Research and Publications

Journal Articles

  • Rathnayake, P. (2023). Plagiarism at crossroads: Research feature. Bolgoda Plains, 3(1). Link
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2023). An exploratory analysis of non-starter undergraduates’ learning needs for a scaffolding ESP curriculum. Sri Lanka Journal of Humanities and Language Studies (LOGOS), 1(1), 34-53. Link
  • Gamage, S. (2019). Cartoons as an authentic supplementary teaching tool in English as a second language classrooms. Advances in Language Literary Studies Journal. Link
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2018). Multifarious replicas in phenomenology: Metacognition and mindfulness. ColomboArts Biannual Refereed Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, II(3). Link
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2018, August). Ascertaining requisite metacognitive elements of input through the exploration of language learners' cognitive characteristics. Sabaragamuwa University Journal. Link

Books

  • Gamage, S. (2012). Acquisition of English prepositions by Sri Lankan ESL learners: With reference to “At”, “In”, “By”, “With”. LAP, Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-3659121845.

Conference Proceedings

  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2021). A needs analysis seeking the baseline for a language skills curriculum: (A case of non-starter engineering apprentices). In 8th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) (p. 164). Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Link
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2020). Driving to lexical proficiency via cognitive scaffolding. In 3rd International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) (p. 65). National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS). Link
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2019). A study of ESL input in promoting metacognitive strategies to learn within dynamic small groups. In The 17th Asia TEFL International Conference (p. 253). Asia TEFL. Link
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2017). Diagnosis of prevalent metacognitive strategies among ESL learners. In Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, University of Kelaniya. Link
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B., & Wijesekera, G. J. S. (2017). Analysis of learner errors seeking the requisite cognitive skills to address them. In The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka (ICLSL 2017). University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Link
  • Rathnasiri, O. H. (2017). Using TED-Ed videos to enhance listening comprehension of ESP undergraduate learners: A pilot study. In 9th International SLELTA Conference.
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2016). Multifarious replicas in metacognition and mindfulness. In Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (IPURSE). Link
  • Gamage, S. (2016). Music as an effective tool to increase the motivation, entertainment, and self-confidence of ESL learners. In International Conference on Humanities (ICH), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S. (2016). The use of music as an effective tool in ESL classrooms to teach English verb forms. In International Conference on Linguistics (ICH), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Rathnayake, W. M. P. Y. B. (2014). Fostering learner autonomy: An empirical approach to lead EL learner autonomy in slumber lost groups. In International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Rathnasiri, O. H., & Lakshani, W. G. J. P. (2014). An overview of multiple perspectives on linguistic rights of Sri Lankan undergraduates. In Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • Gamage, S. (2013). Positive learning environment: Does it bring better learning outcomes? In 6th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S. (2013). Acquisition of English prepositions by Sri Lankan ESL learners: With reference to “At”, “In”, “By”, “With”. In 6th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S. (2012). Leadership training programme—Does it create a positive or a negative impact? A case study of the new entrants, University of Kelaniya. In 13th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S., & Premarathne, K. (2012). Perceived language anxiety in ESL classrooms: A study based on the undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya. In First International Conference, Ayurveda Wickramarachchi Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S., & Premarathne, K. (2012). Teaching reading comprehension to ESL learners. In First National Conference, Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S., & Premarathne, K. (2012). Everything in the universe has a rhythm, so does learning and teaching. In 13th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S. (2012). Research review on the acquisition of prepositions by ESL learners. Journal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 17, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, S. (2015). Detective deconstructed: Miss Marple as a subversion of the traditional detective discourse. In International Postgraduate Research Conference. Link
  • Gamage, S. (2015). Critical discourse analysis: The voice of the voiceless. In International Postgraduate Research Conference. Link

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