Dr. N.Suguna

Educational Background

TOTA (Training of Trainers and Accessors) – 2014 – Indian Maritime Training, Chennai.

Work Experience

Courses Taught

Research

Orchid ID – https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2558-3957

Linkedin ID – www.linkedin.com/in/suguna-neelamegam-279018160

Areas of Research Interest

• Neuro Linguistic Programming – NLP
• English Language Teaching
• English for Specific purposes
• Comparative Literature
• Translation Studies
• Ecology Studies

Publication

Papers Published

• N.Suguna & Dr.S.Vijayakumar, “ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS IN LITERATURE CLASSROOMS THROUGH TASK-BASED LEARNING APPROACHES” published in THE MAHA BODHI (The IUGC Care Journal ISSN: 0025 0406 International Buddhist Journal)
• N. Suguna & Dr.S. Vijayakumar, ‘Enhancing Language Fluency Using Neurolinguistic Programming” published in Dhīmahi Research Journal of Chinmaya International Foundation Shodha Sansthan UGC CARE Listed in 2024 Volume – 25, Issue -05- 2024. ISSN 0976-3066
• N. Suguna & Dr.S. Vijayakumar, “Enhancing ESL speaking skills at the tertiary level: a comparative study of Suggestopedia, Neurolinguistic, and TBLT methods” in Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai in 2024 Vol. – 102. Issue No.-1. 2024. ISSN: 0972-0766
• “Applying Theories and Approaches into classroom practice- An overview in the context of English Language Teaching” – Kalyan Bharathi 2021 – ISSN No. 0976-0822 (UGC-CARE List Group I) Volume XXIV No (08)  page (238 – 243).
• Published a paper on “Speaking Skills for the Engineering Students – A Pilot Study” in KALA – Journal of Indian Art History Congress (2019-2020).Vol 25 , NO 12 62-65- UGC care Journal.

Paper Presented

• Presented a paper on the topic “Enhancing Student Engagement and Critical Analysis in Literature Classrooms through Task-Based Learning Approaches” in A One Day National Level Seminar On The Role of AI tools in English Language Teaching and Literary Texts Analysis on 14.11.2024 at Sathya Bama Institute of Science and Technology Department of English in Collaboration with ELT@I
• Presented a paper on the topic “Evolving speaking skills using Task -based activities and Technology – A detailed study on improvisation for a career among Engineering students in Tamil Nadu, India , in Research Committee at XLV Indian Social Science Congress held from March 28th  – April 01st 2022 at B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur.Chennai.
• Presented a paper on the topic “Applying Theories and Approaches into classroom practice- An overview in the context of English Language Teaching” in the first virtual International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies on 21 st and 22 nd May 2021 organised by Department of English, BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology and Anna University, Chennai.
• Presented a Research paper titled “Speaking skills for the Engineering students: An experimental Research overview “ in the virtual conference on Emerging Trends in the English and Foreign Language Teaching (ETEFT 20) organized by the Division of Social Sciences and Languages, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT , Chennai form 18 th to 29 th May 2020.
• Presented a paper titled at the International Conference on “Changing Methodology to suit the changing needs of the learners”at the International Conference on ‘Evolving Strategies to Overcome Continuing Challenges in Second Language Education at the Tertiary Level’ organized by the Department of English, Anna University and SSN College of Engineering on 1st 2nd and 3rd March 2018.
• Presented a paper in UGC Sponsored International Conference on ELT in the Context of a Globalised World, held at Madras Christian College, Chennai on February 2013.
• Presented a paper in an International conference on “Humanistic Language and Literature Teaching” conducted by Anna University on 18th and 19th, February, 2011.
• Presented a paper in UGC Sponsored International Conference on ELT in the Context of a Globalised World, held at Madras Christian College, Chennai on February 2013.
• Presented a paper in a National conference on creativity,conducted by GKMCET on June 2010.
• Presented a paper in National conference on Teaching of General and Technical English, conducted by Anna University on Feb 2010.
• Presented a paper in National conference on Entrepreneurial Excellence inCurrent Scenario conducted by GKMCET on Jan 2010.

Course completed

• Achieve Extraordinary Results With This NLP Master Guide – https://alison.com/certification/check/7855c2b931
• How to Master NLP and the Law of Attraction –  https://alison.com/certification/check/dc370fea93
• Completed a two-week course in Futurelearn – Unlocking The Creative Brain from Central Queensland University in November 2023.
• Completed an Online course in Soft Skills offered by IIT Bombay in December 2020.

Training programs / events organized

• Event coordinator of Narrative Magic: Enhance Your English Through Stories conducted on 20th September 2024
• Coordinated the “Shakespeare’s Day 2024” organised by the Crescent Literarian Hub, Department of English.
• Coordinator for the B.A. English students’ visit to the British Council Library on 28.08.2023.
• Coordinated the “Shakespeare’s Day 2023” organised by the Crescent Literarian Hub, Department of English on 08.05.2023 at the Convention Centre, BSACIST.
• Coordinated a half -a- day workshop on Creative Writing conducted for the students of B.A.English and B.A.English (Hons) on 7/11/2022.

Training Programs

• Attended a five day FDP on the topic From Theory to Practice:Contemporary Trends in Literary Criticism organised by St.Joseph’s College (Arts & Science) from 9/09/2024 to 13/09/2024.
• Attended a One Week Online International FDP on Pioneering Language Learning: Future Trends from Around the World Organised by Westminster College, London & Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology from 26.8.2024 to 30.08.2024.
• Attended a Six – Day Online FDP on Cultural Hetrogeneity in Language, Linguistics & Literature from 01.07.2024 to 06.07.2024 conducted by Department of English , BSACIST.
• Attended a One Week FDP on Research Writings: Principles & Problems from 22.05.2024 to 28.05.2024 conducted by Research Department of English with ELTAI
• Attended in the Professional Development Programme on DESIGN THINKING IN PEDAGOGY ‘conducted by the NITTTR, Chennai from 19/02/2024 to 23/02/2024.
• Attended a National level FDP on “Digital Tools for Academic Research” from 15.02.2024 to 21.02.2024 conducted by Hi Learn Edutech Institute, Karnataka
• Attended a five day International FDP on ICT & Language Learning Organized by Westminster College London & Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai from 14/08/2023 to 18/08/2023.
• Participated in the National level Online workshop on Application of Sampling Techniques in Social Science Research held on 17/06/2023 organised by Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode.
• Participated in A One Day Virtual Workshop on How to write Literature Review on Research Methodology held on 25.05.2023 organized by the department of English .Kongu Engineering College,Perundurai, Erode.
• Participated in the One-week Faculty Development Program on “Relearn English Language & Literature through Contemporary Tools” organized by Department of Science and Humanities (English) Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 27-03-2023 to 01-04-2023.
• Participated in Springer Nature Online on Scientific writing and Publishing on 20/02/2023.
• Participated in five day STTP on “Research Essentials in English Language Teaching and Literature” organised by the Department of English, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai during 4-8, January 2021

International Conferences / Seminars / Workshops

• Attended a one-week National Online FDP on Digital Tools for Academic Research from 15.02.2024 to 21.02.2024 conducted by Hi Learn Edutech Institute, Vijayapur, Karnataka.
• Attended an online training session on the usage of Drillbit Extreme Plagiarism Detection Software jointly organised by the Central Library and the Office of the Dean (Research) on 12 February 2024.
• Attended an online one-week National Faculty Development Program on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching: Hands-on Practice conducted by the Career Development Cell of Gokul Global University, from 5/02/2024 TO 10/02/2024.
• Attended Three days International Online Workshop on Academic Writing: Ethical Issues by Dr.V. Gopakumar, Former University Librarian, Goa University to be conducted from 16th (Saturday) to 18th (Monday) September ’23 from 19.00 Hrs to 21.00 Hrs IST by Zoom app.
• Attended a two-day workshop on “Innovation in Teaching & Learning” organized by CITL, BSACIST in association with NITTTR and IIT Madras on 13.9.2023 and 14.09.2023.
• Attended a Webinar “ChatGPT: A Teaching and Learning Tool” offered by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Ministry of Education, Government of India, Taramani, Chennai, India On September 5th, 2023.
• Participated in the “Linguaskill Teacher Support Programme” organised by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Chennai on 04 January 2023.
• Participated in a workshop organised by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in association with Emerald Publishing and Gulf Medical University, under the “RESEARCH MENTORING PROGRAMME: 2022” session conducted by Prof. Jagroop Singh on “How to write the conclusion, implications, and future directions of your manuscript” on 29th September 2022.
• Completed the Teaching the TOEFL Test Online on 29 April 2022.
• Participated in the National Conference 45th Indian Social Science Congress from 28 March 2022 to 01 April 2022.
• Attended a workshop “Writing Impactful Research” session conducted by Dr. Shubhra Dutta on “Elsevier Tools Facilitating Research Writing” on 15th July 2021 organized by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in association with Emerald Publishing and Gulf Medical University. Attended a Webinar on “How to strengthen your research via Scopus? On 9/02/2021 conducted by School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), VIT Chennai
• Attended a “One day workshop on  mental health and stress management for teachers” organized by school of social sciences and humanities B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on  07-03-2018.

Webinars Attended

• Attended a webinar on How can we make engaging listening activities with technology? – conducted by British Council on 1/08/2024.
• Attended a webinar on Energise your Classroom – with a human touch! The human connection: soft skills for the teen classroom conducted by Languagecert on 16.10.2024.
• Attended a professional development webinar on Doing Literature Review in Qualitative Research organised by ELT@I on 28/07/2024.
• Attended an online workshop on Three ways to ensure equitable quality education for all learners in the classroom conducted by British Council on 19/06/2024.
• Attended a webinar on Advancing your research career through technology commercialization activities” Conducted by BSACIST on 28/07/2020.
• Attended a webinar on Online workshop on Design and development of E-Content for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conducted by office of Dean (Academics), BSACIST on 12/08/2020.
• Attended a webinar on How to Publish with Oxford Journals Conducted by Oxford University press on 24/07/2020.
• Attended a webinar on Nuances of Writing and publishing a non-fiction book Conducted by BSACIST on 4/07/2020.
• Attended a webinar on“Developing Vital Critical Thinking and Communication Skills through Visuals” Conducted by BSACIST on 10/06/2020.
• Attended a webinar on “Polish your Academic Writing” Conducted by BSACIST on 21/05/2020.
• Attended a webinar on “The Indian English Literary Canon:Perspectives, Texts and Readership” Conducted by BSACIST on 17/05/2020.
• Attended a webinar on “How to teach Children online and overcome the physical distance “,by Cambridge Assessment English on 13/05/2020.
• Attended a webinar on  preparing your students online for Writing papers in Cambridge English Qualifications by Cambridge Assessment English on 5/05/2020.
• Attended a webinar on Preparing your students online for speaking papers in Cambridge English Qualifications” by Cambridge Assessment English on 28/04/2020.
• Attended a webinar on “Develop e-contents using ICT based tools by Dr.vishwanath Bite,Asst.Prof English, Govt of Maharastra Rajaram College, Kolhapur, India on 10/04/2020.
• Participated in the webinar “Gender and Covid -19 on 14/07/2020 by Konguandu Arts and Science College , Coimbatore.
• Participated in YUKTHA 2020 – A Three day International Webinar organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College , Coimbatore from 15/06/2020 to 17/06/2020.
• Attended a one day FDP on “Effective Teaching Practices”, conducted by Vc office at BSACIST.
• Attended a Two-day workshop on “Writing for research purpose” conducted by English Dept & Research office at BSACIST.
• Attended a Workshop on renergising English Language Teaching conducted by English Dept at BSACIST.
• Attended a National workshop on Research Writing conducted by English Dept, AM Jain college, Meenambakkam.
• Attended a One day faculty Development program on Language Testing and Assessment conducted by English Dept at BSACIST.
• Attended a “One day workshop on  mental health and stress management for teachers” organized by school of social sciences and humanities B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on  07-03-2018.

Sessions conducted

• Resource person for session on 20-Oct-2024 to the students studying in several colleges through Agaram Foundation.
• Resource person for One week bridge courses for the first year B.Com  students on 13th, 14th & 15th of October 2020.