Education / Professional Qualification
- Ph.D. in English Language Studies
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) - Masters in English as a Second Language (M.Esl)
University Malaya (UM) - B.A. in Translation & Interpretation (Hons)
University of Science Malaysia (USM)
Teaching Areas at OUM
- English Language Studies
- Research in English Studies
- Language & Digital Age
- Doing Research in English Language Studies
Interest, Expertise & Current Research
- English Language Policies
- NILAM Reading Program
- Technology Enhanced Language Learning
- Translation & Interpretation
Publication & Other Links
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ar2DCXMAAAAJ&hl=en
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kangathevi-Ponnudorai
Book
Book Chapter – Kangathevi, P. (2024). From hurdles to honors: A decade of academic resilience. In S. Sarala & V. Venosha (Eds.), From dawn to dusk: Stories of postgraduate life (Vol. 1, pp. [insert page range]). Penerbit UTHM.
Journal
- Ponnudorai, P. K. (2015). The use of a call program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners/P Kangathevi a/p Ponnudorai (Masters dissertation, University of Malaya).
- P Kangathevi Ponnudorai, “The Concept and Context of a Reading Program Nilam to Enhance Dual Language Students Reading Performance”, Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Volume 5, pp 1-13, January 2022
Conference/Seminar
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2016, May 16–17). Implementation of language policy: Impacts on teaching and learning. International Conference, UM Centre for Civilisational Dialogue.
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2016, October 5–6). The use of a CALL program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners. ICTL 2016, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya.
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2016, December 22–23). Mobile learning and young English language learners: A case study of using mobile phones as a teaching and learning tool. ICH 2016, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2018, June 18–19). The use of an e-learning program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners. The IRES 398th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning (IC4E), The Research World (IRES).
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2018, June 4). Discussion on DLP implementation in vernacular schools in urban rural areas. UNCT Seminar: UNICEF Equity Focus – From Data to Policy Formulation, UNICEF.
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2019, November 16). Perception of a CALL program. 9th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, MELTA.
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2020, January 15–17). The use of a CALL program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners. 2020 International Conference on Education and Global Studies (IConEGS 2020), Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Japan.
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2021, June 28–30). The effect of strategy-based NILAM program on DLP lower primary students. International Conference on Language, Education and Tourism 2021, Kulliyyah of Languages and Management, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pagoh Edu Hub.
- Ponnudorai, P. K. (2023, July 25). Use of educational brochure on reading strategies to enhance NILAM reading programme. ICONISHS 2023, IIUM & Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS).
Tan, H. A., & Chan, Y. Z. (2024). The digital divide in social media between Gen-Z and Millennials in the contemporary era [E-poster presentation]. Konvensyen Pendidikan Sarawak 2024. (Supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. P. Kangathevi A/P Ponnudorai)
Tay, W.-L., Wong, X. Y., & Tan, W. (2024). Code-switching and code-mixing in video advertisements by Malaysian influencers: A content analysis of the lexical and syntactical features of Malaysian English [E-poster presentation]. Konvensyen Pendidikan Sarawak 2024. (Supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. P. Kangathevi A/P Ponnudorai)
Ponnudorai, P. K. (2024). Enhancing reading performance through strategic integration: A case study of the improved NILAM reading programme among vernacular primary school students [Conference presentation]. 5th International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences (CLESS 2024), in conjunction with the Digital Futures International Congress (DIFCON 2024), Multimedia University (MMU).
Others
Kanniesh, T., & Kanniesh, S. (2024). [Title of innovation project] [Silver Award – Novice Innovator, research innovation competition]. 3rd International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTE 2024), Kolej Poly-Tech MARA & Institute of Teacher Education Sultan Mizan Campus. (Supervised by Dr. P. Kangathevi Ponnudorai)
Kanniesh, T., & Kanniesh, S. (2024). [Title of innovation project] [Gold Award, research innovation competition]. MAGIEX 2024, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Nusantara Training and Research Indonesia, & Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM). (Supervised by Dr. P. Kangathevi Ponnudorai)
Kanniesh, S. (2021). [Title of essay] [Silver Award, international essay competition]. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, Royal Commonwealth Society. (Supervised by Dr. P. Kangathevi Ponnudorai)
Resume
- https://staffportal.oum.edu.my/cv?id=kangathevi
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