an International Journal Research Scholar (ISSN: 2320-6101) on September 09, 2013.

Research Projects


Have done a doctoral dissertation on Hierarchy of Essential Reading and Writing Competencies for Managerial Employees in Manufacturing Industry.
Have done a project on A Study of B.Ed., Student’s Attitude Towards Using Internet in Vellore District B.Ed., Colleges in M.Ed.,
Have done a dissertation on Myth in Girish Karnad’s Plays in M.Phil., English.
Have done a project on Racism in William Faulkner’s Plays in M.A., English.

Paper Publications: National/International Journals


Published a paper on Impact of Extenisve Reading Materials in Enhancing the Reading Skill of Secondary School Students with reference to Arakkonam Block, Tamilnadu, India in The Journal of EFL Education and Research (JEFLER) (ISSN: 2520-5897) Vol. 3, No. 3, January 2018. http://www.edrc-jefler.org/images/submited/3rd/2.-Impact-of-Extensive-Reading-Materials-in-Enhancing-the-Reading-Skill.pdf
Published a paper on Portrayal of Women in R.K. Narayan’s The Guide in AGU International Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSN: 2455-1554) Vol. 5, July-December 2017, pp.331-335. http://aguijrssh.com/images/short_pdf/1507279907_IETEBanglore_230_hm.pdf
Published a paper on The Impact of Using Pictures in the Classroom for Vocabulary Enrichment: A Meta-Analysis in AGU International Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSN: 2455-1554) Vol. 5, July-December 2017, pp.164-168. http://www.aguijrssh.com/images/short_pdf/1502895957_213_SS.pdf
Published a paper on Pair Work as an Effective Teaching Technique in Language Classroom in Research Journal of English (RJOE) ISSN 2456-2696) Vol. 2 Special Issue 3, 2017, pp. 206-211. http://rjoe.co.in/vol-2spl-iss-3/
Published a paper on Female Aesthetic in Anita Desai’s Where Shall We Go This Summer? in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) (ISSN 2456-6470) Impact Factor: 2.118 Vol. 1 Issue 4, May-June 2017, p. 236-242. http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd121.pdf
Published a paper on A Review of Vocabulary Teaching Techniques for Young Learners in Research Demagogue: An International Refereed, Indexed & Peer Reviewed Bi-Annual Journal in Education (ISSN: 2350-1081) impact factor: 1.390. Vol. III, Issue. II, April 2017. p.53-56.
Published a paper on Studies on Extensive Reading: Beliefs and Practices in International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS) (ISSN 2411-3972) Impact Factor: 6.939. Vol. 7 Issue 3, March 2017, pp. 38-45. http://euroasiapub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5ESSMarch-4638-1.pdf
Published a paper on Needs Assessment survey of language teachers developing professional skills in International Journal of Current Research (ISSN 0975-833X) Impact Factor: 7.086 Vol. 8, Issue. 12. December 2016. p. 44066-44068. http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/19748.pdf
Published a paper on Impact of Internet Resources in Developing Reading Skill: A Quantitative Study in a Monthly International Journal Research Nebula (ISSN 2277-8071) Special Issue, August-2016. p.30-33.
Published a paper on Existentialism in the novels of Mulk Raj Anand in the Jai Maa Saraswathi Gyandayini (ISSN: 2454-8367), Vol:2, Issue 1, July 2016. p.566-580. http://www.jmsjournals.in/uploads/201672654110ms.pdf
Published a paper on A Study on the Language Needs of Student Teachers in the Journal of Literary Aesthetics: A Biannual Refereed Journal (ISSN: 2347-8705), Vol:3, Issue 1, 2016. p.10-14. http://www.npajournals.org/journal.php?cid=24&sh=p&iID=12
Published a paper on Aggressive Nature of Women in the Novels of Anita Nair in the International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah (ISSN: 2350-0530), Vol:4, Issue 4, April 2016. p.64-67. http://granthaalayah.com/Articles/Vol4Iss4/09_IJRG16_B04_53.pdf
Published a paper on Girish Karnad as the Mirror of Indian Theatrical Identity in The Criterion: An International Journal in English (ISSN: 0976-8165), Vol:7, Issue II, April 2016. p.95-98. http://www.the-criterion.com/V7/n2/015.pdf
Published a paper on Despair and Delight in the novels of Mulk Raj Anand in the Contemporary Research Spectrum: International, Multidisciplinary, Bi-annual & Refereed Print Journal (ISSN: 2454-8987), Vol:2, Issue 2, March 2016. p.220-224.
Published a paper on Workplace Communicative Competencies in the Age of Globalisation in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Review (IJMDRR) (e-ISSN: 2395-1885, ISSN: 2395-1877), Impact Factor: 2.262. Vol:1, Issue 8, October 2015. p.157-159. http://www.ijmdrr.com/downloads/0911201534.pdf
Published a paper on Importance of Needs Analysis in ELT Curriculum in the International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) (ISSN: 2393-8870), Impact Factor: 1.545. Vol:2, Issue 10, Article: 21, October 2015. p.98-100. http://ijarm.com/pdfcopy/oct2015/ijarm21.pdf
Published a paper on The Effect of Indianness on Women in An International Referred Journal of Literary Explorations (Quarterly) Research Scholar (ISSN: 2320-6101), Impact Factor: 0.998. Article No: 65, Vol:3, Issue I, February 2015. p.388-391 http://www.researchscholar.co.in/downloads/66-t.-pushpanathan.pdf
Published a paper on Using Videos as a language learning tool in the ESL Classroom in the International Journal of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Research (ISSN 2277-3630) with Impact Factor: 3.503, Vol.4 (1), January 2015. p.73-81. http://indianresearchjournals.com/pdf/IJSSIR/2015/January/7.pdf
Published a paper on Rabindranath Tagore’s Philosophy of Education and its Influence on Indian Education in the International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review (ISSN 2347-3215) Vol:1, Number: 4, Dec.2013. p.42-45. http://www.ijcrar.com/vol-4/T.%20Pushpanathan.pdf
Published a paper on Indianness in Girish Karnad’s Nagamandala in An International Referred Journal of Literary Explorations (Quarterly) Research Scholar (ISSN: 2320-6101), Article No: 16, Vol:I, Issue IV, November 2013. http://researchscholar.co.in/downloads/16-t.-pushpanathan.pdf
Published a paper on The Practices of An Anganwadi Centre in Kanchipuram Town: A Case Study in a Monthly International Journal Research Nebula (ISSN 2277-8071) with Impact Factor: 0.307, Vol. II, Issue. III, October-2013. p.51-55. http://www.ycjournal.net/ResearchNebula/ResearchDocuments/ThePractic635163177466602500.pdf
Published a paper on Needs Analysis and Its Models in a monthly International Journal Golden Research Thoughts (ISSN No: 2231-5063) with Impact Factor: 1.9508 (UIF), Vol: III, Issue: 4, October-2013. p.1-3 http://aygrt.isrj.net/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2930
Published a paper on Women-the victims of Male Chauvinism in an International Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies (ISSN 2278-8808) with Impact Factor: 1.38, Vol: II, Issue VIII, Sep-Oct, 2013. p.63-66. http://www.srjis.com/srjis_new/images/articles/7.Print%20T_Pushpanathan.pdf
Published a paper on A Need for Needs Analysis in the International Journal of Applied Research & Studies (ISSN 2278-9480) , Vol. II/Issue I/Jan, 2013/270. http://www.ijars.in/current-issue-1
Published a paper on Internet Assisted Language Learning (IALL) in Journal of English Language Teaching and Literary Studies (ISSN 2277-9213) A Biannual Peer Reviewed Refereed Online Journal July-December, 2012, Vol:I Number.2 https://sites.google.com/site/jeltals/archive/1-2/9
Published a paper on The Role of a Teacher in facilitating E-Learning in Journal of Technology for ELT (ISSN 2231-4431) A Quarterly Online Journal for Teachers of English Published by Computer Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) of English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) April-June, 2012, Vol:II Number.2. https://sites.google.com/site/journaloftechnologyforelt/archive/april-2012/5-the-role-of-teacher-by-pushpanathan
Published a paper on “A Study of B.Ed., Students’ Attitude towards Using Internet in Vellore District” in a National Journal Language in India, November 2010, Volume 10 : 11 (ISSN 1930-2940) http://www.languageinindia.com/nov2010/pushpanathanthesis.html

Paper Publication in Edited Books


Published a paper on Effective Course Design of a language Program through Needs Analysis in a book entitled Contemporary Techonologies in Teacher Education Towards 21st Century in 2016 edited by Dr.R.Jayakumar & Dr.A.C. Lalkumar published by AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, India. p.105-108. (ISBN: 978-93-85895-13-5) October 2016.
Published a paper on Using Games as a Tool in Teaching Idiom in a book entitled Emerging Trends in Digital Era through Educational Technology edited by Dr.T. Manichander published by Laxmi Book Publications, Maharashtra, India. p.291-93. (ISBN: 978-1-365-18260-0) June 2016.
Published a paper on Globalization: A Way Towards Quality Education in a book entitled Quality Implementation and Improvisation in Teacher Education edited by Ganesh Pundlikrao Khandare published by Laxmi Book Publications, Maharashtra, India. p.56. (ISBN: 978-81-925596-5-0)

Paper Publications: National/International Seminar Proceedings with ISBN


Presented a paper on A Study on the Difficulties faced by the Teachers while Teaching Vocabulary to High School Students of Tiruvannamalai District in National Level Seminar on Innovative Practices of Effective Teaching & Learning organized by RamChandra College of Education on March 10, 2018.
Presented a paper on Role of Social Networks in Developing the language proficiency of Secondary school students of Kanchipuram Town in International Conference on The Cultural Semiotics of English Language and Literature organized by DRBCCC Hindu College, Pattabiram, Chennai on March 2 & 3, 2018. p.271.279. ISBN: 978-81-7966-471-1.
Presented a paper on Impact of Pictures in Developing the Vocabulary of VII-Standard students of Kanchipuram District in International Conference on English Language and Literature (ICELL-18) organized by Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore on February 2, 2018.
Presented a paper on Impact of Facebook and Whatsapp in developing the language skills of Secondary school students in International Conference on Innovative Strategies to Enhance the Quality of Teacher Education in Digital Era organized by Vivekanandha College of Education for Women, Elayampalayam, Thiruchengode on January 25, 2018. p.63-68. ISBN: 978-93-5001-570-4
Presented a paper on Using Pencil Drawings in Developing the Content Writing ability of the College Students: A Case Study in National Level Seminar on Innovative Practices of Effective Teaching & Learning organized by Sri Ram Nallamani Yadava College of Education, Tenkasi on January 6, 2018. p.209-211. ISBN: 978-93-5291-135-6.
Presented a paper on An Exploratory study on the Global Benchmarks of Communicative Competencies in A Two-Day International Conference on Emerging Trends in English Language Teaching organized by Guru Nanak College, Chennai on December 13 & 14, 2017. p.44.
Presented a paper on Use of Social Networking Sites in Teaching and Learning English: A Review in One Day National Level Seminar on Innovative Pedagogical Methods and ICT in Teacher Education organized by Government College of Education, Orathanad, Thanjavur on December 2, 2017. p.158-162. ISBN: 978-93-87102-73-6.
Presented a paper on Portrayal of Women in R.K. Narayan’s The Guide in 6th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Technology, Science and Management (ICETETSM – 17) organized by Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnanata on October 7, 2017. p.187-191. ISBN: 978-93-86171-70-2. http://data.conferenceworld.in/IETEOCTOBER2017/23.pdf
Presented a paper on Cultural Displacement of the East and the West in Lahiri’s The Namesake in the National Level Conference on Postmodernism in Literature: Key Ideas and Trends organised by the Department of English, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur on September 11, 2017.
Presented a paper on The Impact of Using Pictures in the Classroom for Vocabulary Enrichment: A Meta Analysis in 10th International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering Science and Management (ICRTESM – 17) organized by Newton’s Institute of Science & Technology, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh on August 12-13, 2017. p.639-643. ISBN: 978-93-86171-56-6. http://data.conferenceworld.in/Newton/68.pdf
Presented a paper on An Experimental Study on Reading Comprehension with special reference to Secondary School Students in 12th International Conference on English Language Acquisition: Western Theories and Eastern Practices organized by English Language Teachers’ Association of India along with St.Teresa College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with ELT@I India and RELO on June 29-30 & July 1, 2017. p.55.
Presented a paper on Pair Work as an Effective Teaching Technique in language classroom in a Two-Day National Seminar on English Language Teaching: A Blended Approach (ELTBA-2017) organized by S.V.A. Govt. Degree & PG College (M), Srikalahasti on April 19, 2017.
Presented a paper on A Study on the Efficiency of Vocabulary Teaching Techniques employed in Thiruvannamalai District in a Two-Day National Conference on Does INPUT equal INTAKE while Teaching English as a Second Language organized by SSN College of Engineering, Chennai on April 7 & 8, 2017. p.93-99. ISBN: 978-93-85374-69-2.
Presented a paper on A Review of the Vocabulary Teaching Techniques for Young Learners in the Two Day National Seminar on Pedagogy and Digital Innovations in Teaching Learning Process organized by Department of Education, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on March 30 & 31, 2017.
Presented a paper on Vocabulary Teaching Techniques for School Students in the National Conference on Technology Enabled Learning & Leading (NCTELL-2017) organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Education, Karaikal on February 25. 2017.
Presented a paper on Integration of ICT in Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation: Problems and Perspectives in the Two Day National Seminar on Quality Concerns and Challenges in Teacher Education organized by Tagore College of Education, Attur, Salem on February 10, 2017.
Presented a paper on Improving Reading Comprehension through Extensive Reading in a Two-Day National Conference on New Trends in Teacher Education: Pedagogical, Didactical, Curriculum Design and Technological Innovations (NTTE-2017) organized by Department of Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi on February 6 & 7. 2017. p.130-133. ISBN: 9789352681518.
Presented a paper on Impact of Internet Resources in Developing Reading Skill: A Quantitative Study in the One-Day International Conference on Trends and Developments in ELT organized by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on August 31, 2016.
Presented a paper on E-Resources for Language Learning in the National Conference on Teacher Education through Partnerships and Collaborative Learning Communities organized the Dhanalakshmi College of Education, Perambalur on April 6, 2016. p.260-262. ISBN:978-93-5001-497-4
Presented a paper on Assessment of Reading Skills in Language Classroom in the Two Day National Seminar on Examination Reforms (NSER 2015) organized by Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University in association with National Testing Service – India, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru on November 13 & 14, 2015.
Presented a paper on Exploring E-Resources for Vocabulary Acquisition’ in the International Conference on Perspectives of Language, Literature and Theory organized the Sri Akilandeswari Women’s College, Wandiwash on September 25 & 26, 2015. p.315-320. (ISBN:978818181242013)
Presented a paper on Teaching Idioms through Online Games in the National Conference Convergence-2015 organized the Department of Science & Humanities, Bharath University, Chennai on March 20, 2015. p.61-66.
Presented a paper on Using Microsoft Word as a Language Learning Tool in the International Conference on Innovations and Initiatives in Teacher Education by Kongunadu College of Education, Tholurpatty, Trichy on 24th & 25th January, 2015. p. 1128-1131. (ISBN: 978-93-80686-48-6).
Presented a paper on Globalization and the Status of ELT in the International Seminar on Trends & Innovations in Language Teaching with Special Focus on Teacher Cognition and Language Education by Sathyabama University, Chennai in association with Regional English Language Office (RELO), US Embassy, New Delhi, published by IEEE on 14th & 15th November, 2014.p.88. (ISBN: 978-1-4799-7238-8) http://www.tilt2014.com/images/II-4.pdf
Presented a paper on Inculcating Values Through Language Teaching and Counseling Service in the National Seminar on Philosophical Foundations of Education in Ancient India and Its Relevance to Present Day Context by School of Education, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu on 29th & 30th November, 2013.p.182. (ISBN: 978-81-925639-1-6)
Presented a paper on Philosophy and Education in the National Seminar on Philosophical Foundations of Education in Ancient India and Its Relevance to Present Day Context by School of Education, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu on 29th & 30th November, 2013.p.46. (ISBN: 978-81-925639-1-6)
Presented a paper on English Language in the context of Globalization in the NAAC sponsored National Conference on Enhancement of Quality Perspective in Teacher Education by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Indra Ganesan College of Education, Manikandam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu on 6th & 7th April, 2013.p.262-267. (ISBN: 978-81909269-1-1)
Presented a paper on English as a Window of the Modern World in an National Conference on Integrating Digital Technologies in Teaching Learning Process by Shiva College of Education, Masakalipatty, Namakkal, Tamilnadu on 4th & 5th April, 2013. p.20-23 (ISBN: 978-93-5001-382-3)
Presented a paper on Globalization and Its impact in English Language Teaching in an International Conference on Enhancement of ICT for Preceptors and Leadership Preparation by Kasthooribha Gandhi College of Education, Masakalipatty, Namakkal, Tamilnadu on 29th & 30th March, 2013, p.31-34. (ISBN: 978-93-5001-383-0)
Presented a paper on Needs Analysis in Language Teaching in an International Conference on Curriculum Engineering: Principles and Practices by Vellalar College of Education for Women, Thindal, Erode, Tamilnadu on 8th & 9th March, 2013. p.94-97. (ISBN: 978-93-5001-390-8)
Presented a paper on Importance of Needs Analysis for English Language Curriculum in an International Seminar on Educational Innovations and Curriculum Development in Teacher Education by TSM College of Education, Kallakurichi, Tamilnadu on 8th & 9th February, 2013. p.168-170 (ISBN: 978-93-5126-209-1)
Presented a paper on Personality Profile of the Quality Teachers in a National Conference on Holistic Teacher Education: Challenges and Remedies by St.Anne’s College of Education & Research Centre, Pondichery on 6th & 7th February, 2013. p.102-103 (ISBN: 978-81-921301-4-9)
Presented a paper on Value Education for College Students in an International Conference on Significance and Development of Value Education in Teacher Education by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Education, Perambalur on 1st & 2nd February, 2013. p.134-136 (ISBN: 978-93-5001-395-3)
Presented a paper on Role of Parents in Improving Younsters’ Reading Skills in an International Conference on Teacher Education: Meeting the Needs of the New Generation by Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, Tiruchendur on 24th & 25th January, 2013. p.124-126 (ISBN: 978-81-923963-1-6)
Presented a paper on Problems of Standardization in Education in a First International Conference on Teacher Educators by St.Ignatius College of Education, Tirunelveli & Kanniyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences (KAAS) on 17th March, 2012. p.86. (ISBN: 978-93-81658-00-0)
Presented a paper on A Needs Analysis for the Adoption of CLT to enhance Quality in a Two Day National Level Conference on Enhancing Quality in Teacher Education by Kongunadu College of Education, Tholurpatty, Trichy on 17th and 18th March 2012. p.614-616. (ISBN: 978-93-5001-397-7)
Presented a paper on The Role of Teachers in Improving School Education in a Two Day National Level Seminar on Quality Enhancement in Teacher Education in Sri Venkatesvara College of Education, Kaikurichi, Pudukottai on 24th and 25th February 2012. (ISBN: 978-93-80481-12-8)
Presented a paper on Online Tutoring: A New Dimension in Teacher Education in a National Conference on Modern Technology in Teacher Education in Institute of Education, Trichy on 30th April, 2011, p-89-91. (ISBN: 978-93-50013-92-2)
Presented a paper on Information and Communication Technologies in Education in an International Conference on Emerging Trends in Teacher Education by Indra Ganesan College of Education, Trichy on 30th & 31st March, 2011, p-266-268 (ISBN: 978-93-80624-30-3)

Essays published online

Published an Essay on Periyar and Women’s Liberation under the theme of The Subjugation of Women online on 05/06/2009. http://www.brainia.com/essays/The-Subjugation-Of-Women/37288.html

Workshop/Symposia/Colloquim attended

Participated in Web Training Programme on URKUND: Anti Plagiarism Software organised by SCSVMV Library, Kanchipuram on 16.11.2017.
Participated in ELTAI Chapter Head’s Worshop organised by ELT@I at Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Ernakulam on 28.06.2017.
Participated in Shakespeare 400 (Commemoration of 400th Death Anniversary of William Shakespeare) organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram in association with ELT@I Kanchipuram Chapter on 21.04.2017.
Participated in a One Day Workshop on Nuances of Preposition organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 27.03.2017
Participated in a One Day Workshop on Learning English Through Gamification organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 20.03.2017
Participated in a One Day Seminar on Effective Communication Skills for Rural Students organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 15.03.2017
Participated in a One Day Seminar on Demonetization & E-transaction organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 03.02.2017.
Participated in a One Day National Level Training Programme on ABL & ALM organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 27.11.2016.
Participated in a One Day National Workshop on Soft Skills and Communciation Skills organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 26.11.2016.
Participated in a One Day Seminar on Importance of Entrepreneurial Mindset Among Students organised by Faculty of Management Studies, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 27.10.2016.
Participated in an International Seminar on Power Sums and Univariate Distributions organised by Department of Information Technology, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 02.09.2016.
Participated in a Seminar on Effective Teaching and Learning Practices organised by Department of Computer Science Applications, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 19.08.2016.
Participated in a Seminar on Internal Quality Assurance organised by Department of Information Technology, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 12.08.2016.
Participated in a National Level Workshop on Effective Teaching & Learning Methodology organised by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 18.02.2016.
Participated in a One-Day Colloquium on Emerging Theories and Applications in English Literature and Language Teaching Research organised by Department of English, B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur on 13.02.2016.
Participated in a One-Day Seminar-cum-Workshop on Outcomes-Based Approach to the Teaching and Learning of English organised by Department of English, SCSVMV University in association with English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@) on 07.02.2016.
Participated in a National Level Workshop on Developing Society Centered Research Design organized by Kongunadu College of Education, Trichy on December 19, 2015.
Participated in a National Workshop on Mobile Enhanced Language Learning organized by English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@I) in association with B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai on August 21 & 22, 2015.
Participated in a IATEFL and ELTAI sponsored National Workshop on Training the Trainers on Virtual Learning organized by ELT@I Tirupati Chapter in association with KMM Institute of Technology and Sciences, Tirupati on January 22 & 23, 2015.
Participated in a Workshop on Writing and Publishing Research Articles organized by Faculty of Management Studies, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on November 30, 2014.
Participated in a One-Day Workshop on Environmental Education organized by C.P.R. Educational Centre Chennai at SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on February 24, 2014.
Participated in a One Day Faculty Training Programme for Teachers organized by Desiya Sindanai Kazhagam & Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Kanchipuram on January 30, 2014.
Participated in a One Day Workshop on Introduction to SPSS organized by School of Education, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on January 25, 2014.
Participated in a One-Day State Level Workshop on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation & ALM organized by Alumni Association of Loyola College of Education, Chennai on November 16, 2013.
Participated in a One Day Workshop on Introduction to Data Analysis organized by Department of Commerce, University of Madras, Chennai on November 13, 2013.
Participated in a One-day National Level Workshop on Utilizing Internet in Classroom Instruction by Kongunadu College of Education, Tholurpatty, Trichy on March 15, 2013.
Participated in Two-day Workshop on Self Development for Educators (FDP) by Department of Science & Humanities, SCSVMV University in association with Sri Sathya Sai Organisations, Tamilnadu and Ipower Consulting on February 18 and 19, 2012.
Participated in One-day National Workshop on Teaching Vocabulary and Pronunciation at the Tertiary Level conducted by Department of English, Sathyabama University, Chennai on 10th February 2012.
Participated in a One-day State Level Workshop on Research Tools and Techniques conducted by IASE, Saidapet, Chennai on 3rd December 2011.
Participated in One-day National level symposia on Challenges in Education: Sathya Sai Educare – A Holistic Approach conducted by Sathya Sai Institutions on 3rd October 2010 in D.G. Vaishnava College, Chennai.
Participated in a One-day National Level Career Intensity programme on Enhancing the Value of Education by Nurturing the Talents of Students by R.M.K. College of Engg & Tech, Chennai on 28th August, 2009.

Seminars / Conferences Attended


Participated in a One Day National Level Seminar on Research Techniques organized by Department of ECE, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 26th February, 2016.
Participated in a One Day Seminar on Enhancement of Quality in Higher Education - Role of Teachers organized by IQAC, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram on 30th January, 2015.
Participated in a National Seminar on Innovative Practices for Teacher Educators conducted by Kasthooribha Gandhi College of Education, Masakalipatty, Rasipuram on 9th May, 2012.
Participated in a National Level Conference on E-Learning Management Systems (e-LMS 2012) in NPR College of Education, Natham, Dindigul on 11th February, 2012.
Participated and presented a paper in an International Conference on Quality Enhancement in Distance Education for Life Long Learning by Department of Education, Centre for Distance Education, Bharathiar University, Trichy on March 26 & 27, 2011.
Participated and presented a paper in a National Seminar on Role of Rural Educational Institutions for Quality Enhancement Measures in Higher Education, by Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science, Kanchipuram on 25th & 26th September 2009.
Participated and presented a paper in a National Seminar on Quality Enhancement Strategy – Towards Excellence, by Yadava College (Autonomous), Madurai on 31st August & 1st September 2009.
Participated and presented a paper on “Alumni – The Heart of the Institution” in a National Seminar on Contribution of Alumni Towards Quality Improvement in Higher Education by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College (Autonomous), Pollachi on 21 and 22 July 2009.
Participated and presented a paper on “Challenges for Alumni Development” in a National Seminar on Contribution of Alumni Towards Quality Improvement in Higher Education by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College (Autonomous), Pollachi on 21 and 22 July 2009.
Participated and presented a paper on “Impact of Alumni in the Quality Improvement in Higher Education” in a National Seminar on Contribution of Alumni Towards Quality Improvement in Higher Education by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College (Autonomous), Pollachi on 21 and 22 July 2009.
Participated and presented a paper in a 7th International Historical Tamil Research Seminar by Tamizhayya Kalvi Kazhagam at A.D.M. Women’s College, Nagai on 29th & 30th May, 2009.
Participated and presented a paper in a National Conference on Teaching Methodologies in the Cyber Age in Department of English, Navarasam Arts & Science College for Women, Erode on 7th March 2009.
Participated and presented a paper in an International Conference on the life and works of Dr.C.N. Annadurai by Mailam Parimalavel Tamil Research Centre at Kanchipuram on 21st and 22nd February 2009.
Participated and presented a paper in a National Conference on Cultural Barriers in Communication in Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of arts and Science for women, Chennai on 4th and 5th February 2009.
Participated and presented a paper in the 3rd International Seminar on Mass Communication by Puduchery Communicators Forum, Pondichery on July, 13, 2008.

Webinars Attended


Participated in Teach with Digital: developing digital skills for language teaching (Cambridge English Webinars for Teachers) organized by Cambridge English Language Assessment on 21 June, 2017.
Participated in Teach with Digital: using digital tools to improve writing (Cambridge English Webinars for Teachers) organized by Cambridge English Language Assessment on 10 May, 2017.
Participated in How to engage and motivate teens towards exam success (Cambridge English Webinars for Teachers) organized by Cambridge English Language Assessment on 16 March, 2017.
Participated in Revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests – an overview (Cambridge English Webinars for Teachers) organized by Cambridge English Language Assessment on 14 February, 2017.
Participated in Teaching English in large classes – a sociocultural approach (British Council English Agenda Webinar) organized by British Council on 19 November, 2016.
Participated in Managing Classroom Dynamics (Oxford Professional Development Webinar) organized by Oxford University Press on 16 November, 2016.
Participated in Teaching for Success Online Conference (The British Council’s first online CPD conference for teachers and teacher educators) organized by British Council, Chennai on 5-9 October, 2016.

Classes & Training Programmes


Handling classes for B.Ed., Methods of Teaching English Classes in School of Education, SCSVMV University.
Handling classes for B.A., B.Sc., Part-II English Classes to the students of Annamalai University, University of Madras, Bharathiar University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Distance Education).
Handling classes for B.A., English Part-III Classes to the students of Annamalai University, University of Madras, Bharathiar University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Distance Education).
Handling classes for M.A., English of Annamalai University (Distance Education)
Handling language lab classes (Globarena Software) for B.E/B.Tech students of SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram.
Handling training programs on Soft Skills for the Employees of L&T Valves, Kanchipuram.
Handling training programs on Communicative English for the Employees of Hudco India Pvt. Ltd. Kanchipuram.