Profile
Name G. SANDHIYA DEVI
Designation Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest English Language Teaching, Language and Literature and English for Specific Purpose
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Email Id (Official) sandhiyadevi@svce.ac.in
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Qualification
  • PhD (English) Anna University, Part-time Research Scholar, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai.
  • M.Phil (English), Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 2006.
  • M.A (English), Sri Meenakshi Govt College for Women, Madurai, 2001.
  • B.A (English), Sri Meenakshi Govt College for Women, Madurai, 1999.
  • B.Ed (English), I G N O U, Delhi, 2010.
Academic Experience
  • Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, 2014 – 2021
  • Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, 2010 – 2013
  • S.K.R. Engineering College, 2009-2010
  • P.G.P. College of Arts and Science, 2008- 2009
  • Sri Saradha Niketan College for Women, 2004
Courses Handled
  • Communicative English
  • Technical English
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Advanced Reading and Writing
  • Professional Communication
  • Communication Skills
Research & Consultancy
    LIST OF PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

  • John, Divya and Sandhiya Devi, G. “Reading-while-Listening at the Tertiary Level: Perceptions and Implications.” The Journal of Asia TEFL, vol. 20, no. 1, Mar 2023, pp. 147-156. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.18823/asiatefl.2023.20.1.11.147. E-ISSN 2466-1511.
  • John, Divya and Sandhiya Devi, G. “Reassessing Reading Strategies in the Engineering Classroom.” Reading Psychology, vol. 44, no. 4, Feb 2023, pp. 326-340. DOI: 1080/02702711.2022.2147610. Print ISSN: 0270-2711 Online ISSN: 1521-0685.
  • John, Divya, and Sandhiya Devi, G. “Designing STEM Specific Student- Friendly Reading Content for the Engineering English Classroom.” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, vol. 64, no. 4, Dec 2021, pp. 444-455. doi: 10.1109/TPC.2021.3110419. ISSN: 0361-1434, eISSN: 1558- 1500.
  • G. Sandhiya Devi and Divya John, “Self-help Books to Master Reading Strategies” Humanising Language Teaching, June 2022, Issue 3, ISSN 1755-9715
Conference / Workshop / FDP
    INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  • Sandhiya Devi, G. & Divya John, “ Scrutinizing the Reading Strategies of Engineering Students”, A Two Day International Conference for Teacher-Research, supported by IATEFL & Research SIG, Dept of English, SSN College of Engineeing, Chennai, 2nd & 3rd Dec, 2022.
  • Attended International Conference “Classroom Teaching and Research in English Language: A Prospective Evaluation”organised by Department of English, SSN College of Engineering on10th& 11th February 2022.
  • Sandhiya Devi, G. & Divya John. “Creating Subject-specific Student-friendly Reading Materials in the ESP Classroom.” The International Conference on Emerging Trends in English and Foreign Language Teaching (ETEFLT-2020), The Division of Social Sciences and Languages, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT University, Chennai, May (18-29), 2020, p.1.
  • Sandhiya Devi, G. & Divya John. “Online Listening-while-reading: A Case Study.” International Conference on Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education in ELT, Dept of English, Anna University, & SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Oct (26-27), 2018, pp. 37-38.
  • Sandhiya Devi, G. & Divya John. “Listening-while-reading to Acquire the LSRW Skills.” International Conference on Evolving Strategies to Overcome Continuing Challenges in Second Language Education at the Tertiary level, Dept of English, Anna University, Chennai, Mar (1-3), 2018, pp. 49.
  • Sandhiya Devi, G. & Divya John. “Proposing Activities to Instil the Strategies of Reading.” The 12th International and 48th Annual ELTAI Conference on “English Language Acquisition: Western Theories and Eastern Practices,” Dept of English, St. Teresa’ College, Ernakulam, Kerala, Jun- Jul (29 – 1), 2017, pp. 100.
  • Sandhiya Devi,G. “Methods in creating Effective learning”. The International Conference on Empowering the English Language Learners, Department of English, Anna University, March (23-24), 2017.

    • NATIONAL CONFERENCE

  • Sandhiya Devi, G. “Common Problems in the ELT Classroom” National Conference on Innovations in English language, Department of English, KCG Engineering College, September (02-03), 2016.

    • FDP

  • “A Seven Day National Level Online FDP on Digital Pedagogy: Online Teaching Models, Tools & Techniques” (23.6.2021 to 29.6.2021) Department of English and Foreign Languages, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.
  • AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on “Life Skills for Blissful Life” from 7.06.2021 to 11.06.2021, Centre for Life Skills and Soft Skills (CLAS), M.D.University Rohtak.
  • One week Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Research Essentials in English Language & Literature at B.S. AbdurRahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology from 4-01-2021to 8-01-2021.
  • AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on “ROAD” from 9.07.2020 to 11.07.2020 at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women.

    • Workshop

  • Attended Language Testing and Assessment on 27.02.2020, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai
  • Attended Art of Thesis Writing Workshop on 12.10.2019 conducted by Rehoboth Academic Services at Loyola College.
  • Attended Language and Literature: Dynamic Resources in the ELT Classroom on 10.11.2017 & 11.11.2017
  • Attended A Two-Day National Conference, “Does INPUT equal INTAKE while teaching as a Second Language?”, Department of English, SSN College of Engineering.
Laboratory Handled
Training Attended
Additional Responsibilities
  • Department Academic Objective
  • Professional Objective
Achievements
  • Language and Mind , IIT Madras Online NPTEL programme from January–March, 2020.
  • Interpersonal Skills , IIT Roorkee Online NPTEL programme from July – Sep 2019.
    (Silver Medal)
  • An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL, (6 week course) TESOL-approved Online ELT Advantage course, August 16-October 6, 2017.
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