Dr. kshema Jose
Associate Professor
Department
Training and Development
School
English Language Education
Contact Details
Academic Details
- Academic qualificationschevron_right
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S.No.Degree/DiplomaUniversity1PhD2M.Phil3PGDTE
- Brief bio note chevron_right
- I have almost nineteen years’ experience in teaching, training, and designing instructional and testing materials.My ongoing work at EFL University includes teaching on the undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diploma, B.Ed and research programmes offered by the University. Some of the courses I offer are Online Language Learning, Blended learning, Designing Flipped classrooms, Using AI in the ESL classroom, Hypertext reading, E-learning Instruction Design, Multimedia academic writing, Presentation Skills, and Use of Web 2.0 Tools in the ESL classroom.In addition, I also contribute to short term teacher training and trainer training programmes; and workshops for ESL teachers on using the internet and web 2.0 in the classroom.
- Thrust areas of interest and research chevron_right
- Digital literacy, Reading hypertexts, Designing Virtual Learning Environments, Autonomy in Language Learning, Online collaboration, Online training.
- Research articles published in peer reviewed journals with ISSN no. chevron_right
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⚽ “Using Online Texts to Build Independent Readers in ESL Classrooms” International Journal of English Language Teaching. Sciedu Press. ISSN 2329-7913 E-ISSN 2329-7921 8(2), 10-21; 2021 https://doi.org/10.5430/ijelt.v8n2p10⚽ “Google and me together can read anything.” Online reading strategies to develop hypertext comprehension in ESL readers.” Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies”, ISSN: 1305-578X 17(2), 896-914; 2021 https://www.jlls.org/index.php/jlls/article/view/2543⚽ “Conversations through Web 2.0 tools: Nurturing 21st century Values in the ESL Classroom” Rupkatha. Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities. ISSN 0975-2935 13(2), April-June, 1-16; 2021. https://rupkatha.com/v13n235/⚽ “Bringing Digital Literacy into the ESL classroom: Enhancing Language Learning Tasks Using Web 2.0 Tools.” Fortell. A Journal of Teaching English Language and Literature. ISSN Print: 2229-6557, Online: 2394-9244 Issue 42, 84 – 97; January 2021. https://www.fortell.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/issue42-84-97.pdf⚽ “Student-led seminars in an ESL Classroom: An Experiment.” Journal of English Language Teaching, ELTAI. ISSN 0973-5208 62(4), 3-8; August 2020. http://journals.eltai.in/index.php/jelt/article/view/JELT620402⚽ “A course in Multimodal Academic Writing: Using Disruptive Technologies to Solve Wicked Problems.” International Journal of English: Literature, Language and Skills. ISSN 2278-0742 9(3), 130-138; October 2020 https://www.ijells.com/volume-9-issue-3-october-2020/⚽ “Communication, Collaboration and Learner Autonomy: Promoting 21 Century Skills in the ESL Classroom” International Journal of English: Literature, Language and Skills ISSN 2278-0742 (online) 8(2), 97-109; July 2019 https://www.ijells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/July-2019-.pdf⚽ “Teacher hidden behind the computer”: Using web 2.0 tools to give feedback in assessment for learning” Languaging 2229 – 323X. Vol 7, 63 – 85; October 2017. EFL University Press. “Digital literacy matters. Increasing workforce productivity through blended English language programmes,” Higher Learning Research Communications, ISSN: 2157-6254 6(4), 2016, https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/hlrc/vol6/iss4/1/ 10.18870/hlrc.v6i4.352⚽ “Hypertext reception: Do we need to rethink our reading models?” Journal of English and Foreign Languages. An EFL University Publication. June 2004 (33)
- Books authored, edited, chapters in books with ISBN no. chevron_right
- Chapters in books⚽ “Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Professional Development” In Continuing Professional Development of English Language Teachers. Perspectives and Practices from India. Senkamalam Periyasamy Dhanavel (editor) 978-981-19-5069-8. pp 189-205 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5069-8. Springer, Singapore, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5069-8_12⚽ “No teacher left behind: A primer on adopting blended learning practices in the ESL classroom” In Perspectives on English language teaching. Jaydipsinh K. Dodiya (editor) 978-93-5208-195-0. pp 117-135. Sarup, New Delhi, 2022.⚽ “Bringing Digital Literacy into the ESL classroom: Enhancing Language Learning Tasks Using Web 2.0 Tools” In Critical Issues in ELT. Ruchi Kaushik and A.L. Khanna (editors) 978-93-5002-772-1. pp 298-312. Aakar, New Delhi, 2022.⚽ “Blending cognitive and socio-constructive pedagogies: building autonomous readers in the ESL classroom” In The idea and practice of reading. R J Ponniah and Sathyaraj Venkatesan (editors) 978-981-10-8571-0. pp 57-84. Springer, Singapore, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8572-7_5Coursebooks (author, co-author, editor and contributor)⚽ Fast Tracks II - A Multi-skill course in English Paperback (Co-author) Cambridge University Press (1 July 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 8175967595 ISBN-13: 978-8175967595⚽ THE ENGLISH EXPRESS Class UKG Reading Book Paperback – 2014 (Author) Publisher: MANGO; First Edition (2014) Language: English ISBN-10: 8126442549 ISBN-13: 978-8126442546⚽ The English Express-A Skill Based Interactive Series-Writing Book UKG Paperback – 2013 (Author) Publisher: DC Books - Mango; 1 edition (2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 8126442557 ISBN-13: 978-8126442553⚽ The English Express-A Skill Based Interactive Series. UKG. Teacher's Handbook. 2013 (Author) Publisher: DC Books - Mango; 1 edition (2013) Language: English 978-81-264-4256-0⚽ The English Express-A Skill Based Interactive Series-Letter Book LKG Paperback – 2013 (Contributor) DC Books - Mango; 1 edition (2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 8126442506 ISBN-13: 978-8126442508⚽ The English Express-A Skill Based Interactive Series-Concept Book LKG Paperback – 2013 (Contributor) Publisher: DC Books - Mango; 1 edition (2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 8126442514 ISBN-13: 978-8126442515⚽ The English Express-A Skill Based Interactive Series-Course Book 1 Paperback – 2013 (Contributor) Publisher: DC Books - Mango; 1 edition (2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 8126442573 ISBN-13: 978-8126442577⚽ The English Express-A Skill Based Interactive Series-Course Book 2 Paperback – 2013 (Contributor) Publisher: DC Books - Mango; 1 edition (2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 8126442638 ISBN-13: 978-8126442638⚽ The English Express-A Skill Based Interactive Series-Course Book 4 Paperback – 2013 (Contributor) Publisher: DC Books - Mango; 1 edition (2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 8126442735 ISBN-13: 978-8126442737⚽ Co-author of Course in Reading, a course book used in the Certificate in Teaching of English Course conducted by the District Centre Scheme, EFL U, Hyderabad. (2014)⚽ Co-author of Reading component. 10-day Orientation Programme conducted at District Centres by the District Centre Scheme, EFLU, Hyderabad. (2014)⚽ Co-author of Speaking skills. National University Students Skills Development Project, Government of India, in association with DU and TISS. Resource book for teachers and Student workbook. (2015)⚽ Author of Reading module of Afghan University Student Exchange programme. Sponsored by US Embassy, Kabul. (2011)⚽ Editor of Instructional materials for Afghan University student exchange programme. Sponsored by US Embassy, Kabul. Trainer handbooks and trainee worksheets. Parts 1 and 2. (2011)⚽ Co-editor of a set of eight instructional materials for 3-month resource persons’ training programme: 10-day OP materials; Literature; Speaking; Reading; Writing; Grammar; Study Skills; and Perspectives on language learning and teaching. (2014)
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Research experience and projectsPeriodprojects2003 – 2007Worked as Project Associate at the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL), Hyderabad. For this Ministry of HRD, Government of India Project, I was involved in research, development of teacher training materials and conducting professional development programmes for ESL teachers teaching at the secondary and higher secondary levels. Created print-based learning modules for Certificate in Teaching English.2012 – 2013Member of the Reading Team, ASEAN-Tele Project, at EFL-U, Hyderabad,2014Member of the Core Academic Committee for The Survey of ELT Research in India by British Council, India, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, and University of Warwick, United Kingdom for Directory of ELT research, India2015Consultant for a UBCHEA Project on peer mentoring for students with learning disabilities. Assisted with an event related to ‘Blending mentors and assistive technology: An inclusive and sustainable model for lifelong learning for students with learning disabilities.’2013 – 2016Member of the speaking team for the NUSSDP project: EFL-U, DU and TISS2010 – presentMember of AIELTA (All India English Language Testing Authority), EFL University.
- Administrative responsibilities chevron_right
⚽ Director (Technical), Mobile apps and Open Language Learning resources⚽ Special officer, Technology-Enabled services under USR⚽ Coordinator, PhD ELE programme⚽ Deputy Coordinator, International Training Programme⚽ Deputy Coordinator, Non-formal courses and resources⚽ Deputy Dean, International Relations⚽ Coordinator, EnglishPro, EFL University mobile app⚽ Special Officer, Tech-enabled services⚽ Coordinator, Enabling Unit⚽ Coordinator, BA Hons English Programme⚽ Deputy Coordinator, BA Hons English Programme⚽ University PRO⚽ Supporting Coordinator, Placement Cell⚽ Coordinator, Exam Cell, English Division⚽ Deputy Coordinator, District Centre Scheme- Professional affiliations (membership, editorial board, etc.,) chevron_right
⚽ Member of Board of Studies, Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad⚽ Member of Board of Studies, Presidency University, Bangalore⚽ Member of Board of Studies, VIT, Andhra Pradesh⚽ Learning consultant for Educe Learning India Pvt Ltd, (a company that designs online mindmaps)⚽ Member of the Advisory Board of SeekoG (an online tutoring app)⚽ Member of the Advisory Board of Dept of English, UC College, Aluva (affiliated to MG University, Kottayam)⚽ Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Indo-Canadian Studies (ISSN 0972-3307)- Awards and recognitions chevron_right
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