Senior Teacher (English)

Senior Teacher (English)

Sayma Sultana is a Senior Teacher of English at Cambrian School & College, Dhaka, teaching there since June 2022, and holds an MA in English from Jahangirnagar University, a Bachelor of Education in English from the National Teachers’ Training Institute, and a BA (Honours) in English. The research examines English language teaching and TESOL, including AI-driven feedback on second-language writing, responsible and human-supervised use of generative AI in language education, the gap between TESOL policy and classroom practice, and decentring Standard English in ELT.

Recent Research Articles

Latest publications and research insights.

Human Oversight in Generative AI Feedback: A Synthetic Multisite Benchmark of Learning Transfer, Bias Remediation, and Teacher Decision Making

Human Oversight in Generative AI Feedback: A Synthetic Multisite Benchmark of Learning Transfer, Bias Remediation, and Teacher Decision Making

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can provide quick formative feedback, but it is only effective if it is governed to recognize false or biased results while retaining valuable feedback. A synthetic multisite benchmark was used to analyze a total of 2,700 repeated records from 900 simulated students and 54 simulated teachers, across three different delivery methods: AI-only delivery, conventional teacher review, and structured teacher oversight. The main endpoint was delayed transfer, e

2026

CategoryAI in Language Education
A Cross National Benchmark for Responsible AI in Language Education: Validity, Equity, Privacy, and Pedagogical Value

A Cross National Benchmark for Responsible AI in Language Education: Validity, Equity, Privacy, and Pedagogical Value

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly being used in language assessment, formative feedback, tutoring, translation, and writing support, most assessments focus on accuracy, on user perception, or on short-term performance. This study creates a cross-national benchmark for assessing responsible AI in four areas: validity, equity, privacy and pedagogical value. The analysis was based on a secondary data set made publicly available and comprising 960 analysis-ready learner-prof

2026

CategoryResponsible AI in Language Education
The TESOL Policy–Practice Gap: Curriculum Alignment and Teacher Cognition in Bangladesh and New Zealand

The TESOL Policy–Practice Gap: Curriculum Alignment and Teacher Cognition in Bangladesh and New Zealand

This study investigates the policy-practice gap associated with TESOL through the case of Bangladesh and New Zealand by analyzing the influence of teacher thinking, curriculum congruity, and situation. A comparative study indicates that there is a considerable difference in teacher knowledge and classroom practices. In Bangladesh, teacher policy knowledge was high among only 28 per cent of teachers, teachers had 53 students on average per class. There were limited resources and an insufficient s

2026

CategoryTESOL Policy and Practice
Decentring Standard English in ELT: Teacher Agency and Pedagogical Uptake of Global Englishes in Bangladesh

Decentring Standard English in ELT: Teacher Agency and Pedagogical Uptake of Global Englishes in Bangladesh

The spread of English in the world has led to the threat of the traditional domination of the Standard English in teaching the English language (ELT). This paper examines the views of English language teachers in Bangladesh towards Standard English and the ways they use Global Englishes perspectives in their classrooms. A qualitative exploratory research design was used to gather information on 150 English language teachers in the secondary or university level in Bangladesh. The beliefs of teach

2026

CategoryWorld Englishes and ELT
Beyond Blended Learning: Effects of AI-Driven Feedback on L2 Writing Development

Beyond Blended Learning: Effects of AI-Driven Feedback on L2 Writing Development

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has transformed the process of feedback and interaction with learners in the second language (L2) writing teaching process. This research examined how AI-based feedback has impacted the improvement of L2 writing in small-class learning setting, both concerning the language performance and psychological performance. Mixed-method case study was used in the given study and the sample included 10-15 learners of intermediate level, who were separated into an

2026

CategorySecond Language Writing

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Education & Experience

2022

Master of Arts in English

Jahangirnagar University

GPA: 3.28 (1st class)

2023

Bachelor of Education in English

National Teachers' Training Institute

GPA: 3.45 (1st class)

2023

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English

First Capital University of Bangladesh, Chuadanga

GPA: 3.44 (1st class)

2013

Higher Secondary Certificate (Humanities)

Chuadanga Govt. College, Chuadanga

GPA: 3.40

2011

Secondary School Certificate (Humanities)

Nilmonigonj Secondary School, Chuadanga

GPA: 3.19

2022–Present

Senior Teacher (English)

Cambrian School & College, Dhaka

Skills

Computer Skills

Professional skills on Microsoft Office Word, Power Point, Excel.

Additional Qualifications

Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (DHMS)

Diploma in Classical Dance