: madhavik24@nitw.ac.in : 8332969522
Research Interests: Innovative and effective methods to improve reading and writing skills; Designing task-based ESP courses based on learner needs;Designing self instructional materials for distance learners;Reflective teaching and Continuous Professional Development;Academic writing skills;Multiple intelligences -Visual Literacies;Learner strategies, methods and behaviourist approaches to language learning;
Dr. Madhavi Kesari, with a Ph.D in ELT from Osmania University and M.Phil in ELT from the Institute of English & Foreign Languages University Hyderabad, has 16 years of teaching and research experience. Her research and academic interests are in designing task based ESP courses, Multiple intelligences -Visual Literacies, employing Flipped classroom methods of teaching, Learner engagement strategies, Innovative methods and behaviourist approaches to language learning etc., She has authored five books, published 43 scholarly articles and presented 28 papers at various national and international conferences and seminars. She has also organized twenty four workshops on English language teaching and learning and delivered number of invited talks on 'employing eclectic approaches to language learning/teaching', ?blending technology into education etc. She has contributed significantly to the design and development of curriculum for Ph.D programme offered in the schools of ELT, Linguistics and Literature. She is a Core team member of Centre for Educational Technology and Teaching-Learning Centre at NIT Warangal. |
Teaching Experience: 19 Years
Ph.D in ELT on the topic Connecting Reading and Writing to Develop Academic Skills in the Students of Professional Courses- A Study from Osmania University. 2010
M.Phil (ELT from EFLU) on the topic Teaching L2 Writing in Regional Medium Schools of Andhra Pradesh- A Study . 2002
PGDTE (Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching of English) from EFLU) 2000
M.A. English Litt. from Osmania University Hyderabad. 1999
B.Ed from Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy College of Education, Osmania University Hyd. 1997
Courses previously taught
Academic Year |
Semester |
classes |
Number |
Name |
|
2012-20 |
I and II |
I B.Tech |
HS132 |
English for Technical Communication |
|
2018-19 |
II |
III B.Tech |
HS395 |
Soft Skills |
|
2019-2020 |
I |
Ph.D |
HS7102 |
Professional Ethics |
|
2019-2021 |
I |
Ph.D |
HS7001 |
English for Scientific Communication |
|
2021-2022 | I PG I Semester | MBA | HS5101 |
|
BSpecial Areas of Research / Academic Interests: |
Courses /FDP’s Attended -07
Attended a Seven -Day Faculty Development program (Virtual ) on ‘Universal Human Values’ Organized by National Institute of Technology, Warangal, from 12th -20th July 2021.
Attended a One Week (Virtual ) International Workshop on "Bridging Industry and Academia in Language Studies" organized by Amity University Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 15th July – 21 July 2021.
Attended a Five -day (Virtual ) FDP on "Implementation of Effective Teaching Approaches in Foreign Language Domain, organsied by Amity School of Foreign Languages, Amity University, Newtown, Rajarhat ,Kolkata. " from 13th July - 17th July
Participated in a One-Week Online FDP on "A-Z of Writing & Publication in Scopus-indexed Journals", organized by Dept. of Basic Sciences and Humanities, G M R Institute of Technology, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh, India, during August 16 - 22, 2020.
Completed a two -week online course on 'Digital Transformation in Teaching Learning Process' conducted by TEQIP in collaboration with NPIU, from 16 th to 30 th March 2020.
Actively participated in a One- Day Awareness Programme on Importance of Intellectual Property Rights on 04-08-2019 organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi in collaboration with Office of the Controller General of patents, Designs and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India at National Institute of Technology, Warangal.
Completed a six week online MOOCS course titled 'Introduction to Technology Enabled Learning'offered by Common Wealth of Learning in Collaboration with Athabasca University Canada from 6, November to 10, December 2017.
Completed an AICTE approved Four -Week Faculty Development Programme on 'Use of ICT in Education for Online and Blended Learning' conducted by IIT Bombay under the National mission on Education through ICT (MHRD) from May 2nd 2016, to July 10th 2016.
Course Taught Previously |
Courses previously taught
Academic Year |
Semester |
classes |
Number |
Name |
|
2012-20 |
I and II |
I B.Tech |
HS132 |
English for Technical Communication |
|
2018-19 |
II |
III B.Tech |
HS395 |
Soft Skills |
|
2019-2020 |
I |
Ph.D |
HS7102 |
Professional Ethics |
|
2019-2021 |
I |
Ph.D |
HS7001 |
English for Scientific Communication
|
|
021-2022 |
|
MBA | HS5101 | Business Communication |
Publications |
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Publication of Books and Manuals : (10)
8. Authored "Exploring Issues in Teaching Writing in ESL at Secondary School Level", ISBN 978-3-659-30827-7,Lambert Academic Publications.2012. (Pg. 169)
9. Co authored“ Junior Lecturers in English” New Vision Publications, Hyderabad, in 2006: (pp, 208).
10. Compiled ‘English Language Communication Skills’ Lab Manual on Phonetics and Audio Visual Lab Activities for I B.Tech students in December 2011
Total Number of Publications in Journals: 48
International Journals-31 (UGC recognized / Scopus listed/ Peer reviewed)
2018-2021
0976-6502. and ISSN Online: 0976-6510; Journal Impact Factor (2019) : 11 Calculated by GISI (www.jifactor.com)" Article Id - IJM_11_06_206 Date of Publication - 30 June 2020. Article Link - https://iaeme.com/Home/article_id/IJM_11_06_206. 1.(Scopus)
2015- 2017
2013- 2014
2011- 2012
4.Kesari.,Madhavi, Activity Based Language Learning to Develop Academic Writing Skills in an ELT Classroom’ published in the book entitled 'Literary Voyage' An International Journal for Scholarly and Creative Writings ,Vol-II-Issue3, pp 54-65 Sep to Dec 2015. ISSN 2348-5272.
2010- 2011
PHDs Supervised |
presently working : 04
S.No |
Name of the Scholar |
Thesis/Topic |
Award |
1. |
Mr. Doreswamy (NITW) |
Exposing Regional Medium Students of Select Degree Colleges to Reading Skills in Karnataka: A Study |
Awarded June 2017 |
2. |
Mr. Vijaykumar Neerudu (NITW) |
Web based Technology: A Catalyst for Enhancing Oral and Written Communication Skills in B-Tech Students of RGUKT,AP IIT’S |
Awarded May 2018 |
3. |
Ms. Waheed Shafiah |
Emerging Trends in the Writings of Anita Desai, Toni Morrison and Alice Walker: A Comparative Study |
Awarded 29 Nov,2019 |
4 |
Mr. Rammohan (JNTU, Hyderabad) |
“Significance of Extensive Reading Skills for the development of Communication Skills among Professional Students” |
Awarded Nov 06, 2020 |
5. |
Ms. B. Vidyasree |
The Politics of the Man Booker Prize Winning Novels by Indians |
24 July 2019 Ongoing |
6. |
Ms. Kavya Rayala |
Curriculum Designing |
Aug 2020- Ongoing |
7. |
Ch Vinodh Chatla |
Multiple Intelligences |
2011 Ongoing |
8. |
Mr. Swamy Sunkari |
Enhancing Students' Speaking Skills Using Podcasts in English Classroom: An Exploratory Study |
Ongoing 24/Dec/ 2021 |
9. |
Workshops/Conferences |
Workshops Coordinated /Organized- 31
Projects |
Awards and Honors |
Received ‘Best Performer Faculty Member ’ certificate during the One Week (Virtual ) International Workshop on "Bridging Industry and Academia in Language Studies" organized by Amity University Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 15th July – 21 July 2021
Recipient of 'Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement National Award' for her achievements in teaching, research and publications conferred by the International Institute for Social and Economic Reforms (IISER), Bangalore, 18-08-2018.
Awarded 'Distinguished Woman in Humanities and Social Sciences' (Major Area of Study - English Literature) awarded by Venus International Women Awards - VIWA 2019.
Additional Responsibility |