Ms. R. F. Luckson

• M.A in TESL, PGIE, OUSL, Nugegoda
• B.A in English Literature, University of Jaffna

• Trained Internal Facilitator, Active Citizens (Trained by the British Council)
  Facilitation Training –
• Manohari Vaarppu Life Skills Development Programme
• Successfully completed Staff Induction Programme

Books

•  Alfred, R (2018) Children’s Picture Dictionary. Andra Publications (Pvt) Ltd., Jaffna

Full Papers & Abstracts

• Luckson, F, R. (2024). Reframing Practicum through Reflection in Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language. Presented a paper at the 7th CIC (Celt International Conference): Cultural Resilience & the Emergence of AI in the Teaching and Learning of English Language, Literature & Arts on 6th August 2024

•  Luckson, F, R. (2022). Conceptualizing Inquiry-Based Language Learning in English Language Teaching Classrooms. Presented a paper at the 6th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University and published the abstract in the proceedings of IRCUWU 2022 held on 28th & 29th July 2022, p.227

• Alfred, R . & Sivaraja, N. (2021). Exploring strategies for climate action: An active engagement by Active Citizens. Full paper publish in the International Journal of Applied Chemical & Biological Sciences (2021), 2(4), 125-132

• Alfred, R. (2021). Reconstructing Situated Learning Theory in an ESL Classroom. Presented a paper at the Peradeniya University International Online Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2021

• Alfred, R. (2020). Exploring the Role of Learner Beliefs in English Language Teaching Classrooms. Proceedings of the Proceedings of the LangLit, International Conference on Literature and Social Consciousness, PG & Department of English, Bharadhidasan College, Erode, India, January, 2020, P 87 (ISSN 2349-5189)

• Alfred, R. (2020). The Quest Motif: A Reflection on the Spiritual Journey of a Seafaring Soul in Rooh written by Lakshmi Saravanakumar, in Comparison with The Alchemist and Siddhatha. Proceedings of the LangLit, International Conference on Literature and Social Consciousness, PG & Department of English, Bharadhidasan College, Erode, India, January, 2020, P 111 (ISSN 2349-5189)

• Alfred, R. (2019). Perspectives on the Process Orientation in Writing Skills in an ESL Classroom Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Social Science and Humanities (ISSSH 2019) Held by National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS) December, 2019, p.54

• Alfred, R. (2019). Centre VS Periphery: Adopting a Critical Perspective on Pedagogy in ELT Classrooms Proceedings of the SELT, Symposium on English Language Teaching, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, p.76

• Alfred, R. (2019). Thinking about Thinking: Adopting Reciprocal Teaching Strategies in Reading. Proceedings of the Golden Jubilee & 14th International Conference of ELT@I, Amity University, Noida, India (9th -12th October, 2019)

• Alfred, R. (2019). Assessment of Learning? Or Assessment for Learning? Revitalizing the Classroom Learning with Alternative Assessment Paradigm. Presented a paper &published the abstract in the proceedings of International Conference on Creative Teaching, Assessment and Research in the English Language (ICCTAR 2019), held from 26th – 28th June, 2019. Melaka, Malaysia (p.65).

• Alfred, R. (2017). Critical Language Pedagogy: A Western Attitude and An Eastern Attribute toward the Coloniality of the English Language. Proceedings of the 12th International & 48th Annual ELT@I (English Language Teachers’ Association of India) Conference on English Language Acquisition: Western Theories and Eastern Practices, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, 29th, 30th & 1st July 2017, P 103

• Alfred, R. (2015). Investigating a Functional Approach to Content-based Language Learning in ESL Context for the Undergraduates of University of Jaffna. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2015; University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 5th & 6th November 2015, Vol. 19, Pp. 428

• Alfred, R. (2015). Reconstructing the Role of a Teacher in an ESL Classroom according to the Parameters of Postmethod Framework. Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM)- 2015; Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 11th and 12th June, 2015 at the University of Jaffna. Pp. 660-664.

• Alfred, R. (2015). Analyzing the Applicability of Technology in Learner Autonomy in TESL. ICH 2015 (The International Conference on the Humanities: New Dynamics, Directions and Divergences); University of Kelaniya. 21st -22nd May 2015. P 47.

• Alfred, R. (2015). Employing First Language in Second Language Learning. The 11th Annual Research Session on “Portraits of Success through Pluralisties of Knowledge”, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, February 12, 2015. P.14

• Alfred, R. (2015). An Analysis of Different Types of Errors Committed by Undergraduates in Their ESL Classes. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2014; University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 4th & 5th July 2014, Vol. 18, Pp. 118

• Alfred, R. (2014). Transforming the Knowledge: From Declarative to Procedural by Teaching ‘Learning Strategies of Second Language’. 8th International SLELTA Conference, October 3rd-5th, 2014. Pp. 45.

• Alfred, R. & Karunakaran, T. (2013). A Review of the Book – Monsoons and Potholes. Research Scholar An International Refereed e-Journal of Literary Explorations, Vol.I:3, pp.1-4. (Indexed in International Impact Factor Services (IIFS)

• Alfred, R. (2012). Catching A Glimpse of the Trembling Flame of Hope through “I Shall Not Hate”: A Gaza Doctor’s Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity. Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE) – 2012; University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 20th & 21st July, 2012. Pp.167-170.

• Chairperson, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, Centre for Gender Equity and Equality, University of Jaffna

• Coordinator, Gender Cell, Faculty of Arts

• Coordinator, ESL, Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts

•  Coordinator, Northern Province, German Teachers’ Association of Sri Lanka
  Coordinated Global Language Day 2024

• Member, German Teachers’ Association of Sri Lanka

• Member, Action Committee, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna (2020, 2022-2025)

• Member, Editorial Committee, 1st International Conference on Decolonizing English, University of Jaffna

• Reviewer, 1st International Conference on Decolonizing English, University of Jaffna

• Reviewer, GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) Catalyst Magazine Volume 1, 2025

• Panel Member for the Extended Essays’ Proposal Presentation for the Certificate Course in Women’s Studies, jointly organised by WERC in collaboration with CGEE and the Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna

• Examiner, Public Speaking and Communication skills, Faculty of Arts

• Examiner, Basic French, Department of History

• Activity Coordinator, Activity 4, AHEAD Project, ELTA-ELSA, Faculty of Arts

‘Active Citizen’ Programme

• Mentor for a Social Action Project, ‘Beyond Binary’ held under Going Global Partnerships (GGP) UNICYCLE 2022, a partnership with the British Council in collaboration with three other Universities, Uva Wellassa University, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in Sri Lanka and Glasgow Caledonian University in the UK.

•  Coordinator (female) for the Programme Active Citizen held for the university entrants, Faculty of Arts in collaboration with the British Council. (2021)

•  Serving as an internal trained resource person and conducting the course Active Citizen for the university entrants, Faculty of Arts (2020 & 2021)

• Served as a facilitator for the Active Citizen Programme:

Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna (2018)
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2017)
Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (2017 to 2022)
Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Jaffna (2021)

• A resource person for the IELTS-based ‘Certificate Course in English Language’ to teach speaking & listening skills for the staff of University of Jaffna.

• Judge, English Day Competitions – Zonal Level and Provincial Level (2021 to present

• Judge, Debate Competitions, Jaffna Hindu College

• Judge, Debate Competitions, English, Speakers’ Club, University of Jaffna

• Recipient of the Scholarship of the Government of India, under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme to participate in the ED-TECH CONNECT- EMPOWERING THE GLOBAL SOUTH at INTER UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION from 09-03-2026 to 15-03-2026