National and International Conference Proceedings/ Presentations
Dilhani, K., De Silva, D.V.M., Fernando, M.N.C., Karunanayaka, S.P. (2011). Impact of School based projects implemented by student teachers of the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme. paper presented at annual academic sessions, Open University, Sri Lanka.
Karunanayaka. S., Fernando, M.N.C., De Silva, D. V. M., Dilhani, K. (2011). An Analytical study on the Project component in Teaching practice stage Two of the Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme, paper presented at annual academic sessions, Open University, Sri Lanka.
Karunanayaka, S.P., De Silva, D.V.M., Fernando, C. (2013). Perceptions of Student teachers of an Online learning Environment on Open Educational Resources for Science Education, paper presented at annual academic sessions, Open University, Sri Lanka.
Karunanayaka, S., De Silva, D.V.M., Fernando, C. (2013). An OER -integrated Online learning environment to enhance knowledge construction in Chemistry at Secondary School Level, paper presented at the International conference on Chemical Education, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
De Silva, D.V.M. (2014). Encourage Self-regulated learning among Open and Distance Learners: A literature review of existing instructional strategies and specific tools for encouraging self-regulation, paper presented at annual research symposium, University of Colombo.
De Silva, D.V.M. (2015). An investigation of the present status of self-regulated learning skills of university students studying in the open and distance learning environment, paper presented at annual research symposium, University of Colombo.
De Silva, D.V.M. (2016). Developing self-regulated learning skills in university students studying in the open and distance learning environment. paper presented at annual research symposium, the Faculty of Education, Open University, Sri Lanka.
De Silva,D.V.M. (2017). Adopting Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire to assess self-regulated learning skills in university students. Research paper presented at annual research symposium, University of Colombo, held 21-22 November,2017, in Colombo.
De Silva,D.V.M. (2018). Developing self-regulated learning skills in university students studying in the open and distance learning environment. Research paper, presented at an international conference on Future Education organized by International Institute of Knowledge Management with the partnership of University of Colombo, University of Tampere, Finland, held on 26th-27th June 2018, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
De Silva, D.V.M. (2019). Developing Self-regulated Learning skills in university students studying in the Open & Distance Learning Environment by using KWL method. paper presented at Ninth Pan-Commonwealth Forum, Edinburgh, Scotland
De Silva, D.V.M., Anuruddhika, B.G.H., Rathnayake, R.N.P., Alwis, K.A.C., Kugamoorthy, S., Ketheeswaran, D.D.I., Chathurika, D., Weerakoon, W.M.S. (2021). Difficulties encountered by the students in completing the research project in undergraduate degree programmes. Research paper presented at the Open University Research Sessions (OURS) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), 16-17 September 2021, Nawala, Sri Lanka
De Silva, D.V.M., Perera, K.D.R.L.J. (2022). Developing Tools to Examine the Integration of SMART Classroom features in the Teaching -Learning process in an ODL context: Phase 1. Research paper presented at 35th AAOU conference held on 2nd,3rd,4th November 2022 in International Convention Center JEJU, Korea
De Silva, D.V.M. (2022). Developing Self-Regulated Learning Skills in University Students studying in the Open and distance Learning Environment by using the Collaborative Learning Method. Research paper presented at 35th AAOU conference held on 2nd,3rd,4th November 2022 in International Convention Center JEJU, Korea
Amina,A.C.R., Lekamge,G.D., De Silva,D.V.M.(2023).Self-Regulated Learning Strategies practiced by Students studying for G.C.E.O/L Research paper presented at the Open University Research Sessions (OURS) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), 09-10 November 2023, Nawala, Sri Lanka
Amina,A.C.R., Lekamge,G.D., De Silva,D.V.M. (2023). The relationship between self-regulated learning strategies and academic achievement. (2023). Research paper presented at the 3rd International Research Symposium, University of Colombo, held 24th November 2023, Colombo.
Thesis
De Silva, D.V.M. (2018). Developing self-regulated learning skills in university students studying in the open and distance learning environment, dissertation Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, University of Colombo.
De Silva, D.V.M. (2008). Social needs of School Aged
Adolescents and responses of Parents of different socio-economic levels, dissertation Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka.
Theme – Education- (iOURS 2018), OURS 2019, OURS 2020,iOURS 2022, 2024
OUSL Journal
AAOU 2020
International Research Symposium, University of Colombo, 2022,2023
SLIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and
Humanities
[JL4D] Journal of Learning for Development
Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences
- Contributions in the Field of Teaching
Course Material Development – Print Material Development
Programme |
Course code & Title |
Title of the session (lesson) |
Task |
Medium |
1 |
Bachelor of Education Honours in Natural Sciences |
ESU4301/STU6801
Psychology of the adolescent
|
Personality Development of Adolescence |
Session writing |
E |
2 |
Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education |
EPU3234
Curriculum studies and Practicum- Health Nutrition and Safety Measures |
Role of school in ensuring health & Wellbeing of young children |
Session writing |
E |
3 |
Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education |
EPU3234
Curriculum studies and Practicum- Health Nutrition and Safety Measures |
Ensuring health & physical wellbeing of young children |
Session writing |
E |
4 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) |
STP8306
Guidance and Counselling in Education |
Adjustment and development of well-adjusted personality |
New study guide -Session writing |
E |
5 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) |
STP8301
Educational Psychology |
Theoretical Perspectives of Personality Development |
New study guide -Session writing |
E |
6 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) |
STP8404
Educational Technology Foundations |
Techniques of Teaching |
New study guide -Session writing |
E |
7 |
Master of Science in Environmental Science |
STPA305
Environmental Education and Communication |
Why we need environmental education |
Session writing |
E |