Welcome to my Profile. I am R.S.Dilakshan. I work as a Lecturer (Probationary) in Secondary and Tertiary Education at the Department of Secondary and Tertiary Education in the esteemed Faculty of Education at The Open University of Sri Lanka. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of Peradeniya.
Educational Technology and Foundation
Educational Psychology
Curriculum Theory and Practice
Guidance and Counselling in Education
Child rights
Working as a Lecturer (Probationary) Since 1st January, 2025 onwards.
PGDE 2024/2025 Assignment Coordinator (Tamil Medium)
B.Ed. Honours Drama and Theater 2025/2026 Assistant Coordinator (Tamil Medium)
Dilakshan, R. S. (2024). Needs and requirements of counseling support for university students: A study based on the University of Peradeniya Abstract. 1st International Research Conference in Education, Faculty of Graduate Studies & Department of Education, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Dilakshan, R. S. (2024). Perception of university students on the impact of sports activities on mental health: A study based on the University of Peradeniya Abstract. 1st International Conference on Sports & Physical Education, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Dilakshan, R. S. (2024). The influence of teacher professionalism on the development of essential learning competencies of primary education students: A study based on selected 1C schools in Kandy Educational Zone Abstract. 1st National Research Symposium of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Education (SLAAED-NRS-2024).
Dilakshan, R. S. (2024). Challenges faced by teachers in using information communication technology in teaching: A study based on Rathnapura Education Zone 1C Tamil schools Conference paper. IRC OUSL 2024, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Nawastheen, F. M., & Dilakshan, R. S. (2024). Teachers’ perspectives on skills and challenges towards integration of ICT-based technologies in the classroom teaching and learning process Extended Abstract. International Research Symposium of Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Shalani, H. L. N., & Dilakshan, R. S. (2024). Investigation of teaching aids used by English language teachers on academic performance of Grade 6 students Extended Abstract. International Research Symposium of Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Srikanth*, S., Thushanika, P., Jeffry, T. S., Divyavadhana, A., & Dilakshan, R. S. (2022). The gender equality in university admissions in Sri Lanka Extended abstract. Research Symposium on Gender Equity and Equality (RSGEE-2022), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Dilakshan, R. S. (2025). Investigation of the development of social skills of the students through sports participation Conference presentation. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2025).
Dilakshan, R. S. (2025). Impact of guidance counseling service on emotional expression of adolescents: A study based on Rathnapura educational Tamil medium schools [Conference presentation]. The 9th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Nawastheen, F. M, Dilakshan, R. S. (2025). Teachers’ perspectives on interest and challenges in integrating ICT-based technologies in classroom teaching and learning [Conference presentation]. 2025 Multidisciplinary International Conference, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
