Academic Qualifications
PhD (Reading)
MA in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
BA in Languages (Hons.)
Subjects: English, Statistics with Computing.
National Certificate in English for Commerce (L1), Badulla Technical College.
Studied Chartered LI, JMC, Colombo.
Contact Details
- Address: “Thilakasiri,” Mahaliyaddagoda, Bibiligammuwa, Bogahakumbura
- Office: +94 715 293 038
- Email: t_dissanayake@hotmail.com
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Professional Experience
- Current Appointment: Instructor in English (Contract), University of Vavuniya
- Previous Appointments:
- GELT Instructor, Sabaragamuwa University (2000)
- Teacher, Department of Education (2000–2006)
- Resource Person, Graduate Training Program (2004)
- Lecturer (Temporary), University of the Visual and Performing Arts (2012–2017)
- Visiting Lecturer, CODL, University of the Visual and Performing Arts (2012–2017)
- English Teacher (Cambridge Curriculum), Majeediyya School, Maldives (2006)
- Lecturer (Part-time), Maldives National University (2023)
Workshops & Professional Qualifications
- CODL Workshop on BPA (General Degree) Syllabus, May 15-16, 2012
- Developing Continuous Assessment Mechanism for External Degree Program (HETC Project, World Bank), Feb 8, 2013
- HETC (UGC with World Bank) Workshop, Dec 14, 2013, Hotel Janaki
- British Council Accelerated Skills Acquisition Workshop, July 27, 2013
- HETC-EDP Workshops (Jan 8, 2014, and Jan 16, 2014)
- Workshop on Outcome-Based Curriculum Development, Dec 17, 2015
- Workshop: “Designing ODL Material for EDP & Distance Learning,” July 31, 2014
- Workshop: “Online Learning Management System,” June 2, 2013
- International Workshop: Quality Teacher for Quality Education, Majeediyya School, Maldives, 2006
University Contributions
- Curriculum Development:
- Certificate in English (CODL-UVPA)
- Diploma in English (CODL-UVPA)
- English Language & Literature (UVPA)
- English Curriculum for External Degree in Dance & Drama (UVPA, 2012)
- Coordinated two faculties (UVPA) in 2016
- Board of Management, CODL-UVPA
Consultancy and Editing
- Translation: PAHATHA RATA SANTHIKARMA by Prof. Jayasena Kottegoda
- Translation: BERA WADAHANAYA by Prof. Karunarathna
Research, Presentations & Publications
- Books:
- Let’s Learn English, Active and Passive, 2014 (ISBN 978-955-41137-0-1)
- Research:
- A Study of the New English Reforms
- Attitudes and Motivation towards Learning English among UVPA Students
- Linguistic Connectedness between Sinhala and English
- Presentations:
- Terrorism in Sri Lanka at CALD Young Leaders Workshop, Manila, Sept 24, 2002
International Contributions
- Young Leaders’ Workshop, Philippines, 2002 (Sri Lankan Delegate)
- Strategic Planning Workshop, Taiwan, 2004 (Sri Lankan Delegate)
- Asia 21st Young Leaders Summit, Singapore, 2007 (Sri Lankan Delegate)
- Member, Young Liberals and Democrats in Asia (YLDA)
- CALD Conference, May 29, 2003, Colombo: “Wealth Creation and Sustainable Development: A Liberal Democratic Agenda”
National Contributions
- Badulla District Chief Organizer, Liberal Party, 2000
- Executive Committee Member, Liberal Party (2000-2005)
- Leader, Alternative Group, Liberal Party (Since 2005)
- Contested in Parliamentary Election, 2000
- Budget Proposals for Parliament, 2017
- Feature articles on economic and political themes in national newspapers:
- Divaina: Jan 4, 2011; Jan 24, 2011; Oct 19, 2010; Oct 30, 2010; Nov 13, 2010
- Lankadeepa: June 5, 2011; Jan 24, 2017; Apr 20, 2016; Apr 22, 2015
Extra-Curricular Activities
- President, Students’ Union, Sabaragamuwa University, 1998
- Head Prefect and various leadership positions in school
- President, Surya Youth Society, 1992
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