Assistant Professor
Dr. Nusrat Gulzar
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
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Nusrat Gulzar (AFHEA) is currently pursuing her PhD in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (ELT) at the University of Warwick, UK, with a Commonwealth Scholarship. She was a Hornby Scholar in 2017-18 and completed her MA in ELT (with a specialism in teacher education) from the University of Warwick. She also has an MA in ELT and Applied Linguistics ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | English Language Teaching | Center for Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick | United Kingdom | 2018 |
| Masters | Applied Linguistics and ELT | Department of English,Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 2014 |
| Bachelor | English | Department of English,Dhaka University | Bangladesh | 2013 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former Mentor | Center for Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick | Coventry, United KIngdom | Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 |
| Part-time teacher | Bangla department, DU | Dhaka | Jan 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| Part-time teacher | ISRT, DU | Dhaka | Jan 2019 | Present |
| ESOL Teacher | University of Warwick | Coventry, United KIngdom | Apr 2018 | Jul 2019 |
| Former part-time teacher | Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering department, DU | Dhaka | Jan 2017 | Jun 2017 |
| Lecturer | Department of English, University of Dhaka | Shahbag, Dhaka | Mar 2016 | Present |
| Lecturer | University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh | Dhaka | Aug 2015 | Mar 2016 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of e-portfolios in language teacher education | ||
| Learning experience design | ||
| Technology in Language Teacher Education | ||
| Reflective Practice and Teacher Professional Development |
Using technology in teaching four skills of language Teaching Academic Writing EFL Speaking anxiety Student-centered pedagogy |
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| Teaching Academic Writing using Technology | Reflective practice in TESOL teacher education Digital pedagogical practices Technologies in TESOL teacher education Action research as a tool for CPD |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No project/research supervision is found | ||||||
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Education Context in UK | Fostering Belonging: Empowering Doctoral and Early Career Researchers in Intercultural Research Contexts | IATL Warwick University | 01-01-2025 | 30-11-2025 | Co-leader |
| Teacher Education and Development | Developing an Android Application and a Website Containing National Curriculum Based Digital Resources for Schoolteachers in Bangladeshapplication and website | A.S Hornby Educational Trust | 09-01-2021 | Co leader | |
| English Language Teaching | Video in English Language Teaching (ViLTE) | The British Council | 01-09-2018 | 30-04-2019 | Contributor |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| 1 | Webinar titled, 'Professional Development Strategies for New and Experienced English Language Teachers' August 2022 |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESOL International Association | Student Member | 2025 | 2026 |
| 2 | IATEFL | Student member | 2023-2024 | 2024 |
| 3 | British Association of Applied Linguistics (BAAL) | Member | 2021 | 2023 |
| 4 | A. S Hornby Scholars Alumni Association | Alumnus | 2018 | |
| 5 | Bangladesh English Language Teacher Association BELTA | Life member | 2021 | Life Time |
| Book Section | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Nusrat Gulzar and Helen C Barrett "Implementing ePortfolios in Teacher Education: Research, Issues and Strategies."
Routledge Handbook of English Language Teacher Education 1st Edition. Editors: Steve Mann and Steve Walsh Routledge, 2019 .
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| 2 |
Nusrat Gulzar "Use of blogs to develop English writing skills: The way forward’ in INSPIRE DEWS book on writing."
Tertiary Level Writing in English in Bangladesh: Tools and Approaches. Editors: Tahmina Ahmed, Rubina Khan, Nevin Farida, Zerin Alam Dhaka: INSPIRE DEWS, Department of English, DU, 2018 155-180 .
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| 3 |
Nusrat Gulzar "Teaching Writing Online: Incorporating the 4C’s of 21st-century Skills in a Tertiary Level Writing Class."
Enhancement Approach: Success stories of EFL teachers from Bangladesh and Nepal. Ram Ashish Giri, Saraswati Dawadi, Sagun Shrestha, Saifa Haque Bangladesh English Language Teachers' Association (BELTA) and Nepal English Language Teachers' Associations (NELTA), 2022 127-135 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Manita Islam, Noor-e-Zannat Nusha, Nusrat Gulzar : [PDF] from tesolbangladeshjournal.com Teaching Mixed-Ability English Classes in Bangladeshi Universities: Challenges and Strategies,
TESOLBangladesh Journal , vol.2 , no.1 TESOLBangladesh Society , pp.26-58 , 2025
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| 2 |
Nusrat Gulzar and Rumana Rafique : The Role of Critical Friendship in Technology-Enhanced Supervision During COVID-19: Lessons From Self-Study Practice,
TESOL Journal (impact factor:1.7) , vol.16 , no.3 John Wiley and Sons , 2025
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| 3 |
Nusrat Gulzar, Mohammad Fitri Bin Ahmad and Steve Mann : Utilising E-Portfolios and Videos to Encourage Dialogic Reflections in Pre-service Teacher Education: An Analysis of Two Interventions from Bangladesh and Malaysia,
TESL-EJ , vol.29 , no.2 TESL-EJ , 2025
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| 4 |
Nusrat Gulzar : The Use of Written Feedback Strategies to Reduce Tensions in Mentoring Relationships: A Reflective Case Study,
British Journal of Teacher Education and Pedagogy , vol.2 , no.1 Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development , pp.12-22 , 2023
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| 5 |
Nusrat Gulzar : Less student-interaction and teachers’ script- checking load: Can peer-review solve these large class challenges?,
The Warwick ELT , vol.2 , no.1 , pp.138-150 , 2018
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| 6 |
Nusrat Gulzar : Integration of educational technology in EFL teacher training of Bangladesh: Views and prospects.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Linguistics , vol.10 , no.19 , 2018
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Nusrat Gulzar, Milena Altamirano, Clifford Mashiri, Nilufar Begibaeva, Joy Onyenaechi, Cynthia Chindipha and Cecilia Nobre "Can new technology sustainably improve quality in state language education? in IATEFL Brighton 2018: Conference Selections."
IATEFL Conference, Brighton 2018
Brighton, UK: IATEFL, 2018
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| 2 |
Nusrat Gulzar "Enhancing Cultural Understanding through Engaged Pedagogy in Language Classes."
International Conference on Teaching and Learning
, pp. 329. Center for Pedagogy, Independed University Bangladesh (IUB), 2016
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| 3 |
Nusrat Gulzar and Dr Tazin Aziz Chaudhury "Transition to online teaching in the time of pandemic: Exploring Bangladeshi private and public university teachers’ strategies and practices."
Rajarata University International Symposium On English Language Teaching (RUISELT-2021) “Teaching English in the Global Village”
, pp. 119. Srilanka: Department of English Language Teaching Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Rajarata University of Sri Lanka., 2021
.
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| 4 |
Nusrat Gulzar "Exploring the nature and role of the online MA ELT practicum in preparing studentteachers during the pandemic: data from a qualitative case study."
24th Warwick International Conference in Applied Linguistics
Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, 2022
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Commonwealth PhD Scholarship 2021 | 2021 | United Kingdom | Received Commonwealth PhD Scholarship 2021 to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Warwick |
| International | A.S Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship | 2017 | United Kingdom | Full funded scholarship to study MA in English Language Teaching (ELT) at the University of Warwick, Coventry, UK |
| Local | Dean's Award: Dean's Merit List of Honour | 2016 | Bangladesh | For securing highest CGPA in MA examination 2014 |
| Local | Principal Jalaluddin Ahmed Trust Gold Medal | 2016 | Bangladesh | Received gold medal for securing highest CGPA in MA Examination 2014 |
Name & designation
Dr. Nusrat Gulzar
Assistant Professor
Department
Department of English Faculty of Arts
Email
nusrat.gulzar@gmail.com
Phone
Department of English, University of Dhaka