Maa Institute of Speech and Hearing (MISH)
H. No. 8-2-293/82/A/1266,Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad – 500033.
Phone: 040 – 2321 2166, 2321 2177
Dr. Aparna Ravichandran
M.SC -HLS, M.SC- PSY, MBA-HRM, PGDAL, M.PHIL-(PSY), M.A-LING., PhD
Principal Of MISH
Dedicated Lecturer with strength in teaching Hearing Sciences, Auditory Perception Auditory Disorders, Genetics of Hearing & Pediatric Audiology, Agerelated changes in Auditory vestibular system, Vestibular system & its disorders at Masters level, and Aural Rehabilitation for Adults, Pediatric Audiology, Amplification devices, Audiology and Linguistics at Bachelor level providing both practical and theoretical knowledge. Works with learners closely to develop vital and functional skills required to complete learning programs. Delivers excellent mentorship by supporting students from all backgrounds, abilities and aspirations to fulfil potential through learning.
EXPERIENCE (24 YEARS):
- Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams.
- Marked and graded homework, assignments, papers and tests, providing constructive feedback to improve learning development.
- Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.
- Held regular student meetings to communicate strengths, weaknesses and areas for learning development.
- Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Planned and developed course curriculums based on government guidelines, trends and head of department input.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Created presentations to deliver lecture material in classroom and online learning environments.
- Built internal contacts and participated in external networks to exchange information and form relationships for future collaborations.
- Evaluated assessments and assignments to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback to students .
- Supervised student dissertations and projects, field trips and placements to gain insight into workplace and impart job experience.
- Collaborated with academic colleagues to develop new courses, incorporate curriculum changes and develop research activities.
- Participated in outreach activities undertaken by department to promote and develop links with industry and community partners.
- Conducted individual and collaborative research projects to produce and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Responded to student enquiries and concerns to undertake action and suggest alternative avenues of support.
- Coordinated short term training programs conducted by AYJNISHD
- Presented research findings at conferences and other public events through interactive and informative Power Point presentations.
- Attended conferences, events and visited other universities and network with other professionals.
- Developed research papers on themes and issues.
- Kept updated with developments in field by conducting research, reviewing papers and attending conferences.
- Coordinated Internship activities
- Delivered presentations at conferences regarding latest research findings, including visualizations.
EDUCATION:
- PhD - LINGUISTICS(INTERDISCIPLINARY) , 2022 ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY.
- Core Area: SPEECH PERCEPTION.
- TOPIC OF RESEARCH: Lexical comprehension abilities in children with hearing loss using cochlear implants and hearing aids: a comparative study.
- M.A, LINGUISTICS, 2016 ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY - Chidambaram, TN.
- PG DIP. IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS (PGDAL), APPLIED LINGUISTICS, 2016 OSMANIA UNIVERSITY - Hyderabad, TG.
- MBA , Human Resource Management, 2012 PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY.
- (MPhil , Psychology), 2008 ANNANMALAI UNIVERSITY
- M.SC , PSYCHOLOGY, 2003 UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS(Corres)
- Dissertation: Comparison of anxiety in parents with normal babies and parents with high risk babies.
- M.SC(HLS) , HEARING, LANGUAGE & SPEECH, 1998 AYJNISHD , RC, SECUNDERABAD (OU).
- Dissertation: Comparison of auditory behavior in infants with and without high risk factors, for hearing impairment in children of age group 0 to 6 months.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Smt. Sudha Rao Memorial award in Botany for scoring the highest marks in Botany in 1992.
- Muktesh Award for best paper in Hearing aids in 1998 ISHACON held at Puri, Orissa.
- Best Teacher award at Sweekaar in the year 2002.
- Best paper award in 1st & 2nd TASLPACON.