Ms. V. Rajaram

Ms. V. Rajaram
Lecturer
rvithuja@univ.ac.lk

Academic Qualifications

  • Reading PhD at the University of East Anglia (On study leave)
  • M.A in Linguistics , University of Kelaniya
  • Bachelor of Arts – English literature (Special) , University of Jaffna

Professional Qualifications
Research & Publications

  • Presented a research paper in the topic of “Perceptions of ESL Teachers and Learners on Utilizing Bilingualism in the Classroom” at the Sri Lanka English Language Teacher Educator Conference (SLELTEC) – 2024.
  • Presented a research paper on “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing the Writing Skill of the ESL Learners” in the 5th International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities, NCAS – 2023.
  • Presented a research paper on “Enhancing Learners’ Writing Skill: The Impact of Formative Assessment on Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency.” in the 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences of Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo – 2023.
  • Presented a research paper on “The Impact of Content Based Instruction in ESL Classroom in Enhancing the reading Skill at the Tertiary Level” in the 8th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura – 2023.
  • Presented a research paper on- “The Impact of Educational Transformation as an Ideal Platform to Enhance Learner Autonomy” at the 20th Asia TEFL – 68th TEFLIN – 5th iNELTAL Conference – 2022.
  • Presented a research paper on “Enhancing ESL learning process by accommodating autonomous learning of the students at the tertiary level” in the 6th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU) – 2022.
  • Presented a research paper on “Teaching strategies to motivate ESL speaking skill in the University of Jaffna- First Year Management ESL learners” in the International Conference on Research in Teaching, Education & Learning [ICRTEL- 2019].
  • Presented a research paper at the 28th MELTA International conference “English Language Education and Society 5.0: Developing sustainable literacies on the topic of “Impact of Communicative Language Teaching Approach in motivating speaking skill: Tertiary level ESL classroom”.
  • Paper presented on “The roles of teachers in ESL classrooms in implementing Communicative Language Teaching approach- Tertiary level” in the SELT-2019 organized by DELT, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • Paper presented on “The impact of teacher feedback in ESL classrooms in improving the writing skill- Tertiary level” in the International conference on Teaching English in the Post Method Era: Challenges, Possibilities and Solutions organized by the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala and English Language Teachers Association of India.
  • Paper presented on “Association of eclectic approach in ESL classrooms to enhance the speaking skill- Tertiary level” in the International seminar on Challenges for Language Technology held at the centre of Advanced study in Linguistics, Annamalai University.
  • Presented a paper entitled “An experimental study on the effective use of short story” in the International conference on Literature and social consciousness at Bharathidasan college of Arts and Science.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Effective usage of models at the tertiary level ESL writing classroom” in the International research conference (IRCUWU 2020) organized by the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
  • Published a research article entitled “The impact of Blended Learning in ESL classroom in improving the reading skill- Tertiary level” in the 13th Volume of the Journal entitled “Working Papers on Linguistics and Literature” by the Department of Linguistics of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
  • “Generating ideas in the ESL writing classroom through collaborative learning- Tertiary level.” in the 7th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of University of Jeyawardenepura.
  • “An analysis of the challenges in teaching online at the Tertiary level during the COVID pandemic” in the Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT)-2021
  • Published the short story “Withering Buds” in the Write to Reconcile Anthology
  • Published another short story “Sea Monster” in Oasis 3
  • Published the poem “Imperceptible life” in Blink; Emerging Memories.
  • Dissertation for Bachelor’s degree- “Thomas Hardy’s ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’ is a typical portrayal of Victorian era.”
  • Thesis for Master’s degree- “Improving communicative skills (oral and aural) among Grade 9 students of Kn/Iyakkachchi Government Tamil Mixed School.”

Activities

Membership – Secretary of Linguistics and English Society (2014/2015)

Awards

Academic Distinctions, Scholarships, Medals, Prizes etc.

  • Awarded the Vinasithamby Kanagasingam Prize for English Literature for being the best student in offering English Literature as a subject at the final Special degree examination in Arts.
  • Received the University prize (Thambiah Muthaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in English Literature at the Second examination in Arts.
  • Received the University prize (Thambiah Muthaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in English Literature at the Third examination in Arts.
  • Received the University prize (Thambiah Muthaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in English Literature at the fourth examination in Arts.