Ms. Devi Raj. V
Qualifications: M.A., TEFL., PGCTE., PGDTE (EFLU)
Assistant Professor, Department of English
She has completed her B.A and M.A in English literature from Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai (affiliated to the University of Madras). She obtained her TEFL Certification (Teach English as a Foreign Language) from the College of Birmingham, UK. She secured PGCTE (Postgraduate Certification in Teaching of English) from English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad (EFLU). She also obtained her Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching of English (PGDTE) from EFLU Hyderabad. Ms. Devi Raj is a lifetime member of ELTAI (English language teachers association of India).
She has completed her Ph.D. research in English Language Teaching (ELT) and has submitted her thesis to Madras University. The study is an assessment of affective factors in English language learning among young learners. She had worked as a resource faculty at the Coaching Centre for Minority Youth (CCMY) and as a guest lecturer at the Government Fine Arts College, Chennai. She had presented several papers on National/International platforms and obtained best paper awards. She delivered a session on ‘Strategic Directions in Teaching and Learning of English’ at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Srilanka for the National RESC Conference – ‘Reimagining English Teaching, Learning and Assessment in 21st Century. She was also associated with EMMRC of Calicut University in developing E-learning Videos for UGC-funded projects. She has also been invited as keynote speaker at DIET Palakkad in connection with Proficiency Enhancement Programme for the Upper Primary and Lower Primary School teachers of Palakkad District.
Ms. Devi Raj. V is currently working as an Assistant Professor of English at the Post-Graduate Department of English, Sree Vivekananda College, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Published a research paper in Science, Technology and Development Journal, UGC CARE Group II journal, titled ‘THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE INDIAN ECONOMY’; ISSN-0950-0707, Volume 10, Issue 6, June 2021
- Published a research paper in Compliance Engineering Journal (CEJ), UGC Approved Group ‘A’ journal, titled ‘English Language Teaching for Sustainable Development; ISSN-0898-3577, Volume 10, Issue 10, 2019
- Published a research paper in International Journal for English Language and Literature in Humanities (IJELLH), titled ‘Directions for teaching the English Language; ISSN-2321-7065, Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2018
- Published a research paper in Language in India journal, titled ‘Problems in Teaching and Learning English’; ISSN-1930-2940, Volume 18:4, April 2018
- Published a Chapter titled ‘Cultural Dimensions of EFL Education’ in the book ‘The Cultural Semiotics of English Language and Literature’. Edited by G, Kalvikkarasi and S.Sridevi. Emerald Publishers. ISBN: 9878-817966-471-1,2018,324-327. March 2018
PAPER PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
- Delivered a Session on ‘Reimagining English Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in the 21st Century at the National Institute of Education, Srilanka for the National RESC Conference (October 2018)
- Presented a research paper on ‘Gamifying English Language’ at the 13th International Conference, ELTAI – Bilaspur Chapter (July 2018)
- Presented a Research Paper on ‘Strategic Directions in Teaching and Learning of English’ at the 6th National Conference, Shastra University, Delhi; won Best Paper Presenter Award (March 2018)
- Presented a Research Paper on ‘Cultural Semiotics of English Language and Literature at an International Conference, DRBCC Hindu College, Chennai (March 2018)
- Presented & Published Paper on ‘Challenges in Teaching and Learning English’ at 6th Annual International Conference (Feb 2018), ELTAI Tirupati Chapter (February 2018)
- Presented and Published Paper on ‘Problems in Teaching and Learning English’ at 3rd National Conference (February 2018), ELTAI Theni Chapter (Feb 2018)