Dr.
D. G. R. P. Dharmawardene
0000-0001-5046-0564
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Business Communication Unit
prasadini@sjp.ac.lk
BIO
Dr. Ruwini Prasadini Dharmawardene is a Senior Lecturer at Business Communication Unit in the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She holds a PhD in English and Communication, MSc in Environmental Sciences, MA in Linguistics, PG Diploma in Education, BSc in Business Administration and BA in English and ELT.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Bilingual Education
- Applied Linguistics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Bilingual Education
- Applied Linguistics
- Communication Studies
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations (PGD in IR), Bandaranaike Center for International Studies, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka (2024)
- PhD in English and Communication, Colombo Uniersity, Sri Lanka (2021)
- MSc in Environmental Science, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka (2016)
- BA in English and ELT, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka (2011)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Colombo Uniersity, Sri Lanka (2007)
- MA in Applied Linguistics, Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka (2005)
- BSc in Business Administation, Sri Jayewardenepura University, Sri Lanka (2002)
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Gold medal for the best research paper
Awarded by 4thInternational Research Conference of the Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 20th September 2019 - Gold medal for the best research paper
Awarded by the 8th International Conference on Economic Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya on 20thDecember, 2019.
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article
Enhancing Writing Skills of the Undergraduates: Implications for Curriculum Design in Sri Lankan context
2023 International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Research
Journal Article
Enhancing Communicative Competencies and Media Literacy in Sri Lankan University System
2023 International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science
Book
English Language Education in Sri Lanka
2023
Book
Teaching Well in Second Language Classroom
2023
Journal Article
University Lecturers’ Technostress in Online Teaching During COVID-19: The Case of Sri Lanka
2022/01 International Journal of All Research Education & Scientific Methods
Journal Article
Undergraduate Engagement in Online Learning: A Case Study of a State University in the Western Province in Sri Lanka
2022 London Journal of Research In Management & Business
Journal Article
Teaching English for Specific Purposes at Tertiary Level in Sri Lanka: A Needs Analysis Approach
2022 European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology
Conference Paper
Cultural Impact on Communication Competence
2021/11/23 Annual Research Session, Faculty of Commerce and Management (ARSFCM), Eastern University
Journal Article
Communicating the Sustainability of Sri Lankan Businesses during the Pandemic
2021 South Asian Research Journal of Business and Management
Journal Article
Effectiveness of Teaching in Blended Mode: A Case Study from Sri Lankan University System
2021 Open Access Library Journal
Journal Article
Using Communicative Approach for Language Teaching in Sri Lankan Secondary Schools
2021 European Journal of Social Science Education and Research
Journal Article
Communication Competency and Cultural Impact
2021 South Asian Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Book
Compulsory Education: A Textbook for Trainee Teachers
2021
Book
Theoretical perspectives in Lifelong Learning : A Textbook for Trainee Teachers
2021
Book
Higher Education in Sri Lanka: Effectiveness of English as a Medium of Instruction
2021
Book
The Role of Teacher Educators
2021
Conference Paper
Integrating form and content in bilingual classrooms: using basic science texts for improving academic language proficiency
2020/11/12 International Research Conference (OURS), OUSL
Journal Article
Enriching Academic Vocabulary of the Undergraduates in Technological Study Stream in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Exploration of the Effectiveness of Virtual Blended and Face-To-Face Modes
2020 Colombo Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (CJMR)
Conference Paper
Language Practices in Bilingual Mathematical Classrooms: The Role of Linguistic Diversity
2020 13th International Research Conference of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Conference Paper
Vocabulary Learning in ESL: Strategies Preferred by Undergraduates in Sri Lanka
2020 The 6thAnnual International Conference on Humanities and Asocial Sciences (RUICHSS), University of Ruhuna
Book
Jobs without Education and Education without Jobs
2020
Book
Bilingual Education in the 21st Century in Sri Lanka
2020
Conference Paper
Using Virtual Blended Model to improve English Writing Skills of the Undergraduates in Sri Lanka
2019/12/10 the 75th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Faculty of Science, University of Colombo
Conference Paper
Using Enriched Virtual Mode to Teach English Grammar
2019/12/03 The 6th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA)Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Conference Paper
Teaching pedagogies: Supporting graduates to perform better at international English language examinations
2019/11/23 International Research Conference, FGS, Colombo University
Conference Paper
Enhancing English writing skills of adult learners in an Enriched Virtual Blended Environment
2019/11/20 The Annual International Conference on English Language Teaching (SELT), University of Jaffna
Conference Paper
Can we enhance language learning through blended learning in Sri Lankan Universities?
2019/10/26 International Research Conference (RUICHSS), University of Ruhuna
Conference Paper
Adult Education in the 21st Century: Can we shift to Technology aided teaching?
2019/10/20 The TRINCo International Research Conference of the Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Conference Paper
Increasing improvement in Business English Vocabulary using blended delivery mode compared to online and face-to- face delivery
2019/07/26 The Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE),University of Moratuwa
Conference Paper
Using Enriched Virtual mode to teach English grammar
2019.11.27 the iCMA International Research Conference at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Conference Paper
Does the mode of teaching affect learning English Language at university level?
2019 International Research Conference (IntSym), South-Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil
Conference Paper
Learning English as a Second Language in a Digital Environment: A Study of the Effectiveness of Blended Learning
2019 International Annual Conference (IRCUWU)
Conference Paper
Can blended learning support improving english communication skills of the undergraduates in sri lanka?
2019 International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM)
Conference Paper
Using Virtual Blended Mode for Preparing Graduates for International English Language Testing System
2019 International Research Conference -FGS, Colombo
Conference Paper
Blended mode of delivery in an online learning environment: Exploring the effectiveness within a business English course
2018/11/21 International Research Conference, FGS, Colombo University
Book
Economics Textbook for the English Medium Advanced Level students.
2013
Conference Paper
Replacing traditional classroom teaching with blended learning: Is it effective in improving vocabulary?
2009/11/08 the IAFOR International Research Conference for Higher Education Research. Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Book
Advanced Writing Skills for Undergraduates
2002
Conference Paper
Challenges in English Language Skill Development in Business Professionals: A comparative study
20/12/2019 the 8th International Conference on Economic Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya
Journal Article
Ethnicity and attitudes of Management undergraduates towards their communication skills
05-02-2024 Journal of Novel Research and Development
Administrative Assignments
Director - International Affairs Division - Director - International Affairs Division of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2023.05.03 - Up to now
MOU initiation. Delegates receiving. Collaborating with foreign Universities and the eleven Faculties of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Arranging foreign visits, staff exchanges and student exchanges. Nominating academics for foreign visits and training programs. Liasing with the Vice Chancellors of foreign universities.
Consultancy Work
Academic Consultancy - Faculty of Management, University of Colombo
2020.01.01 - 2022.03.11
Consultant for Academic and Business English Course-Designing and conducting a program for Activity based Business and Academic English training for Accounting undergraduates in the Faculty of Management, University of Colombo, 2022. (AHEAD Project)
Academic Consultancy - The South Asian Centre for the Teacher Development (SACTD), Ministy of Education
2020.12.09 - 2021.03.01
Consultant for the Curriculum Development and Textbook writing of the South Asian Centre for the Teacher Development (SACTD), Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka. (2020/2021)
Academic Consultancy - Faculty of Applied Sciences of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
2020.01.12 - 2021.01.08
Consultant for English Curriculum Revision in five Departments in the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (2020-2021). (AHEAD Project)
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Paper
Liyannan nokiyawana Nokiyawannan Liyana Rataka dasa dahasak pusthakala - Anidda Newspaper
2022.12.04
Dharmawardene, R.P. (2022) ‘,shkakka fkdlshjk fkdlshjkakka ,shk rgl oi oyila mqia;ld, Anidda newspaper, 04 December, p.12.
News Paper
Lamaingen lama poth eth nokaramu - Daily Lankaadeepa
2022.06.22
Dharmawardene, R.P. (2022) ‘
News Paper
Merata lama sahityaye gaman maga venas karamu - Ravaya Newspaper
2017.07.30
Dharmawardene, R.P. (2017) ‘furg
News Paper
Hondama de samaga narakama deth Lamainta - Daily Dinamina
2017.07.27
Dharmawardene, R.P. (2017) ‘fyd|u foa iu. krlu foa;a
News Paper
Karmika Patamala Arbudaya Wisandenne kawadada? - Vidusara Science Journal
1995.11.19
Prasadini, R. (1995) ‘ld¾aañssl mdGud,d w¾aanqoh ússif|kafka ljodo’,Vidusara Science Journal, 19 November, p.7
News Paper
Janamadya Sammana - Anidda Newspaper
2022.12.25
A feature article about Media awards.