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Ms. AMCK Abyesekara



Instructor

amckabeysekara@mgt.rjt.ac.lk

Biography

AMCK Abeysekara is a passionate and dedicated English language Instructor attached to the Department of English Language Teaching, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. She holds an impressive array of qualifications, including an MA from University of Kelaniya, a BA from Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, an Advanced Diploma in English, and English Language Teacher Training Programme offered by Headway Learning Solutions.

Educational qualifications

  • Master of Arts in Linguistics University of Kelaniya
  • BA (General) in Languages and Tourism Management Rajarata University
  • Advanced Diploma in English Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • English Language Teacher Training (ESL) Headway Learning Solutions (HLS) in collaboration with the American Center
  • Certificate Course in Tamil Language Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Certificate Course in ICT Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Certificate in Web Design Course
  • First Certificate in English (FCE) Cambridge English Language School Anuradhapura
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course TEFL Professional Institute Teacher Record
  • Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language Alison Online Course

Research Interests

  • Vocabulary Development
  • Speaking Proficiency
  • Teaching Grammar

Research Publications

  • Abeysekara, AMCK. (2018) A Study on investigating the failure of achieving speaking skill with special reference to students of Kahatagasdigiliya division. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences. (RUICHSS)
  • Abeysekara, AMCK (2018) A study on improving students’ oral skills through a cooperative learning approach at the South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018. (SAMAR)
  • Abeysekara, AMCK. (2019) A Study on developing vocabulary through word part strategy, a quasi-experimental study with special reference to young adult ESL learners in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality. Unpublished MA dissertation University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Dalugama, Sri Lanka.
  • Ekanayake HEMIWGB, Samarasinghe MANM, Abeysekara AMCK, Nandarathna  BGDS Herath HMWN, Lecamwasam DR (2023) A study on Shape of the Teacher’s & Learner’s Autonomy in the Application of Sri Lankan ESL Curriculum Co-author at the 05th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Global Academic Research Institute.

Appointments

  • Resource Person – Curriculum Revision Committee (2019) /Bachelor of Business Administration (External)
  • Committee Member -Symposium Proceedings Committee (3rd NRSM – 2019) / Organizing Committee (ISIBES 2018)
  • Panel Coordinator – 3rd National Research Symposium on Management (2019)
  • Rapporteur -(4th International Research Symposium – ISIBES 2018)
  • Module Writer – Diploma in English (Internal) / Remedial English Programme / Pre – University certificate course in English

Memberships and Awards

Training

  • Online Teaching Methods – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka One day workshop organized by the Staff Development Centre
  • Current Research Trends in English Language Education Research & Innovation Centre – Kathmandu University School of Education Nepal A three-day international webinar A Three
  • Day Talk Series on Research and Innovation Research & Innovation Centre – Kathmandu University School of Education Nepal

Work Experiences

Visiting Lecturer

  • Diploma in English (Internal) Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Diploma in English (Extension) Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Advanced Certificate in English (Extension) Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Remedial English Programme Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Pre University Certificate Course in English Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka

Module Writer

  • Diploma in English (Internal) Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Remedial English Programme Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Pre University Certificate Course in English Department of English Language Teaching University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Extension) Degree Programme Faculty Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Oral Examiner & Invigilator

  • Diploma in English (Extension) University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Diploma in English (Internal) University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Advanced Certificate in English (Extension) University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Remedial English Programme University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Faculty of Management Studies
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Technology
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences

Member of Organizing Committee Research Symposiums

  • Fourth International Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (ISIBES) 2018
  • Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Second Undergraduate Research Symposium (URSSSH) 2022. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT) 2021. Department of English Language Teaching Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Rapporteur of Research Symposiums

  • Fourth International Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (ISIBES) 2018. Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Fourth National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM) 2021. Faculty of Management Studies Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT) 2021. Department of English Language Teaching Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • The National Conference on Foreign Languages & Literature (NCFLL) 2023. Department of Languages Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Resource Person

  • Curriculum Revision Workshop 2019
  • B.Sc (Hons) in Information System
  • ELT 1261 Business English
  • ELT 2161 English for Business Communication
  • ELT 2261 Communication & Professional Development
  • Curriculum Revision Committee Bachelor of Business Administration External Degree Programme (2019)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Extension) Degree Programme Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Library Staff Training Programme University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Orientation Programme _ AURORA
  • Faculty of Management Studies University of Rajarata Sri Lanka

Committee Member Research Symposium Proceedings Committee

  • 3rd National Research Symposium on Management (2019)

Panel Coordinator of Research Symposiums

  • Third National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM) 2019. Faculty of Management Studies Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Fourth National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM) 2021. Faculty of Management Studies Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Member of Panel of Judges

  • Andromeda English Night Competitions Department of English Language Teaching Faculty of Agriculture University of Rajarata Sri Lanka (2021)

Language Editor

  • Self Evaluation Report Bachelor of Business Administration (General) External Degree Programme. Faculty of Management Studies
  • 3rd National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM) 2019. Faculty of Management Studies Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Fourth National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM) 2021. Faculty of Management Studies Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • First International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2022. Faculty of Management Studies Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Second International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2023. Faculty of Management Studies Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Member of Panel of Interview Boards

  • Selection Interviews Diploma in English (Extension) University of Rajarata Sri Lanka
  • Selection Interviews Advanced Certificate in English (Extension) University of Rajarata Sri Lanka

As a resource person in Seminars/ Workshops/ Staff Development

Webinars  & Workshops

  • British Council – English in higher education – challenges, opportunities, current practice and future trends by Kristina Hultgren, Ann Veitch, Emma Dafouz, Ute Smit, Kari Sahan, Heath Rose, Andrew Linn, Anastasiya Bezborodova
  • A webinar at the British Council World Teachers’ Day event 2021
  • Digital Literacies by Nicky Hockly
  • Eco-literacy: What? Why? And How? by Ceri Jones and Katherine Bilsborough
  • Teenagers: Flow and the random factor
  • Using WhatsApp for interactive tasks by Jessica Mackay
  • Quizzing tools, retrieval practice and multimodal feedback in language lessons
  • A recipe for teacher learning
  • Learner Agency
  • Looking back to look ahead: Language teaching experiences during COVID-19
  • Single Voices, Global Choices: an Online Community Project

TEFL Horizons – Webinar Series Teaching English Online

  • Unexpected Online Teaching Tools
  • Teaching Speaking & Writing Online,
  • Teaching Reading & Listening Online
  • Techniques for Teaching Lower Levels Online
  • Building your Online Teaching Business
  • Secrets of Successful Online English Teaching

Cambridge University Press and Assessment

  • Lesson planning for young learners and how to use exam support materials effectively.

International Assoiation of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

  •  2021 IATEFL Young Learners & Teenagers Emerald Web Conference

Department of Language Education Kathmandu University School of Education Nepal

  • Learner focused techniques in ELT – (A five-day online workshop)

English Language Teaching Division Oxford University

  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Assessment for Learning

Headway Learning Solutions (HLS) in collaboration with American Center

  • Interview Skills
  • Presentation and Public speaking Skills

ELSEVIER Researcher Academy

  • Making sense of science stories
  • 10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD