The Department of Languages organized, under the ELTA-ELSE Campus Development Project, Department of Languages a workshop series on Improvement of English Teaching and Learning and Assessment (TLA) Activities. The workshops aimed to improve language education by implementing blended learning practices and effective assessment techniques, integrating technology into language instruction. Dr. Namalee Suraweera, a Digital Teaching and Learning Technologist from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Kelaniya, facilitated the workshops. Participants engaged in interactive discussions and practical exercises to enhance their understanding of blended learning and assessment practices. The Department of Languages is committed to creating an innovative teaching environment, and these workshops contributed to that goal. The Department extends its gratitude to Dr. Suraweera for her valuable contributions as the resource person.

Workshop 1 – Basic use of LMS in the teaching of language to high-level learners at tertiary level

Workshop Date and Time:  09th June 2022 at 10.00 – 12.00 pm
Workshop Description: Hands on training was provided on basic use of Question Banks and relevant activities and resources in LMS for developing language tests, listening tests, written assignments, reading tests, and other types of quizzes to continuously evaluate students.

Workshop 2 – Advance use of LMS in the teaching of language to high-level learners at tertiary level

Workshop Date and Time:  16th June 2022 at 10.00 – 12.00 pm
Workshop Description: Hands on training was provided on advanced use of Question Banks and relevant activities and resources in LMS for developing
language tests, listening tests, written assignments, reading tests, and other types of quizzes to continuously evaluate students.

Workshop 3 – Open Education Resources and Digital Tools for Learning Languages 

Workshop Date and Time:  07th July 2022 at 10.00 – 12.00 noon
Workshop Description: Making awareness on OERs, freely available Apps, Games, and digital tools and giving hands on training.