Perlin Geethani Satharasinghe

Biography

I am a Lecturer at the Department of English Language Teaching, University of Colombo. My primary research interests are in second language acquisition and innovative teaching pedagogies, with a focus on enhancing the language learning experiences of university undergraduates.

Qualifications, Fellowships and Certifications

  • 2015

    M.Phil in English Language

    University of Colombo

  • 2010

    M. A in Linguistics

    University of Kelaniya

  • 2001

    M.A. in International Education

    University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom

  • 2003

    Post Graduate Diploma in Education

    University of Colombo

  • 1996

    Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours)

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura

  • 2022

    Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE)

    University of Colombo

  • 2023

    SEDA Under the Professional Development Named Award Learning, Teaching and Assessing.

    University of Colombo

  • 2011

    Post Baccalaureate Certificate Instructional Design and Technology

    Walden University, USA

  • 2004

    Diploma in Advanced English for Administration & Academic Purposes

    University of Colombo

Positions

  • Present2020

    Lecturer

    Department of English Language Teaching, University of Colombo.

  • 20192017

    Senior Lecturer Grade II

    Dept. of English and Linguistics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

  • 20172013

    Lecturer and Teacher Trainer

    Gateway Graduate School, Bambalapitiya

  • 20131999

    Senior Lecturer, Chief Project Officer, Project officer, Assistant Project Officer

    Department of English, National Institute of Education, Maharagama

  • 20202019

    Visiting Lecturer

    Faculty of Education, Horizon Campus, Malabe.

  • Present2015

    Visiting Instructor – Extension Courses in English

    Department. of English, University of Colombo.