Short Biography:
I am pursuing my PhD in ELT and Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick, UK. My research focuses on the design of a context-specific technology-enhanced learning experience to support the practice of online multimodal reflections in pre-service language teacher education.
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
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| 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 |
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| Former Mentor | Center for Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick | Coventry, United KIngdom | 01, Mar 2019 | 30-04-2019 |
| Part-time teacher | Bangla department, DU | Dhaka | 01, Jan 2019 | 30-06-2019 |
| Part-time teacher | ISRT, DU | Dhaka | 01, Jan 2019 | Currently Working |
| ESOL Teacher | University of Warwick | Coventry, United KIngdom | 30, Apr 2018 | 15-07-2019 |
| Former part-time teacher | Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering department, DU | Dhaka | 01, Jan 2017 | 01-06-2017 |
| Lecturer | Department of English, University of Dhaka | Shahbag, Dhaka | 22, Mar 2016 | Currently Working |
| Lecturer | University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh | Dhaka | 15, Aug 2015 | 21-03-2016 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
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| 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 |
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| No project/research supervision is found | ||||||
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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| 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 |
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| 1 | Webinar titled, 'Professional Development Strategies for New and Experienced English Language Teachers' August 2022 |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | IATEFL | Student member | 2023-2024 | 2024 |
| 2 | British Association of Applied Linguistics (BAAL) | Member | 2021 | 2023 |
| 3 | A. S Hornby Scholars Alumni Association | Alumnus | 2018 | |
| 4 | Bangladesh English Language Teacher Association BELTA | Life member | 2021 | Life Time |
| Book Section | |
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| 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 | |
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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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| 2 |
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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| 3 |
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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| Conference Proceedings | |
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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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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 |
Nusrat Gulzar
Assistant Professor (Study Leave)
Department of English
Faculty of Arts
Email: nusrat.gulzar@gmail.com
Mobile (Dept): Department of English, University of Dhaka
Mobile (Personal): 01738133983