Dr. Shahin Sultana
- shahin@ndub.edu.bd
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Details
Shahin Sultana holds a Ph.D. in English Language Teaching from Goa University, India, and a CELTA from Cambridge University. She is passionate about research and teaching, with a focus on publishing in high-impact journals. Her experience includes teaching in schools and universities, shaping her expertise in global teaching practices. She has published in journals such as Partanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities, Language Testing in Asia, and The Qualitative Report.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC | Science | Baragongdia Girls’ High School, Kushtia | 2002 | GPA 4.88 / 5.00 |
| HSC | Humanities | Kushtis Govt. College, Kushtia | 2004 | GPA 3.00 / 5.00 |
| BA | English | State University of Bangladesh | 2010 | CGPA 3.52 / 4.00 |
| MA | ELT | East West University Bangladesh | 2012 | CGPA 3.08 / 4.00 |
| Ph.D. | Language | Goa University | 2020 | Awarded |
Publications
- “English Language Assessment in Bangladesh Today: Principles, Practice and Problems” (Language Teaching in Asia, 2021)
- “Inconsistencies and Biases in English Language Testing in Bangladesh Civil Service Preliminary Examination” (Partanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 2020)
- “English Language in Bangladesh: Challenges and Prospects” (Language in India, 2020)
- “Read like a writer” (Language in India, 2016)
- “The language ideology, language management, and language practice of the lectures and students in English-Medium Universities in Bangladesh: A Phenomenological study” (The Qualitative Report, 2020)
- “Reflecting on Reflections Concerning Critical Incidents in Developing Pre-Service Teachers’ Professional Identity: Evidence from a TESOL Education Project” (English Teaching and Learning, 2023)
Research Interests
- Language teaching techniques
- Language testing and evaluation
- Language Policy and Planning
Research Project
Title: Oxford Dictionary for accommodating in Bangladeshi culture
Methodology: Qualitative
Funding Agency: Oxford Publications
Partners: Dr. Syed Manzoorul Islam
Teaching Responsibilities
Teaching major and core courses in Socio Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Research Methodology, language and Media, Testing and Evaluation in ELT, Basic Approaches and Method of ELT, and Curriculum Design and Material Development at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Profile Links
- Google Scholar
- Orchid: 0000-0002-9451-8788
Professional Experience
Academic
- Lecturer, Department of English, Notre Dame University Bangladesh (September 2021 – Present)
Training
- Training on preparing OBE (Objective Based Education) syllabus and curriculum.
Awards and Honors
- Doctor of Philosophy in English (Awarded in 2020)
- Bangladesh Scholarship Scheme (September 2014 – March 2019) by (ICCR) Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India
Professional Memberships
- Scientific and Professional Membership, Full Membership, ASIA TEFL
