Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Associate Professor, Engol, GSHS, HYD

Education
Ph. D.
Email ID
kamit@gitam.edu
Education
Ph. D.
About
He joined GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad in July 2017. Prior to this, he did his PhD in English Language Education and M. Phil in English Language Education from EFL University, Hyderabad. His area of interest includes English for Academic Purposes, Academic Writing, English for Specific Purposes, Methods and Materials of Teaching English, Bi/Multilingualism, Soft skills and Professional Communication. He has co-authored two books and publish research articles in national and international journals, and some book chapters in books with ISBN. He has organised and coordinated conferences, seminars, workshops, and talks. He has also been the resource person for some training programmes.

Education

Degree NameInstitute & College nameYear of Graduation/Award
Ph.D (English Language Education)EFL University, Hyderabad, India2018
Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching EnglishEFL University, Hyderabad, India2013
M. Phil (English Language Education)EFL University, Hyderabad, India2012
Certificate of Proficiency in Italian (Non-Intensive)EFL University, Hyderabad, India2011
B. Ed (English)EFL University, Hyderabad, India2010
MATMBU Bhagalpur, Bihar2006
BAMarwari College, Bhagalpur2004

Experience

DesignationOrganizationFrom DateTo Date
Assistant ProfessorGITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad01-05-201830-04-2019
Assistant ProfessorGITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad29-06-201730-04-2018
TEACHING ASSISTANTEFL UNIVERSITY02-07-201223-12-2016

Collaborative Reflective Practices A Self Reflective Journey from Planning to ImplementationLokaratna An International eJournal on Folklore, Others, -2017, X, 248-267

Title of the bookBook / ChapterName of the publisherSubject areaEditionPage numbersISBNPublished year
Classroom Tasks in English A Resource Book for Multilingual TeachingBookViva Books Private Limited DELHIMULTILINGUAL EDUCATIONFIRSTISBN978938832018
An Investigation of the Needs and Incorporation of Study Skills Components in a Multilingual Classroom in IndiaChaptersViva Books Private Limited DELHIMULTILINGUAL EDUCATIONFIRST224-23697881309276332016
Learning to learn A Book on Study SkillsBookViva Books Private Limited DELHIENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSESFIRST9788130932432015
English in the Class The Art & Science of CommunicationChaptersNew Delhi Prestige Books InternationalENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHINGFIRST224-2369789382186482014
Seminar nameOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateTitle of the paper presentedRoleCo presenter
NationalCentre for English Language Studies (CELS) at the Central University of Hyderabad, IndiaCentre for English Language Studies (CELS) at the Central University of Hyderabad, India25-Feb-201925-Feb-2019A Call for MALL In an EAP ContextParticipated
NationalCharaiveti, Campus Connect Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, GITAM Hyderabad Student Chapter at GITAM (Deemed to be University), HyderabadGITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD05-Feb-201905-Feb-2019Organized
NationalPublic Relations Society of India, Hyderabad Chapter & Press Club Hyderabad at GSHS, GITAM (Deemed to be University), HyderabadGITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD24-Jan-201925-Jan-2019Organized
NationalBhabans Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities & Commerce, Sainikpuri, HyderabadBhabans Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities & Commerce, Sainikpuri, Hyderabad20-Jan-201721-Jan-2017Exploring the Impact of Peerfeedback on Learners Argumentative SkillsParticipated
Nationalthe Dept. of ESL Studies, EFL University, Hyderabad.EFL University, Hyderabad.26-Feb-201526-Feb-2015Participated
NationalDepartment of English, Gudleppa Hallikeri College, Dharwad, KarnatakaDepartment of English, Gudleppa Hallikeri College, Dharwad, Karnataka02-Aug-201303-Aug-2013Using Needs Analysis as a Technique for Designing an ESP Course on Business Communication SkillsParticipated
NationalThe British Council and EFL UniversityHICC, HYDERABAD16-Mar-201318-Mar-2013Participated
NationalGNIT, HYDERABADGNIT, HYDERABAD02-Mar-201303-Mar-2013An Investigation of the Needs and Incorporation of Study Skills components in a Multilingual classroom in IndiaParticipated
Seminar nameOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateTitle of the paper presentedRoleCo presenter
Internationalthe Department of English Literature, EFL UniversityEFL University, Hyderabad.19-Nov-201221-Nov-2012Participated
InternationalThe British Council and EFL UniversityHICC, HYDERABAD03-Mar-201205-Mar-2012Participated
InternationalCentre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad and ELTAICentre for English Language Studies, University of Hyderabad23-Jan-201225-Jan-2012Participated
InternationalELT@I Hyderabad ChapterGNIT, HYDERABAD27-Feb-201128-Feb-2011Developing Study Skills of the 10th class learners of Bihar Board School An Experimental StudyParticipated
InternationalThe British Council and EFL UniversityHICC, HYDERABAD22-Jan-201124-Jan-2011Participated
TitleTypeOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateRole
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS SYSTEMFaculty development programTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICESINDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, KOLKATA24-Jun-201926-Jun-2019Participated
INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLSQuality improvement programDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABADGITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD22-May-201903-Jun-2019Organized
Skill Enhancement Programme for the Non Teaching StaffsQuality improvement programDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABADGITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD21-May-201809-Jun-2018Resource Person
CURRENT METHODS AND APPROACHES IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATUREFaculty development programDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABAD IN ASSOCIATION WITH ELTAI MEDAK CHAPTERGITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD02-Apr-201803-Apr-2018Participated
TEN DAY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEFaculty development programDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABADGITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD27-Jan-201804-Apr-2018Resource Person
Testing English Language ProficiencyTraining of tutorsDEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, SOT, HYDERABADGITAM DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD06-Nov-201707-Nov-2017Organized
a fiveday workshop (15 February, 2016) on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for English Language TeachersQuality improvement programProf. Rod Bolitho and Prof. Tony Wright at EFL University, HyderabadEFL University, Hyderabad.01-Feb-201605-Feb-2016Participated
OneDay Digital Workshop based on the themes Advanced Microsoft Word Skills & Google Apps for ResearchQuality improvement programthe School of English Language Education, EFL University, HyderabadEFL University, Hyderabad.20-Jul-201520-Jul-2015Participated
a TwoDay Workshop on Joining the Conversation Writing for International PublicationsQuality improvement programELT@I Hyderabad ChapterELT@I Hyderabad Chapter14-Sep-201315-Sep-2013Participated
OneDay Workshop on Testing English Language ProficiencyQuality improvement programthe Dept. of NonFormal Courses, EFL University, HyderabadEFL University, Hyderabad.26-Jul-201326-Jul-2013Participated
Clear and Engaging Assessment Using Rubrics and Free Web ToolsQuality improvement programthe U. S. Consulate General, Hyderabadthe U. S. Consulate General, Hyderabad09-May-201309-May-2013Participated
TitleTypeOrganized byVenueStart dateEnd dateRole