- Mphil (University of Colombo)
- BA ( Pera), MA (Kaleniya)
- Completed CTHE(KDU)

Walisundara Mudiyanselage Upeksha Shiromani Kumarihami Walisundara
Mphil (University of Colombo), MA in Linguistics (Kelaniya), BA (Pera)
Senior Lecturer Gr II
- Qualifications
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Qualifications
- Teaching Areas
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Teaching Areas
- English Language Teaching
- English for specific areas
- English for academic purposes
- Research Interests
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Research Interests
- Second Language Acquisition
- Applied Linguistics
- English Language Testing
- Language Teaching Methodology
- Computer- based language teaching
- Collaborative language learning
- English for academic purposes
- English for specific purposes
- Publications
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Publications
Full Paper Publications
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2020). Second Language Learner Perceptions on Web-based Language Learning. Journal of English Language and Linguistics, 5 (3), 457-467.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2020). Collaboration in CALL for Developing ESL Learners’ Academic Writing Skills. Rajarata University Journal, 5 (1), 18-28.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2019). Integrating Technology for Developing ESL Learners’ Academic Writing Skills. 6th International Conference on Technical Education, Thailand.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2018). Use of Computer Assisted Language Learning for Improving ESL Learners’ Academic Writing Skills. Proceedings of the 11th International research conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2017). A Review of Literature on the Community of Inquiry Framework. Proceedings of the 10th International research conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2016). An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Integrating A Virtual Computer Assisted Learning Facility in Language Learning Classrooms. Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Science & Humanities. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Dubai.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2015). The Impact of Cooperative Learning on Student Achievement. Proceedings of the 7th Hong Kong International Conference on Education, Psychology and Society. Education, Psychology and Society, Hong Kong.
Abstract Publications
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2018). Use of Computer Assisted Language Learning for Improving ESL Learners Academic Writing Skills. Proceedings of the 11th International research conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2017). A Review of Literature on the Community of Inquiry Framework. Proceedings of the 10th International research conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2014). Impact of Gender on Second Language Acquisition. International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2014). The Impact of Environment on Second Language Acquisition. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches. University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Paper Presentations
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2016). An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Integrating A Virtual Computer Assisted Learning Facility in Language Learning Classrooms. Paper presented at the International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Science & Humanities, Dubai.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2015). The Impact of Cooperative Learning on Student Achievement. A paper presented at the Hong Kong International Conference on Education, Psychology and Society, Hong Kong.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2014). Impact of Gender on Second Language Acquisition. A paper presented at the International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka.
- Walisundara, W.M.U.S.K. (2014). The Impact of Environment on Second Language Acquisition. A paper presented at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Sri Lanka.
- Working Experience
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Working Experience
- Worked as an English Instructor – English Language Teaching Unit, University of Peradeniya (15th March 2010 – 03rd September 2012)