Professor Thevarasa Mukunthan

B.Sc (Hons) (OUSL), PGDE (OUSL),PGD Dist.Edu.(OUSL) MSc (UPM-Malaysia), PhD (CMB)

Professor

Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education

Piaget’s Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics in Early Years

Children errors on Mathematics, Cognitive Development of Children, Mathematics Education

Academic Qualifications

Year 2014 :  Doctor of Philosophy in Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Year 2001 : Master of Science (Curriculum and Instructions), University Putra Malaysia
Year 1998 : Bachelor of Science (Hons)-Obtained 1st Class,The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications

Year 2011  : Certificate in Teaching Higher Education,Staff Development Centre,The Open University of Sri Lanka

Year 2008 : Post Graduate Diploma Distance in Education,The Open University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka

Year 2008 : Post Graduate Diploma in Education,The Open University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka

Working Experience in Higher Education 

5.01.2022 – To date : Professor in Early Childhood and Primary Education, Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education,Faculty of Education,The Open University of Sri Lanka.

1.11.2017 – 4. 01.2022 :  Senior Lecturer Grade 1,Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education,Faculty of Education, The Open University of Sri Lanka.

1.11.2014 – 31.10.2017 : Senior Lecturer Grade II,Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education,Faculty of Education,The Open University of Sri Lanka

1.11.2006 – 31.10.2014 :  Lecturer   Department of Early Childhood and primary Education,Faculty of Education,The Open University of Sri Lanka.

02.08. 2005 – 31.10.2006 :             Project Officer Dept. Primary Education,National Institute of Education Maharagama, Sri Lanka

01.09.1999 – 01.08. 2005 : Assistant Project Officer Dept. Primary Education,National Institute of Education Maharagama, Sri Lanka

01.02.1999 – 31.08.1999 : Tutor (Temporary )Dept. Physical Science,Faculty of Applied Science,Vavuniya Campus,University of Jaffna Jaffna

Professtional Training

* International Conference on Technology and Vocational-Teaching Education: Globalisation and Future Trends, 12-13 Nobember 2001, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.

* National Conference of Malaysian Psychological Association, 13-14 July 2001International Islamic University Malaysia

* Best Practice in Primary Education, 13th October – 1st November 2003, Open University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

* The 10th International Congress on Mathematical Education, July 4-11, 2004  Copenhagen, Denmark

* Best Practice in Open and Distance Learning, 11-22 October  2010, Open University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

* World Tamil Literature Conference-2012, Colombo Tamil Sangam, Colombo

* Workshop on Online Course Design and Development, 17th, 18th and 21st January 2013, Centre for Educational Technology and Media (CETMe) in Collaboration with the Staff Development Centre (SDC) of the Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda

* “Capacity Building Workshop-Ion Integration of ICT and OER into Teacher Education Programmes”, organized by Commonweaith of Learning (COL) in Collaboration with OUSL, 7-11 April 2013, Colombo.

* Professional Development Workshop on “Impact Evaluation” Teaching Evaluation in South Asia (TESA) and Sri Lanka Evaluation Association, 25th July 2013, Colombo.

* Professional Development Workshop on “Evaluation Design” Teaching Evaluation in South Asia (TESA) and Sri Lanka Evaluation Association, 26th July 2013, Colombo.

* “Evaluation Workshop on Integration of ICT and OER into Teacher Education programmes” organized by Commonweaith of Learning (COL) in Collaboration with OUSL, 2-7 April, June 2014 Colombo and Kandy

* “Workshop for Student Counselors” 18th and 22nd September 2015, Staff Development Centre, The Open University of Sri Lanka.

* “Knowledge Co-Creation Program ( Group and Region Focus) on Early Childhood Development – Asia collebrate with Hiroshima University  January 9th – February 1, 2020, organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency under the International Cooperation Program , Hiroshima, Japan

Professional Activities at OUSL

Academic Coordination

* Diploma in Education Early Childhood and Primary Education (2006 – November , May 2008)
* Advanced Certificate in Pre-School Education Programme (May 2008 –December 2010)
* Diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education – (January 2015 –December 2015)
* Certificate in Pre-School Education programme – (January 2016 – Todate)

 Design, Develop and Moderate Online Courses

  • EPU3533 – Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Mathematics
  • EPU3235 – Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Environment Studies
  • EPU5353 – Mathematics for Primary teaching

Reviewer of Research Articles

Reviewer for the International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science
OUSL Annual Academic Sessions/ Research Sessions
OUSL Journal
Jaffna Science Association – Abstract reviewer
Eastern University –4th International Conference, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Eastern University- Faculty of Arts – Full papers and Abstract – Faculty Magazine – NEITHAL

 Conducting Workshops

Served as a resource person in the following workshops:

Traing workshop for Visiting Academics of the all the programmes conducted by the Dept. Early Childhood and Primary Education Programme (2015 – todate)

Traing workshop for Assignment Marking Examiners of all programmes conduct by the dept. Early Childhood and Primary Education Programme (2015 – todate)

 Professional Services 

Professional Assistance offered to other Higher Education Universities/ Institutions/ Ministry (National)

National Institute of Education

Committee member of curriculum development committee for development of Grade 4 mathematics curriculum in 2018
Committee member of curriculum development committee for development of Grade 5 mathematics curriculum in 2019
Committee member of curriculum development committee for development of Grade 4 Saivaneri curriculum in 2018
Committee member of curriculum development committee for development of Grade 5 Saivaneri curriculum in 2019
Resource person for workshop on capacity Development Program of Privincial Primary Resource Team to train non-primary trained teachers (Tamil medium)
Resource person for workshops for the implementation of Grade 3 curriculumto the In-Service Advisors and Assistant Directors of Primary Educationat the all provinces in Sri Lanka.Session: Changes in New Curriculum of Mathematics in Grade 3” (October-November 2017)
Resource person for workshops for the implementation of Grade 4 curriculumto the In-Service Advisors and Assistant Directors of Primary Educationat the all provinces in Sri Lanka.Session: Changes in New Curriculum of Mathematics in Grade 4” (October-November 2018)
Resource person for workshops for the implementation of Grade 5curriculumto the In-Service Advisors and Assistant Directors of Primary Educationat the all provinces in Sri Lanka.Session: Changes in New Curriculum of Mathematics in Grade 5” (October-November 2019)
Resource Person (National Institute of Education) – “Capacity Development program of Provincial Primary Resource Team to train non- primary teachers (Tamil Medium). (August 2013)
Resource person for MPhil Programme – Analysis
Resource Person – Diploma in Pre-School Education Programme.

 

University of Jaffna

Supervisor and Examiner M. Phil/ Co-supervisor, M.Ed Dissertations
Reviewer, Jaffna University International Research Conference
Evaluator on Distance Education module
Resource person for facilitating on preparing and Converting Online Material for AMC Degree Programme- Faculty of Applied Science –Vavuniya Campus
Reviewer, Jaffna University International Research Conference

University of Peradeniya

Supervisor for M. Phil studies
Resource person – MPhil Proposal evaluation workshop

University of Colombo

Co-suprvisor MPhil/ PhD
Ph. D Thesis

 

Ministry of Education 

Resource Person (Ministry of Education) – Mathematical Concepts in Primary Education” to principals of Tamil Schools  (14th October 2019)
Resource Person (Ministry of Education) – “ Mathematical Concepts in Primary Education” to principals of Tamil Schools”  (14th June 2019)
Resource Person (Ministry of Education) – “ Mathematical Concepts in Primary Education” to 60 plantation school principals organized by the Plantation Schools Development Branch of the Ministry of Education in order to uplift the primary education in the plantation schools and also to develop professionalism in principals. (18th March 2019)
Resource Person (District Secretariat, Batticaloa) – “Minimum Standards for Pre-School” Early Childhood Care and Development officers of the District Secretarit, Batticaloa. (10th September 2018)
Resource Person (Plantation Human Development Trust ) – “ Mathematical Concepts” to Diploma in Child Development /Pre-School Education and Management ( 11th November 2016 )
Resource Person (Ministry of Woman and Child Affairs ) – Identify reading and play materials under the ECD project –(May 2016)
Resource Person- “Positive Classroom management” – Provincial Department of Education, Nothern Province, February 2016
Resource Person (Assembly of Social Mobilization) – “Development of Child Friendly Preschool Guidance Manual for Preschool” to provincial Education officers. (26th & 27th March 2015)
Resource Person (Marga Institute)- “Introducing SPSS for quantitative data analysis” Certificate course on Methods for Social Researchers for the field staff of the Official languages Division of the Ministry of public administration” ( 5th March 2015)
Resource Person (Educational Publications Department, Battaramulla)- “ Quality Development of Textbooks” ( 8th-11th February 2011)

 

Professional Assistance offered to other Higher Education Universities/ Institutions/ Ministry 

Member of the Board of Examiners for / MEd/ M.Phil./Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation

University of Jaffna
Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Certificate in Pre-School Education programme

– EPC1336- Development of mathematical Skills
– EPC1237 Exploration of Environment and Integrated Approach
– EPC1242- Project

Advanced Certificate in Pre-School Education programme

– EPC2222- Child Rights
– EPC2227 Project

Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Primary Education

– EPU3533 – Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Mathematics
– EPU3235- Curriculum Studies and Practicum – Environment Studies
– EPU4236- professional Rleof Early Childhood and Primary Teachers
– EPU5353 – Mathematics for Primary teaching
– EPU6533- Assessment in Primary Education

Diploma in Education Early Childhood and Primary Education (2006 – November , May 2008)
Advanced Certificate in Pre-School Education Programme (May 2008 –December 2010)
Diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education – (January 2015 –December 2015)
Certificate in Pre-School Education programme – (January 2016 – Todate)

A Study on  “Preschool Children is Body mass Index with P. Senevirathna-Paper presented at 5th annual research conference 2012 held on 30th and 31st March 2012 at Royal Asiatic Society in Sri Lank Abstract published in the conference proceedings.

A Study on “Teacher’s satisfaction of assessment process of competency based curriculum in primary school education in Sri Lanka” with P.Senevirathna, paper presented at Jaffna University International research conference 2012 head on 20-21 July 2012 at Jaffna University. Abstract published in the conference proceedings.

A Study on “Primary students error patterns on addition problems in Sri Lanka with P.Senevirathna, paper presented at International symposium 2012 on future research needs in developing Sri Lanka: concepts, trends and vision organized by Pioneer Institute of business and technology International (PIBT) and technology international research symposium (TIRS) in collaboration with the school of computing and mathematical sciences,(CMS) University of Greenwich on 25 November 2012. Abstract published in the conference proceedings.

“Challenges in Teaching Mathematics in Primary Levels” article (Tamil) published in ‘Paarvai’, Faculty magazine, Faculty of Education, OUSL, 2012

Mathematics to Pre-School Children. Article published on AHAVILI, a Sri Lankan Tamil Journal for Education & Teaching (page: 8-11) November 2013

Applicability of Jean Piaget’s Conservation Task to Sri Lankan Children. AE International Journal of Multi Disciplinary Research-1(3); 1-5

Applicability of children’s conception of ‘conservation’ and ‘space’ presented in Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory to Sri Lankan Children(A study related to children between the Ages of 4 -8 Years) ongoing research for MPhil UOC

“A Study on Counting Patterns in Preschool Children (4-5 years Old”) with DMW Munasinghe and P.Senevirathne- Paper presented at the 01st International Symposium: “Post-War Economic Development through Science, Technology and management” at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka from 19th-21st April 2011- Abstract Published pp142

“A Study on Primary School Students’ Errors on Word Problems”– paper presented at the Annual Symposim 2011: “Challenges of Post Conflict Sri Lanka” at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University from 18th -19th August 2011- Abstract Published pp 70

“A Study on Student dropouts in advanced certificate in the preschool education programme in the Open University of Sri Lanka “with TSVD Zoysa, DMW Munasinghe and  P.Senevirathne- paper presented at the Annual Academic Sessions 2011 at OUSL from 14th-15th September 2011- Extended abstract published on sessions  proceedings  pp 50-53

“Effectiveness of Assessment process of competency based curriculum  Sri Lanka” with P.Senevirathne and DMW Munasinghe –paper presented at the International Conference on “ Competency Building Strategies in Business and Technology for Sustainable Development” at the Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India from 22nd-23rd September 2011- Abstract published

“A study on primary students’ errors on column graph” –poster presentation at the 67th annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) from05-09 December 2011-Abstract published on Proceedings of the sessions pp 160

 

 

 

“Adults’ perception of horizontality – A Sri Lankan experience” with DMW Munasinghe paper presented at the the 67th annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) from05-09 December 2011-Abstract published on Proceedings of the sessions pp 95

 

A study on primary grade students’ errors when using rulers” with mr.P.Seneviratna at the National Conference of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka on 10th & 11 December 2011. Abstract published pp 45

 

“A Comparative Study on Students’ Errors on Word Problem Between Urban Schools and Rural Schools” at the national Conference of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka on 10th & 11 December 2011. Abstract published pp 44

“Improving Students’ academic achiement in Biology Subject” with Mr.A.Nithlavarnan at at the national Conference of South Eastern University of Sri lanka on 10th & 11 December 2011. Abstract Published pp 54

 

Study on awareness raising of parents of children in disadvantaged communities in  Hatton District in Sri Lanka , –  on going research, (member of the  research team )

 

A study on Primary School Children’s Haptic Perception-Paper presented at the 6th annual conference of Royal Asiatic Society 2013. Abstract published.

 

Applicability of Piaget’s Liquid Conservation-Paper presented at the 6th annual academic session of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science 2013

“A study on Primary school students’ errors on word problems” article published on International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering http://www.ijmra.us October2013.

1. Applicability of children’s conception of ‘conservation’ and ‘space’ presented in Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory to Sri Lankan Children (A study related to children between the Ages of 4 -10 Years)- PhD

Mukunthan, T. & Seneviratne, P. (2015) “ Baseline Survey : Promoting School Readiness through Equitable, Quality Child Friendly Preschools in the Eastern Province of Sri lanka”.  Sibli M.P.M.M.(Ed) Assembly of Social Mobilzation, Kinniya

Zoysa, T.S.V.D., Munasinghe, D.M.W., Seneviratne, P. , Mukunthan, T. (2011). A Study on Student Dropout in Advanced Certificate in Pre-School Education Programme in the Open University of Sri Lanka

Ongoing Research:

1. Early Grade mathematics Assessment Grade 2 Students (General Education Modernization Project)

 

Mukunthan, T. (2021). Pre-School Education (Kd;gs;spf; fy;tp ),  Jaffna: Jeevanathy Publication,  ISBN 978-955-0958-67-2

Ariyaratne,A., Rajapakse, R., Munasinghe,M. , Seneviratne,P., Mukunthan,T., Deepthini,D.D.I. & Chathurika,D.  (2014). Let’s Change Our Minds, OER and ICT in S. Karunanayaka & S. Naidu (Eds.) Integrating OER in Educational Practice: Practitioner Stories, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISBN 978-955-23-1526-8

Mukunthan, T. (2019). “An Evaluation of Administrative and Management Procedures of Porathivupattu Divisional Pre-Schools. SEUIARS 2019, 8th International Arts Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 18th December 2019.

Mukunthan, T. (2016). “fw;wy; fw;gpj;jy; nraw;ghLfspy; fw;wy; Jizr; rhjdq;fspd; gad;ghl;Lepiy: mjpf];u gpuNjr Muk;gg; gpupT khztu;fis mbg;gilahff; nfhz;l Ma;T” 6th International Symposium 2016, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.  20-21 December 2016

Mukunthan, T. (2016). “A study on Sri Lankan Children’s Conception of Space” The 7th UPSI-UPI International Conference in Education, Malaysia 31st October 2016- 1st November 2016

Mukunthan,T. (2016). Usage of the Smart Phones for Learning Purposes by Students 4th International Conference, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 10th & 11th March 2016

Mukunthan, T. (2015) Factors affecting Sri Lankan Children’s Conception of Conservation and Space: A Sri Lankan Experience , research Dessemination Seminar, Faculty of Education, The Open University of Sri Lanka. 2 February 2015

Mukunthan,T.(2013). Children’s Errors on subtraction sums   Annual Research Session, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Universityof Colombo  2013, 12th October 2013

Mukunthan,T. (2013). A Study on Pre-School Childrens Haptic Perceptions 6th Annual Research Conference 2012, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka 28thth – 30st March 2013

Mukunthan,T. (2012). A study on primary students’ error patterns on addition problems in Sri Lanka. ‘ Future Research Needs in Developing Sri LankaConcepts, Trends and Vision” University of Greenwich. 25th November 2012

Mukunthan, T. (2012). “ <oj;Jj; rpWfijfspy; GidTk; tf;fpuKk;” World tamil Literacy Conference-2012, Colombo tamil Sangam, June 2012

Mukunthan,T. (2012). A Study on Pre-School Children’s Body Mass Index 5th Annual Research Conference 2012, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka 30th & 31st March 2012

Mukunthan,T. (2011). Effectiness of Assessment Process of Competency Based Curriculum in Primary Level in Sri Lanka, Competency Building Strategies in Business and technology for Sustainable Development, Sai Ram Institute of management Studies, Sai Engineering College,India 22nd &23rd, September 2011

Mukunthan, T. (2011).  A Study on Counting patterns in Preschool Children (4-5 years old).International Symposium on Post-War Economic Development through Science, Technology and Management . South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 19th -21st April 2011

Mukunthan,T. (2011). Improving Students’ Academic Achievement in Biology Subject  National Conference on Regional Development 2011, Faculty of Arts and Clture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.on 10th &11th December 2011.

Mukunthan,T. (2011). A study on Primary Grade Students’ Errors when Using rulers National Conference on Regional Development 2011, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.on 10th &11th December 2011.

Research Reports 

Mukunthan, T. & Seneviratne, P. (2015) “ Baseline Survey : Promoting School Readiness through Equitable, Quality Child Friendly Preschools in the Eastern Province of Sri lanka”.  Sibli M.P.M.M.(Ed) Assembly of Social Mobilzation, Kinniya

Zoysa, T.S.V.D., Munasinghe, D.M.W., Seneviratne, P. , Mukunthan, T. (2011). A Study on Student Dropout in Advanced Certificate in Pre-School Education Programme in the Open University of Sri Lanka .,

 

Articles in Educational Magazines 

– Mukunthan, T. (2020). Preschool Education Methods in the world ( cyfyhtpa uPjpapy; fhzg;gLk; Kd;gs;spf;fy;tp Kiwikfs;). In F. M. Nawastheen (Ed.) PAARVAI, Volume 8, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 28-39, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

– Mukunthan, T. (2019). Children concept formation on Space and Conservation ( fhg;G> ntsp vz;zf;fU cUthf;fk;). In S. Kugamoorthy (Ed.) PAARVAI, Volume 8, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 28-39, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

– Mukunthan, T. (2017).  Cognitive Development Theories ( mwpifg;Gy tpUj;jpf; nfhs;iffs;) In S. Kugamoorthy (Ed.), PAARVAI, Volume 7, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 34-47, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

Mukunthan, T. (2016). Science for Pre-School Children (Kd;gs;spg; gps;isfSf;F tpQ;Qhdk;) in S. Kugamoorthy (Ed.), PAARVAI, Volume 6, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 45-56, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

Mukunthan, T.(2014). Mathematics in Primary Education: Some Observations (Muk;gf; fy;tp kl;lj;jpy; fzpjk;: rpy mtjhdpg;Gf;fs;), in S. Kugamoorthy (Ed.), PAARVAI, Volume 4, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 56-67, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

Mukunthan, T. (2013). Major Changes in Mathematics Education in Post-Independence Sri Lanka.  (Rje;jpuj;jpw;Fg; gpd;du; ,yq;ifapy; fzpjf; fy;tpapy; Vw;gl;l gpujhd khw;wq;fs;), in T. Thanaraj (Ed.), PAARVAI, Volume 3, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 62-75, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

Mukunthan, T. (2011). Challenges of Teaching Mathematics at Primary Classes.  (Mukg tFg;Gf;fspy; fzpjk;fw;gpf;Fk;NghJ vjpu;nfhs;Sk; rthy;fs;), in T. Thanaraj (Ed.), PAARVAI, Volume 2, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 60-68, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

Mukunthan, T. (2010). Mathematical Errors among Primary School Children  (Muk;gg; gpupT khztu;fspilNa mtjhdpf;fg;gLk; nghJthd fzpj vOf;fs;), in T. Thanaraj (Ed.), PAARVAI, Volume 1, Annual Educational Magazine, Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka, pp 41-50, Sri Lanka: OUSL Publication, ISSN 2012-8134.

Mukunthan, T. (2016, June-July). Status of Current Education in Poonakari 🙁 G+efupg; gpuNjrj;jpd; jw;fhyf; fy;tpepiy : Xu; Ma;T Nehf;F ) Aasiriyam: Monthly Educational Magazine, pp 5-25,

Mukunthan, T. (2020, April-June). Develop the children’s abilities in Early Childhood period  (gps;isfspd Mw;wy;fis Kd;gps;isg; gUtj;jpy; ,dq;fhzy;  ), kadal: Quataly Education magazine,  PP. 17-20.

Mukunthan, T. (2020, April-June). Develop the children’s abilities in Early Childhood period  (gps;isfspd Mw;wy;fis Kd;gps;isg; gUtj;jpy; ,dq;fhzy;  ), Kadal: Quataly Education magazine, Volume 25,   PP. 17-20.

– Mukunthan,T. (2019, January-June) . Start right: Devlopmental standards for Early Childhood ( rupahf Muk;gpj;jy;: ,yq;ifg; gps;isfSf;fhd Kd;gps;isg; gUt tpUj;jpj; juq;fs; Kadal: Quataly Education magazine, Volume 22,   PP. 6-12.

– Mukunthan,T. (2019, April-June) . Major Issues in Sri Lankan Pre-School Education ( ,yqifapy; Kd;gs;spf; fy;tp vjpu;Nehf;Fk; gpujhd gpur;rpidfs; ) Kadal: Quataly Education magazine, Volume 20,   PP. 11-16.

– Mukunthan,T. (2019, April-June) . Major Issues in Sri Lankan Pre-School Education ( ,yqifapy; Kd;gs;spf; fy;tp vjpu;Nehf;Fk; gpujhd gpur;rpidfs; ) Kadal: Quataly Education magazine, Volume 20,   PP. 11-16.

 

Unpublished Research Reports Submitted to OUSL/Faculty of Education

Gunawardana, G.I.C., Jaufer, P.C.P.  Munasinghe, D.M.W.  Seneviratne, P, Mukunthan, T.  Chaturika, P.R.D. Rajapakshe, P.L.N.R.  Alwis, K.A.C.   Sriranganathan, S. (2018) Achievement levels of grade three sri lankan primary school students in first language and mathematics . Unpublished report 

Mukunthan, T.  Seneviratne,P. (2015) Promoting School Readiness through Equitable, Quality Child Friendly Preschools in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

De Zoysa, T. S., Munasinghe, D. M., Seneviratne, P., & Mukunthan, T. (2011). Study on Student Dropout in Advanced Certificate in Pre School Education Programme in the open university of Sri Lanka. Unpublished report

 

Unpublished   Dessertations 

Mukunthan, T. (2014).  Applicability of Children’s Conception of Conservation and Space Presented in Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, Unpublished Doctoral dissertation,Colombo: University of Colombo

Master of Education Programme (OUSL)

  • Registration No. 611158122 Ms. S. Nalayini – Completed
  • Registration No. 514411207 Ms.I. S. Anantharajah – Completed
  • Registration No. 416933405 Ms. F.R.Fairoz – Completed
  • Registration No. 414387215 Ms. N. Malani – Completed
  • Registration No. 316934056 Mr. S. Selvam – Completed
  • Registration No. 213337928 Ms. A.A. Fawziya – Completed
  • Registration No. 516933911 Mr. T. Sureshkumar – Completed

Master of Education Programme (EUSL)

  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/05 – Mr. T. Kanthasamy – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/33 – Mr. V. Vimaleswaran – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/36 – Mrs. A. Sasikumar – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/37 – Mr. M.A. Thajahan – Completed (07.07.2018)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/44– Mr. P. Paramathayalan – Completed (01.04.2017)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/49 – Mrs. S. Ravirajah – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/51 – Mr. S. Mahendrakumar – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/58 – Mr. A. Uthayasooriyan – Completed (07.07. 2018)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/65 – Mr. R. A. Charles – Completed (01.04.2017)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/70 – Mrs. V. Sasikala – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/76 – Mrs. K. Uthayasooriyan – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/77 – Mr. M. Kovintharajah – Completed (01.04.2017)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/83 – Mr. K. Raveenthiran – Completed (25.10.2016)
  • EU/PGS/2014/ MED/100 – Mr. M. H. M. Kabeer – Completed (31.12. 2016)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/21 – Mr. S. Subakaran – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/23 – Mr. K. Mathisuthan – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/27 – Mr. S. Mariyathas – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/30 – Mr.R. Sathees– Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/38 – Mr. K. Senthooran – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/41– Mr. V. Uthayakumar – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/43– Mr. N. Kunaneethan – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/46– Mr. J. Lubakaran – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/47– Mr. A. Kanagaraj– Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/56 – Mrs. R. Balasubramaniyam – Completed (14.03.2019)
  • EU/PGS/2016/ MED/58– Mr.A. Uthayasooriyan – Completed (14.03.2019)

M.Phil in Education   (NIE)

  • MP/17/T/0025 – Mr. G. Suresh  ( In progress )
  • MP/17/T/0003 – Mr. M. Niresh Kumara (In progress )
  • MP/ 17/T/00021 – Mr. M. Prashanthan (In progress )

M.Phil in Education   (University of Jaffna)

     Mr. K. Nithikaran ( In progress )

M.Phil in Education  ( University of Peradeniya)

  • Mr.  K. Pakeerathan  ( In progress )
  • Mr.   S. Maheswaralingam   ( In progress )

PhD (University of Colombo) Co-supervisor

  • 2017 / PhD/ EC / 03 Ms. WWDT Jayathilake – Title:- “Economics of Early Childhood Education”  (Completed )
  • * Faculty of Natural Sciences Price for Physics 1998
  • * State Literacy award for  best short story collection (Tamil) -‘KANNEERINOODE THRIYUM VEETHI’ ’. 2013
  • * Northern Provincial Council Literacy award for the best short story collection – ‘KANNEERINOODE THRIYUM VEETHI’. 2013
  • * Australia Tamil Literacy & Arts Society – short story competition – Consolation prize – ‘ORU SUTHANTHIRA NAAL”  2010
  • * Mr. Chempian Selvan A. Rajagopal memorial shorty story competition organized by Gnanam Magazine- consolation Prize – KOODDATHTHIL ORUVAN”  2010
  • * THAKAVAM Special award for the short story ‘MAARUTHAL’ for the period 3rd Quarter 2012
  • * THAKAVAM 3rd prize the short story ‘IVAN’  for the period 3rd Quarter 2011
  • * THAKAVAM 3rd prize the short story ‘VAZHIKAADDIKAL’ for the period 2nd Quarter 2008