Dr. W. D. Chandrasena

Senior Lecturer, Science Education Unit, Faculty of
Science, University of Peradeniya

CV Dr. W. D. Chandrasena

OTHER POSITIONS


HELD : (a) Deputy Director, Learning Resources, Centre for Distance

and Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya,

Sri Lanka

  1. Former Acting Director, Staff Development Centre,

    University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

  2. ) Course Coordinator, M.Sc. in Science Education, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Current)

  3. Chemistry Subject Coordinator, M.Sc. in Science Education, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

  4. Course Coordinator, Undergraduate Programme in Science Education, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Current)

  5. Visiting Lecturer, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017

  6. Co - Coordinator of Soft Skills Programme held at the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2013

  7. Co - coordinator of Career Guidance Programme held at the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya,

Sri Lanka in 2013


Educational Qualifications


  1. B.Sc. Special Degree in Chemistry with Second Class (Upper Division)

    Honours (With Botany as a subsidiary subject) - 1994 (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)

  2. M.Sc. in Science Education - 2000 (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)

  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Education - 2002 (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)

  4. Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)

  5. Certificate Course on Teaching Methodology - 2003 (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)

  6. M.Phil. in Education (Chemistry) - 2009 (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)

  7. Ph. D. in Education - 2014 (University of Western Sydney, Australia)


Specialized Training


  1. Course on Applied Statistical Procedures conducted by Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated – 2011


  2. Course on Qualitative Research: Design, Analysis and Representation conducted by Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated – 2012


  3. Learning Management Systems (LMS) – Held at University of Kelaniya, 2013


Professional Qualifications

  1. Member of the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon (M. I. Chem. C.), Chartered Chemist (C.Chem.)

  2. Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science

  3. Member of the National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka


Awards Won

“Young Scholar Best Paper Award” at The Asia Pacific Educational Research Association & The Hong - Kong Educational research Association International Conference held in Hong - Kong Institute of Education, Hong - Kong from 19th to 21st November,, 2014

International Postgraduate Research Scholarship for Doctoral Studies from University of Western Sydney, Australia


Commended PhD Thesis Award at the “Eighth SELF - Biennial International Conference” Held in Germany in August, 2015

Research Interests


Chemistry Education, Ethics and Motivation, Science Education, Educational Psychology

Employment Record


Post Held


Assistant Teacher (Science/Maths)

Institution


Department of Education

Period


21.04.82 - 31.12.90

Temp. Demonstrator

Department of Chemistry,

01.02.94 - 28.02.95

University of Peradeniya.

Temp. Asst. Lecturer

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01.03.95 - 31.05.95

Temp. Research Assistant

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01.06.95 - 15.09.96

Temp. Assistant Lecturer/

Science Education Unit

16.09.96 - 06.04.01

Lecturer (Contract Basis)

University of Peradeniya

Lecturer


Senior Lecturer

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………………… do ………………. .

07.04.01 - 01.04.09


01.04.09 - to date


Refereed Research Papers and Communications


Chandrasena, W., Craven, R., Tracey D., & Dillon, A. (2014). Seeding Science Success: Psychometric Properties of Secondary Science Questionnaire on Students’ Self - Concept, Motivation, and Aspirations. Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology. 14, pp. 186 - 201.

Sinharachchi, T. D., Chandrasena, W. D., Rubasinghe, S., Chandrasekara, W. S. (2021) Relations of G. C. E. (O/L) Students’ Biology Self - Concept and Motivation with Their Achievement and Misconceptions. International Journal of Economic, Commerce and Management. United Kingdom, pp. 101 - 114.

Wijethunge, W. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Investigation of Students’ Psychological Aspects on Activity Based Learning in Mathematics: A Case Study in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH, 7(4), pp. 270 - 280.

Chandrasena, W. D. & Chandrasekara, W. S., Relation of Self –Concept and Perceptions With Motivation and Aspiration of Science Undergraduates on Counselling. The Journal of Faculty of Social Science and Humanities - SAMODHANA, pp. 155 - 173.

Jayarathne, A. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Investigation of the Effectiveness of Using Self - Determination Theory in Teaching Science for Grade Eight Students: A Case Study in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH, 7(4), pp. 126 - 131.

Manike, H. P. R. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Investigation of the Effectiveness of Using Self - Determination Theory in Teaching Biology for Grade Ten Students.

International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH, 7(4), pp. 46 - 50.

Maheshinee, S. A. B., Chandrasena, W. D. & Liyanage, J. P. (2019). An Investigation of Self - Concepts and Motivation of Students on Different Teaching Methods in

G.C.E. (O/L) Physics. International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH, 7(4), pp. 178 - 184.

Chandarsena, W. D., Herath, H. M. L. C., Rajapaksha, T., Edussuriya, D., Karunanayake,

  1. D. K. S. (2021). Identifying Risk Factors for Development of Psychological Morbidity Among New Entrants to the University of Peradeniya: Preliminary Result of an ongoing studies. Proceedings of the of the 43rd Annual Academic Sessions of The Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka.

    Chandrasena, W. D., & Niroshani, D. M. M. (2020). Students’ Performance and Perceptions of Students and Teaching in Grade Five and Grade Six Mathematics: A Case Study in Trincomalee Education Zone. Proceedings of the PGIS Research Congress, Sri Lanka 7, p. 230.

    Chandrasena, W. D. & Bandaranayake, E.M.T. (2020). Effectiveness of Applying Self - Determination theory in Teaching Mathematics: A Case Study in Hatton Education Zone. Proceedings of the PGIS Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7, p. 229.

    Chandrasena, W. D. & Wijethunga, D. K. (2020). Use of Ethnomathematics in Secondary School Curriculum: A Case Study in Kandy District. Proceedings of the PGIS Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7, p. 228.

    Chandrasena, W. D. & Ramanan, R. (2020). Effects of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Educational Administration to Enhance Science Education: A Case Study in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the PGIS Research Congress, Sri Lanka,7, p.227.


    Chandrasena, W. D. & Deshapriya, W. A. S. (2020). Effect of Using Essential Learning Concepts on Students’ G. C. E. (O/L) Mathematics Performance. Proceedings of the PGIS Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7, p. 225.

    Vijayakumaran, P, Chandrasena, W. D. & Liyanage, J. P. (2020). Effect of Self - Determination Theory in Physics Teaching Process in Junior Secondary Classes in Jaffna District, University of Peradeniya. Proceedings of the PGIS Research Congress, Sri Lank, 7, p. 222.

    Liyana Arachchi, L. A. A. D. D. & Chandrasena W. D. (2019). Conceptualization of Locus of a Point in Geometry Through Appropriate Activities, University of Peradeniya, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Sri Lanka, 22nd and 23rd March, 2019 (p. 52). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Herath, h. M. D. N. K. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Investigation of the Factors Affecting Students’ Performance on Vectors and Systems of Coplaner Forces in Combined Mathematics at G. C. E. (A/L) in Kandy Education Zone, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Sri Lanka, 22nd and 23rd March, 2019 (p. 53). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Prishanthi, E. A. A., Weliwita, J. A., &. Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Activity based Learning on performance enhancing in Mathematics: Case Study for G. C. E. (O/L) Students in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Sri Lanka, 22nd and 23rd March, 2019 (p. 54). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Wijethunga, W. W. M. R. G. K. S. B. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Investigating of the Effectiveness of Activity based Instruction on Learning Mathematics of Grade Six Students in Galewela Educational Zone, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Sri Lanka, 22nd and 23rd March, 2019 (p. 56). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Wijethunga, W. W. M. R. G. K. S. B. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Investigation of Students’ Psychological Aspects on Activity Based Learning in Mathematics: A Case Study in Sri Lanka, International Conference on Emerging Trends & Innovations in School Sciences, Regional Institute of Education, 06th - 08th February, 2019, Bhopal, India.


    Angammana, N. S. P, Chandrasena, W. D., Amarasinghe, A. K. (2019). Effectiveness of Multi - Approach method in Teaching Mathematics: A Case Study in Puttalam Educational Zone, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Sri Lanka, 22nd and 23rd March, 2019 (p. 64). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Herath, H. M. C. I. K. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2019). Improving Skills on Simplification of Directed Numbers for Secondary Level Students, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Sri Lanka, 22nd and 23rd March, 2019 (p. 57). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Bandara, A. M. R. S., Chandrasena W. D., & Pinnawala M. (2018). Learner Perceptions on Distance Learning: Case Study at the Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 105). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Prasad, K. H. N. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2018). Investigation of Teacher Perceptions on Issues and Remedial Measures in Conducting G. C. E. (A/L) Biology Laboratory Practicals: A Case Study in Southern Province, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 106). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

    Chandrasena, W. D., Jayasundera, A. C. A., & Bandara, A. M. R. S. (2018). Teacher Perceptions On Teacher Motivation and Use of Effective Teaching Methods in G. C.

  2. (O/L) Science, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 107). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Menike, H. P. R. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2018). Investigating the Effectiveness of Using Self - Determination Theory in Teaching Biology for Grade Ten Students, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 108). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D., Jayasundera, A. C. A., & Bandara, A. M. R. S. (2018). Motivation of Undergraduates Through Positive Psychology and Self - Determination Theory, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 111). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.


Volantine, C & Chandrasena, W. D. (2018). Factors Affecting Mathematics Performance of Grade Eleven Students in Thunukkai Education Zone, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 112). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Seneviratne, W. M. K. R. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2018). Student Problems in Performing Chemical Calculations on The Concept of Mole at G. C. E. (A/L), A Study on Student Contribution for the Soil Pollution by the Use of Polythene in Sri Lankan Schools,

Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 113). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Narangoda, N. W. L., Chandrasena, W. D., & De Silva, W. A. P. P. (2018). The Impact of Scientific Literacy and Motivation of Grade 11 Students on Their Performance in Science, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 114). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Maheshinee, S. A. B., Chandrasena, W. D., & Liyanage, J. P. (2018). An Investigation of Students’ Self - Concepts and Motivation on Different Teaching Methods in G. C. E. (O/L) Physics, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 115). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Piyatissa, P. M. J. R. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2018). A Review of Research on Project Based Learning, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2018 (p. 117). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D. & Pinnawala, M. (2018). Learner Views on Distance Learning, Open University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, 29th and 30th November,, 2018 (p. 09). Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W., Liyanage, P. Samarappuli, N., Hettiarachchi, J. (2017). Investigation of the Relations of Students’ Physics Self - Concepts on Mechanics, Electricity, Waves, Pressure, Force, Energy - Work and Power with Their Achievements. Book of Abstracts of the 9th SELF Biennial International Conference, Melbourne, 25th – 28th September, 2017 (p. 42). Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus, Australia.

Chandrasena, W., Sinharachchi, T. (2017). Investigation of the Relations of Students’ Biology Self - Concept and Motivation with Their Achievement and Misconceptions. Book of Abstracts of the 9th SELF Biennial International Conference, Melbourne, 25th

– 28th September, 2017 (p. 45). Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus,

Australia.

Pivatissa, P. M. J. R., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2017). Investigation of Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions on Students’ Individual Science Projects of General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): A Case Study in Kandy Education Zone. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri

Lanka, 8th and 9th September, 2017(p. 157). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Mohamed, F. S. N., Tilakaratne, C. T. K., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2017). Difficulties in Teaching and Learning Physics in Grade Six Science: A Case Study in Matale

Education Zone. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 8th and 9th September, 2017 (p. 163). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Priyadarshani, S., Liyanage, P., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2017). Issues of Teaching Physics Experiments in General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): A Case Study in Tamil Medium Schools in Nuwara - Eliya District. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 8th and 9th September, 2017 (p. 166). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundera, A. C. A. (2017). Teacher Perceptions on Teacher Motivation and Training Programme. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 8th and 9th September, 2017 (p. 167). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Balasritharan, K., Sedere, U. M., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2017). Effectiveness of Conventional and Skill Oriented Teaching and Assessment to Enhance Generic Skills in Chemistry in Junior Secondary School. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 8th and 9th September, 2017 (p. 169). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Sinharachchi, T. D., Chandrasena, W. D., & Rubasinghe, S. C. K. (2017). Barriers Affecting Students’ Performance in Biology of General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level): A Case Study in Hanguranketha Educational Zone. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research congress, Sri Lanka, 8th and 9th September, 2017 (p. 170). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D., Jayasundera, A. C. A., & Bandara, A. M. R. S. (2017). Relations between Undergraduates’ Lecture Attendance and Academic Performance: A Case Study in the Course of Foundations in Science Education. Abstracts of the Sixth Annual Science Research Sessions, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 28th November, 2017 (p. 26). Sammanthurai, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D., Jayasundera, A. C. A., & Bandara, A. M. R. S. (2017). Teacher Perceptions on Teacher Training Needs in G. C. E. (O/L) Science: A Case Study in North Western Province. Abstracts of the Sixth Annual Science Research Sessions, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 28th November, 2017 (p. 26). Sammanthurai, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D., Craven, R. G., Tracey, D., & Dillon, A. (2016). Seeding Science Success: The Significance of Secondary Science Students’ Motivation on Their Science Aspirations and Achievement, The Sixth International Conference on Self - Determination Theory, 2nd to 5th June, 2016. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Makawita. M. A. P., Chandrasena, W. D., & Damunupola, J. W. (2016). Preparation of a Study Package on Tissue Culture for Unit 10 of the G. C. E. (A/L) Biology Curriculum, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 150). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Hettiarachchi, B. H. A. C. K., Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundera, A. C. A. (2016). Relation of Biology Students’ G. C. E. (A/L) Results with the Students’ Science Results of G. C. E. (O/L): A Case Study in Bandarawela Educational Zone, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 156). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Basnayake, W. M. C. K., Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundera, A. C. A. (2016). Factors Affecting Teaching and Learning of Chemistry Sub Unit Thermodynamics at G. C. E. (A/L), Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 157). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Samarakoon, A. A. U. N., Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundera, A. C. A. (2016). Motivation of Teachers Through Science Teacher Training Programmes, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 158). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Samarappuli, N. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2016). Relations of Students’ Self - Concepts in Physics on Mechanics, Electricity, and Waves on their Achievement, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 159). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.


Hettiarachchi, H. J. N. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2016). Relations of Students’ Self - Concepts in Physics on Forces, Energy - Work, and Power on their Achievement, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 161). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Unais, R., Chandrasena, W. D. & Perera, A. D. L. C. (2016). Use of Supplementary Material to Enhance Learning Electronic Energy levels of Atoms in Grade Twelve Students in Matale Education Zone, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 163). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Wathudura, C. S., Perera, A. D. L. C. & Chandrasena, W. D. (2016). Use of Interactive Lecture Demonstration Method to Enhance Understanding of Electrochemistry in

G. C. E. (A/L) Students, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 7th and 8th October, 2016 (p. 164). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Hettiarachchi, B. H. A. C. K., Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundera, A. C. A. (2016). Relationship between Biology Students’ G. C. E. (A/L) Results and their Mathematics Results at G. C. E. (O/L): A Case Study in Bandarawela Educational Zone, iPURSE:

Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 20, 4th and 5th November, 2016 (p. 51). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Ajmeer, A. S., Chandrasena, W. D. & Jayasundera, A. C. A. (2016). Students’ Achievement and Motivation on “Molecular Shapes” at G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry: A Case Study in Mawanella Educational Zone, Sri Lanka, iPURSE: Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 20, 4th and 5th November, 2016 (p. 52). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, Wanasinghe Durayalage; Craven, Rhonda G., Tracey, Danielle; & Dillon, Anthony (2015). Seeding Science Success: Relations of Secondary Science Students’ Self - Concepts with Their Achievement and Aspirations. Conference Program Booklet of the 8th SELF Biennial International Conference, Germany, 20th – 24th August, 2015 (p. 41). Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education at the University of Kiel, Germany.

Basnayake, W. M. C. K., Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundara, A. C. A. (2015). Academic Performance of Science Students at University Level in Relation to their Socio - Academic Background: A Case Study at the Faculty of Science, University of

Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2015. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Angunawala, R., Athulugama, L. D., Bandara, I. W. M. A. N., Edirisinghe, H. E. I. L., Wijetunga, N., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2015). A Study on Student Contribution for the Soil Pollution by the Use of Polythene in Sri Lankan Schools, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2015. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Jayasundara, J. M. C. N., Hettiarachchi, B. H. A. C. K., Maheshinee, S. A. B., Meddegoda,

K. M. M. N., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2015). A Study on Absenteeism of G. C. E. (A/L) Classes in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2015. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Piyatissa, P. M. J. R., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2015). Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions

on G. C. E. (A/L) Student Projects: A Case Study at Nuwara - Eliya Educational

Zone, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2015. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Jeyarani, S., Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundara, A. C. A. (2015). Multi Approach Teaching Method to Improve Students’ Motivation towards the Inorganic Chemistry Section in G. C. E. (A/L) Syllabus: A Case Study, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 9th and 10th October,, 2015. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D., Craven, R. G., Tracey D., & Dillon, A. (2015). Seeding Science Success: Relations of Secondary Science Students’ Motivation with Their Aspirations and Achievement, iPURSE: Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 19, 5th and 6th November, 2015 (p. 67). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Uthayan, J., Chandrasena, W. D., Jayasundara, A. C. A. (2015). Exploration of Factors Affecting for Poor Performance in Science Subject in The G.C.E. (O/L) in the Island Zone of Jaffna District, iPURSE: Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 19, 5th and 6th November, 2015 (p. 81). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Basnayake, W. M. C. K., Chandrasena, W. D., & Jayasundara, A. C. A. (2015). Relations of Science Students’ Academic Performance at University Level with Their Gender: A Case Study at the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Applied Science, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 24th November, 2015 (p. 10). Sammanthurai, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W., Craven, R., Tracey D., & Dillon, A. (2014). Seeding Science Success: Psychometric Properties of Secondary Science Questionnaire on Students’ Self - Concept, Motivation, and Aspirations. Proceedings of The Asia Pacific Educational

Research Association & The Hong Kong Educational research Association International Conference, Hong - Kong, 19th - 21st November,, 2014 (p. 102). Hong - Kong Institute of Education, Hong - Kong.

Chandrasena, W. D. & Karunaratne, W. G. (2014). Relation between the Type of the School Project and the Family Background of G.C.E. (A/L) Students, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 10th and 11th

October, , 2014 (p. 141). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D. & Tennakoon, D. T. B. (2014). Determination of the Relative Positions of Elements in the Electrochemical Series, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute

of Science Research congress, Sri Lanka, 10th and 11th October, 2014 (p. 143). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Chandrasena, W. D., Perera, J. S. H. Q., & Karunaratne, W. G. (2014). Seeding Chemistry

Success: Assessing Students’ Performance and problems in Chemical Calculations at

G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, iPURSE: Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18, 4th and 5th July, December, 2014 (p. 107). Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Wanasinghe, C., Craven, R., Tracey, D., & Dillon, A. (2014). The Relationships of Students’ Science Self - Concepts and Motivation with Aspirations and Achievement, International Conference on Chemical Education, Adamantane House Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3rd - 4th April, 2014.

Chandrasena, W. D., Perera, J. S. H. Q., & Karunaratne, W. G. (2013). Seeding Chemistry Success: Assessing Students’ problems in Chemical Calculations at G. C. E Advanced Level, Postgraduate Research in Education: Proceedings Second Annual Science Research Sessions at The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 3rd December, 2013 (pp. 26 - 38). Samanthurai, Sri Lanka: South Eastern University.

Chandrasena, W., Craven, R. G., Tracey, D., & Dillon, A. (2013). Seeding Science Success: The Relations of Secondary Students’ Science Self - Concepts and Motivation with Aspirations and Achievement, Self - Concept, Motivation, and Identity: Proceedings of the Joint 7th Self Biennial International Conference and ERAS Conference, Nanyang Girls’ High School, Singapore, 9th - 11th September, 2013 (p. 226). Singapore, Nanyang Girls’ High School.

Chandrasena, W. (2013). Science education: Is Australia sabotaging its future? 21st Century Learning. Retrieved from http://learning21c. wordpress. com/2013/01/29/science – education- is Australia - sabotaging - its - future/

Chandrasena, W. D., Perera, J. S. H. Q., & Karunaratne, W. G. (2012). Assessing the students’ performance and their problems in chemical calculations at high school level: A case study of schools in Sri Lanka. In H. Yang, Hamamah, L. Dutcher, M. Pachman, N. Vu, O. Rothwell, & K. M. Minh (Eds. ), Postgraduate Research in Education: Proceedings of the Inaugural Higher Degree Research Conference at The University of New South Wales, 4th November, 2011 (pp. 26 - 38). Sydney, Australia: University of New South Wales.

Chandrasena, W., Craven, R., Tracey, D., & Dillon, A. (2012a). A study of the relations between students’ self - concepts, motivation, aspirations and achievement in high school science and chemistry. In H. Yang, Hamamah, L. Dutcher, M. Pachman, N.

Vu, O. Rothwell, & K. M. Minh (Eds. ), Postgraduate Research in Education: Proceedings of the Inaugural Higher Degree Research Conference at The University of New South Wales, 4th November, 2011 (pp. 14–25). Sydney, Australia: University of New South Wales.

Chandrasena, W., Craven, R., Tracey, D., & Dillon, A. (2012b). Seeding Science success: Ascertaining the barriers and relations between students’ self - concepts, motivation, aspirations, and achievement in high school science. Poster presented at Second Annual Higher Degree Research Student - Led Conference at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 9th November, 2012.

Chandrasena, W., Craven, R., Tracey, D., & Dillon, A. (2012c). Seeding Science success: Ascertaining the barriers and relations between students’ self - concepts, motivation, aspirations, and achievement in high school science. Presentation conducted at The Joint Australian Association for Research in education and Asia - Pacific Educational Research Association Conference (AARE - APERA) 2012 International Education Research Conference, at the University of Sydney, Australia, 2nd – 6th December, 2012.

Chandrasena, W. D., Craven, R., Tracey, D., & Dillon, A. (2011). A study of the relations between students’ self - concepts, motivation, aspirations and achievement in high school science and chemistry. Poster presented at Researching Communication at UWS: Brain, Behaviour, and Computation, UWS Research Festival, University of Western Sydney, Bankstown Campus, Sydney, Australia, 5th – 7th December, 2011.

Chandrasena, W. D., Perera, J. S. H. Q., & Karunaratne, W. G. (2008). Problems faced by

G. C. E. (A/L) students in Chemical calculations), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proceedings of the 64th Annual Sessions, Part I – Abstracts.

Chandrasena, W. D., Perera, J. S. H. Q., & Karunaratne, W. G. (2008). Assessing the G. C.

E. (A/L) Students’ Performance in Chemical Calculations; A Case Study of Schools in the Central and Uva Provinces, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 13 - 18th December, 2008.

Perera, J. S. H. Q., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2004). A Tracer study on the Competitiveness of present University of Peradeniya Science Graduates in the job market, Abstracts of papers presented at the conference on Chemical Education for National Development, p. 37.

Kulasooriya, S. A., & Chandrasena, W. D. (2000). Science Education Unit, University of Peradeniya, Nuwana Magazine, Volume 2, December 2000, pp. 13 - 16.

Chandrasena, W. D. (2000). Determination of the Relative Positions of Elements in the Electrochemical Series, M. Sc. Report, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya.

Chandrasena, W. D., Diyabalanage, T. K. K., & Wannigama, G. P. (1996). Chemical Variations of Uncaria elliptica, Proccedings of the Annual Research Sessions, p. 148. Chandrasena, W. D., Diyabalanage, T. K. K., Wannigama, G. P., Jayasinghe, U. L. B., Herath, W. H. M. W., & Weerasooriya, A. (1995). Chemical Constituents of Uncaria elliptica collected from two sites), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of

Science, Fifty First Annual Session proceedings, Part I, p. 395.

Chandrasena, W. D., Diyabalanage, T. K. K. & Wannigama, G. P. (1995). Chemical Variations of Uncaria elliptica, Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, p. 17.

Tennakoon, D. T. B., Bandara , H. M. N., Chandrasena, W. D., & Illangantilleke, A. N. (1995). Construction of an improved automatic burette, Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, p. 9.

Tennakoon, D. T. B., Bandara, H. M. N., Chandrasena, W. D., & Illangantilleke, A. N. (1995). Construction of an improved automatic burette, Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, p. 148.


Other Conferences Attended

  1. A National Conference on “Post - war Socio - Economic Development of the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka - 13. 02. 2014


  2. Commonwealth of the future: A Visionary and Bold Leadership from Sri Lanka –

    26.11.2013.


    Postgraduate Research Supervision

    Supervised around 25 students on their research in M.Sc. in Science Education in the disciplines of Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, and Mathematics Education.

    Following are the names of M.Sc. students.


    S/N Name with Initials S/N Name with Initials


    1

    Volantine A C

    15

    Hettiarachchi B H C K

    2

    Samarappuli N T

    16

    Logeswaran Senthuran

    3

    Hettiarachchi H J N

    17

    Wijethunga W W M R G K S B

    4

    Jesmin M F M

    18

    Herath D N K

    5

    Makawita M A P

    19

    Wimalasena N D S

    6

    Priyadarshani E M O G S Y

    20

    Hemamali E J K P P

    7

    Uthayan J

    21

    Angammana A M S P

    8

    Wickramasinghe W A C K

    22

    Bandarnayake E M T

    9

    Ajmeer A S

    23

    Logeswaran Senthuran

    10

    Maheshinee S A B

    24

    Jeyarani S

    11

    Mohomed F S N

    25

    Balasritharan

    12

    Sinharachchi T D

    26

    Wathudura C H S

    13

    Narangoda N W L

    27

    Hettiarachchi B H C K

    14

    Piyatissa P M J R


    Following students are engaged in the M.Phil./PhD Programme in the field of Science education at the PGIS.


    S/N Name with Initials


    1. Vijayakumaran P


    2. Narangoda N W L


    3. Padmanandani D G S


    4. Balasridaran


    5. Basnayake C

Following student is engaged in the M.Phil. to PhD Programme in the field of Counselling Psychology at the PGIM (Postgraduate Institute of Medicine).

Dr. H. M. C. L. Herath, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Health Centre, University of Peradeniya

Extra - Curricular Activities


Engaged in most of the activities carried out by the science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya. Organizing Science Camps, Science Seminars, Workshops, Popular Science Lectures and Publishing of Monographs for G. C. E. (A/L) science students and science undergraduates are some of the activities among them and have contributions towards these activities in different capacities as listed below.

  1. Conducted Teacher Training Programmes for G. C. E. (Ordinary Level) and

    G. C. E. (Advanced Level) Science Teachers on Motivation, Use of Self - Determination Theory, and Teaching Methods in following Education Zones in Sri Lanka.

    Passara (2017)

    Wennappuwa (2017)

    Ibbagamuwa (2017)

    Maho (2017)

    Kurunegala (2017)

    Hanguranketha (2016) Nuwara - Eliya (2016) Katugastota (2016)


  2. Assisted in Chemistry practical sessions as a resource person in the Science Camps held at following schools.


    Haliela Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Haliela, Badulla (23 - 24.03.94) Rahula College, Matara (23 - 24.03.96)

    Anuradhapura Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura (16 - 17.10.99) Ranasinghe Premadasa National College, Hasalaka (28 - 29.10.00) Mahanama College, Monaragala (18 - 19.11.00)

    Polonnaruwa Royal College, Polonnaruwa (16 - 17.06.01) Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, Kegalle (13 - 14.11.04) Kekirawa Central College, Kekirawa (25 - 26.02.06)


  3. Assisted the popular lecture demonstration “Chemistry Magic” conducted by Prof. D. T. B. Tennakoon, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya held in the Science Camps for G. C. E. Advanced Level/Ordinary Level students and teachers at the following schools/institutions.


    Department of Chemistry, University of Peradeniya (14.01.95) Koslanda Madya Maha Vidiyalaya, Koslanda (04.09.95) Rahula College, Matara (24.03.96)

    U. B. Wanninayake National School, Galgamuwa (16.03.96) Department of Chemistry, University of Peradeniya (30.10.96) Namini - oya Maha Vidiyalaya, Waligamuwa (18.08.96) Dambadeniya Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Dambadeniya (05.10.96) Anuruddhakumara Maha Vidyalaya, Nawalapitiya (25.01.97) Mayurapada Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Narammala (11.10.97) Ibbagamuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Ibbagamuwa (11.10.97) Vilayaya Maha Vidyalaya, Aralaganwila (26.10.07) Maliyadewa Girls School, Kurunegala (11.03.98)

    Holy Family Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Wennappuwa (16.10.98) Wimaldharma Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Ankumbura (19.09.98) Nugawela Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Nugawela (29.10.98) Anuradhapura Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura (17.10.99) National Institute of Education, Maharagama (30.07.99) Mahamaya College, Kandy (28.10.99)

    Department of Chemistry, University of Peradeniya (14.01.99) Hillwood College, Kandy (09.11.99)

    Ranasinghe Premadasa National College, Hasalaka (28 - 29.10.2000) Mahanama College, Monaragala (18 - 19.11.00)

    Polonnaruwa Royal College, Polonnaruwa (16 - 17.06.01) Halliela Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Halliela, Badulla (26 - 27.09.01) Swarnamali Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Kandy (28.09.01)

    Kahatagasdigiliya Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradapura (24 - 25.11.01) Institute Chemistry, Ceylon (01.03.02)

    Maliyadeva Girl’s College, Karunagala (07.02.02) Girl’s High School, Kandy (09.08.02)

    Dharmaraja College, Kandy (04.10.02)

    University of Peradeniya, Department of Chemistry (07.03.03) Mahanama Maha Vidyalaya, Gatambe, Kandy (15.10.03) Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, Kegalle (13 - 14.11.04)

    University of Peradeniya, Faculty of Science (07.02.05) Vihara Maha Devibalika Maha Vidyalaya (09 - 10.04.05) Palugaswewa Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura (22 - 23.10.05)

    Sumana Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Ratnapura (30.09.06 - 01.10.06) Ginigathhena Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Ginigathhena (20 - 21.01.07) Weeraketiya Rajapakse National School, Weeraketiya (17 - 18.03.07) Kalutara Vidiyalaya (07 - 08.07.07)

    Halliela Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Halliela, Badulla (22 - 23.09.07) Tholangamuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Tholangamuwa (18 - 19.10.08) Nuwaraeliya Gamini National College, Nuwaraeliya (31.01.09 - 01.02.09) Mayurapada Central College, Narammala (11.07.09 - 12.07.09)


  4. Delivered lecture on Practical Chemistry in the Science Camps/Science Seminars held at following schools/institutions.


    U. B. Wanninayake Vidyalaya, Balalla (29 - 30.07.17) Ratttota Sri Parakrama Vidyalaya, Matale (07 - 08.05.16)

    Nuwara - Eliya Gamini Maha Vidyalaya, Nuwara - Eliya (12 - 13.11.16) Bandarawela Madya Maha Vidyalaya (09. 05. 15 - 10.05.2015)

    Maraka Maha Vidyalaya, Wilgamuwa, Matale (03.10.15) Sevanapitiya Maha Vidyalaya, Welikanda (30.10.15 - 01.11.15) Maraka Maha Vidyalaya, Wilgamuwa (03 - 04.10.15) Bandarwela National school, Bandarawela (09 - 10.05.15) Sumangala National school, Nildannahinna (14 - 15.03.15) Haputala Maha Vidyalaya, Talatu - oya (16.01.96)

    Naminioya Maha Vidyalaya, Waligamuwa (18.08.96)

    Talatu - oya Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Talatu - oya (16.11.97)

    Vilayaya Maha Vidyalaya, Aralaganwila (26.10.97) Wimaladrama Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Hunnasgiriya (12.07.98) Department of Chemistry, University of Peradeniya (14.01.99) Welikanda Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Polonnaruwa (24.07.99)

    Ranasinghe Premadasa National College, Hasalaka (28 - 29.10.2000) Mahanama College, Monaragala (18 - 19. 11. 00)

    Polonnaruwa Royal College, Polonnaruwa (16 - 17.06.01) Kahatagasdigiliya Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura (24 - 25.11.01) University of Peradeniya, Department of Chemistry (07.03.03) Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya, Kegalle (13 - 14.11.04)

    Kekirawa Central College, Kekirawa (25 - 26.02.06) University of Peradeniya, Department of Chemistry (14.03.06) Dharmaraja College, Kandy (04.04.06)

    Kadugannawa Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Kadugannawa (01.12.06) Sumana Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Ratnapura (30.09.06 - 01.10.06) Weeraketiya Rajapakse National School, Weeraketiya (17 - 18.03.07) Kalutara Vidiyalaya (07 - 08.07.07)

    Halliela Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Halliela, Badulla (22 - 23.09.07) Tholangamuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Tholangamuwa (18 - 19.10.08) Dehiattakandiya Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Dehiattakandiya (08.11.08) Nuwaraeliya Gamini National College, Nuwaraeliya (31.01.09 - 01.02.09) Mayurapada Central College, Narammala (11.07.09 - 12.07.09)


  5. Delivered lectures on the topics to G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry/Motivation at the following schools.


    Deerananda Maha Vidyalaya, Pilimathawa (2018) Mayurapada Maha Vidyalaya, Mawanella (2017) Puspadana Girls’ College, Kandy (2017) Puspadana Girls’ College, Kandy (2015) Welimada Central College, Welimada (24.06.14) Wickramabahu College, Gampola (22.10.97) Trinity College, Kandy

    Ibbagamuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Ibbagamuwa (26.11.97)

    Furgusan Girls’ School, Ratnapura (18.07.99)

    St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy (16.09.02) Science College, Matale (01.11.02)

    Badulla Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Badulla (15.10.03) St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy (30.03.03)

    Kegalu Vidyalaya, Kegalle (04.10.05)

    Girl’s High School, Kandy (07.10.05) Pushpadana Balika Vidyalaya, Kandy (14.10.05) St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy (20.06.07)


  6. Participated as a resource person at the following two - day refresher courses/workshops held at the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya for G. C. E. (A/L) teachers.


    Refresher courses for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (19 - 20.09.98) Refresher courses for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (26 - 27.09.98) Refresher courses for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (03 - 04.10.98) Refresher courses for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (16 - 17.01.99) Refresher courses for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (23 - 24.01.99) Refresher courses for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (03 - 04.04.99) Workshop for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (08 - 10.10.05) Workshop for G. C. E. (A/L) Chemistry teachers (29 - 31.10.06)


  7. Participated as the chief guest for the Science Day Programs held at:


    1. Karagaskada Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Galaha (25.05.15)

    2. National College, Kiribathkumbura (2014)

    3. Sarasavi Uyana Maha Vidyalaya (27.06.14)

    4. Girls’ High School, Kandy (06.13.14)

      1. Kuliyapitiya Central College (28.11.13)

      2. Narammala Mayurapada M. M. V. (2009)

      (viii) Girls’ High School, Kandy (07.10.05)

      1. Kegalu Vidyalaya (2005)

      2. Ibbagamuwa Madya Maha Vidyalaya, Ibbagamuwa (26.11.97)

  8. Delivered a lecture on Science and Technology at Sri Sumangala Maha Vidyalaya, Kandy. This was broadcasted through “Mahanuwara Sevaya” (10.10.08)


  9. Assisted in preparation of Manuscripts and production of following book/monographs published by the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya.


“Pericyclic Reactions” by Prof. G. P. Wannigama

“Physical Chemistry - Sinhalese Version” by Dr. R. M. G. Rajapakse

“Inorganic Chemistry - Sinhalese Version)” by Prof. O. A. Illeperuma “Environmental Pollution and the Future of the Mankind”, Second Revised Edition - by Prof. O. A. Illeperuma

“Stoichiometry - Sinhalese Version” (Second Edition) by Prof. J. S. H. Q. Perera


Others


  1. Attended the following workshops/Seminars/Training Programs. International Workshop on Science Education held at the University of Peradeniya. (12 - 16.01.99)

    Workshop on Science Article Writing for the Newspapers held at the National Science Foundation.

    Professional training program on Education held at University of Colombo (01.08.2000) and National Institute of Education, Maharagama. (02.08.2000)

    National workshop on Science Education for G. C. E. (A/L) teachers held at the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. (13 - 15.03.02)


  2. Past Secretary and President of the Science Teachers’ Association,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lank