{"id":454,"date":"2024-10-10T04:28:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T04:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fbs.vau.ac.lk\/elt\/?page_id=454"},"modified":"2024-10-22T10:28:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:28:55","slug":"mr-dissanayaka-mudiyanselage-thilakasiri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fbs.vau.ac.lk\/elt\/mr-dissanayaka-mudiyanselage-thilakasiri\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Thilakasiri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
\n \"Dissanayake<\/p>\n

Academic Qualifications<\/h4>\n

PhD (Reading)<\/strong><\/p>\n

MA in Linguistics<\/strong>, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

BA in Languages (Hons.)<\/strong>
\n Subjects: English, Statistics with Computing.<\/p>\n

National Certificate in English for Commerce (L1)<\/strong>, Badulla Technical College.<\/p>\n

Studied Chartered LI<\/strong>, JMC, Colombo.<\/p>\n

Contact Details<\/h4>\n

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<\/span>Professional Experience<\/div>
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    \n
  • Current Appointment: Instructor in English (Contract), University of Vavuniya<\/li>\n
  • Previous Appointments:\n
      \n
    • GELT Instructor, Sabaragamuwa University (2000)<\/li>\n
    • Teacher, Department of Education (2000\u20132006)<\/li>\n
    • Resource Person, Graduate Training Program (2004)<\/li>\n
    • Lecturer (Temporary), University of the Visual and Performing Arts (2012\u20132017)<\/li>\n
    • Visiting Lecturer, CODL, University of the Visual and Performing Arts (2012\u20132017)<\/li>\n
    • English Teacher (Cambridge Curriculum), Majeediyya School, Maldives (2006)<\/li>\n
    • Lecturer (Part-time), Maldives National University (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/div><\/div>\n

      <\/span>Workshops & Professional Qualifications<\/div>
      \n
        \n
      • CODL Workshop on BPA (General Degree) Syllabus, May 15-16, 2012<\/li>\n
      • Developing Continuous Assessment Mechanism for External Degree Program (HETC Project, World Bank), Feb 8, 2013<\/li>\n
      • HETC (UGC with World Bank) Workshop, Dec 14, 2013, Hotel Janaki<\/li>\n
      • British Council Accelerated Skills Acquisition Workshop, July 27, 2013<\/li>\n
      • HETC-EDP Workshops (Jan 8, 2014, and Jan 16, 2014)<\/li>\n
      • Workshop on Outcome-Based Curriculum Development, Dec 17, 2015<\/li>\n
      • Workshop: “Designing ODL Material for EDP & Distance Learning,” July 31, 2014<\/li>\n
      • Workshop: “Online Learning Management System,” June 2, 2013<\/li>\n
      • International Workshop: Quality Teacher for Quality Education, Majeediyya School, Maldives, 2006<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        <\/div><\/div>\n

        <\/span>University Contributions<\/div>
        \n
          \n
        • Curriculum Development:\n
            \n
          • Certificate in English (CODL-UVPA)<\/li>\n
          • Diploma in English (CODL-UVPA)<\/li>\n
          • English Language & Literature (UVPA)<\/li>\n
          • English Curriculum for External Degree in Dance & Drama (UVPA, 2012)<\/li>\n
          • Coordinated two faculties (UVPA) in 2016<\/li>\n
          • Board of Management, CODL-UVPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            <\/div><\/div>\n

            <\/span>Consultancy and Editing<\/div>
            \n
              \n
            • Translation: PAHATHA RATA SANTHIKARMA<\/em> by Prof. Jayasena Kottegoda<\/li>\n
            • Translation: BERA WADAHANAYA<\/em> by Prof. Karunarathna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              <\/div><\/div>\n

              <\/span>Research, Presentations & Publications<\/div>
              \n
                \n
              • Books:\n
                  \n
                • Let\u2019s Learn English, Active and Passive<\/em>, 2014 (ISBN 978-955-41137-0-1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Research:\n
                    \n
                  • A Study of the New English Reforms<\/li>\n
                  • Attitudes and Motivation towards Learning English among UVPA Students<\/li>\n
                  • Linguistic Connectedness between Sinhala and English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Presentations:\n
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                    • Terrorism in Sri Lanka<\/em> at CALD Young Leaders Workshop, Manila, Sept 24, 2002<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      <\/div><\/div>\n

                      <\/span>International Contributions<\/div>
                      \n
                        \n
                      • Young Leaders’ Workshop, Philippines, 2002 (Sri Lankan Delegate)<\/li>\n
                      • Strategic Planning Workshop, Taiwan, 2004 (Sri Lankan Delegate)<\/li>\n
                      • Asia 21st Young Leaders Summit, Singapore, 2007 (Sri Lankan Delegate)<\/li>\n
                      • Member, Young Liberals and Democrats in Asia (YLDA)<\/li>\n
                      • CALD Conference, May 29, 2003, Colombo: “Wealth Creation and Sustainable Development: A Liberal Democratic Agenda”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        <\/div><\/div>\n

                        <\/span>National Contributions<\/div>
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                          \n
                        • Badulla District Chief Organizer, Liberal Party, 2000<\/li>\n
                        • Executive Committee Member, Liberal Party (2000-2005)<\/li>\n
                        • Leader, Alternative Group, Liberal Party (Since 2005)<\/li>\n
                        • Contested in Parliamentary Election, 2000<\/li>\n
                        • Budget Proposals for Parliament, 2017<\/li>\n
                        • Feature articles on economic and political themes in national newspapers:\n
                            \n
                          • Divaina<\/em>: Jan 4, 2011; Jan 24, 2011; Oct 19, 2010; Oct 30, 2010; Nov 13, 2010<\/li>\n
                          • Lankadeepa<\/em>: June 5, 2011; Jan 24, 2017; Apr 20, 2016; Apr 22, 2015<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            <\/div><\/div>\n

                            <\/span>Extra-Curricular Activities<\/div>
                            \n
                              \n
                            • President, Students’ Union, Sabaragamuwa University, 1998<\/li>\n
                            • Head Prefect and various leadership positions in school<\/li>\n
                            • President, Surya Youth Society, 1992<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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