Dr. Theporal S
Head Department of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Theporal S
Assistant Professor, Head Department of Arts and Humanities
Profile
Dr. Theporal S
Assistant Professor, Head Department of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Theporal.S is an innovative and dedicated educator committed to student growth. Her Ph.D. in English from Karunya University focused on the effectiveness of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). With extensive college-level teaching experience, she develops and delivers courses in diverse areas, including technical communication, soft skills, and gender studies. A passionate advocate for effective teaching, Dr. Theporal integrates technology to create engaging learning experiences. She is a highly effective collaborator and self-directed leader with strong communication skills. Her research interests encompass CLIL, ELT, second language acquisition, curriculum development, and business communication, resulting in numerous publications in reputable international journals (indexed by Scopus, Thomson Reuters, and UGC CARE). Dr. Theporal also holds a patent, has presented at numerous conferences, and serves as a resource person for workshops. Her active involvement in organizing international conferences and participating in faculty development programs underscores her commitment to professional excellence.
Area
English Language Teaching(ELT) – Content and Language Integrated Learning(CLIL)
Qualification
MA., Ph.D.
Experience
6 Years
Publications
Effectiveness of TPR Method in teaching English Vocabulary to kindergarten Students
CLIL Method in Imparting Reading Skills to Secondary level Students
Effectiveness of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Method for enhancing Vocabulary skills of Secondary Level students
Content and Language Integrated Learning method for effective language production at secondary level.
Team Teaching Method to Impart Language Skills at UG level
The Application of CLIL methodology in ESL Classroom
Ill effects of bipolar depression: A scrutiny of Preeti Shenoy’s fictional chronicle
Striking balance between Technology and Environment
Parables of the Lost and Found: A Semiotic Dissection of Religious Discourse
Book Publications
- Book Chapter – Memory Studies: Reliving the Past (ISBN: 978-93-95016-64-3).
FDP
Participated in the Faculty Development Program on “Teaching to Leading” organized by Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies-Bangalore in association with Global Leadership Partners.
Participated in the National Level Faculty Development Program on “Scientific Writing and Research Publications” organized by Jain University-Bangalore.
Participated in “One week – International Faculty Development Program on Research Methodology” organized by Auxilium College- Vellore.
Participated in “One week online National Level Faculty Development Program on Teaching Language through visual and other arts” organized by Gokul Global University- Gujarat.
Convener
- “A Two-Day International Workshop on Phonetics and Phonology” on 30 & 31 March 2021.
- “Three-Day online International Conference FORTELL’ 22” from 13-15 July 2022.
Paper Presentations
- Effectiveness of Content and Language Integrated Learning Method in ESL Classroom-An Experimental study
- Effectiveness of Content and Language Integrated Learning Method for enhancing Vocabulary skills of Secondary Level students
- Effectiveness of CLIL Method in Imparting English Language Skills: An Experimental Study
- CLIL- Integrated classroom strategy for effective academic oriented language production at secondary level
- The Application of CLIL methodology in ESL Classroom
Resource Person
- Resource Person for the workshop ‘the implementation of Total Physical response method in learning classroom’ at Evangeline Matriculation Higher Secondary School- Coimbatore.
- Resource Person for a Ten-Day workshop on Communicative English for Beginners, at Snehagiri Society, Kerala.
- Resource Person for Soft skill training at the Department of Computer Science and Applications, Christ Academy Institute For Advanced Studies.
- Resource Person for ‘An Advanced Communicative English workshop’, at Snehagiri Society, Kerala.
- Resource Person for a Guest Session, at Hindustan University.
- Resource Person for a Guest Session, at Vignan University .
- Resource Person for a Guest Session, at Jain University.
Patents
- Real-time student performance monitoring and intervention system