English Language Pedagogy in India: Tracing the Changing

Paradigms

Edited by Anindya Syam Choudhury and Christine Coombe

The editors of English Language Pedagogy in India: Tracing the Changing Paradigms invite interested contributors to submit chapter proposals for the edited volume which intends to try and understand how different paradigms of English language pedagogy in India evolved over time and were replaced or tweaked subsequently to address the challenges faced or take on board the shifts necessitated by societal (and pedagogical) requirements. This endeavour of tracing the changing paradigms requires a historical perspective through which we can gain a deeper understanding of the forces that drive the changes in paradigms in English language pedagogy in India. The book intends to focus on different aspects of teaching, learning, curriculum design, materials production, assessment and teacher education of English language pedagogy in India across the different levels of the educational spectrum: primary, secondary and tertiary.

The list of possible chapters may include (but may not necessarily be restricted to) the following:

• From ‘English in India’ to Indian English(es): The Journey Traversed bya Transplanted Language
• English Language Pedagogy and the National Education Policy 2020: A Critical Appraisal
• Revisiting the Methods Paradigm (The Roles of Teachers and Learners; the Methods of Teaching English and the Post-Method Era)
• Rethinking the Pedagogical Norms in the Contemporary Context in India
• The Teaching of Language Elements in ELT in India
• Acculturating Materials for the English Language Classroom in India
• Rethinking the Teaching of Language Skills in India
• Curriculum Design in English Language Teaching in India
• English Language Assessment Practices in India
• Continuing Professional Development and English Language Teacher Education in India
• The Role of English Teachers’ Associations in India
• Translanguaging Practices and English Language Pedagogy in India
• Teaching English with Technology in India

The editors are particularly interested in submissions that combine theoretical rigour with empirical research in the Indian context and offer insights with broader implications for the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics.

Submission Guidelines

Prospective contributors are invited to submit:

• A chapter abstract of 300–500 words (with 5-6 keywords) outlining the proposed topic, theoretical framework, methodology, and key contributions
• A short bio (max 150 words) including institutional affiliation and relevant publications or experience

Please send your proposals to: anindya.syam.choudhury@aus.ac.in
Deadline for abstracts: July 31, 2025
Notification of acceptance: August 31, 2025
Full chapters (4,000–6,000 words) will be due by February 1, 2026

Please note that acceptance of an abstract does not guarantee the inclusion of the final chapter, which will be subject to further editorial and peer review as per the requirements of the publisher.

This volume is under consideration for inclusion in the Springer book series entitled English Language Teaching:  Theory, Research and Pedagogy (series editor, Christine Coombe).