Devika Panikar
δάσκαλος (dáskalos) means the teacher in Greek. I have been teaching English Language and Literature since 2006 and is an Assistant Professor with the Directorate of Collegiate Education under the Government of Kerala. I work at the Government Colleges coming under this directorate and is now posted at the Department of English, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram.
A good teacher can make a world of difference in students’ life, impacting everything from their classroom learning to their long-term success. When it comes to effective teaching, strong communication skills are a must. Great communication doesn’t stop when the teacher is done talking. Listening well is one of the most important skills needed to be a teacher. I’m a firm believer in communication in all forms. As an aspiring leader in disseminating knowledge, communication, for me, is a tool to overcome fear.
I very well know that working in education means I’m never truly working alone. Working as a teacher often means working effectively in a group. A willingness to share knowledge and experiences with others is one of the most important qualities of a good teacher. It’s also important to keep an open mind and learn from others including the students before us. To engage students and improve their learning, we need to treat each student as an individual, by being empathetic and understanding of what may be going on in their lives. No matter what grade level we’re teaching, our patience will be tested while working as an educator. I believe teachers who bring their students’ learning into the real world are often some of the most engaging. Being able to engage students with humour, creative lessons and a strong classroom presence is also an important part of what makes someone a good teacher.
One of the key skills needed to be a good teacher is a dedication to continued education and a love of learning. Effective teachers need to be able to work in a constantly evolving environment and adjust their teaching methods based on the age of their students, the resources available and changing curriculum, practices and requirements. This website is part of such an effort. It is a collection of the lecture notes that was prepared by referring to various sources, for my students’ perusal. It has been compiled here for the sake of future generations.
WORK
- Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
Assistant Professor of English · June 2017 to present - Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
Assistant Professor of English · May 2012 to June 2017 - Sri Swathi Thirunal Government College of Music, Thiruvananthapuram
Assistant Professor of English · March 2011 to May 2012 - University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Assistant Professor of English · July 2010 to March 2011 - Central Polytechnic, Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram
Assistant Professor of English · June 2010 to July 2010 - Government Polytechnic, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram
Lecturer in English · January 2010 to June 2010 - Sri Sankaracharya University Regional Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
Lecturer in English · August 2006 to January 2010 - K.N.M. Government College, Kanjiramkulam, Thiruvananthapuram
Guest Lecturer in English · June 2006 to August 2006
EDUCATION
- University of Kerala Centre of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram
Class of 2006 · English Language · Bachelor of Education - All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram
Class of 2005 · English literature · Master of Arts - All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram
Class of 2003 · English literature · Bachelor of Arts - Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram
Class of 2000 · Science · Plus Two - Kendriya Vidyalaya, Vidya Nagar, Kasargod
Class of 1995 · Upper Primary - Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Vidya Nagar, Kasargod
Class of 1992 · Primary
PERSONAL INFO
- Official Address Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College for Women, Vazhuthacaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695014, Kerala, India
- Residential Address SIVADAM, T.C.18/1233-3, Thrikkannapuram, Aramada P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695032, Kerala, India
- Phone +91 99470 62789 | +91 93880 62789
- E-mail devika@devikapanikar.com
Last Edited on 2020-04-16