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Prof. K Madhavi

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Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Room No: 01 +91-870-2462832 madhavik24@nitw.ac.in https://erp.nitw.ac.in/ext/profile/hs-madhavik24 Bio Sketch

    Key Notes

    • Journal(s): 23
    • Conference(s): 10
    • Book Chapter(s): 9
    • Text Book(s): 4
    • PhD: Current - 8  Awarded - 6
    • PDF: Guided - 1

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    PUBLICATIONS

    14

    DOCTORAL STUDENTS

    5

    PROJECTS

    Research Areas

    Designing task based ESP courses based on learner needs
    Employing effective methods of teaching reading and writing
    English Language Teaching
    Learner strategies, methods and behaviourist approaches to
    Reflective Teching Practices
    EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
    Degree Institute Year
    Doctor of Philosophy Osmania University 2010
    Bachelor of Education Osmania University 1997
    Master of Technology Osmania University 1996
    COURSES HANDLED
    Course L-T-P Credit Degree Level
    English for Technical Communication(HS1161) 2-0-2 3 UG
    Foundation Course in German(HS2164) 2-0-2 3 UG
    English for Scientific Communication(HS19001) 0-0-0 3
    Globalization and World Englishes(HSM03) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Sanskrit(HSI132) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Business Communication(HS5101) 3-1-0 2 PG
    English for Technical Communication(HS132) 2-0-2 3 UG
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    PUBLICATIONS
    Journal(s)
    “Critical Pedagogy in English Language Classroom through Multiple Intelligences Approach: Theoretical Explorations, By Kavya Rayala and Madhavi K, Dr. T.S Anand, Literary Voice, vol.1, pp.5-14, 2025
    “Multiple Intelligences based English Language Teaching: Step Towards Lowering Affective Filter” , By Kavya Rayala and Madhavi K., KY Publications, India, Research Journal of English Language and Literature, vol., pp., 2025
    Joint Ventures: A Commentary on Health and Urbanisation and the Use of Marijuana in Upamanyu Chatterjee's English, August: An Indian Story, Language In India, By Somreeta Dinda and Madhavi K, M. S Thirumalai, PhD, Language in India, vol.25, pp.33-39, 2025
    “Vocabulary Learning Strategies: A study of Indian ESL Learners Across Disciplines, By Gopika Jayachandran and Madhavi K., ELTAI, Journal of English Language Teaching, vol.67, pp.21-24, 2025
    "Watching Churuli as a Tale of Hybrid and Liminal Spaces" , By Vidyasree B. and Madhavi K., M. S Thirumalai, PhD, Language in India, vol.25, pp.140-145, 2025
    “Exploring the use of Multiple Intelligences in Second Language Acquisition” , By Kavya Rayala and Madhavi K., M.S Thirumalai, PhD, Language in India, vol.25, pp.74-80, 2025
    Adapting to the ‘New-Normal’: Reflecting on Productivity in Indian Academia for Education Policy, By Dr. Kaniphnath Kudale, Dr. K. Madhavi & B. M. Mukesh Kumar, Sage Publications, Inc., Advance, vol., pp., 2024
    "A Spatial Reading of the Psychological Thriller Churuli, By Vidyasree B. and Madhavi K., Snehal Mothe's , LangLit and Research Center, LangLit Special Issue, vol., pp.406-410, 2024
    Teaching English with the help of Spatial Intelligence in the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, By Nirmala Vinodh Ch, Madhavi Kesari, JETIR, International Open Access, vol.9, pp., 2022
    Representation of Women Rights, Education, Freedom, Religion and Rule in the Ramayana and the Iliad, By Dr. K. Madhavi, Snehal Mothe's , LangLit and Research Center, LangLit: An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal, vol., pp., 2021
    Teaching English to Professional Students with the Help of MI Approach, By Nirmala Vinodh Ch, Madhavi Kesari, Research Journal of English , Research Journal of English , vol.6, pp.338-349, 2021
    Teaching English with the help of Musical intelligence in the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, By Nirmala Vinodh Ch, Madhavi Kesari, JETIR, International Open Access, vol.8, pp., 2021
    Designing Curriculum for Online Teaching: A Perspective, By Kavya Rayala, Madhavi K., Snehal Mothe's, LangLit and Research Centre, LangLit, vol., pp.97-103, 2020
    Soft Skills as Survival Skills - What Indian Students Need to Know, By Dr. K. Madhavi, Snehal Mothe's , LangLit and Research Center, LangLit: An International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal, vol., pp., 2020
    Web Based Resources and Tools in Online Learning: A Participatory and Collaborative Method to Enhance Reading and Writing Skills in the Students Studying Intermediate Course of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States, By Kavya Rayala, Madhavi K., IJM, International Journal of Management, vol.11, pp., 2020
    ANALYZING COMMON LANGUAGE ERRORS IN CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION OF ENGINEERING TEACHERS - AN EMPIRICAL STUDY, By Dr. Madhavi Kesari, IAEME Publication, International Journal of Management (IJM), vol., pp., 2020
    Theme of Bildungsroman in Women Writers’ Novels, By Dr. K. Madhavi, K. Sandhya, Waheed Shafiah, Support Foundation Publications, International Journal of English Language Literature in Humanities (IJELLH) , vol., pp., 2017
    Introducing Reading Phenomena for Comprehensive Language Proficiency for Second Language Learners- The Study, By Kasuba, Dr. K. Madhavi, IJARIIE Publishing, International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education (IJARIIE), vol., pp., 2017
    Exposing Students to Predicting, Previewing and Paraphrasing using Authentic and Context-Based Texts in Reading: An Experimental Study, By Dr. K. Madhavi & Doreswamy, Serials Publications Pvt. Ltd., Man In India, vol., pp., 2017
    The Novel Art of Imaginative Power of Reading Culture, By Kasuba & Dr. K. Madhavi, IJCTER Publishing, International Journal of Current Trends in Engineering and Research (IJCTER), vol., pp., 2016
    Facilitating Comprehension Using Second Language Reading Strategies, By Doreswamy & Dr. K. Madhavi, IJELLS Publishing, International Journal of English: Literature, Language and Skills, vol., pp., 2016
    Challenges in Motivating ESL Learners of Vernacular Medium of UG Classes in Karnataka: An Approach towards Critical Pedagogy, By Doreswamy & Dr. K. Madhavi, Department of English, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Osmania Journal of English Studies (OJES), vol., pp., 2016
    A Systematic Study on Strategically Reading to Enhance Practical Thinking for Second Language Learners, By Kasuba & Dr. K. Madhavi, IJSER Publishing, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, vol., pp., 2016
    Conference(s)
    Exploring the Shifting Borderlines of Art and Activism in Meena Kandasamy's Poems By Dr. K Madhavi, Virtual International Conference on Gender Perspectives and Representations: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges , 2023
    Challenges and Inhibitions confronted by Women at Workplace -Cracking the Walls By Dr K.Madhavi, WIN (Women Inclusive Network), 2023
    ‘Teacher Identities: Contexts which Shape and Reshape New Teachers’ Perspectives: A Reflective Study’ By Dr. K.Madhavi, ‘Advances in English Language Studies’ (ICAELS 2022), 2022
    ‘From Teachers to Mentors: The Enhanced role of Teachers in Education 5.0 and the Skills Required’ By Dr. K.Madhavi, Education 5.0- Role of Institution, Industry and Society (ERIIS - 2022), 2022
    'Blended Learning: A Means of Adapting to the New Normal By Dr. K.Madhavi, 2nd Pan NIT HSS International Conference on Resilience and Transformation for Global Restructuring, 2022
    'Emotional Wellness and Health in Working Women: The Myth of Emotional Security By Dr. K.Madhavi, Women Empowerment in Science and Technology(ICWEST), 2021
    “The Role of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)- Skills, Attitudes and Values with reference to NEP 2020” By Dr. K.Madhavi, First PAN- NIT Humanities and Social Sciences Research Conclave, 2021
    ‘Representation of Women Rights, Education, Freedom, Religion and Rule in the Ramayana and the Iliad’ By Dr. K.Madhavi, 'Women Empowerment: Innovative Methods and Strategies in Higher Education(WEIMSHE-2020), 2020
    'Pedagogical Practices and Strategies to Improve Academic Writing Skills' By Dr. K.Madhavi, "English in Multiingual Contexts" , 2020
    'Enhancing the Capacity of Teacher Education Institutions A Paradigm Shift to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)' By Dr. K.Madhavi, International Conference on Social Science And Humanities (ICSSH-19) organised by SAIRAP- South Asia , 2019
    Text Book(s)
    "Role of Women in Technical Education: Entrepreneurship, Research and Consultancy"(RWTE) By Dr. K.Madhavi (Published by: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK), Academic, 2022
    ‘English Matters' By Dr. K.Madhavi (Published by: Lorven Publications ), Academic, 2019
    ‘Communication Enlivened ' By Dr. K.Madhavi (Published by: Maruthi Publications), Academic, 2018
    ‘Developing Academic Skills’- A Nexus of Reading and Writing” By Dr. K.Madhavi (Published by: Lambert Academic Publications), Academic, 2012
    Book Chapter(s)
    Digital Teaching and Learning in the English Classroom By B. M. Mukesh Kumar & Dr. K. Madhavi in Humanities in the Digital Age - New Directions and Emerging Trends, Pacific Books International, International, 2024
    Factors Affecting the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of Women in Higher Education: A Cultural Perspective for Women Empowerment By Dr. K. Madhavi in Role of Women in Technical Education: Entrepreneurship, Research and Consultancy, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, London, International, 2022
    The Socio Economics of the Female Characters in the ‘God of Small Things’ By Dr. K. Madhavi & B. Vidyasree in Role of Women in Technical Education: Entrepreneurship, Research and Consultancy, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, London, International, 2022
    Blended Learning: A Means of Adapting to the New Normal By Dr. K. Madhavi & R. Kavya in Resilience and Transformation for Global Restructuring,published, ETHICS INTERNATIONAL PRESS , UK, International, 2022
    Sociological and Psychological issues in Manju Kapur’s “Difficult Daughters” and “The Immigrant”- A Feminist Approach By Dr. K. Madhavi in Post Modern Indian Women Writers in English - Critical Concerns and Trends, Research India Press, New Delhi, National, 2019
    Activity Based Language Learning to Develop Academic Writing Skills in an ELT Classroom By Dr. K. Madhavi in Literary Voyage, An International Journal for Scholarly and Creative Writings, International, 2015
    Negotiating willing Suspension of disbelief - An Effective Technique in Story Telling to Develop Effective Language Skills in an ESL Context By Doreswamy & Dr. K. Madhavi in Literary Voyage, An International Journal for Scholarly and Creative Writings, International, 2015
    Devising Need Based ELT Materials in the Rural Backdrop An Experimental Study By Dr. K. Madhavi in PostColonial Pedagogical Issues Strategies, Theories and Practices in ELT, Binod Misra and Prashant Misra Adhyayan Publications, West Bengal, National, 2014
    Task based Language Learning using CLIL in Professional Courses By Dr. K. Madhavi in Multiple Intelligences and English Language and Literature Teaching, Susanta Kumar Bardhan and Rajdoot Mukhopadhyay Asha Deep Publications, National, 2011
    PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
    Teacher Education Practices for Inclusive Education: A Paradigm Shift to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Type: SPARC Project
    Sponsor: Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration
    Project Cost (INR): 3815450
    Date of Commencement: 26-07-2023   Date of Completion: 31-07-2025
    Duration: 24 Months
    Status: Completed
    Teacher Education Practices for Inclusive Education: A Paradigm Shift to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Scheme for promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration
    Project Cost (INR): 3815450
    Date of Commencement: 26-07-2023   Date of Completion: 26-07-2025
    Duration: 24 Months
    Status: Completed
    EFFECTIVE USE OF MULTILINGUALISM IN CLASSROOMS: A STUDY IN TELANGANA STATE'
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: British Council Division, British High Commission New Delh
    Project Cost (INR): 809500
    Date of Commencement: 18-06-2024   Date of Completion: 31-05-2025
    Duration: 11 Months
    Status: Completed
    Physical and Psychological Issues in Women : Management of Risks and Challenges Faced Before, During, and Postpartum Period
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: National Commission for Women, New Delhi
    Project Cost (INR): 156000
    Date of Commencement: 28-06-2023   Date of Completion: 30-06-2023
    Duration: 0 Months
    Status: Completed
    Winning Strategies for Women Professionals in Higher Education : Reflections Towards Capacity Building
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: National Commission for Women, New Delhi
    Project Cost (INR): 249000
    Date of Commencement: 28-06-2023   Date of Completion: 30-06-2023
    Duration: 0 Months
    Status: Completed
    RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
    Current PhD Students
    B. Jhansi Rani
    Area of Research: Extramural English Language learning activities to enhance oral proficienct of First Year Engineering Students in Telangana
    B. M. Mukesh Kumar
    Area of Research: Enhancing Creative Writing Competence among Engineering Students through Co-Constructivist Approach
    B. Vidyasree
    Area of Research: India of the Booker Imagination: An Analysis of Representation of India in the Booker Prize-winning Novels by Indian Authors
    Goli Kiran Chander
    Area of Research: AI Mediated Translanguaging Pedagogy for Enhancing Oral English Profiiency among Engineering Students in Telangana
    Gopika Jayachandran
    Area of Research: Developing Critical Visual Literacy among Undergraduate Engineering Students: A Multiliteracies Approach
    Kavya Rayala
    Area of Research: Multiple Intelligences Based Language Learning (MIBALL) to Enhance Reading and Writing Skills of First- Year Undergraduate Students of Enginering
    Sampat Kumar Kokkula
    Area of Research: Impact of Digital Resources in Improving English Speaking and Writing skills among Secondary School Students in Telangana State: A Study
    Somreeta Dinda
    Area of Research: Voices of Madness: Shame and Stigma of Schizophrenia in Selected Life Writings
    Previous PhD Students
    Chatla Nirmala Vinodh (2025)
    Area of Research: Use of multiple intelligences approach to develop writing skills among the students of professional courses- A Study
    B. Lalitha (2024)
    Area of Research: Improving L2 Proficiency, Classroom English, and Awareness Levels (L2 Self Efficacy, Teaching Efficacy, Learning Strategies) of First Year Pre-Service Teachers at Kakatiya University using TBLT
    K. V. Ram Mohan (2020)
    Area of Research: Significance of Extensive Reading Skills for the development of Communication Skills among Professional Students
    Waheed Shafiah (2019)
    Area of Research: Emerging Trends in the Writings of Anita Desai, Toni Morrison and Alice Walker: A Comparative Study
    Vijaykumar Neerudu (2018)
    Area of Research: Web based Technology: A Catalyst for Enhancing Oral and Written Communication Skills in B-Tech Students of RGUKT,AP IIT’S
    Doreswamy (2017)
    Area of Research: Exposing Regional Medium Students of Select Degree Colleges to Reading Skills in Karnataka: A Study
    PDF Post-Doctoral Fellows
    Maagi Venkanna
    Dec 2023 → Dec 2025
    Area of Research: ‘Speech Disorders of the Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Acoustic Study’ ICSSR Funded
    CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
    AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
    2021
    Best Performer Faculty Member
    2019
    Distinguished Woman in Humanities and Social
    2018
    Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement
    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    •  Member Research Progress and Evaluaiton Committee (July, 2024 - December, 2025)
    •  PhD Coordinator, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (Continuing from July, 2024)
    •  Head, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (Continuing from January, 2020)
     Last updated on December 13, 2025