This book is an edited volume comprising eight distinct topics on teaching and writing. It includes coverage of topics including fostering learner autonomy through applied learning, implications of project-based learning, multimedia use and competence, observation, instruments, writing research articles, a pedagogy-based study for listening, applying theory of multiples intelligence and teaching tools and techniques.

Dr. K. Meenakshi is a Professor in English at VIT University. She has 17 years of experience in teaching English to UG and PG students – Indian and Chinese. She has published nearly 25 research papers in national and international journals. She has authored two books, ‘Enrich your English Skills I’ and ‘Develop Your Reading Skills’ and has also compiled text books for engineering and non-engineering students. Her area of specialization is English Language Teaching. She has produced 2 PhDs and is currently guiding 6 scholars.

Dr. N. Gayathri, Asst. Prof (Sr.), English, VIT University has 12 years of teaching experience. She has 8 research papers to her credit, in international journals. Versatile, and eager to explore new areas, she has taught ‘History of Indian Independence struggle’ along with English to Indian and Chinese students. Her area of specialisation is ‘Emotional Intelligence’ in which she has done her PhD. She has two text books as a co-author to her credit, which were compiled and circulated internally, for students of VIT. She has also published a book ‘Develop Your Reading Skills’.

Dr. Chelli N. Devi has obtained her doctoral degree from VIT University, Vellore. She is the recipient of the gold medal for securing first rank in B.E. at College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. She has nine publications in national and international journals and conferences. She has also served as a reviewer for various international journals and conferences. She is currently working as a freelance editor.