Prova Ummay Afzalean
Assistant Professor
Prova Ummay Afzalean is in the Department of English as an Assistant Professor from May 01, 2019. She was a Senior Lecturer from February 01, 2017 and joined as Lecturer in October 17, 2011. She is a PhD Fellow in Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka. She has done her MA in ELT from Rajshahi University and BA (Hons) in English from the same organization. She has completed her SSC from Bogra Govt Girls’ High School and HSC from Bogura Cant. Public School and College, Bogura. Her research interests encompass Pedagogical approaches in English Language Teaching (ELT); sociological and psychological dimensions of teaching and learning English as a second or foreign language; development of the four core language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing); curriculum and syllabus design; materials development; and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence in English language teaching and learning. Her current research focuses on technology-enhanced language teaching practices in higher education contexts. In addition to her academic pursuits, she serves as the Convener of the Language Club of Prime University and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Prime University Newsletter.
PhD Fellow in Bangladesh University of Professionals
Pedagogical approaches in English Language Teaching (ELT); sociological and psychological dimensions of teaching and learning English as a second or foreign language; development of the four core language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing); curriculum and syllabus design; materials development; and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence in English language teaching and learning.
A) Working as Assistant Professor at Department of English in “Prime University”, Mirpur-1, Dhaka from May 01, 2019 to till up to date.
B) Worked as a Senior Lecturer at Department of English in “Prime University”, Mirpur-1, Dhaka from February 01, 2017 to April 30, 2019.
C) Worked as a Lecturer at Department of English in “Prime University”, Mirpur-1, Dhaka from October 17, 2012 to January 31, 2017.
ENG-3101: Computer Assisted Learning Methods, ENG-1202: Introduction to Linguistics, ENG-3205: Syllabus Designing and Materials Development, ENG-5102: Four Skills of English, ENG-111: Communicative English Language I, ENG-1206: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology, ENG-2201: Fundamentals of ELT, ENG-3106: Linguistic Theories, ENG-1103: English for Technical Communication, ENG-5105: Principles and Methods in ELT etc.
2. “A Study on Pragmatic Implementation of Technology at Tertiary Level ESL Classrooms in Private Universities of Bangladesh” is published in Prime University Journal (Volumn-11, Number-1, January-June, 2017, ISSN-1995-5332).
3. Paper presentation on “Post Pandemic Reality: Challenges of Tertiary Level EFL Learners in Bangladesh” at 2nd International Conference in East Delta University, Chottogram, Bangladesh.
4. “Educators Perspectives on Inclusive Online Education: Voices from Educators of Multicultural Higher Secondary Students” in Prime University Journal (Under Review).
5. Paper presentation on “AI for Better English Speaking: Supporting Tertiary Students in Bangladesh” at 3rd TESOL BD-DIU International Conference 2025, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
6. "Lexical Deviations and Diversities: An Observation on Bangladeshi Gen Z Language" is under review in Crossings: ULAB Journal of English Studies (Vol. 17, ISSN 2071-1107, E-ISSN 2958-3179)
Undergrad Thesis Supervision Title:
1. Exploring the Use of Technology in English Language Classroom: A Study on Hazrat Shah Ali Girls’ High School, Mirpur-1, Dhaka.
2. State of English Speaking Fluency of Prime University Graduates.
3. A Dissertation on Voices of Feminist Resistances: A Comparative Study of Virginia Wolf's "A Room of One's Own" and Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain's "Sultana's Dream".
4. Challenges of Speaking English in Bangladeshi Schools and Colleges.
5. Boundaries and Breakthroughs: A Comparative Study of Monika Ali's "Brick Lane" and Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" from a Feminist Perspective
6. Educators' Perspectives on Inclusive Online Education: Voices from Educators of Multicultural Higher Secondary Students.
7. Effectiveness of task based language teaching in enhancing speaking skills among secondary level students in Bangladesh
• Responsible, flexible, creative & patient.
• Ability to deal with people tactfully while remaining positive.
English (Fluent), Bangla (Native)