Personal Detail


Staff Image Name : Dr P Kangathevi A/p Ponnudorai
Designation : Senior Lecturer
Faculty / Department : Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
 
Tel. No. (Office) : 0378013952
Fax No. : -
 
Web : -
Email : kangathevi@oum.edu.my

Biography

Publications

Book

  • Book Chapter - Kangathevi, P. (2024). From hurdles to honors: A decade of academic resilience. In S. Sarala & V. Venosha (Eds.), From dawn to dusk: Stories of postgraduate life (Vol. 1, pp. [insert page range]). Penerbit UTHM.

Journal

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2015). The use of a call program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners/P Kangathevi a/p Ponnudorai (Masters dissertation, University of Malaya).
  • P Kangathevi Ponnudorai, "The Concept and Context of a Reading Program Nilam to Enhance Dual Language Students Reading Performance", Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Volume 5, pp 1-13, January 2022

Conference/Seminar

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2016, May 16–17). Implementation of language policy: Impacts on teaching and learning. International Conference, UM Centre for Civilisational Dialogue.

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2016, October 5–6). The use of a CALL program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners. ICTL 2016, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya.

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2016, December 22–23). Mobile learning and young English language learners: A case study of using mobile phones as a teaching and learning tool. ICH 2016, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2018, June 18–19). The use of an e-learning program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners. The IRES 398th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning (IC4E), The Research World (IRES).

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2018, June 4). Discussion on DLP implementation in vernacular schools in urban rural areas. UNCT Seminar: UNICEF Equity Focus – From Data to Policy Formulation, UNICEF.

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2019, November 16). Perception of a CALL program. 9th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, MELTA.

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2020, January 15–17). The use of a CALL program to enhance the language performance of low proficiency learners. 2020 International Conference on Education and Global Studies (IConEGS 2020), Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Japan.

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2021, June 28–30). The effect of strategy-based NILAM program on DLP lower primary students. International Conference on Language, Education and Tourism 2021, Kulliyyah of Languages and Management, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pagoh Edu Hub.

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2023, July 25). Use of educational brochure on reading strategies to enhance NILAM reading programme. ICONISHS 2023, IIUM & Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS).

     

  • Tan, H. A., & Chan, Y. Z. (2024). The digital divide in social media between Gen-Z and Millennials in the contemporary era [E-poster presentation]. Konvensyen Pendidikan Sarawak 2024. (Supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. P. Kangathevi A/P Ponnudorai)

  • Tay, W.-L., Wong, X. Y., & Tan, W. (2024). Code-switching and code-mixing in video advertisements by Malaysian influencers: A content analysis of the lexical and syntactical features of Malaysian English [E-poster presentation]. Konvensyen Pendidikan Sarawak 2024. (Supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. P. Kangathevi A/P Ponnudorai)

  • Ponnudorai, P. K. (2024). Enhancing reading performance through strategic integration: A case study of the improved NILAM reading programme among vernacular primary school students [Conference presentation]. 5th International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences (CLESS 2024), in conjunction with the Digital Futures International Congress (DIFCON 2024), Multimedia University (MMU).

Others

  • Kanniesh, T., & Kanniesh, S. (2024). [Title of innovation project] [Silver Award – Novice Innovator, research innovation competition]. 3rd International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTE 2024), Kolej Poly-Tech MARA & Institute of Teacher Education Sultan Mizan Campus. (Supervised by Dr. P. Kangathevi Ponnudorai)

  • Kanniesh, T., & Kanniesh, S. (2024). [Title of innovation project] [Gold Award, research innovation competition]. MAGIEX 2024, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Nusantara Training and Research Indonesia, & Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM). (Supervised by Dr. P. Kangathevi Ponnudorai)

  • Kanniesh, S. (2021). [Title of essay] [Silver Award, international essay competition]. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, Royal Commonwealth Society. (Supervised by Dr. P. Kangathevi Ponnudorai)

Education

  • Ph.D English Language Studies , International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Masters in English as a Second Language , University Malaya
  • B. A (Hons) Translation & Interpretation , University Science Malaysia
  • Certificate in Essential Acting Skills , ALISON

Award

  • Bronze Award , World Innovative Science Project Olympiad - WISPO Indonesia , 2023 , International
  • Gold Award , Konvensyen Pendidikan Sarawak , 2024 , National
  • BEST PRESENTER AWARD , 5th International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences (CLESS 2024) in conjunction with the Digital Futures International Congress 2024 (DIFCON 2024) MMU , 2024 , National

Experience

  • Jr. Lecturer , Oylmpia Collegel Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia , 2006 - 2006
  • Lecturer cum Asst. Programme Manager , Masterskill University College of Health Sciences l Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia , 2006 - 2011
  • Senior Lecturer , Management and Science University l Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia , 2011 - 2015
  • Assistant Professor , University Tunku Abdul Rahman l Kampar, Perak, Malaysia , 2015 - 2023
  • Senior Lecturer cum Ph.D Research Supervisor , SEGi University l Kota Damansara, Malaysia , 2023 - 2023
  • Assistant Professor , Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology l Setapak, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia , 2023 - 2025

Professional Affiliation

  • DIGIT360, DIGITAL INFORMATION INTEREST GROUP (DIGIT), AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDIES, COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS, AND MATHEMATICS, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UITM) KELANTAN BRANCH , JURY, VIRTUAL INNOVATION COMPETITION 2024 , 2024
  • DIGIT360, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, AND NUSANTARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH, INDONESIA , INNOVATION JURY, MALAYSIA GRAND INVENTION EXPO (MAGIEX) 2024 , 2024
  • TAR UMT , Evaluator for TAR UMT Research Grant Assessment , 2024
  • UTAR, KAMPAR , Online Teaching and Learning Board Member , 2015
  • Malaysian English Language Teaching Association , Ordinary Member , 2025

Research

  • Engaging Students in An English Second Language (ESL) Classroom by Integrating Multiliteracies Approach in Teaching Vocabulary (Main Supervisor) , 2017
  • Malaysian Undergraduate Students? Reticence on Speaking Skills in English Language Classes (Main Supervisor) , 2017
  • Malaysian Undergraduate Students? Reticence on Speaking Skills in English Language Classes (Main Supervisor) , 2018
  • ESL Classroom Management and English Language Learning (Main Supervisor) , 2018
  • THE PERCEPTION OF UTAR STUDENTS ON THE USE OF PRACTICAL ENGLISH COURSE BY CENTRE FOR EXTENSION EDUCATION (CEE) IN WEB-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 2 (WBLE 2) (Main Supervisor) , 2018
  • OPEN LEARNING IMPLICATION ON INTERACTIVE COURSE FOR EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SUBJECT AT UNIVERSITY TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (UTAR) (Main Supervisor) , 2018
  • Investigating the Factors Affecting Low English Speaking Proficiency in Formal Context among UTAR Undergraduates (Main Supervisor) , 2019
  • INVESTIGATE THE USE OF HOTS BY STUDENT-TEACHERS IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR FORM 1 (Main Supervisor) , 2019
  • Identifying the reading comprehension strategies for lower-secondary students with low proficiency language performance. (Main Supervisor) , 2019
  • A STUDY OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TASK BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SPEAKING SKILLS AMONG UTAR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS (Main Supervisor) , 2020
  • Investigation on the Development of Teaching and Learning Grammar Assisting Learners to Improve Writing Skills in ESL E-Learning Classroom/FYP I (Main Supervisor) , 2020
  • THE EFFECTIVNESS OF LEARNING ENGLISH IN FACE-TO-FACE CLASSROOM AND ONLINE CLASSROOM AMONG UTAR ESL LEARNERS/FYP I (Main Supervisor) , 2020
  • INFLUENCE OF ONLINE LEARNING ON ESL STUDENTS ? FRUITFULNESS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE (Main Supervisor) , 2021
  • The Impacts of using Abbreviations in Asynchronous Online Social Communication among ESL Learners (Main Supervisor) , 2021
  • The use of OTL classes in enhancing UTAR students? speaking skills (Main Supervisor) , 2021
  • UNDERGRADUATE PERCEPTION TOWARDS LEARNING ENGLISH LESSON ONLINE (Main Supervisor) , 2022
  • Investigating the Relationship Between Teacher Management Styles and Disruptive Student Behaviors during Teaching Practice (Main Supervisor- Masters) , 2021
  • The Effect of Graphic Organisers on the Reading Comprehension of Secondary School Students. (Main Supervisor - Masters) , 2021
  • The Effects of Using Graphic Organisers on Teaching Effective Reading to Secondary English L2 Learners (Main Supervisor - Masters , 2022
  • CODE-SWITCHING AND CODE- MIXING IN VIDEO ADVERTISEMENTS BY MALAYSIAN INFLUENCERS: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE LEXICAL AND SYNTACTICAL FEATURES OF MALAYSIAN ENGLISH , 2024