Journal Publications
- Singal, P. (2022). Exploring Task-Based Learning Frameworks for Enhancing Spoken English in Indian Classrooms. Journal of English Language Teaching, Vol 64 (4), 3-13, ISSN 0973-5208.
- Singal, P. (2021). Analytical Philosophy of Education: A Critique from Marxist Lens. Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research Vol 38 (2), 261–269.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40961-021-00236-8 - Singal, P. (2021). A Peep inside an Online Pre-Primary Classroom during COVID-19 Times: Some Reflections. Voices of Teachers and Teacher Educators, Vol X (1). 152-156, ISSN 2455 1376
- Singal, P. (2018). Towards a Multilingual Approach to Teaching. TeacherPlus. 16 (6), 56-58, ISSN 0973-778
- Singal, P. (2018). Language, Multilingualism and Education: The Interplay. Voices of Teachers and Teacher Educators, Vol VI (2), 92-98. ISSN 2455 1376.
- Singal, P. (2017). The Transcendental Power of Fiction: A Discussion of Azar Nafisi’s Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books. International journal of English language, literature and translation studies, Vol VI (2), 395-406. ISSN 2349 -945
- Singal, P. (2017). The Rise and Growth of English Language in India and Its Perceived Relation vis-a-vis the sense of identity among young adults. Language in India. Vol 17, 322-344. ISSN 1930-2940.
- P. (2017). Reclaiming Public Spaces in India: The Trajectory of our Public Libraries. The New Leam, ISSN 2455 4936
Handbook for Teachers
- Sinagl, P. & Parashar, K. (Eds.). (2023). Improving Communication Skills of Students: A Handbook for Teachers. State Council of Educational Research and Training, Delhi. ISBN 978 81 19317 00 4
Conference Proceedings
- Singal, P. & Bassi. T. (Eds.). (2019). Alternative and Innovative Education in India: The Way Ahead. Proceedings of the National Seminar sponsored by ICSSR. ISBN 978 93 5361 293 1
- Edited the monograph “Pedagogic Trajectories” published as part of UGC sponsored National Seminar of the same name organized by B.El.Ed department, September, 2011.
Workshops conducted
- Resource person for a capacity building workshop on Reading with Comprehension for Key Resource Persons (TGT English teachers) at DIET, Bhola Nath Nagar on October 5, 2023.
- Resource Person for Material Evaluation at SCERT for in-service teachers on “Communicative Approach to Language teaching” in February 2023.
- Resource Person at Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi for conducting a session on ‘Assessment in Language Classrooms’ for IV year B.EL.Ed students on 5.05.22
- Resource Person at Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi for conducting a session on ‘Teaching Writing in Elementary Classroom’ for IV year B.EL.Ed students on 29.04.22
- Resource Person at Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi for conducting a session on ‘Reader Response Theory’ for IV year B.EL.Ed students on 25.04.22
- Resource person at DIET, Dilshad Garden for consultation on their on-going project on ‘Teaching English as a second language through communicative approach: An analytical study of classroom practices’ from 7.9.21- 9.9.21
- Coordinated and helped in the organization of two ten-week professional development courses for pre-service educators from Lady Shri Ram College with Regional English Language Office, U.S. Embassy from January 2021- March 2021 & from June 2021- August 2021.
- Resource Person for Conducting a Session, Linguistic diversity and Teaching: Experiences from a Teacher Education Programme, as part of QIP organized by The Centre of Continuing Education, IIT Kanpur, in February, 2021
- Resource person at DIET, Keshavpuram for consultation on their on-going project on assessment of improvement in reading-writing skills of the students taught through innovative pedagogies.
- Resource Person for a workshop on Building sound reading skills as part of a three-day residential workshop on ‘The English Language Capacity Building for Primary School Teachers’ on 18th July, 2018 organized by The Delhi Public School Society
- Resource Person for a workshop on Enlivening Children’s Literature as part of a three-day residential workshop on ‘The English Language Capacity Building for Primary School Teachers’ on 30th October 2017, organized by The Delhi Public School Society.
- Organized and Reported a discussion on Women and Education 2022 as part of Sankalp se Sidhi- An initiative by MHRD to mobilize and initiate a discussion around vision of India 2022 on 20th September, 2017 at Lady Shri Ram College for Women.
- Took an orientation session about Aspects of Language teaching for learners belonging to different backgrounds and differential level of learning with NSS students involved with teaching NGOs on 24.08.17.
- Resource Person for a workshop on Formative Assessment in Language for almost 40 teachers of Bal Bharti Schools across Delhi on 19 May, 2016.
- Resource Person for a workshop on using Observation as a tool for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation for teachers from Shafiq Memorial and Anglo- Arabic School on 31 May, 2016.
- Resource person for a Workshop with teacher Educators on Using Films as a pedagogic tool in Language classes in a teacher preparation programme in September, 2015 during a Seminar supported by USIEF organized by Department of Elementary Education, LSR.
- Served as the Assessment Expert for Communicative Language Skills (English) for Elementary Classes for Blue Bells International School, Delhi (2010-2012)
- Resource Person for conducting a 2- day workshop titled “Communicative Language Teaching” with Language teachers from Army Public School from across Delhi in July, 2008.
Paper Presentations in Seminars/Conferences
- Role of Children’s Literature in Promoting Critical Literacy in Elementary Classrooms, at International Conference on Children’s Literature: Classics to Contemporary organized by Department of Modern Indian Languages, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from November 4-5, 2023.
- Exploring Critical Literacy Practices in Primary Classrooms, at the 17th International and 53rd Annual Conference of ELTAI hosted by the School of Liberal Arts, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, from October 11-14, 2023.
- Negotiating Translated Texts in an English Language Classroom, at International Conference on Transcending Boundaries: Translation, Literature and Education, organized by Department of Linguistics- University of Kashmir, Maharishi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce- Mumbai and Grand Academic Portal, from September 29-30, 2023.
- Recalibrating Teaching and Assessment practices: An Exploratory Study of the Perspectives of Pre-service Teachers and Teacher Educators and Implications for Real-Life Language Use, at the 8th East Asia British Council New Directions in English Language Assessment Conference, October, 2020
Invited Talks/Lectures
- Delivered a talk on Languages, Inequality and Marginalization for the department of Psychology, LSR on September 27, 2023.
- Delivered a talk on ‘Stories as cultural tools’ for the department of Psychology, LSR in January, 2018.
- Delivered a talk on “Bhasha, Bahubhashikata evam shiksha ke madhyam ki chunautiyan” for the department of Hindi, LSR on 6th October, 2016 as part of interdisciplinary talks and dialogues series
Curriculum Design and Development
- Provided consultancy for conceptualizing and finalizing curriculum of the courses Language Across the Curriculum and Pedagogy of Language (Year I & II) of the Diploma in Elementary Education Programme offered by Jamia Millia Islamia in March 2015 and January, 2016.
- Member of the syllabus review committee for the courses Language Across the Curriculum, Teaching of English as a Second Language, Material Development (Language), Pedagogy of Language, Research Projects and Internship in the B.El.Ed Curriculum Review process in 2012-13 under the chairpersonship of Prof. Poonam Batra, Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi.
Community outreach Activities
- As part of community extension activity, coordinated summer workshops with the help of students of B.El.Ed Department, LSR, at Delhi Public Library, Sarojini Nagar and Delhi Public Library, Chandni Chowk in the years 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019. The workshop titled ‘Kitaab Lehariya’ focused on building the reading and creative writing capacity of children from the neighbouring areas of the libraries.
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Member of an All India based association for English Language Teachers ELT@I (An Associate of IATEFL, UK )
- Global Member of TESOL International
Member of Selection Board for Teacher Recruitment
- Member of Selection board as language expert at Jaspal Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar for selecting PRT General Teacher on March 14, 2023.
- Member of Selection board as language expert at Jaspal Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar for selecting TGT English Teacher in February, 2021.
- Member of Selection board as Language Expert at Mata Jai Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar for selecting PGT English Teacher in June 2016.
- Member of Selection board as Language Expert at Mata Jai Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar for selecting PRT English Teacher in March, 2015.
- Member of Selection board as Language Expert at Mata Jai Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar for selecting PGT English Teacher in June, 2014.
Honours/Distinctions/Awards
- Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Education.
Newspaper Article
- Singal, P. (2017, 12 July). Chetna ka Paath. Jansatta.
https://www.jansatta.com/duniya-mere-aage/jansatta-duniya-emre-aage-about-childhood/372838/?fbclid=IwAR2G-M8qS8ZuuZ8-6geQC5SdgIHJNNCY2GlOhU0ZXlIqVnw5U5c4ExyP1
Stood Second in the B.Ed Programme at Maharishi Valmiki College of Education, University of Delhi.