Academic Qualification
LLB (Reading), Third year (2023), Open University of Sri Lanka.
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2022.
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) (2020-2021), GPA: 3.13/4.00, Postgraduate Institute of English, Open University of Sri Lanka.
Certificate in Research Methodology in Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, 2020.
MA in Linguistics (2015-2017), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Thesis: Integrating L1 to English as a Second Language Classrooms for vocabulary enhancement and comprehension augmentation.
Certificate in English for Academic Purpose (Legal Studies), Open University of Sri Lanka, 2015.
BA in English, Department of English, Madurai Kamaraj University, India, 2013.
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (Distinction), IDM Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka, 2010.
Higher National Diploma in English, Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education, 2009.
National Diploma in Teaching English (2005-2007), National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka.
Action Research: Improving the Basic Skill in Writing Simple Present Tense with CALL for Grade 7c Students at Jaffna Central College, Jaffna.
General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (2001-2003), Christianity (B), Geography (C), Tamil Language & Literature (S).
General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) (2000), Christianity (Distinction), Tamil Language & Literature (Distinction), 5 Credits.
Awards Received
- Scholarship by the Indian Government through ITEC for ‘Adapting to new era of blended Teaching and Learning’.
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Biography
Mr. Douglas Soosaipillai is an Instructor in English at the Department of English Language Teaching, University of Vavuniya. He has extensive experience in language education, with a focus on Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and integrating native languages into second language learning. His professional background spans over a decade of teaching and research, including a variety of roles in education and academia.
Contact Details Department of English Language Teaching,
Faculty of Business Studies,
University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
Office: 0242050494
Mail: sdouglas@vau.ac.lk
Home Address: 147/3, 2nd Lane, Goodshed Road, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. Teaching Interest
Mr. Soosaipillai’s teaching interests focus on English proficiency at all levels (I-IV), Business Communication, and Communication Skills. He also specializes in the integration of technology in language learning, including web-based language learning and CALL.
Research (Research interest and list of publications)
Research Interests
- Web-based Language Learning
- Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
- Integrating L1 in Second Language Learning
Publications
- Douglas S (2022). Poetry for Children, Culture Centre, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-624-5553-24-2.
- Douglas S & Kirushanthan S (2008). Tense Trainer, Sk Designer.
Professional Activities
International Conferences and Seminars
- Presented an abstract on “Smart composing – A tool for email subject line writing for undergraduates” at the RUISELT-2021, Rajarata University, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a study on “Micro-Teaching for Time Management Skill” at the 2nd International Research Symposium of National College of Education, 2018, Sri Lanka.
- Presented on “Integrating L1 for vocabulary enhancement” at the Third International Conference on Linguistics, University of Kelaniya.
Resource Person
- Resource person for multiple workshops on designing online language tests at the University of Vavuniya, 2021.
- Conducted workshops on office communication skills and ELL software, University of Vavuniya.
- Visiting lecturer at various institutions, including Open University and Advanced Technological Institute, Vavuniya.
Positions/Admin Roles
Institutional Roles
- In-charge of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Lab, University of Vavuniya, 2019-present.
- Coordinator of English Training Programs and CALL sessions, University of Vavuniya.
- Member of various university committees, including curriculum revision, research conferences, and student orientation programs.
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