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Dr

Lala Bumela Sudimantara

The Director of International Office of IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia
Ph.D.
IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia
Faculty of Education

Dr. Sudimantara is a PhD holder in interdisciplinary literacy studies from Charles Darwin University, he graduated in 2021. His academic journey is enriched by a diverse array of interests, including the verbotonal approach, educational neuroscience, mythology, phonology/phonetics, and digital multisensory learning. Currently, he works as a Senior Lecturer at the ELT Department of IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, where he has the privilege of sharing his passion for education with eager learners. In addition to his role in the classroom, he is honoured to hold the position of Director of the International Office, facilitating global connections and fostering cross-cultural exchange within the academic community.

Dr. Sudimantara's research pursuits are driven by a fervent curiosity and a desire to push the boundaries of traditional pedagogy. Through his work, he aims to explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning, with a particular focus on the verbotonal approach and digital multisensory learning methods. His interdisciplinary approach, coupled with a deep appreciation for mythology and story science, informs his scholarly inquiries, allowing him to offer fresh insights and spark meaningful discussions in his field.

Research Interest

English Literacy Pedagogy; Indonesian Literacy Pedagogy; Verbotonal Approach; Phonology/Phonetics; Story Science.

Expertise Area(s)

LOTE, ESL and TESOL Curriculum and Pedagogy (excl. Maori)
LOTE, ESL and TESOL Curriculum and Pedagogy (excl. Maori)
English as a Second Language
Teacher Training, Design and delivery of English Language training programs including IELTS, Pearson and Academic English preparation programs
Innovation in teaching

Contact Email

lalabumela@syekhnurjati.ac.id