Advanced Level English language and literature programme for students
Dinali and Shashikala were invited to serve as resource persons at an Advanced Level English language and literature programme for students organised by the Chilaw Zonal Education Office from 12-14th July. Together with DoE alumna Vaidehi Perera (formerly Santhanam), an experienced teacher of A/L English, they conducted five sessions at this virtual seminar attended by nearly 500 students from all parts of the country. The sessions were streamed live and recordings are available on the Chilaw Zonal English Channel on youtube.
July 12, 2021
July 13, 2021
July 14, 2021
Workshop for students of Applied Science Faculty , Uva Wellassa University (UWU) with the collaboration of DoE
The DoE collaborated with the Faculty of Applied Science of the Uva Wellassa University (UWU) to develop their students' language and communication skills. As an initial step, Dinali conducted two workshops for about 100 students of computer science and Industrial information technology on March 16th and 30th. The sessions integrated interactive tasks as well as self reflections with a focus on becoming autonomous and lifelong learners of English. More programmes including a session on developing academic writing skills for the academic staff are planned as part of a long term collaboration between the DoE and the Faculty of Applied Science in UWU.
"Sri Lankan English and teaching English in Sri Lanka" : Ms. Dinali
Dinali was an invited guest at the "In conversation with" programme of the British Council Library, Colombo, on 18th February, where she spoke about Sri Lankan English and teaching English in Sri Lanka. This virtual session, one of a series moderated by Mrinali Thalgodapitiya and streamed live on youtube, drew a large number of viewers including many DoE alumni.