CAREER SUMMARY
Assistant Professor, School of Science and Education, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT (from March, 2023)
Senior Lecturer (HG), School of Science and Education, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT (from September, 2020 to March, 2023)
Lecturer, School of Science and Education, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT (from October 1st , 2018- Agust 31st, 2018)
Senior Lecturer, Information Technology Department, NIE
Visiting lecturer in Educational Technology: IT Faculty, Moratuwa University; Industrial Management Department, Science Faculty, Kelaniya University; Physics Department, Science Faculty, Colombo University; Physics Department, Science Faculty, Sri Jayawardhena Pura University; Education and Training Department, Faculty of Training Technology, Unversity of Vocational Technology
Lecturer in ICT in Education, B.Ed (ICT Education), NIE
Lecturer of Computer Studies at Cambridge O/L and lecturer in Computing at Cambridge A/L at Seychelles Polytechnic, Seychelles.
Lecturer of Data Processing and Accounting Software in the AAT (UK) program for accounting officers in Seychelles.
Lecturer of Advanced Educational Technology at B.Ed(English) program conducted by the National Institute of Education. (This was a course conducted for a batch of teachers from Republic of Maldives)
Assistant teacher of Physics, Pure Mathematics and Computer Studies, Department of Education, Ministry of Education
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. (The Open University of Sri Lanka)
- M.Ed. (Educational Technology) - Universiti Sains, Malaysia
- B.Sc.(Physical Science) , University of Colombo
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education- NIE
- Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - University of Moratuwa
- IT Essentials I and II, CISCO
- Preliminary Examination Certificate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Integration of ICT in learning/teaching process
- Courseware design and development
- Curriculum development of ICT in secondary education
- Study of rapid prototyping techniques in courseware development
- Professional development in educational technology
Memberships
MY PUBLICATIONS
Journal Publications
- Perera, K.G.S.K "Cognitive and motivational effects of two computer assisted instruction modes on the learning of database management software"
- Perera, K.G.S.K "A study of causes of ineffectiveness in the use of computer based presentations"
- Perera, K.G.S.K "Model for integrating ICT in instructional process in the secondary education Sri Lankan Perspective"
- Perera, K.G.S.K, Dias, S. "Study of the issues in the development and implementation of activities in the stage of “Instruction for Group Exploration” in the activity oriented learning according to the 5E instructional model."
- Perera, K.G.S.K. Karunanayaka, S.P. and Ariyaratne, A "Modeling perspectives of secondary school teachers of Sri Lanka towards the integration of ICT in the instructional process"
- Perera, K.G.S.K. Karunanayaka, S.P. and Ariyaratne, A "Teachers’ attitudes towards the use of Information and Communication Technology in the instructional process of secondary education in Sri Lanka"
- Perera, K.G.S.K. Karunanayaka, S.P. and Ariyaratne, A "Potential of PowerPoint in addressing Technological Pedagogical Knowledge to support student-centered learning."
- Premaratne, I. A. & Perera, K.G.S.K. "The Use of Scenario-based Videos in MOOCs"
- Perera, K.G.S.K., Wijesundara, M. & Siriwardhena, I. (2020) "Design of a Framework for Professional Development Programs for Teachers in the Use of Interactive Touch Screen."
- Perera, K.G.S.K. (2022) "Modeling the ICT Teachers’ Perspective on Teaching of Computer Programming at Secondary School Level"
- Perera, K.G.S.K., Wijesundara, M. & Siriwardhena, I. (2020) "Design of a Framework for Professional Development Programs for Teachers in the Use of Interactive Touch Screen"
- Waidyathilake, M.A.L.W., Perera, K.G.S.K. (2023) "Effect of Engaging ICT-Based Multimedia In-Class Activities to Enhance Students’ Achievement and Motivation in Learning"
- Madhushani, U.V.S., Perera, K.G.S.K. (2023) "Effectiveness of Multimedia Projector-Based Instructional Methods in Enhancing Students’ Learning of Science."
- Yugamini, J.W., Perera, K.G.S.K. (2023) "A Study on the Perception of the Principals Regarding the Difficulties in the Implementation of On-Line Education in Rural Small Schools"
- 4. Munasinghe, J.G.A., Perera, K.G.S.K. (2023) "A Study of ICT Literacy of Grade 10 Students in Nuwara-Eliya District"
