Ms. Wasana Saranga Sudusinghe

BA(Hons) University of Colombo, MA (Linguistics) University of Kelaniya
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  • Qualifications
  • Qualifications

    • BA(Hons) University of Colombo
    • MA (Linguistics) University of Kelaniya
    • Certificate in Teaching for University Instructors (CTUI) KDU
    • Occupational English Test (OET) Certified Trainer, UK
  • Research & Publications
  • Research & Publications

    Peer Reviewed Journals

    International

    • Etfita, F., Wahyuni, S., Ilyas M., Walpita, C.K., Sudusinghe, W. S., Novita, S. (2024). How is the Students Acceptance of Collaborative Writing Tools: The Case of Netboard. Academic Journal of English Language and Education, 8(1), pp.111–120. http://dx.doi.org/10.29240/ef.v8i1 May.9905.

    Local

    • Gamage, W. and Sudusinghe, W.S. (2024). Unveiling the heart of nursing: the transformative impact of emotional intelligence on patient-centred care. Asian Journal of Internal Medicine, 3(1), pp.36–41. https://doi.org/10.4038/ajim.v3i1.129.
    • Sudusinghe, W. S., Gamage, C. K. W., & Rajapaksha, R. M. N. P. (2023). Padlet App uses in Tesl: A Sri Lankan Experience. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies5(2), 148–156. https://doi.org/10.4038/kjms.v5i2.86
    • Gamage, G. P., Gamage, C. K. W., & Sudusinghe, W. S. (2023). The learning styles and academic performance of nursing undergraduates in a Sri Lankan defence university. South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education17(1), 12–18. https://doi.org/10.4038/seajme.v17i1.528
    • Gamage, C. K. W., Sudusinghe, W. S., & Abdulmohsen, H. A. E. (2023). Simulation-Based Medical Learning: The future of Sri Lankan health care. South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education17(1), 31–34. https://doi.org/10.4038/seajme.v17i1.530
    • Sudusinghe, W. S., & Gamage, C. K. W. (2023). The importance of English Language proficiency for the success of nursing education in Sri Lanka. South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education17(1), 39–42. https://doi.org/10.4038/seajme.v17i1.529
    • Sudusinghe, W.S., Kumara, W.G.C., 2021. Assessing the effectiveness of an online teaching intervention in reducing the Public Speaking Apprehension (PSA) among the second-year law undergraduates in Kotelawala Defence University. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 3(2), p.103. https://doi.org/10.4038/kjms.v3i2.33
    • Kumara, W.G.C., Sudusinghe, W.C., 2021. Improving Nursing Education in Sri Lanka to take on New Challenges faced by Global Healthcare Systems. Univ. Colombo Rev. 2, 119–137. https://doi.org/10.4038/ucr.v2i1.42 
    • Bandara, U.V.S, Sudusinghe, W. S., & Gamage, C. K. W. (2024). Remote Learning in Military Higher Education During COVID-19: Challenges and Strategies for Student Officers in Sri Lanka. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, in press.

    Short Story Publication

    • Sudusinghe, W.S., (2018) “The Bridge”. Choose Life – Suicide Prevention Awareness, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. pp 112-115. ISBN 978-955-592-040-7.

    Full papers in Conference Proceedings

    • Sudusinghe, W.S. (2022). Assessment of the knowledge and the use of Metacognitive reading strategies among ESL learners. In 15th International Research Conference of KDU 2021http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/6296
    • Sudusinghe, W.S., & Kumara, W.G.C. (2021). Assessing the e-Learner Autonomy among ESL (English as a Second Language) learners in higher education institutes, Sri Lanka. In 14th International Research Conference of KDU 2021http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/4696 
    • Sudusinghe, W.S., Kumara, W.G.C., Kothalawala, C., & Kothalawala, T. (2020). Assessment of Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA): A study based on the second year Law undergraduates in Kotelawala Defence University, Sri-Lanka. In 13th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/3049
    • Sudusinghe, W.S., Kumara, W.G.C., Vidanage, D., & Kothalawala, T. (2020). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Plagiarism among the Law Undergraduates in Sri Lanka. In 13th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. Available at : http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2845
    • Sudusinghe, W.S., & Kumara, W.G.C. (2020). Students’ perception on Learning English through Distance Education: An Online Survey conducted in Higher Education Institutes, Sri Lanka at the time of COVID-19. In 13th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/3041

    Abstracts/ Extended Abstracts in Conference Proceedings

    International

    • Gamage, C.K.W., Vidanage, D., Herath, H.M.P., Sudusinghe, W.S., 2024. The Impact of Mindfulness Interventions on Parkinson’s Disease in Asia: A Narrative Review. In: Dialogues on Neurodegenerative Disorders – 2024. Ljubljana, Slovenia. Available at: https://www.neurocare.si/accepted-abstracts/
    • Vidanage, D., Gamage, C.K.W., Herath, H.M.P., Sudusinghe, W.S., 2024. Challenges in Caring for People with Neurodegenerative Disorders; A Narrative on Asian Perspectives. In: Dialogues on Neurodegenerative Disorders – 2024. Ljubljana, Slovenia. Available at: https://www.neurocare.si/accepted-abstracts/

    Local

    • Sudusinghe, W.S.,Kumara, W.G.C. (2021). Assessment of Motivation to learn English via online among university undergraduates: An Online Survey. In Vavuniya University International Research Symposium (2021). http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/4992 
    • Sudusinghe, W.S.Kumara, W.G.C., 2021. Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Among ESL Learners: An Online Study Conducted in Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka. In: International Conference on the Humanities (ICH), University of Kelaniya. p.56. http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/23229 
    • Sudusinghe, W.S., Rajapaksha, R., Kumara, W.G.C., 2021. Assessing the Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Using Padlet in English Language Learning. In: Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT 2021). p.70. http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/4421 
    • Sudusinghe, W.S.Kumara, W.G.C., Gamage, G.P.K., 2021. Relationship between English Proficiency and Academic Performance among Nursing Undergraduates in a Defence University, Sri Lanka; A Correlational Study. In: Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT 2021), p.48. http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/4423  
    • Sudusinghe, W.S.Kumara, W.G.C., 2021. Learner Satisfaction and Autonomy via Distance Education; A Study Conducted among Selected Advanced Level Students in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. In: Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT 2021), p.69. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/4422  
    • W.S., Sudusinghe and W.G.C, Kumara and Kothalawala, CJ and Kothalawala, TD, Assessment of Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) Among Sri Lankan Law Undergraduates.2021. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3809042 
    • Kumara, W.G.C, Priyangika, K.G.G, & Sudusinghe, W.S (2020). Multiple Intelligence and Academic Performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka; A Correlational Study. In 13th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2876 
    • Gamage, G.P, Kumara, W.G.C, Sudusinghe, W.S, 2020. The Relationship Between Learning Styles and Academic Performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in a Sri Lankan Defence University. In: Sri Lanka Medical Association 133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress, 2020. [online] Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Medical Association, p.61. https://slma.lk/webcasts-archived-videos/ 

    Other Publications

    Newsletter

    • Sudusinghe, W.S., Kumara, W.G.C., 2021.Overcoming English Language Apprehension in Nursing Education. Graduate Nurses Foundation of Sri Lanka, Vol .10 (1) ISSN 2613-8735.
  • Research Areas
  • Research Areas

    • Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics and Educational Psychology
  • Teaching Areas
  • Teaching Areas

    • General English
    • English for Law
    • Communication Skills
  • Research Interests
  • Research Interests

    • Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics and Educational Psychology
  • Working Experience
  • Working Experience

    • Trained Facilitator at Active Citizens project, British Council- 2020
    • Visiting Instructor (English) at KDU (2018 – 2020)
    • Visiting Instructor (English) Faculty of Medicine University of Ruhuna in 2016
    • Faculty Advisor MUN Conference in National University of Singapore in 2017.
    • Coordinator -International ex-change program between THE International, Sri-Lanka and St. Katherines Bristol, United Kingdom in 2016
  • Memberships
  • Memberships

    • Life member in the World Federation of United Nations Association, Sri-Lanka.
    • Member of the American Association of Applied Linguistics
  • Awards
  • Awards

    • Won the award for the Best Oral Presentation in the Technical Sessions of FMSH at the International Research Conference, KDU 2020
    • Won the award for the Best Oral Presentation in the Language and Education Session of FMSH at the International Research Conference, KDU 2021
    • Won the award as the best student of the CTUI programme at KDU,2021