Teacher's Profile
| About: | An articulate and experienced English educator with over 18 years of academic service in Bangladesh and abroad. A dedicated professional skilled in teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership. Strongly committed to student-centered pedagogy, inclusive learning environments, and innovative instructional strategies, including technology-integrated teaching. Currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of English at SMUCT. |
| Degree Name: University |
MA in English Language Teaching (ELT) Eastern University |
| Degree Name: University |
BA (Honours) in English Khulna University, 2004 (3rd Merit Position) |
| Degree Name: University |
TESOL Methodology University of Maryland, Baltimore County, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by FHI 360, From September 27, 2022 - November 22, 2022 (Online Course) |
| Degree Name: University |
Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom IOWA State University, USA From May 29 to July 5, 2020 (Online Course) |
| 1. Associate Professor, Department of English, SMUCT (Jan 2024–Present) |
| 2. Associate Editor, Creative, Journal of SMUCT |
| 3. Assistant Professor, Dept. of English, International Standard University (2021–2023) |
| 4. Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of English, Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST) (2019–2021) |
| 5. Lecturer, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia (2010–2018) |
| 6. Lecturer, ASA University Bangladesh (2009–2010) |
| 7. Program Coordinator, CELP, Southeast University (2007–2008) |
| 8. Invigilator, IELTS Center, King Khalid University (2014-2018) |
| 9. Translation Moderator, Center for Research on Bangla Language Processing BRAC University, Dhaka (2007-2008) |
| 1. Head, Department of English, SMUCT (Aug 2024–Present) |
| 2. Program Coordinator, BA & MA in English, ISU (2021–2023) |
| 3. Head, Department of English, BAUST (2019–2021) |
| 4. Founding Coordinator, English Language & Debate Clubs at ISU |
| 5. Coordinator, Literature Club, King Khalid University |
| Journals |
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| 1. The Traditional Bengali Culture in Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali: From the Perspective of Oscar Lewis’ Culture of Poverty, Md. Shahrear Talukder, Zahid Hasan Akash. ISU Journal of English Studies, Vol. 1, Issue 1, December 2023 |
| 2. E-learning in the time of COVID-19: Lived experiences of three university teachers from two countries, Mohammad A Islam, Shakila Nur, Md. Shahrear Talukder. E-Learning and Digital Media, Vol. 18, Issue 6, September 2021, https://doi.org/10.1177/2042753021102292 |
| 3. Enumeration of Potential Teaching Methods in Higher Education, A Cross-Disciplinary Study, Hindawi, Education Research Institute, Volume 2020, Article ID 8870412, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8870412 |
| 4. Femme Fatale or New Woman? Revisiting the Women in Saul Bellow’s The Actual. Rumana Rahman, Md. Shahrear Talukder. BAUST Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1, August 2020 |
| 5. Integrating assessment and performance measurement: A case of an academic course for quality improvement actions at a Saudi university. Dr. Khalid Mohiuddin, Mohammad Aminul islam, Md. Shahrear Talukder, International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 2020, Vol. 7, Issue 3, 436–450, DOI:10.21449/ijate.636370 |
| 6. Diversification of Legal Education: Understanding the Dichotomy of Practical and Theoretical Knowledge, Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal, Md. Shahrear Talukder. ASA University Review, Vol. 4, Issue 2, July-December, 2010 | Book |
| Glimpse of Rhythm – Poetry Collection (2017) | Newspaper |
| “No Idol for Our Students!” – Daily Sun, Nov 2023 |
| 1. Embracing Ecological Approaches in Language Education: Towards a Sustainable Pedagogy — 7th International ELT and Applied Linguistics Conference, 2025, organized by the Department of English Education, Tribhuvan University, Nepal and UGC, Nepal |
| 2. Impact of ChatGPT on Academic Writing Skills in English: Insights from Teachers and Students at SMUCT — BELTA-NSU International Conference 2024, December 6–7, organized by Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) and North South University, Dhaka |
| 3. Trans-Ecologies and Environmental Narratives in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide: An Ecocritical Perspective — The Trans Phenomenon in Language, Literature and Culture, November 14–15, 2024, organized by University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Dhaka |
| 1. Workshop on Question Mapping and Answer Crafting – Study Circle, SMUCT (2025) |
| 2. Workshop on Assessment Criteria – ISU English Club (2023) |
| 3. Webinar: Literary Research Dimensions – ISU (2021) |
| 4. Webinar: Nazrul’s Dialectics – ISU (2021) |
| 5. Public Speaking Workshop – ISU Business Club (2022) |
| 1. Knowledge Application: Challenges in Education – Swami Vivekananda University, India (2024) |
| 2. Transforming Learning: 21st Century Education – Swami Vivekananda University, India (2025) |
| 1. Life Member, BELTA – ID: 2952 |
| 2. Member, IATEFL – ID: 233017 |
| 3. Executive Committee Member, BELTA (2025–2027) |
| 4. Executive Committee Member, BELTA (2023–2025) |
| 5. TESOL Methodology – Delivered by University of Maryland, Baltimore County, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, administered by FHI 360 (Online Course: September 27–November 22, 2022) |
| 6. Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom – IOWA State University, USA (Online Course: May 29–July 5, 2020) |
| 1. Tangible takeaways every lesson validating 1:1 classes – IATEFL (27 April 2025) |
| 2. The Inseparability of Reading and Pronunciation – IATEFL (15 March 2025) |
| 3. How do we teachers react to student feedback? – IATEFL (1 March 2025) |
| 4. Word in Bloon: Exploring Creative Expression – Southeast University, Bangladesh (9 January 2025) |
| 5. Effective ways of boosting authenticity in the ESP classroom (Webinar) – IATEFL (31 March 2023) |
| 6. Sustainability in ELT: fatigue or taboo? (Webinar) – IATEFL (3 June 2023) |
| 7. TEASIG: Developing assessment tasks for the classroom (Webinar) – IATEFL (9 September 2023) |
| 8. Performative Teaching: Developing Drama Facilitation Skills in ELT (Webinar) – IATEFL (1 April 2023) |
| 9. Learning Languages through Cultural Activities (Webinar) – IATEFL (14 September 2023) |
| 10. Gendered Education (Webinar) – GASD & Fulbright Association (10 September 2021) |
| 11. Using Educational Technology & Integrating Critical Thinking in Culture Exploration (Webinar) – GASD & BELTA Chittagong South (7 July 2021) |
| 12. Thriving Through Tough Time (Webinar) – GASD & BELTA Chittagong South (24 September 2020) |
| 13. PTE Academic Online Modules Demonstration (Webinar) – Pearson English Assessment (17 February 2021) |
| 14. Building PTE Academic Confidence (Webinar) – Pearson English Assessment |
| 15. Raising Confidence in PTE Academic: Adapting from IELTS (Webinar) – Pearson English Assessment (25 May 2021) |
| 16. Essential Tools for Conducting Online Class – IQAC, BAUST (22–24 September 2020) |
| 17. Developing Dynamism in the Language Classroom – BELTA, THT, Eastern University, Bangladesh (14–15 September 2018) |
| 18. IELTS Teacher Training Workshop – British Council, Saudi Arabia & King Khalid University (16–17 December 2017) |
| 19. Symposium: Present and Future of English in Saudi Arabia – King Khalid University (19–20 October 2014) |
| 20. Workshop on New Strategies for Teaching English – King Khalid University (12–13 September 2013) |
| 21. Academic Orientation Workshop – King Khalid University (5–7 February 2011) |
| 22. Theater of Development (TFD) Workshop – Khulna University (22–23 February 2000) |
| 23. Journalism Techniques Workshop – Khulna University Press Club (3–5 January 2000) |
| 1. Poverty and Culture in Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali: A Feminist Perspective — MA 1st batch dissertation, International Standard University |
| 2. Optimism Against Oppression in Beloved: A Black Feminism Perspective — MA 1st batch dissertation, International Standard University |
| 3. Overcoming the Barriers of Public Speaking for Career Improvement: A Case Study on Tertiary Students — BA Hons. thesis, Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology |
| 4. Learning Speaking through Online Classes in Tertiary Level: How Effective Is It? — BA Hons. thesis, Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology |
| 1. TESOL Methodology Course Award – U.S. Embassy (2022) |
| 2. Sonali Bank Managing Director Gold Medal – SSC (1996) |