Annual Research Symposium 2017 of the faculty of Education was held on 22nd November 2017 from 8.30 am
This year theme of the symposium is “Research for Development: Challenges and Opportunities”.
The keynote speaker was Dr. G.B Gunawardana Vice Chairman , National Education Commission.
The chief guest was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake.
There were three parallel sessions were held by staff and post graduate students of the faculty.
Presentations
Developing the communicative competence of bilingual Bachelor of Education undergraduates using the subject content; Action Research – Ms.E.S Neranjani
1. A study to identify the professional development needs of teachers – Ms. H.M.D.G Herath
2. An investigation into problems related to writing in English as a second language – Ms.I.H.S.Fernando
3. Aid to Focus:A self-regulation program for young adolescents – Ms. L.C.D.Wickramanayake
4.Use of first language in facilitating the second language writing development – Prof. M.E Perera
5.User perceptions on pleasure reading facilities provided by the Main Library of University of Colombo – Ms. K.K.N.L Perera
6.An exploration on the issues on the theme of geometry at G.C.E. (O/L) Examination – Ms.M.G.D.A Siriwardana
7.A Study on Physics teaching methods used by the grade 10 and 11 teachers in government schools – Ms. N.V.D Priyadarshani
8.The Importance of Visual Arts in Primary Education – Ms.T.S Dayasagara
9.Strategies to Develop Soft Skills in the Bachelor of Education Undergraduates – Mr.S.S Dahanayaka
10.A study on the followership role of graduate teachers in Sri Lankan schools – Ms.C.P.W Malepathirana
11.IDENTIFYING THE AREAS FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT SCHOOL PRINCIPALS – Ms.D.I Weththasinghe
12.CONTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTES TO SCHOOL BASED MANAGEMET IN SRI LANKA – Ms.T.W indigahawela