Panel 01 – Theme:  Language Education & Online Education

Venue: MLH 1
Panelists Professor Emeritus Marie Perera(Session Chair), Ms. R.D.C Niroshinie  Ms. Shiranthi Rajendram
Session Coordinator: Ms. I. Kinkini
Technical Officer: Ms Wasantha Kumari, Ms Nishani Costa
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
Introduction to the Session 1.00 to 1.10 pm
IRSFoE 44 The Social Status of Sri Lankan English: A study based on English majoring undergraduates in Sri Lanka

 

S.R.Dilhara,

H.M.D. N. Herath

 

1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 52 Student Perspectives on Improving the ESL Experience: A Needs Analysis Conducted at a Public University

 

EPME Ekanayake 1, D.M.M.S. Dissanayake2

 

1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 49  Restraints on application of principles of humanistic education in online education

 

GB Ekanayake 1, D.R. Lecamwasam2

 

2.00 to 2.25 pm
IRSFoE 48 An Analysis of the Usage of Code Switching in the Process of Teaching and Learning in English as a Second Language in the University: Tertiary Level P. Pubudini Shanilka Pathirana 2.25 to 2.50 pm
IRSFoE 53 Learning English Online: Students’ Perception on Collaborative Learning

 

RWDNK Rajapakse

K. G Wijesuriya

 

2.50 to 3.15 pm
IRSFoE 47 Deviation as Self-assertion: A study on ‘heteronormativity’ through Amulet by Punyakante Wijenaike

 

Jayantha Wannisinghe 3.15 to 3.40pm
IRSFoE 65 A Syntactic Analysis of Academic Writing: A Survey of First-Year Undergraduates

 

HS. Jayasinghe 3.40 to 4.05
Plenary  Session; Ms. R.D.C Niroshinie 4.05 to 4.30 pm

Panel 02– Theme: Educational Leadership & Management

Venue: MLH 2
Panelists Prof. Lalitha S. Fernando (Session Chair) ,  Dr. HM Lalitha Kumari, Dr. Lanka Wedikandage
Session Coordinator: Ms. T. Indigahawela
Technical Officer: Ms. Hansi, Mr. Ishan De Silva.   
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
Introduction to the Session 1.00 to 1.10pm
IRSFoE 71 Educational Achievements of Female Students in Middle Class and Working-Class Families

 

Herath HMJC

Lanka Wedikandage

1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 10 A case study on the uniqueness of principal leadership style practices in effective small schools

 

NS. Dissanayake, 1T.W.V.Indigahawala2

 

1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 21 Curriculum Traditions and Foundations of Education Reforms in Sri Lanka: From 1944 to 1981

 

Lakshman P. Wedikkarage 2.00 to 2.25 pm
IRSFoE 23 The Teachers’ Perception of Principals’ Instructional Leadership Practices: A Case Study of Northern Province Tamil Medium Secondary Schools

 

Manimarrphan.

Lakshman P. Wedikkarage

2.25 to 2.50 pm
IRSFoE16 School-Based Planning and the  Contribution of Stakeholders in Developing the Re-opened Schools

 

SP.  Pihillegedara 1,H.M.Lalitha. Kumari2

 

2.50 to 3.15 pm
IRSFoE 60 Classroom management efficacy of trained teachers with reference to in-service and pre-service trained teachers

 

AF. Rahman 3.15 to 3.40pm
IRSFoE 04 Examining the teachers’ perception of the school-based professional teacher development programs (SBPTD)

 

KMJ. Wijekoon 1, H.M.Lalitha Kumari2

 

3.40 to 4.05
Plenary Session; Dr. H.M.Lalitha Kumari  4.05 to 4.30 pm

Panel 03. Educational Leadership & Management

Venue: MLH 3
Panelists Professor. Arosha S. Adikaram (Session Chair),  Dr. Lakshman Wedikkarage ,  Ms. Jeevani  Herath
Session Coordinator:  Ms. Dulani Priyadarshanie
Technical Officer: Ms. Nayani Gamaetige
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
Introduction to the Session 1.00 to 1.10pm
IRSFoF 17 A Study on Instructional Supervision by Principals in Type 2 and Type 3 schools in Sri Lanka

 

H M Lalitha Kumari 1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 12 Principal’s instructional leadership: Effecton teacher’s self-efficacy in student

engagement in scientific inquiry activities

 

DVKP Seneviratne 1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 58 Corporal Punishment and Its Impact on Students’ Human Rights: A Case Study

 

MASP  Manchanayaka 2.00 to 2.25 pm
IRSFoE 50 Gender as a Factor Influencing Lifelong Learning in Sri Lanka

 

EA. Sirisena 1, K. K. N. N. Kariyawasam2

 

2.25 to 2.50 pm
IRSFoE 57 The Impact of Resource Management on Job Satisfaction of Teachers

(A study based on the teachers of secondary schools in Jaffna district)

 

P. Rajeswaran 1, J.Rasanayakam 2 , N.Kengatharan3,  

 

2.50 to 3.15 pm
IRSFoE 38 Senior Secondary Students’ Right to Participation in School Administration: Theory, Policy and Practice

 

SN Jayasinghe 3.15 to 3.40pm
IRSFoE 67 Factors Prompting Students’ Preference for Online Learning under

Sri Lankan Higher Education System

U Latha 1, Iresha.M.Lakshman2

 

3.40 to 4.05
Plenary Session ; Dr. Lakshman Wedikkarage 4.05 to 4.30 pm

Panel 4. Science and Technology Education & Curriculum Development

Venue: MLH 4
Panelists Prof. Devaka Weerakoon (Session Chair) Dr. Kumudu Senevirathna , Mr. Jude Nonis
Session Coordinator: Ms. Anuruddhika Siriwardena
Technical Officer: Mr. Samitha Dias
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
Introduction to the Session 1.00 to 1.10pm
IRSFoE 18 Factors Affecting Learning-Teaching Process of Mathematics (Based on the feedback from teachers of Type II Schools in Jaffna District) V. Balamurali 1, S. Athirathan 1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 11 Status of students’ performance in Geometry in the secondary schools in Sri Lanka

 

N. Prashanthan 1 P.K.J.E.Nonis2

 

1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 15 The Techniques used in Group learning method

 

NVDP Priyadarshani 2.00 to 2.25 pm
IRSFoE 14 Activity Based Learning to Promote Sustainable Development Goals among G.C.E. Advanced Level Students

 

HAD. Senevirathna

D.V.K.P.Senevirathne

2.25 to 2.50 pm
IRSFoE 05 Enhancing Students’ Higher Order Cognitive Skills (HOCS)

 

JPR. Malkanthi  1, H.M.Lalitha Kumari 2 2.50 to 3.15 pm
IRSFoE 29 Student Teachers Online Training for Microteaching and Internship Programme during Pandemic: A Review 

 

T.  Praddep Kumar 3.15 to 3.40pm
IRSFoE 08 Online Gaming: Impact on the Academic Performance of the Secondary Students in Sri Lankan Schools.

 

R.Vijayatheepan,

 

3.40 to 4.05
Plenary Session ; Dr. Kumudu Senevurathna  4.05 to 4.30pm

Panel 5: Educational Psychology & Assessment

Venue: Department of Psychology Board Room
Panelists  Prof. Iresha  Lakshman (Session Chair),   Prof. W. Chandradasa Dr. Samudra Senarath
Session Coordinator: Ms. Udeshinie Perera
Technical Officer: Ms. Kanthi Amarasinghe
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
1.00 to 1.10 pm
IRSFoE 19 Role of Teachers in Bringing out Hidden Skills of Slow Learners in the   Regular Classrooms.

 

Saba  Athirathan 1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 20 Preconceptions of Authentic Assessment in Graduate Trained Teachers: A fact-finding study for a journey towards more authenticity in assessment

 

Chinthaka Chandrakumara 1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 39 Applying Thematic Analysis to Analyse Qualitative Data: A Researcher’s Experience

 

KDRLJ Perera 2.00 to 2.25 pm
IRSFoE 25 Identify reasons for passive behaviour of Asian students during collaborative work Punsisi Somaratne 2.25 to 2.50 pm
IRSFoE 70 Needs Analysis to Design a Flipped Experiential Interactive Museum Learning Activity.

 

Siti Hajar Halili1, Nur Azah Binti Hamzaid2& Abd. Aziz Rashid3

 

2.50 to 3.15 pm
IRSFoE 24 Contribution of Parents on Students’ Academic Achievement

(A study Based on the Secondary Schools in Maruthankerny Educational Division)

 

 

P. Sivananthan 3.15 to 3.40pm
IRSFoE 54 A Comparative Study on History Syllabuses of Cambridge IGCSE and Ordinary Level in Sri Lanka

 

VE.  Rajapakshe 1, K.K.N.N. Kariyawasam2, E. A. Sirisena3

 

3.40 to 4.05
Plenary Session; Prof. W. Chandradasa  4.05 to 4.30pm

Panel 6: Adult and Continuing Education

Venue: Board Room
Panelists  Prof. T. Thanaraj (Session Chair), Dr. Kapila Bandara, Dr. S.Athirathan
Session Coordinator:  Mr. Chandragith Gamage
Technical Officer: Ms. Nadee Gamaethige, Ms. Nadeera Rajapaksha
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
1.00 to 1.10 pm
IRSFoE 02 School based teacher development programmes; readiness to face challenges S.Abeynayake1

E.S. Neranjani 2

 

1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 61 Students’ Engagement in Self-directed Learning: A Case of Wilgamuwa Education Zone Ashani Bandaranayake

 

1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 28 The higher education curriculum development process in public and private universities in Pakistan. Farah Deeba

 

2.00 to 2.25 pm
IRSFoE 26 Resurfacing the lost: Academic identity for the public good in Sri Lanka

 

Hemalatha Pradeepkumar 2.25 to 2.50 pm
IRSFoE 41 Informal and Non-formal Education for Empowerment of Female Home-makers: A Case Study of a Women Farmers’ Organization in the Western Province

 

JMRD Jayakodi 1, S.A.S.K. Perera2

 

2.50 to 3.15 pm
IRSFoE 68 New Normalcy in Higher Education: A Systematic Analysis of Challenges Developing Employability Skills During COVID-19

 

 

Onalie Kavindi De Silva Ariyabandhu 3.15 to 3.40pm
Plenary Session; Dr. Kapila Bandara 3.40 to 4.05 pm

Panel 07 Adult and Continuing Education

Venue: Dept of Humanities Education, Board Room
Panelists Dr. Kularathna (Session Chair), Dr. E.S Neranjani, Dr. S.S. Dahanayake
Session Coordinator: Ms. Sithari Thilakarathna
Technical Officer: Ms. Surani Jayasekara, Ms. Indunika Gunadasa
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
1.00 to 1.10 pm
IRSFoE37 Physical to Virtual: Job Satisfaction of Teachers during COVID-19

 

LPD. De Silva

AMDS Jayawardhana

 

1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 03 English medium science teacher education in the national colleges of education; theory and practice

 

KAM Peiris

E.S. Neranjani2

 

1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 07 Meeting competency requirements for school leadership through school based management in Sri Lanka: a case study on schools in Jaffna district of Sri Lanka V. Vijayabaskar 1, L.M.K. Bandara2

 

2.00 to 2.25 pm
IRSFoE 30 Autonomy and Academic Freedom in Indian Private Universities Sangeeta Angom

 

2.25 to 2.50 pm
IRSFoE 32 The role of faculty members in peace education instruction: Understandings, pedagogies, and practices in Sri Lanka.

 

Suren Ladd 2.50 to 3.15 pm
IRSFoE 66 The Importance of Peace Education as a Theory of Transformative Learning

 

D. Tennakoon 1, B. Thomas2 K.A.Thomas2

 

3.15 to 3.40pm
IRSFoE 33  

Sustainability on Employability Skills of Public University Students in Malaysia: Systematic Literature Review

 

Fathima Nasreen1, SitiHajar Binti Halili2, Rafiza Binti Abdul Razak3

 

3.40 to 4.05
Plenary Session; Dr. ES. Neranjani 4.05 to 4.30pm

Panel 8 : Aesthetic Education

Venue: ELH 1
Panelists Dr. Indika Ferdinando(Session Chair), Dr. Pulsara Liyanage Mr. Chinthaka Chandrakumara
Session Coordinator: Mr. Chamika Hathlahawattha
Technical Officer: Ms Wasantha Kumari   Mr. Manju Sri
Ref. No Research Title Author/s Presentation Time
1.00 to 1.10 pm
IRSFoE 55 A Reflection of Online Dance Teaching in Sri Lanka during the Covid 19 Pandemic

 

VDD Aluthge 1.10 to 1.35pm
IRSFoE 63 Music Beyond An Art Form:  Importance Of Making Music A Career Oriented Subject In the Sri Lankan Education System.

 

 

RH Dilrukshi

 

1.35 to 2.00 pm
IRSFoE 42 Effectiveness of Drama Therapy on Conduct Disorders and its Comorbidities among Adolescents in Western Province, Sri Lanka

 

PPK. Ekanayaka1, J S Wijesekara1, I E Gunaratna2

 

2.00 to 2.25pm
Plenary Session; Dr. Pulsara Liyanage 2.25 to 3.00 pm