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Santosh Mahapatra, Ph.D.

hyderabad Humanities and Social Sciences

Associate Professor
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Digital Technology, Teacher Development, Educational Language Policy
K 127
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Hyderabad Campus
Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal
Dist. Medchal-500 078
Telangana, India
santosh@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
+91 40 66303689
https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosh-mahapatra-73276982/

Academic Publications

Assessment in Language Classroom: A Teachers’ Guide (Forthcoming, Taylor & Francis, with P. Sailaja as the co-author)

Articles in Peer-reviewed Journals

  1. Mahapatra, S. K. (2024). Impact of ChatGPT on ESL students’ academic writing skills: a mixed methods intervention study. Smart Learning Environments, 11(9). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40561-024-00295-9 (Springer Nature) 
  2. Mahapatra, S. K. & Anderson, J. (2023). Languages for learning: a framework for implementing India’s multilingual language-in-education policy. Current Issues in Language Planning, 24(1), 102-122. https://doi.org/10.1080/14664208.2022.2037292 (Taylor & Francis)
  3. Koltovskaia, S. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). Student engagement with the scope and strategies of computer-mediated teacher written corrective feedback: A case study. The JALT CALL Journal, 18(2), 286-315, https://doi.org/10.29140/jaltcall.v18n2.519.
  4. Mathur, M. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). Impact of ePortfolio Assessment as an Instructional Strategy on Students’ Academic Speaking Skills: An Experimental Study. Computer Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal, 23(3), 1-23. http://callej.org/journal/23-3/Mathur-Mahapatra2022.pdf
  5. Antani, V. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). Evolution of Indian cuisine: a socio-historical review. Journal of Ethnic Foods. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-022-00129-4 (BMC, Springer Nature)
  6. Mahapatra, S. K. (2022). EST textbooks in India: Demand-supply problem and possible solutions. Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association News, 4, 7-11. 
  7. Singh, S. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2021). Online self-and peer-assessment for teacher professional development: A case study of the process and the perceived impact. TESOL Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.635 (Wiley)
  8. Mahapatra, S. K. (2021). Online Formative Assessment and Feedback Practices of ESL Teachers in India, Bangladesh and Nepal: A Multiple Case Study, Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-021-00603-8 (Springer Nature)
  9. Mahapatra, S. K. (2020). Impact of Digital Technology Training on English for Science and Technology Teachers in India. RELC Journal, 51(1), 117-133. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688220907401 (Sage)
  10. Mahapatra, S. K. (2020). Peers, teachers and coping strategies of Dalit students in higher education: a qualitative study. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 24(11), 1158-1174. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2018.1515269 (Taylor & Francis)
  11. Mahapatra, S., & Mishra, S. (2019). Articulating identities–the role of English language education in Indian universities. Teaching in higher education, 24(3), 346-360. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2018.1547277 (Taylor & Francis)
  12. Mahapatra, S. K. (2019). Assessment in an English for Engineering Course: A Case Study. The ELT Practitioner. 6(II). https://sites.google.com/view/theeltpractitioner/archive/2019/volume-vi-number-ii/1-assessment-in-an-english-for-engineering-course-a-case-study
  13. Mahapatra, S. K. (2018). Improving the Quality of Classroom Assessment Tasks through Self and Peer Evaluation. TEASIG Newsletter (IATEFL, UK), 64, 6-8.
  14. Mahapatra, S. K. (2016). Providing Interactive Feedback through Voicethread for Improving Presentation Skills: A Case Study at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus. The Journal of English Language Teaching, 55(8), 9-15.
  15. Mahapatra, S. K. (2015). Classroom Language Assessment Literacy Survey Instrument. The English Classroom, 17(1 & 2), 127-135.
  16. Mahapatra, S. K. (2015). Training Language Learners to Use Feedback: An Action Research at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad. FORTELL, 31, 29-31.
  17. Mahapatra, S. K. (2014). Classroom Assessment of Linguistic Creativity in Schools: An Examination of Possibilities in ESL Contexts. Forum for Musings: JNTU Journal of English Studies, 8(1), 65-72.
  18. Mahapatra, S. K. (2014). An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Academic Speaking Skills: An Experiment with Engineering Students. FORTELL, 28, 7-9.
  19. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). Assessment Literacy: A Panacea for Many Problems in Language Assessment. FORTELL, 27, 9-11.
  20. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). Developing Assessment Literacy of English Teachers. Language and Language Teaching, 1(4), 35-37.
  21. Mahapatra, S. K. (2012). Impact of Content: English Textbook Designing in India. Language and Language Teaching, 1(2). 9-12.
  22. Mahapatra, S. K. (2011). Teacher Training in ESP: A Historical Review. English for Specific Purposes World, 33(11), 1-15. http://esp-world.info/articles_33/Doc/Teacher%20Training%20in%20ESP%20A%20Historical%20Review_Mahapatra.pdf

Chapters in Books

  1. Mahapatra, S. K. & Pinninti, L. (2023). Policy negotiations, equity, and social justice in EMI classrooms: A study of teachers’ perspectives. In Giri, R.A., Padwad, A., & Kabir, M.M.N. (Eds.), English as a medium of instruction in South Asia: Issues in equity and social justice (pp. 269-286). Routledge.
  2. Mahapatra, S. K. (n. d.). Assessment. In D. Ed. course materials produced by the Department of State Educational Research and Training, Government of Karnataka.
  3. Mahapatra, S. K. (2019). Unit-1: Identifying the Structure of the Text. In S. Mishra (Ed.), English: A Foundation Course (pp. 3-10). Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Hyderabad. 
  4. Mahapatra, S. K. (2019). Unit 6: Understanding Implied and Suggested Meanings. In S. Mishra (Ed.), English: A Foundation Course (pp. 11-20). Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Hyderabad.
  5. Mahapatra, S. K. (2018). Using CEFR-based bilingual rubrics to improve the writing ability of ESL learners: A multiple-case study. In B. Tomlinson and A. Keedwell (Eds.), Explorations: Teaching and Learning English in India Issue 10: Using inclusive practices and multilingual approaches (2) (pp. 38-48). British Council.
  6. Mahapatra, S. K. (2016). Teacher Assessment Literacy and Assessment of English in Secondary Schools. In M. M. Rahman (Ed.). Integrating Technology and Culture: Strategies and Innovations in ELT (pp. 283-294). Yking Books.
  7. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). De-Colonizing ELT Practices in India: A Critical Discourse Perspective. In B. Mishra & P. Mishra (Eds.), Post-Colonial Pedagogical Issues: Strategies, Theories and Practices in English Language Teaching (pp. 156-168), Adhyayana Publishers and Distributors.
  8. Mahapatra, S. K. (2013). Critical Questions Regarding Language Through Literature. In Z. N. Patil, S. Marathe and A. Patil (Eds.), Aspects of ELLT (pp. 115-119), English and Foreign Languages University. 

Peer-reviewed Proceedings

  1. Mahapatra, S. (2019). Impact of teachers' classroom language assessment literacy on students' performance. IATEFL 2018 Brighton Conference Selections (pp. 178-180). British Council. 
  2. Mahapatra, S. K. (2016).Tracking the development of teachers’ language assessment literacy online: a case study. Ensuring Quality in English Language Teacher Education (pp. 106-114). British Council.
  3. Mahapatra, S. K. (2015). Using Web 2.0 tools for teacher professional development: a case study. Innovation in English Language Teacher Education (pp. 65-72). British Council.
  4. Raj, F. & Mahapatra, S. K. (2013).  Identifying and Educating Learners with Language Learning Disabilities: Advocating Inclusion through Teacher Education. English Language Teacher Education in a Diverse Environment (pp. 223-228). British Council.
  5. Mahapatra, S. K. (2011). Language Training in ESL Teacher Education Programme in India. Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development (pp. 107-111). British Council.

Book Review

  1. Learn English Teach English: English Skills for Teachers, FORTELL, Issue No. 34, January 2017.

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