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.
Contribution at the level of the University:
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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 Publications

Papers 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-2012/5the-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 proceedings

1. 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: 97893-80624-30-3)
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)
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
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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.Annes
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)
Projects undertaken
Have done a project on Racism in William Faulkners Plays in M.A., English.
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Have done a dissertation on Myth in Girish Karnads Plays in M.Phil., English.

Have done a project on A Study of B.Ed., Students 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 attended

1. 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. Womens College, Nagai on 29th &
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.
11. Participated in a one day State Level Workshop on Research Tools and Techniques
conducted by IASE, Saidapet, Chennai on 3rd December 2011.
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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 Agencies
1. 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-managers
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
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
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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