Ms. Dilini Jayarathna
Lecturer (Probationary)
Contact info
+94 77 6369155
dilinij@is.ruh.ac.lk
About
Ms. Dilini Jayarathna received her first degree, B.A. (Hons) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from the University of Kelaniya in 2020. She joined the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna in 2023 as a Lecturer (Probationary) after serving as a Lecturer (on Contract) at the Department of Languages, University of Moratuwa, and also as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer in English at the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna. Currently, she is reading for an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at The Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka.
Research Areas
- English Language Teaching (ELT)
- Communication skills
- English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
- English for Professional Purposes (EPP)
- Blended Learning
Teaching
- English
- Communication skills
- English for Specific Purposes
- English for Professional Purposes
Publications
Abstracts
- D. Jayarathna, H.P. Amarasinghe, C. Gamage, [2022], Target Language or the First Language? Employing First Language in Teaching Grammar for Undergraduates in a Second Language Classroom, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) 2022, University of Kelaniya, p 52.
- P. Hewapaththuwa, D. Jayarathna, C. Gamage, [2022], Homogenous or Heterogenous Groups? Student Perspective on the Role of Gender in Teamwork Related to Higher Education, 8th Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (RUICHSS), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. (ISSN:2706-0063) p 26.
- C. Gamage, D. Jayarathna, [2022], Identifying Difficulties Encountered by Sri Lankan ESL Students at the First Certificate in English (FCE) Listening Tests, International Open University Research Sessions 2022 (iOURS 2022), The Open University of Sri Lanka, p 76.
- D. Jayarathna, [2022], Code Switching: The Functional Usage in the Sri Lankan ESL Classroom Context, 6th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. (ISBN: 978-624-5856-38-1), p 217.
- D. Jayarathna, C. Gamage, [2022], A Study on Employing TED Talks as a Digital Tool for Developing Communicative Skills of Tertiary Level ESL Learners, 7th International Conference on Contemporary Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp 33-34.
- D. Jayarathna, S. Ubeyasiriwardana, K.L.M.I. Dilanthi, [2022], Gamification in ESL Classroom to Teach Grammar: A Case Study Based on Part-Time Students at University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, 3rd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, University of Colombo Institute for Agro-technology and
Rural Sciences, Sri Lanka. (ISBN 978-955-703-076-0), p 27. - D. Jayarathna, [2021], A Perceived Needs Analysis Study for an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Course for Sri Lankan Undergraduates in a Bachelor of Architecture Degree Programme, 7th Ruhunu University International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (RUICHSS), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. (ISSN: 2706-0063) p 5.
- D. Jayarathna, [2021], A Study on Facebook as a Platform to Develop Descriptive and Narrative Paragraph Writing Skills for Tertiary Level ESL Learners, 5th International Conference on the Humanities, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p 42.
- D. Jayarathna, H.P. Amarasinghe, C. Gamage, N. Weerawarna, F.S. Wazeer, [2021], A Study on the Effectiveness of the Strategy of ‘Looking for Key Words’ to Enhance Listening Comprehension in the ESL Classroom, Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp 112-113.
- D. Jayarathna, [2019], Facebook as a Platform to Develop Paragraph Writing Skills of Tertiary Level ESL Learners, Undergrad Research Symposium, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p 166.
- D. Jayarathna, S. Wazeer, N. Weerawarna, [2018], Morphological Processes of SLE in Present Day Social Media, Undergrad Research Symposium, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p 84.
Full Papers
- Jayarathna, [2023], Language Planning and Policy: An Exploration of the Implementation and Perspectives in the Sri Lankan State University Context, Conference Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Harmony and Reconciliation (ICHR) 2023, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. (ISBN 978-624-6269-04-3) pp 48-58.
- I. Jayarathna, D. Jayarathna, [2021], An Investigation on the Demeanour of Online Education to Enhance its Standard in the Sri Lankan Context, Samodhana Journal of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Volume 10 Issue 2, pp 50-69, ISSN:2235-9109
- D. Jayarathna, [2021], Facebook as a Venue for Learning Writing Skills in English: A Survey Based on an ELT Experiment, Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (JSSHR), Volume 5 Issue 1, pp 1-19. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jsshr.v6i1.51
Other
- P. Hewapaththuwa, D. Jayarathna, C. Gamage, [2022], Territory: Power: Language & Politics, FMF Bulletin, Volume 1 Issue 1, p 10.
Other Contributions
- Served as a Resource Person for the guest lecture series ‘Thinkoholics – A Critical Thinking Development Programme’ at the Department of Business Management, University of Ruhuna.
- Served as a Resource Person for the guest lecture series on ‘English for Dissertation Writing’ for the 4000-level undergraduates at the Department of Human Resources Management, University of Ruhuna.
- Worked as an Editorial Assistant at the 20th Academic Sessions and the 19th Vice Chancellor’s Awards – 2023 hosted by the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna.
- Worked as an Editorial Assistant at the 11th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME) – 2022, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna.
- Worked as an Editorial Assistant for the newsletter ‘FMF Bulletin’ (Issue 1 & 2) published in 2022 by the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna.
Awards
- Best Presenter Award in the category of Language Studies at the 7th Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (RUICHSS) – 2021, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
