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\"\" Biography<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m working as an Instructor in English (Grade III) at the Department of English Language Teaching, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka since 2006. I have had more than 18 years of second language teaching experience as an Instructor in English in the Department of English Language Teaching and I firmly believe that my teaching experiences, knowledge, skills will undoubtly enhance the students\u2019 English Language competency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"\" Educational qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Master of Arts in Linguistics<\/strong> – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bachelor of Arts in English<\/strong> – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Diploma in English<\/strong> – Department of English Language Teaching, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Certificate in English<\/strong> – Department of English Language Teaching, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Certificate in Academic Literacy Development among Undergraduates<\/strong> (Online) – AHEAD Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \"\" Research Interests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Linguistics; syntax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Second Language Teaching and Learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \"\" Research Publications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • \u201cError – Analysis to Identify Writing Errors in English of Grade Ten Students of North Central Province in Sri Lanka\u201d, <\/strong>Proceedings of Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT \u2013 2021), Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (ISSN 2792-1344)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cDependent Prepositions determine the perfection in language use\u201d, <\/strong>Mindspark e- Magazine, Volume 01 Issue 01, Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (ISSN 2792 \u2013 1409)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cUndergraduates\u2019 perception on Zoom Technology in Learning English at the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka\u201d, <\/strong>Proceedings of Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT \u2013 2021), Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (ISSN 2792-1344)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cOnline Teacher Identity Formation of English Instructors in State Universities of Sri Lanka\u201d, <\/strong>Proceedings of Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT \u2013 2021), Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cUse of Corpus – Based Approach to Create a List of Keywords for Teaching Vocabulary to Agriculture Undergraduates in Sri Lankan State Universities\u201d, <\/strong>Conference Proceedings of GARI Winter Multidisciplinary Symposium 2020, Global Academic Research Institute, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \"\" Appointments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Editor of \u2018Mindspark\u2019 English e-magazine of DELT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Editorial Assistant of Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Coordinator \u2013 Logistics Committee. (RUISELT 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Master Trainer \u2013 ToT (Training of Trainers) on Outcome-based Education and Learner Centred Teaching (OBE-LCT) for Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka conducted through the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development Project (AHEAD : ELTA-ELSE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Module writer \u2013 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) External Degree Program on Business English and Business Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Module writer \u2013 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) External Degree Program on Business English and Business Communication (New Curriculum Revision)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Module writer \u2013 Diploma in English (Internal) Programme by Module and Distance Learning Mode conducted by the DELT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Module writer of the Remedial English Programme by Module and Distance Learning Mode conducted by the DELT\n
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          • Remedial English Programme Level \u2013 I<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Remedial English programme Level \u2013 II<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Remedial English programme Level \u2013 III<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Module writer of the ongoing English courses for undergraduates, Department of English language Teaching, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka\n
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            • General English I<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • General English II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • In Charge of the Rappoteuring Sub Committee of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Rapporteur \u2013 Annual International Research Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Rapporteurs of the Technical Sessions; Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition II (RUISELT 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Member of the Organizing Committee (Annual Talent show-Wiosna 2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Team Member of the Curriculum Revision and the Material Development for General English, <\/strong>Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Module writer of the Intensive English Programme, Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              \"\" Memberships and Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              \"\" Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Participation in the Staff Training Programmes \u2013 Three Residential Workshops on Outcome-based Education and Learner Centred Teaching (OBE-LCT): Curriculum Revision, Material Development and Assessemnet Blueprint under AHEAD Project at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo and University of Peradeniya<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Programme – Teaching Writing at Tertiary Level at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Programme – Teaching Speaking and Listening at Tertiary Level at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the workshop on Teaching Language Structure at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Programme – Teaching Reading at Tertiary Level at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Programme – Testing at Tertiary Level at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Programme \u2013 Online Teaching Methods for Academic Staff at Staff CDevelopment Centre, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Workshop \u2013 Integration of Language into Agriculture Content at Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Workshop \u2013 Reported Speech at Department of English Language Teaching, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the workshop on How to become a Successful Mentor at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the workshop on How to become a Successful Mentor at Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the workshop on Teaching Writing (AHEAD Project) at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the workshop – Designing Graduate Profile & Formulation of Programme Outcomes (1st<\/sup> Staff Training Session of Ahead Activity 01) at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the series of workshops \u2013 Preparation of PLOs, ILOs and LLOs and Mapping under AHEAD Project at Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Experts\u2019 Meeting – Curriculum Revision conducted by Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka at Hotel Heritage, Anuradhapura<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the Staff Training Session – Using OBE \u2013 LCT in Classrooms by Faculty Quality Assuarance Cell, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Participation in the workshop – Course Specifications: KSAM and Teaching and Learning Methods Blueprint conducted by Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                \"\" Work Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • Over 10 years of teaching experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to undergraduates of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Instructor in English for the Pre-University Online Certificate Course in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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