Transforming Pedagogy: Highlights of the 7-Day FDP on "English for Life" & Essential Toolkit for Educators

Modern higher education is shifting rapidly. Bridging traditional wisdom with emerging digital tools, eco-consciousness, and holistic student well-being is no longer optional—it is the cornerstone of effective teaching.

To address these evolving demands, the Department of English at Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode, is organizing CONSILIUIM: A Seven-Day International Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled "English for Life: Integrating IKS, Digital Tools, Eco-Consciousness & Well-being".

Key Overview of the Event

• Dates: August 17, 2026 – August 23, 2026

• Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM IST (Daily)

• Platform: Google Meet

• Target Audience: Faculty Members and Research Scholars

• Registration Fee: ₹177 for Faculty / ₹118 for Research Scholars (Inclusive of 18% GST)

• Perks: E-Certificates will be provided to registered participants who complete all sessions.

7-Day Session Breakdown & Resource Persons

Each session is curated to empower educators and scholars with actionable insights across multidisciplinary frameworks:

Day & Date	Topic	Keynote Speaker & Institution
Day 1 (17.08.2026)	Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in English Language & Literature	Dr. Lillykutty Abraham Assistant Professor & Deputy Controller of Examinations, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru
Day 2 (18.08.2026)	Mental Health and Literature: Bibliotherapy in Classrooms	Dr. M. Jeeva Assistant Professor, Kristu Jayanti University, Bangalore
Day 3 (19.08.2026)	Theatre and Performance in Literature Teaching	Ms. Aishwarya Paulson Assistant Professor, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kerala
Day 4 (20.08.2026)	Soft Skills to Life Skills: Communication Training Through Literature	Dr. Cheryl Antonette Dumenil Assistant Professor, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli
Day 5 (21.08.2026)	Research Compass: Navigating Academic Writing, Literature Review & Methodology	Dr. Iyyappan Sundareswaran University Lecturer & Academic Advising Co-ordinator (PSC), UTAS, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman
Day 6 (22.08.2026)	Green Reading: The Poetry of the Earth	Dr. S. Melwin Assistant Professor, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy
Day 7 (23.08.2026)	Language Endangerment & Language Documentation in India	Dr. Sujoy Sarkar Lecturer cum Junior Research Officer, CIIL, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Mysore

How to Register

1. Payment Details:

   • Bank: Karur Vysya Bank

   • Account Holder: KONGU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

   • Account Number: 1217115000000977

   • IFSC Code: KVBL0001217

   • Branch: Mettukadai

2. Registration Link: Submit your transaction details via the Official Google Form.

3. Contact Queries: Dr. K. Prabha (+91 93858 61186) or Mr. V. Mahendran (+91 93638 80764).

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