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Prof. B.M.S. Bandara



Professor

senevi@ssh.rjt.ac.lk

+94 778650152 / +94 25 2266283

Educational qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-Education
    Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
    Thesis Title: School-Based Teacher Development programs in Sri Lanka
  • Master of Education (MEd)
    University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E.) (Merit)
    University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • Other
    – Professional Teacher Training Diploma -(National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka) – 1988/1990
    – English for Academic Purposes 3 & 4 (Advanced) (English Language Institute-Deakin University, Australia)
    – Advanced English Language Skills (Australian College of Business & Technology (ACBT) Colombo, Sri Lanka)
    – Introduction to Basic Counselling (Chisholm Institute, Victoria, Australia)
    Covered subject areas-Introduction to Counselling, Counselling Skills, Stress Management, Counsellor Supervision, Values Clarification, Ethical Issues, Decision Making and Creative approaches/art therapy

Research Interests

Research Publications

  • Bandara. B .M .S. (2010). School-Based Teacher Development Programs in Sri Lanka-Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, PhD Thesis.
  • Bandara. B .M .S. (2001). The study of Science practical and students’ achievements, University of Peradeniya, Master of Education (MEd) thesis.
  • Bandara. B .M .S. (1999). Science Facilities and students’ Achievement- University of Peradeniya, PGDE thesis.
  • Bandara. B .M .S. (2012). School-Based Teacher Development Programs University of Peradeniya, International Symposium PURSE.
  • Bandara. B .M .S. (2014). An investigation of Teacher Professional Development Programs in Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya, International Symposium iPURSE.
  • Bandara, B .M .S; E.G.P.I. Dharmathilake; Walter Senevirathna. (2013). The Action Research on how sports activity training can be utilized in streamlining the undue behavioral patterns of two twin-boys in Grade 7-A. paper presented with 6th Asia Pacific conference on exercise and sports Science, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan, 2nd November-6th November,2013
  • Bandara. B .M .S. (2013). Principals’ Perspectives on SBTD Programs in Sri Lanka, A paper presented at the Conference on Dissemination of Research findings, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka, 30th August 2013
  • Bandara. B .M .S. Setunga, P. Wijesundara, S. Embekke, S. (2013). School-Based Mentoring in Post Graduate Teacher Education: Expectations, Realities and Possibilities from the perspective of the student teachers. A paper presented with, 2nd International Research Conference, University of Sri Jayawardanapura Sri Lanka, 4th, 5th December 2013
  • Bandara. B .M .S. (2013). The Investigation of Effective Methods in Teacher Professional Development Programs in Sri Lanka; A paper presented at the Research Conference on Education, Bikshu University , Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, December 2013.
  • Bandara. B .M .S. (2014). Principals’ perceptions on professional Development opportunities in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS)-2014, University of Sri Jayawardanapura Sri Lanka.
  • Science Education opportunities in secondary schools in Sri Lanka- A paper presented, International Research Conference on Management studies and commerce (ICBM)-2015, University of Sri Jayawardanapura Sri Lanka.
  • Bandara. S. (2018). Activity Theory is an Effective Framework on Qualitative data     Analysis Social Sciences Studies, International Journal of Research Granthaalayah, (IJRG).Vol. 6, (Issue.    7): July 2018.
  • Bandara. S. (2018). The influences of Administration system and Policies to development of School-Based Teacher Development programs in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Vol. 7, (Issue.    5): May 2018.
  • Bandara. S. (2018). Identified Effective Events and Activities of SBTD Programs in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (IJIRD), Vol. 7.Issue 6 July 2018
  • Bandara. S. (2018). The investigation on School Guidance and Counselling Services in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management (IJSARM), Volume 3 Issue 7 July 2018
  • Bandara. S. (2018). School-Based Teacher Development Programs in Secondary Schools in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Research Granthaalayah, (IJRG).Vol. 6, (Issue.    5): May 2018.
  • Bandara. S. (2018). A review paper on Teacher Professional Development (TPD) and Teacher Effectiveness in Sri Lanka, The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies (IJHSS), Vol. 6. Issue. 8, www.theijhss.com August 2018
  • Bandara. S. (2018). Should Archaeology be taught in a separated new subject in secondary school curriculum? Investigate on Teachers’ perceptions. Samodhana, Journal, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol.    Issue.  2018
  • Bandara. S. (2018). Institutions of Teacher Professional Development in Sri Lanka. Samodhana, Journal, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol.    Issue.  2018
  • Bandara. S. (2018). A review paper on Education history in Sri Lanka. Samodhana, Journal, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol.    Issue.  2018
  • Bandara. S. (2018). Principals’ perceptions on professional development opportunities in Sri Lanka. Samodhana, Journal, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol.    Issue.  2018
  • Bandara. S. (2018). A study of the influences of Environmental Education on Environment protection in Sri Lanka, Journal of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol.    Issue.  2018.
  • Bandara. S. (2018). Teacher professional development and students’ outcomes, Pulathisipura National College of Education, Journal Vol. Issue. 2018.
  • Bandara. S. (2018). A review paper on aspects of SBTD programs in Government Schools in Sri Lanka. Samodhana, Journal, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol.    Issue.  2018
  • Bandara. B. M. S. (200). Pravachana, Bhikshu University of Sri Lanka Vol. Issue.
  • Bandara. B.M.S. (2021); Jayasri maha Bodhiya and Education. Jaya Sri Maha Bodivansa Journal, Maha Viharaya Udamaluwa, Anuradhapura Bandara B.M.S. (2021) Teacher professional development and students’ outcomes, Journal of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanaka, Mihintale

Books:

  • Senevirathna Bandara (2019)  Teacher Education and Teaching Methods, Faculty of Social Seicences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.
  • Senevirathna Bandara (2019), Qualitative Research Methods, Faculty of Social Seicences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.

International Research Symposiums/ conferences:

  • Bandara. S., & Wijayawardhana, R. (2018) The Investigation on Current Situation of Sri Lankan School-Based Teacher Development programs, International research conference, Research World, 24th-25th, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Supervision of Postgraduate Students’ thesis/projects:

  • MPhil student-Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka-2016-2018
  • Master of Education Management (MSc) for overseas students-Maldives-2013
  • Master of Education Management (MSc) -2013/14
  • Master of Education research/ thesis supervisor (Peradeniya University)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) research / thesis supervisor (Peradeniya University)
  • Master of Education Management (M.Sc.) (National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka)
  • Supervised areas – 2005/2006-Education Management, School Management
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management (PGDEM) (National Institute of Education Sri Lanka) for SLEAS officers’-2013 ( Research and thesis supervised)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management (PGDEM)-2013/20014-Full time and part time (National Institute of Education Sri Lanka)
  • Supervised areas – Classroom management, Education Management and School Management
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management (PGDEM)-2015-Full time (National Institute of Education Sri Lanka)
  • Supervised areas – Classroom management, Education Management and School Management
  • Tutor for Continuing Teacher Education Course (Health and Physical education)-National Institute of Education (Sri Lanka) (2001 to 2003)
  • Tutor for Teacher Training Course (Primary and Science)-National Institute of Education (Sri Lanka) (1995 to 2004)
  • PGIHS University of Peradeniya-MPhi and PhD (Education) supervising 2019 to date
  • Bikshu University of Sri Lanka-Anuradhapura-MA and MPhil 2019 to date
  • PhD supervisor, Lincoln University, Malaysia 

Experiences

  • Rajarata University of Sri Lanka- Senior Lecturer (Education) from 15th of December 2014 up today
  • National Institute of Education- Senior Lecturer from 1st of November 2013 to 14th of December 2014
  • University of Peradeniya-Lecturer from 01st May 2012 to 31st of October 2013
  • National Institute of Education-Project officer from 1st October 2005 to 2006 November
  • Zonal Education office-Hatton-Assistant Director of Education, 1st June 2000 to 30th Sep. 2005
  • Zonal Education office-Hatton-In-service Advisor, 1st Jan. 1992 to 31st May 2000
  • Mahena-Wewatannavidyalaya and HedunuwewaM.M.Vidyalaya, Teacher 1st Jan. 1984 to 31stDec. 1991
  • Commissioned officer of Sri Lankan voluntary Army force.
  • Coordinator of School Environment Project (Hatton, Gampola and Kotmale Educational Zones) in Central Province of Sri Lanka (1995 to 2000).
  • The district co-coordinator of Family Health and Population Studies Programs (NuwaraEliya district – 1994) for teacher training workshops.
  • Coordinator of National Integration Development Program for children – Hatton Educational Zone, Sri Lanka (“PipenaMottu”) (1998 to 2005).
  • Writer of “Sadana” Educational paper, Sri Lanka (Health and Physical Education).
  • A member of curriculum preparation committee of National Institute of Education.
  • Social work (Advisor for Adult learning and activities, Adolescence counseling).
  • Coordinator of grade 11 students’ examinations results’ (Science) improvement Project (Hatton, Educational Zone) from 1995 to 1997.
  • Coordinator of Science teachers’ annual two days field study trip (Hatton, Educational Zone) in 1997 to 2004.
  • Personal and Professional Development trainer in government (Education Department,      Health Department, Central Province Local Government, Central Province Co-operative Department, Kothmale Joint Service Language School, ) and private sectors.
  • Conducted  Personal and Professional Development television programs in Sirasa TV (‘Obejeewithaya’ live program)
  • Coordinator of School Improvement program of Galabawa M.M.V. -Conducted by Department of Education University of Peradeniya
  • Chief guest of Commerce’s day ceremony of Nugawela Central College, Kandy on 19th March 2015
  • Chief guest of book launching ceremony (‘Thaksalawa’ Sarath G. Punchihewa) held at Matale on 21st March 2015
  • Resource person on SBTD workshop for teachers held at Meegoda M.M.V. on 23rd
  • March 2015
  • Resource person on education officers workshops–North-Central Province Education Department
  • Resource person on personal development and life management–rehabilitation center Kandakadu, Somawathe, Polonnaruwa.
  • Resource person on personal development and life management–rehabilitation center Senapura, Welikanda.
  • Resource person on personal development and life management –Civil Defense Service (CDS) center, Mihintale
  • Resource person on personal development and life management –Civil Defense Service (CDS) center, Galkiriyagama
  • Member of consulting -Program of School Improvement (PSI), Ministry of Education, Battaramulla
  • Education Science syllabus preparation committee member of Bikshu University of Sri Lanka-Anuradhapura
  • Science Education(BEd Science) syllabus preparation committee member of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka-Badulla
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) syllabus preparation committee member of University of Ruhuna
  • Education standing committee member of UGC

Trainings

  • Professional Teacher Training Diploma -(National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka) – 1988/1990
  • English for Academic Purposes 3 & 4 (Advanced) (English Language Institute-Deakin University, Australia)
  • Advanced English Language Skills (Australian College of Business & Technology (ACBT) Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • Introduction to Basic Counselling (Chisholm Institute, Victoria, Australia)
  • Covered subject areas-Introduction to Counselling, Counselling Skills, Stress Management, Counsellor Supervision, Values Clarification, Ethical Issues, Decision Making and Creative approaches/art therapy

Work Experiences

Course Coordinator:

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management (PGDEM) Full-time- National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (2013/14)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Full-time 20012/13- University of Peradeniya
  • Diploma in School Management (DSM) 2005, 2006-National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka
  • Master of Education Management (MSc) 2005, 2006–National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Weekend 2015/2018- Rajarata University of SriLamka
  • Program director- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 2018 to date

Visiting Lecturer:

  • University of Peradeniya-Education Management, Comparative Education, Education Guidance and Counselling, Science Education, Teaching practice-PGDE/PGDEP program-2012-2013
  • Bikshu University of Sri Lanka-Anuradhapura-2015-Undergraduate Courses
  • Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2014-2015
  • Nursing Training School (Sri Lanka Army) Anuradhapura 20016-2017
  • Bikshu University of Sri Lanka-Education Science-BEd program-2015-1019
  • Open University of Sri Lanka-PGDE program Teaching practice supervision-2017
  • National Institute of Education-MSc/PGDEM/DSM programs-educational Management-2014-2018
  • University of Peradeniya-Sports Counselling-PGDE Physical Education program-2019
  • PGIHS University of Peradeniya-MPhi and PhD (Education) 2019 to date
  • Bikshu University of Sri Lanka-Anuradhapura-MA and MPhil 2019 to date

As a resource person in Seminars/ Workshops/ Staff Development

  • Research paper reviewer Research Department (National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka)
  • Research paper reviewer Research symposium, Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka)
  • Research paper reviewer Research symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Chair of panel of research symposium-2015, Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Chair of panel of research symposium-2014, Bhikshu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura
  • A member of the planning, organizing and implementation committee of disaster management introduction programs organized by Defense, Health and Education Ministries in Sri Lanka for School principals at a national level (2006)
  • Supervisor of teaching practice of Education Science undergraduate students, Bhikshu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura