Senior Lecturer Grade I
BEd (Colombo), MEd (Colombo), PhD (New England-Australia)Secondary and Tertiary Education
Faculty of Education
Website RG GS
Head/Department of Special Needs Education
Contact:
Colombo, 2nd Floor, Education Faculty Building
Office: 011-2881-515, Ext: 515 Mobile: 0760388100
E-mail: kdper@ou.ac.lk/hdsne@ou.ac.lk
Web: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3500-0532
I’m Dr.K.D.R.L.J.Perera(Ruwandika Perera), for getting primary education I attended to K/Wewita Maithree Maha Vidyalaya until grade 5. Then, I enrolled to K/Bandaragama National College. After passing the year 5 scholarship examination I enrolled to K/Panadura Balika Maha Vidyalaya and I studied until GCE Advanced Level Examination there.
I was fortunate to enter University of Colombo in year 2001 and I was graduated Bachelor of Education Honours Degree with a first class and two gold medals. Then I started my university academic journey at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) in 2007. I have been working as a senior Lecturer at the Department of Secondary and Tertiary Education, Faculty of Education, OUSL, Nawala, Nugegoda since then. I completed my Master of Education Degree at University of Colombo. I was awarded a scholarship from University of New England, NSW2350,Australia to pursue my PhD in Educational Psychology in 2014.
I have been appointed as the Head/Department of Special Needs Education, Faculty of Education, OUSL since 04.03.2021.
My teaching philosophy is’ Learn more, facilitate more‘.
My life philosophy is ‘Show respect, earn respect‘
Last Updated on 2 years
Areas of Specialization:Educational Psychology
Mixed Methods Research
Research interests:
Educational Psychology
Mixed Methods Research
Quantitative Research
Inclusive Education
Affiliations:
Senior Lecturer Grade 1
Dept. of Secondary and Tertiary Education
Faculty of Education
The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda.
Head
Dept. of Special Needs Education
Faculty of Education
The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda.
Contributions:Paper Reviewing
1). Journal of Learning for Development 2022
2). The Open University of Sri Lanka-Open University Research Sessions (OURS), 2021
3). Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 2021
4). International Research Symposium -University of Vocational Technology,2021
5). International Research Symposium, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, 2021
6). The Open University of Sri Lanka-Open University Research Sessions (OURS), 2020
7). Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology International Conference for the advancement of Sciences and Humanities (SICASH), 2020
8). The Open University of Sri Lanka-Open University Research Sessions (OURS), 2019
Guest Lecture
Delivered a guest lecture on “Mahatma Gandhi’s contributions to education, Culture, and Society”, at the Department of Education, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, Karsikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, 26-27 February 2020
Research/Project Coordinator
1). An action research to improve the completion rate of dissertations in Master of Education Degree Programme at The Open University of Sri Lanka -Research Coordinator
2). Research on ‘School mentors’ contribution to the professional development of student teachers in Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme’-Research coordinator
3). An on-line course on Mindfulness Practices for Primary Teachers- Open University of Sri Lanka -Project Coordinator
4). Problems faced by teachers in National College of Education in teaching learning process – Research conducted by National Institute of Education- Research coordinator
Preparation of Audio/Video Programmes
1). Preparing a video on ‘A better classroom with a blackboard’ in 2008
2). Multi Grade Teaching Programme-Module-7 (Planning a programme of instruction for multi-Grade classes) -Multimedia Development team member
Institutional Development
Evaluation
Evaluation of innovative teaching aids presented by PGDE students for the awards of best teaching aids and a member of selecting committee of visiting academics, marking examiners and master teachers for PGDE Programme
Resource person
–Resource person –The orientation programme for newly recruited graduate teachers conducted by Ministry of Education in 2008
-Preparing manuals for both Mentors and Student teachers in PGDE Programme in collaboration with Prof. (Ms.) G.D.Lekamge (Former Dean, Faculty of Education, OUSL)
Academic tasks undertaken.
University teaching
– Bachelor of Education Honours in Special Needs Education Degree Programme
– Bachelor of Education Honours in Natural Sciences Degree Programme
–Bachelor of Education Honours in Drama and Theatre Degree Programme
–Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education Programme
– Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme
– Master of Education Degree Programme
–Master of Education in Special Needs Education
–Master of Teacher Education Programme
–Short Course in Research Methodology
* University teaching is taken place in different Reginal and Study centres throughout the country (9 Regional centres and 19 study centres).
Inter Faculty Teaching
Teaching (ESU4201-Educational Psychology) in BA in English (Level 6) Degree Programme (Level 6) conducted by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka
Teaching practice supervision
Form 2007-2022-Supervisd more than120 student teachers in both Bachelor of Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programmes
Assignment marking
Marking around 250 assignments during one academic year in all Programmes
Selection test paper marking
Marking around 700 Selection test papers in Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme and Master of Education Programme during one academic year
Continues assessment test (CAT) paper marking.
Marking around 400 Continues assessment test (CAT) papers in Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme during one academic year.
Evaluating PhD and Master’s thesis
– Master of Education Programme-Thesis examiner-The Open University of Sri Lanka
– Master of Education-Thesis Examiner-University of Colombo
Evaluating projects
– Evaluating annually around 50 projects in Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme
– Evaluated annually around 20 projects in Certificate in early Childhood and Primary Education Programme
Academic Counseling for students
Academic counseling for the students is given at the registration for all the programmes and throughout their study.
Contribution for the Staff Development Centre-OUSL
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education Programme- Conducted by the Staff Development Centre-The Open University of Sri Lanka
-Educational Technology Coordinator (2020-2021)
-Programme committee member
-Module Coordinator: Module 3-Teaching Learning l-Managing the process
-Resource person
- Induction Training for Senior Lecturers Programme-The Open University of Sri Lanka
-Resource person
Chief Examiner- Master of Education in Special Needs Education Programme
SNPA601 Psychological Foundations of Special Needs Education
SNPA602 Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Special Needs Education
SNPA903 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Special Needs Education
SNPA904 Managing Special Needs Education within the Existing Education System
SNPA605 Transitions for Students with Special Education Needs
SNPA606 Assistive and Adaptive Technologies in Special Needs Education
Chief Examiner- Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education Programme
SNP8530 Psychology for Special Needs Education
SNP8531 Philosophical Foundation of Special Needs Education
SNP8532 Educational Technology for Special Needs Education
SNP8333 Measurement & Evaluation in Special Needs Education
SNP8334 Introduction to Exceptionalities and Learning Needs
SNP8335 Sociological Foundation of Special Needs Education
SNP8336 Emerging Trends in Education
SNP8237 Rehabilitation and Community Based Rehabilitation
SNP8338 Educational Guidance and Counselling
SNE8839 Teaching Practice
Chief Examiner- Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education Programme
SNU5535 Psychology for Special Needs Education
SNU5336 Philosophical Foundation of Special Needs Education
SNU5237 Sociological Foundation of Special Needs Education
SNU5338 Introduction to Exceptionalities and Learning needs
SNU5239 Emerging Trends in Education
SNU5540 Comparative Education and Educational Problems
SNU5341 Educational Guidance and Counselling
SNU5242 Inclusive Education
SNU5343 Measurement & Evaluation in Special Needs Education
SNU5244 Curriculum Theory and Practice
SNE5546 Creating Best Educational Environment for children with Special Needs
SNE5247 Dealing with problems of Children in Inclusive Classroom
SNU6620 Educational Technology for Special Needs Education
SNU6221 Primary Education
SNU6822 Project
SNU6223 Child Rights
SNU6224 Educational Management
SNU6225 Rehabilitation and Community Based Rehabilitation
SNU6826 Teaching Practice
SNE6546 Curriculum Development and Adaption for children in Inclusive Classroom
Conducting Workshops (Participating as a Resource Person) from 2007-2014 and 2019-to date (*2014-2019 reading for PhD)
| Workshop | Duration |
| BEdSNE-Master Teachers Workshop-Teaching practice | 2 hours |
| PGDE-Master teachers Workshops –Colombo Centre | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Marking Examiners Workshops-Colombo Centre | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Mentoring Workshops-Colombo Centre | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Teaching Practice Monitoring Workshop-Kaluthara Study Centre | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Teaching Practice Monitoring Workshop-Ambalangoda Centre | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Mentoring Workshop-Matara | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Mentoring Workshop-Ambalangoda | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Mentoring Workshop-Matara | 6 hours |
| PGDE-Assignment Marking Examiners Workshop | 6 hours |
| MEd Research Workshops | 6 hours |
| MEd Action Research Workshops | 6 hours |
| PGDSNE-Master Teachers Workshop-Teaching Practice | 6 hours |
Committee Faculty/University Level
- Theme Convener-Education-Open University Research Sessions 2019, 2020
- Contemporary Teaching Skills for South Asia (CONTESSA) Project Manager (2021-2022) Institutional Coordinator-The Open University of Sri Lanka 2020-2022 https://contessa-project.eu/
- Organising Committee Member- Open University Research Sessions 2019
- Organising Committee Member- Open University Research Sessions 2020
- Scientific committee member- The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) conference which was held at the Open University of Sri Lanka in June 2021
- Coordinator for Educational Technology/ Faculty of Education-Staff Development Centre-The Open University of Sri Lanka
- Member-Faculty of Education research committee
- Member-Faculty of Education board meetings
- Committee Member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Education (SLAAED)-2007 to date
- Project Manager Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Education (SLAAED)-2022
- J.E. Jayasuriya Memorial Foundation-Memorial Lecture secretary from 2022
- Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Third-party verification team member
- Member- Education Forum Sri Lanka
- Resource person-Verification of National Education Framework, National Education Commission
- Membership of working with children, Australia-WWC1700357v- Expiry date 22.06.2023.
- Resource person-National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka
- Resource person-National Education Commission, Sri Lanka
- Resource person-Faculty of Education, University of Colombo
National contribution /Services rendered to other Institutions/Seminars participated in other Institutions
- Problems faced by teachers in National College of Education in teaching learning process – Research conducted by National Institute of Education- Research team member.
- Resource person –The orientation programme for newly recruited graduate teachers conducted by Ministry of Education in 2008
- Teaching (ESU4201-Educational Psychology) in BA in English (Level 6) Degree Programme (Level 6) conducted by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka
- Worked as a casual academic at Faculty of Education, University of New England, Australia in the capacity of standard marking and other academic activities (in 2015)
Programme Coordination:
• Master of Education Degree Programme-Assistant Coordinator 2009-2011
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme-Coordinator 2020/2021
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme-Coordinator 2011-2014
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme-Assignment Coordinator 2006/2007 and 2008/2009
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme- Ambalangoda Centre Coordinator- From 2010 to 2014
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme- Galle Centre Coordinator- From 2011 to 2014
Course Coordination in Masters Programmes
• Master of Education Degree Programme-Course coordinator and Course team member STP9811- Psychological Foundations of Education
• Master of Education Degree Programme-Course team member STP9813- Research Methods in Education
• Master of Teacher Education Programme- Course team member STP9540-Teacher Educator as a Teaching Learning Specialist
• Master of Teacher Education Programme- Course team member STP9545- Teacher Educator as a Researcher
• Master of Teacher Education Programme- Course team member STP9F46- Learning Portfolio
• Master of Education in Special Needs Education- Course team member-SNPA601-Phychological Foundations of Special Needs Education
• Master of Education in Special Needs Education- Course coordinator and Course team member-SNPA608-Quantitiative Research methods in Special Needs Education
• Master of Education in Special Needs Education- Course team member-SNPA609-Qualitative Research Methods in Special Needs Education
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme- Course Coordinator and Course team member STP8301-Educational Psychology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme -Course team member STP8403- Measurement and Evaluation in Education
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme -Course team member STP8209- Educational Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme -Course team member STP8404- Educational Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education Programme- Course Coordinator and Course team member SNP8340-Psychology for Special Needs Education
Course Coordination in Bachelors Programmes
BEd (Natural Sciences) Programme
• STU5511-Educational Psychology- Course Coordinator and Course team member
• STU6505-Measurement and Evaluation in Education- Course team member
• STU5816-Educational Technology- Course team member
• STU6306-Educational Management- Course team member
• STU6801-Adolescent Psychology- Course team member
BEd (Drama and Theatre) Programme
• STU5525-Educational Psychology- Course coordinator and Course team member
• STU6514-Measurement and Evaluation in Education-Course team member
• STU5827-Educational Technology- Course team member
• STU6315-Educational Management- Course team member
BEd (Special Needs Education) Programme
• SNU5535-Educational Psychology in Special Needs Education-Course coordinator and Course team member
Coordination in Short Courses
• Short Course in Research Methodology -Course team member
• Short course on Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities-Course team member
• Bachelor of Education (2005) (1st class Honours-Batch-top) Won 2 gold medals.
– Paulis and Milly Jayasuriya Gold Medal for Education
– Prof. S. Rupasinghe Gold Medal for Education, University of Colombo
• Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2018, October). Early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning in low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka (Based on t-tests results). Paper presented at the International Conference on School Psychology and Educational Psychology, Sydney, Australia. This paper won the best presentation award.
• Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2018, August). Early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning in low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka (Based on two-way MANOVA and one-way ANOVA results). Paper presented at the International Conference on Psychology, Language, and Teaching, Sydney, Australia. This paper won the excellent paper award.
• Academic Fora- 2018-Nominated for Global Star Scholar Award for the scholars who have contribution to the community through promising and novel research ideas.
Researches:1). Research Thesis for PhD Degree (2019), University of New England: Early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning and impact of the school-related conditions in low Socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka: A mixed methods study
2). Research Thesis for Master of Education Degree (2011), University of Colombo: The contribution of school mentors to the professional skills development of student teachers in the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme
3). An action research to improve the completion rate of dissertations in Master of Education Degree Programme at The Open University of Sri Lanka -Research Coordinator
4). Research on ‘School mentors’ contribution to the professional development of student teachers in Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme’-Research coordinator
5). An on-line course on Mindfulness Practices for Primary Teachers- Open University of Sri Lanka -Project Coordinator
6). Problems faced by teachers in National College of Education in teaching learning process – Research conducted by National Institute of Education- Research coordinator
Ongoing Research:-Department of Special Needs Research-Adapting a screening tool to identify gifted and talented Students (in grade three (3) classes in Colombo South education zone)
-Developing Tools to Examine the Integration of Smart Classroom Features in the Teaching-Learning Process in an ODL Context: Phase l with Dr.D.V.M.De Silva
Research Supervisions:
Supervised the research dissertations of Master of Education Degree Programme, The Open University of Sri Lanka-02 students (2009/2010)-Research Dissertations -completed
1). A study on Problems faced by junior secondary adolescent girls due to their physical changes
2). A study on the school related factors affecting to the job satisfaction of government school teachers
Supervising the research dissertations of Master of Education Degree Programme, The Open University of Sri Lanka
1). An action research to develop basic accounting skills in year 12 students-ongoing research
Supervising the following students in Master of Education in Special Needs Education Degree programme
1). Developing social inter relationship of children with Autism
2). Awareness, attitudes, and challenges of special needs teachers towards inclusive education in Colombo
3). Personality development of physically impaired early adolescents in inclusive setup
4).Effectiveness of using visual schedules for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Supervising research projects
Supervising around 20 research projects annually in BEd (Natural Sciences), BEd (Drama and Theatre) Programme, and BEd (Special Needs Education) Programme
Books
1). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2012). Teaching Methods and Techniques -A handbook for school teachers, Thewani Publications, ISBN 978-955-0857-00-5
2). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2022). A book on ‘Mixed Methods Research Approach’ is being written.
Journal Articles
1). Perera, K. D. R. L. J. (2022). Application of Self Determination Theory to Promote Students Motivation and Engagement in Learning: Non-Asian and Asian Contexts. Asian Review of Social Sciences, 11(1), 17–21. https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2022.11.1.2935
2). Perera.K.D.R.L.J. (2022). Checking the assumptions for using parametric tests in relation to low socio-economic districts early adolescents’ motivation and engagement levels in learning. International Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(3), 119-131. https://doi.org/10.54922/IJEHSS.2022.0391
3). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2021). Students’ Perceptions of School-Related Conditions Impacting Their Motivation and Engagement in Learning. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 9, 353-377. https://doi: 10.4236/jss.2021.99025.
4). Perera, K. D. R. L. J., & Lekamge, G. D. (2021). The Impact of Open and Distance Learning Material on Mindfulness Practices of Primary School Teachers. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 9, 83-94. https://doi:10.4236/jss.2021.95007
5). Perera. R. (2018). Early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning in low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka (Based on Kruskal-Wallis H test results). International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 3(6), 270-278. Retrieved from www.ijirk.com.
6). Perera, R., & Hathaway, T. (2017). Principals and teachers’ perceptions about the impact of school-related conditions on early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning and their motivating practices (in low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka). International Journal of Social Sciences, 3(1), 288-306. https://doi:10.20319/pijss.2017.31.288306
7). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2022). A study to develop a validated scale to measure the levels of motivation and engagement in learning among early adolescents in two low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka. Journal Article submitted to Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and being reviewed.
8). Bohlinger,S., Müller,C., Perera,R, & Vithanapathirana.M. The role of teacher trainers from a cross-national perspective. A four-country case study (2022), article has written with the members of the CONTESSA (Contemporary teaching Skills in South Asia) project from Germany, Austria, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka to be published in Springer.
9). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2022). Applying Thematic Analysis to Analyse Qualitative Data: A Researcher’s Experience Journal Article submitted to Journal of Learning for Development and being reviewed.
Book Chapters
1). Hummel, S., Brodacz-Geier, M., Perera, K.D.R.L.J., Siriwardena, M.G.D.A., & Monirith, L. (2021). E-Pedagogy and Digitally Enhanced Learning Environments. In book: CONTESSA: Contemporary Teaching Skills for South-East Asia (pp.254-275). Uni Graz.
2). Lekamge, G.D., Kugamoorthy, S., Perera, K.D.R.L.J., Wanasinghe, S., Kandangama,C., & Irugalbandara, A.(2014).Opening our world to scenarios, OER and ICT. In S. Karunanayaka & S. Naidu (Eds.), Integrating OER in Educational Practice: Practitioner Stories (pp.47-74). The Open University of Sri Lanka.
Conference Presentations
Abstracts/Extended Abstracts
1). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2021, November). Applying Thematic Analysis to Analyse Qualitative Data: A Researcher’s Experience [Paper presentation]. International Research Symposium 2021, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2021, September). Mixed Methods Research Approach: Strengths and Shortcomings [Paper presentation]. Open University Research Sessions 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
3). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2021, June). A Review of Literature on the Low Socio-Economic Status Students’ Disengagement in Learning [Paper presentation].34th Annual conference of Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka- full paper published
4). Perera, R. (2020, November). Alternatives and Limitations of Self-determination Theory: Perspective of Different Literature [Paper presentation]. Open University Research Sessions 2020, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
5). Perera, R. (2019, December). Checking the Assumptions for Using Parametric Tests in Relation to Low Socio-Economic Districts Early Adolescents Motivation and Engagement in Learning [Paper presentation]. 2nd International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities 2019, National Centre for Advanced Studies, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
6). Perera, R. (2019, October). A Study to Develop a Validated Scale to Measure the Levels of Motivation and Engagement in Learning Among Early Adolescents in Two Low Socio-Economic Districts in Sri Lanka [Paper presentation]. Open University Research Sessions 2019, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
7). Perera, R. (2019, January). Confirmatory factor analysis results of MES-JS employing low socio-economic early adolescents’ motivation and engagement levels in learning in Sri Lanka [Paper presentation]. Post Graduate Conference at the University of New England 2019, Armidale, Australia.
8). Perera, R. (2019, January). Motivational strategies employed to increase early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning in low socio-economic school contexts in Sri Lanka [Paper presentation]. Post Graduate Conference at the University of New England 2019, Armidale, Australia.
9). Perera, R. (2018, October). Early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning in low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka (Based on t-tests results) [Paper presentation]. International Conference on School Psychology and Educational Psychology 2018, Sydney, Australia.
10). Perera, R. (2018, August). Early adolescents’ motivation and engagement in learning in low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka (Based on two-way MANOVA and one-way ANOVA results) [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Psychology, Language, and Teaching 2018, Sydney, Australia.
11). Perera, R., & Hathaway, T. (2016, November). Early adolescents’ perceptions of school conditions impacting motivation and engagement in learning in low socio-economic districts in Sri Lanka [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Education and Psychology 2016, Kyoto, Japan.
12). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2014, November). A comparative study on the support received by student teachers during the teaching practice stage 1 of the post graduate diploma in education programme [Paper presentation]. Open Annual Academic Sessions 2014, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka
13). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. & et al. (2014, July). A study about the support received by teachers during the teaching practice stage 1 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme [Paper presentation]. University of Peradeniya International Research Session 2014, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
14). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2013, November). A Study about the Feedback Given for Assignments in the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme [Paper presentation]. 2nd International conference on Social Sciences 2013, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
15). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2013, November). A study of the activity-based assignments in the post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme [Paper presentation]. OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2013, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
16). Perera, K.D.R.L.J., & Lekamge, G.D. (2013, November). Improving supervisors support for completion of research dissertations [Paper presentation]. OUSL Academic Sessions 2013, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
17). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2012, November). A study on Supervisors’ Perceptions on Student Teachers Research Dissertations of Master of Education Degree Programme of the Open University of Sri Lanka [Paper presentation]. Pandit G.P.Wickramarachchi Memorial International research Conference 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
18). Perera, K.D.R.L.J., & Lekamge, G.D. (2012, July). Identifying students’ perceptions and improving supervisors support for completion of research dissertations [Paper presentation]. Jaffna University International Research Conference 2012, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
19). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2012, May). Problems faced by advanced level students while using school libraries [Paper presentation].2nd International Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka 2012, Oluvil, Sri Lanka.
20). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2011, December). The contribution of school mentors to the professional skills development of student teachers in the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme [Paper presentation]. 1st International Conference on the Social Sciences and the Humanities 2011, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
21). Perera, K.D.R.L.J., & Lekamge, G.D. (2011, November). Impact on mentoring on development of professional competencies of student teachers [Paper presentation]. OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2011, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
22). Perera, K.D.R.L.J., & Lekamge, G.D. (2011, February). An analytical study of the contribution of the school mentors for the professional development of student teachers in the post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme [Paper presentation]. Faculty of Education Annual Academic Sessions 2011, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
23). Perera, K.D.R.L.J., & Lekamge, G.D. (2010, February). The impact of school mentors on the development of professional skills of student teachers in the PGDE Programme [Paper presentation]. Faculty of Education Annual Academic Sessions 2010, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka.
Submitted Abstracts
1). Perera, K.D.R.L.J. & De Silva, D.V.M. (2022). Developing Tools to Examine the Integration of Smart Classroom Features in the Teaching-Learning Process in an ODL Context: Phase l. Submitted an abstract to Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) 2022.
2). Ketheeswara, K., & Perera,K.D.R.L.J. et al.(2022). Screening tool to identify gifted and talented students. Submitted an abstract to iOURS 2022.
Scientific and Literary Communications
1). ‘Increasing Students Motivation and Engagement through Self-Determination Theory’, SHIKSHA,2021,Published by the Sri Lankan Association of Advancement of Education
2). ‘Social development in adolescence’, ADHEEKSHA, Vol-3, 2012, Published by Faculty of Education, The Open University of Sri Lanka.
3).’ Towards an effective mentoring approach’, ADHEEKSHA, Vol-2, 2011, Published by Faculty of Education, The Open University of Sri Lanka.
4).’ How a teacher can be used the theory of Multiple Intelligence effectively’, ADHEEKSHA Vol-1, 2010, Published by Faculty of Education, The Open University of Sri Lanka.
5).An article on ‘Andragogy’ is being written to submit to ADHEEKSHA 2023, Published by Faculty of Education, The Open University of Sri Lanka
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