
Government Arts & Science College
Thennangur, Vandavasi - 604 408
(Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore)

English Department - Innovative Practices
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Peer-Assisted Learning: Pairing proficient students with weaker learners to promote collaborative and inclusive English language acquisition
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Literature through Multimedia: Teaching prescribed texts using film adaptations, audio-visual aids, and dramatized readings to make classical and modern literature more engaging
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English Club Activities: Organizing debates, elocution, creative writing contests, quiz competitions, and drama to build confidence and practical language use beyond the classroom
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Translation and Bilingual Projects: Encouraging students to translate short Tamil literary works into English and vice versa, strengthening both linguistic skills and cultural appreciation
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ICT-Enabled Teaching: Use of PowerPoint presentations, e-content, YouTube resources, and online quizzes (Google Forms) for interactive and student-centered learning
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Mentor-Mentee System: Individual mentoring to monitor academic progress, address language anxieties, and provide personal guidance to first-generation learners
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Community Outreach Programmes: Involving students in NSS-linked activities, awareness campaigns, and rural outreach using English communication as a tool for social engagement