Dr. Senthil Kumar
Assistant Professor
Academic Qualifications Obtained
| 2018 | PhD in English, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India |
| 2008 | M.Phil. (English), Madurai Kamaraj University, India |
| 2002 | M.A. (English), Annamalai University, India |
| 2000 | B.A. (English), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India |
Professional Certifications
| 2018 | CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), University of Cambridge, International House, Bangkok |
Teaching Expertise
| 2022-Present | Assistant Professor (English), Faculty of Professional Studies, Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain |
| 2013-2022 | Lecturer in English, Bahrain Training Institute, Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain |
| 2012-2013 | Manager, Learning and Development (Communication), Amrita University, India |
| 2007-2012 | Assistant Professor (Department of English), Narayanaguru College of Engineering, India |
Research
Areas of Research Interest
Generative AI & Ethical Pedagogy, Online & Blended Learning Methodologies, Assessment Efficacy & Innovation, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Sustainability in Education, Humanistic English Language Teaching (ELT), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Learner Autonomy.
Current Research Focus
A humanistic, student-centered educator and researcher specializing in the intersection of Generative AI, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and Sustainability. My work focuses on fostering AI Fluency and Diligence through the ethical integration of AI tools within online and blended learning ecosystems. By leveraging differentiated instruction and gamification, I design inclusive, empathetic, and engaging learning environments that prioritize personal growth and individual learner needs. Currently, my focus is to empower students to critically navigate, critique, and co-create with emerging technologies for long-term educational sustainability.
Publications
- Kumar, S. (2018, October). Gamification in teaching-learning. International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities, 6(10).
- Kumar, S. (2017, February). The use of learning management systems in education. Journal of Teacher, Learner and Society (TeLeS), 3(3).
- Kumar, S. (2016, October). Emergence of English for specific purposes. International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities, 4(10).
- Kumar, S. (2016, September). Using Vocabulary.com in vocabulary acquisition. International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities, 4(9).
- Kumar, S. (2013). Impact of Internet on education: Anytime-anywhere learning. Journal of Technology for ELT, 3(3).
- Kumar, S. (2012). Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) applications: A futuristic perspective. Journal of Teacher, Learner and Society (TeLeS), 2(1).
Boards, Advisory committees, Professional organizations
- Member, The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Committee (EDI), Bahrain Polytechnic (2022 – Present)
- Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Bahrain Training Institute (2016)
- Member, The English Language Teaching Professionals Network (ELTPN), British Council, Bahrain (2014 – Present)
