Application form for the award of Best Teacher

Name of the Teacher : T. PUSHPANATHAN

Department : School of Education (B.Ed.)

Date of Joining : 07-09-2009

Total services put up : 4 years

Educational Qualification : M.A., (Eng), M.Phil., (Eng), M.Ed., M.Sc., (Psy), PGDELT, (Ph.D – English)

Teaching Performance : More than 75% of the students ranked me as the best teacher in the School of Education

Contribution at the level of the Department:- I acted as a Staff Secretary in the academic year 2011-2012- Chairman of the Printing and Publication Committee. As per the instructions of the head

of the department I prepared the activities of the department for the BOM, Academic Council, NAAC, AIU visit, etc.,

- Member of the Editorial Board of Newsletter (EDU-NEWS)- Chairman of the Cultural Committee- Prepared handouts as per the directions of the head of the department.- As per the directions of the head, I have designed a new syllabus for Methods of

Teaching of English paper (B.Ed., English Optional Students) as per the norms of National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education - 2009.

- As per the directions of the head, I have designed a new syllabus for Innovations, Trends and Approaches in Teaching English paper (B.Ed., English Students) as per the norms of National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education - 2009.

- Prepared a study material (Book) for Methods of Teaching English paper as per the directions of the head of the department

- Preparing a study material (Book) for the Innovations, Trends and Approaches in Teaching English paper as per the directions of the Head of the Department

- Member in the Departmental Discipline Committee- Chairman of the Hospitality Committee- Member in the Departmental Purchase Committee- Member in the departmental Public Relations Committee- As per the directions of the head, I designed a syllabus book for B.Ed., degree

programme.- As per the directions of the head, I designed the academic profile of our department.- As per the directions of the head, I designed the newsletter (EDU NEWS) of our

department.

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Contribution at the level of the University:- Member in the University Stock Verification Committee- I went for the university admission campaign held at Ambattur, Chennai. (April 2013)- I was a member of the University Hospitality Committee for the NAAC Peer Team Visit- I was a member of the University Hospitality Committee for the AIU visit- I was a member of the Tarunyam – 2010, 2011 event (media in-charge)- I was a member of the discipline committee of University Convocation.

Research and PublicationsPapers published in the national/international journals

Published my M.Ed., Dissertation titled “A Study of B.Ed., Students’ Attitude towards Using Internet in Vellore District” in a National level journal Language in India, November 2010, Volume 10 : 11 (ISSN 1930-2940)http://www.languageinindia.com/nov2010/pushpanathanthesis.html

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 ‘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/January-June2013/9

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

Papers published in the conference proceedings1. 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 (ISBN: 978-93-80624-30-3)

2. Presented a paper on ‘Online Tutoring: A New Dimension in Teacher Education’ in a National Conference on Modern Technology in Teacher Education by Institute of Education, Trichy on 30th April, 2011, p-89. (ISBN: 978-93-50013-92-2)

3. 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)

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4. 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. (ISBN: 978-93-5001-397-7)

5. 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)

6. Participated and presented a paper 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. (ISBN: 978-93-81658-00-0)

7. 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 (ISBN: 978-93-5001-395-3)

8. 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.102-3 (ISBN: 978-81-921301-4-9)

9. 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 (ISBN: 978-93-5126-209-1)

10. 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. (ISBN: 978-93-5001-390-8)

11. 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)

12. 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. (ISBN: 978-93-5001-382-3)

13. 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)

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Projects undertaken Have done a project on Racism in William Faulkner’s Plays in M.A., English.

Have done a dissertation on Myth in Girish Karnad’s Plays in M.Phil., English.

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.,

Doing a project on “A Study on on-job communicative requirements of the private sectors of Kanchipuram District” for Ph.D. English in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Seminars, Orientation and other programmes attended1. Participated and presented a paper in a 3rd International Seminar on Mass

Communication by Puduchery Communicators Forum, Pondichery on July, 13, 2008.

2. 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.

3. Participated and presented a paper in a 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 29 th & 30th May, 2009.

6. Participated and presented a paper in a National Seminar on Contribution of Alumni Towards Quality Improvement in Higher Education by Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College (Autonomous), Pollachi on 21 and 22 July 2009. (Authored – 1 & Co-authored – 2)

7. Participated in 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Participated in the 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.

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11. Participated in a one day State Level Workshop on “Research Tools and Techniques” conducted by IASE, Saidapet, Chennai on 3rd December 2011.

12. Participated in a National Workshop on “Teaching Vocabulary and Pronunciation at the Tertiary Level” conducted by Department of English, Sathyabama University, Chennai on 10th February 2012.

13. Participated in Two Days 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.

14. Participated in a National Seminar on Innovative Practices for Teacher Educators conducted by Kasthooribha Gandhi College of Education, Masakalipatty, Rasipuram on 9th May, 2012.

15. 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.

Extension Activities / Community Works Member of the Lions Club of Panapakkam. (Mem. No: 3242233) Doing lots of social work through our Panapakkam Lions Club. Conducting free Eye-Care Camps, health-care camps, Blood donation camps,

Novel/innovate/best practices initiated- As per the directions of the head, I inaugurated the English Literary Association in B.Ed.,

Department. Daily each student has to write a phrasal verb, an idiom and a word in the blackboard.

- Prepared a study material (Book) for Methods of Teaching English paper as per the directions of the head of the department

- Preparing a study material (Book) for the Innovations, Trends and Approaches in Teaching English paper as per the directions of the head of the department

Recognized by the Public/Private Agencies1. Membership in the Editorial Board of National/International Journals

Member in the Editorial Review Board of Research Scholar – An International Referred Journal of Literary Explorations (Quarterly), India. http://www.researchscholar.co.in/page.php?id=5

Member in the Editorial Review Board of a Quarterly International Journal i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT), India. http://www.imanagerpublications.com/

2. Membership in the Advisory Board of National/International Journals Member in the Advisory Board of a Monthly International Journal Research Nebula

(Global Impact Factor: 0.307), India. http://www.ycjournal.net/ResearchNebula/Board.aspx

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Member in the Advisory Board of a Monthly International Journal Golden Research Thoughts (Impact Factor 1.2018 (GISI)), India. http://aygrt.isrj.net/BoardOfEditors.aspx

3. Member in the Professional Bodies Member in English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI), Chennai. Member of International Association of Academicians and Researchers (INAAR, Asia

Pacific Region), Singapore. http://www.inaar.co.in/members.html

Signature of the teacher

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