Department of English
Faculty
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesAddress
A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Master of Education Advanced (TESOL)
University of Wollongong, Australia
MA in ELT
University of Dhaka
B.A. (Hon’s) in English
University of Dhaka
Shamima Akter Shanta has been teaching as a senior Lecturer in the department of English in East West university, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is a recipient of the Australia Awards Scholarship from Bangladesh. She completed her second master’s program in Education (TESOL) from University of Wollongong, Australia in 2019. Her research interests involve contextual material development, curriculum and education policy, use of ICT in teaching and learning English, and teacher well-being. She has presented and published papers nationally and internationally.
Lecturer, Department of English
ASA University Bangladesh (ASAUB)
Contextual Material Development
Use of Technology in Teaching English
Recent changes in ELT methodology and its impact in Bangladeshi context.
Teacher & Student Well-being
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:
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Shanta, S. A., & Kabir, N. (26 -27 June, 2025), “Beliefs and Professional Preparedness of English Teachers in Bangladeshi Higher Education”, 5th International Conference on “Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises” organized by the Department of English and Modern Languages, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB).
- Shanta, S. A., Arusha, A.R., Shefa, N.P. (November 28-30, 2024), ‘Effectiveness of AI in Teaching Reading: A systematic review’, International Conference on Language Metamorphosis: Implications for Language Education in Decolonial Contexts. BRAC Institute of Languages, BRAC University, Bangladesh.
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Shanta, S. A., Haque. S., (November 28-30, 2024), ‘Multimodal Feedback on Students’ Writing Composition: Students’, International Conference on Language Metamorphosis: Implications for Language Education in Decolonial Contexts. BRAC Institute of Languages, BRAC University, Bangladesh.
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Shanta, S. A., Hasan. S. N. (December 6-7, 2024), ‘‘Peer Feedback Process and Practice: A comparative study between Asian and North American culture’’, International Conference on Re/Envisioning Paradigms in English Language Education. BELTA-NSU International Conference 2024 (11th BELTA International Conference, North South University.
- Shanta. S.A. & Sakib, N. (May 24-25, 2024), ‘Affective Pedagogy: prospects amidst neoliberal curricula, practices and policies’, International Conference on Critical-Affective Pedagogy for Bangladesh: Teaching Language, Literature, Cultural Studies and Communication in English Studies. The Department of English, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
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Shanta, S. A. (July 28-29, 2023) ‘‘English Competency and the Socio-Cultural Orientation: Unheard Voices of Literature Teachers in Bangladesh’’, International Conference on Teaching English Literature and Interdisciplinarity. The Department of English, East West University, Bangladesh in collaboration with Association of Teachers of Literatures in English, Bangladesh (ATLEB).
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Shanta, S. A. (July 28-29, 2023) ‘‘English Competency and the Socio-Cultural Orientation: Unheard Voices of Literature Teachers in Bangladesh’’, International Conference on Teaching English Literature and Interdisciplinarity. The Department of English, East West University
- Student perspectives on technology, coursework and assessment: The postgraduate international experience. (June,2019) Invited presentation at the Teaching and Learning forum, School of Education, UOW, Australia.
- Mahmud, S.S., & Shanta,S.A. (2017, February)."A Comparative Study on Flipped Classroom as Performance Enhancer". Presented at the 22nd International Conference of NELTA, Lalitpur,Nepal
- Shanta,S.A., & Begum, T. (2017, February)."Effectiveness of Home-grown Material in Non-native Speaking Countries". Presented at the 22nd International Conference of NELTA, Lalitpur,Nepal.
- Shanta,S.A., & Haque, S. (2017, January). 'What in News in Forming/Deforming Identity" presented at the East West National Conference 2017
- Shanta, S.A. (2016, June). “Study of Linguistics can Act as Catalyst for Language Awareness: an Observation in the Context of Bangladesh” presented a paper in the 25th MELTA International Conference, held in Perak, Malaysia.
- Shanta, S.A. (2016, October). “Empowering ELT Teachers of Bangladesh through Digital Platform” presented a paper in the BELTA national conference at DSHE, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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Attended a session on "Bridging the Gaps in ER (Extensive Reading)".16-18 November 2020 as an Invited guest in the JALT 2020 International Virtual Conference, Japan.
2. Give a seminar talk on Reflecting on "Classroom Interaction in the light of Dialogic Principles: food for thought”, organized by Rhizome, East West University, 1 December 2020.
Haque, S., A, Shanta, S. A., & Mahmud S.S. (2026). A Perception of EFL Learners towards Technology-mediated Teacher Feedback. LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network.
Shanta, S. A., Arusha, A.R., & Shefa, N.P. (2026). Artificial Intelligence Integration in English Reading Pedagogy:A Systematic Review (2019-2024). International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 14(1), 48-66
Shanta, Jahan & Mahmud. (2024) Prospects of Incorporating Documentaries and Film Clips in the English Curriculum
Shanta, S. A. (2021). Student performance evaluation between offline and online pedagogy: A critical analysis with possible suggestions. Journal of Management Info, 8(4), 231-252.
Shanta, S.A. (2018). Culturally Inclusive Material for Non-native Speaking Countries: A Case Study in the Context if Bangladesh. THT Journal, 6 (1), 57-18.
Shanta, S.A. (2017). The Trend of Using English in Bangladeshi Social and Electronic Media Conversation: Reasons ‘Within’ & ‘Beyond’ the Circle. International Journal of New Technology and Research (IJNTR), 3(4), 34-39.
Shanta, S.A. (2014). Challenges in Dealing with Mixed Level Students in Bangladeshi EFL Classrooms at Tertiary Level, ASA University, 8 (2), p.217-226.
Azad, A.K. & Shanta, S.A. (2012).Teaching Grammar to the Undergraduate Bangladeshi EFL Learners: A Rethinking. ASA University Review, 6(11), 117-128.
Australia Award Scholarship
2018 Intake
University of Wollongong
ENG 7300: English Language Teaching Methodology
ENG 7311: Syllabus & Material Syllabus
ENG 7154 : English Phonetics & Phonology
ENG 100- Improving Oral Communication
ENG 102: Composition & Communication Skills
English Composition Writing material compilation for the Department of English East West University
Contextual Reading Comprehension material development
BELTA
IATEFL
University of Wollongong Alumni Association
Australia Awards Scholarship Alumni Association
Networked as Curriculum Developer in collaboration with English for Academic Purposes and Basic Education Programmes, Akita International University (AIU), Chaired by Prof. C. Brown.
