Prof.A.Nithlavarnan
Professor in Education
Academic Profile
Academic Career
University Services
Research and Publications
National Services
Creative Works
Academic Profile
- BSc with Education (Hons)
- BEd in Natural Science (OUSL)
- MEd (English Medium)
- MPhil in Education (FGS, University of Colombo)
- PhD in Education (FGS, University of Colombo)
Academic Career
- Deputy Director, Training and Development, CODL, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
(From 02/01/2017 to 01/01/2020) – three years
- Coordinator/E-learning and IT Literacy, Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna
(From 16th July 2018 to 15th July 2019)
- Course Coordinator for Master of Education – 2018/2019 (Jaffna-Batch-XIII), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Course Coordinator for Master of Education – 2020/2021 (Batch-VI), Vavuniya Regional Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Course Coordinator for Master of Education –2021/22 (Batch – XIV), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Coordinator/Research Repository, Faculty of Arts and Member of the University Research Repository Operational Committee (URROC)
- Coordinator/IQAC of the CODL, University of Jaffna
- Activity Coordinator/EDP Grant, CODL, University of Jaffna
- Academic Counsellor for Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Full Time) Programme for the academic year 2020/21
University Services
Contributions to University
- Member of Curriculum Evaluation Committee, Faculty of Arts, Jaffna University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Arts, Jaffna University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Activity member, Activity One, AHEAD project, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
- Member of MEd Curriculum Revision Committee, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna
- Member of PGDE Curriculum Revision Committee, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna
- Member of PGD in ELT leading to Master of ELT Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna
- I have served as a member of the committee to do feasible study in order to conduct the MEd in English Medium at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna
- Member of the committee on “ Preparation of proposal for online mode – Master of Education” at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna
- Member of the committee on “Finalizing the new curriculum of Master of Education Management” at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna
- Member of the committee on “Prepare the proposal to the new degree programme of Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports at Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
- Member of the subcommittee for modification of Hand book of BA Degree, CODL, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Member of the subcommittee on ‘Course module development’ CODL, University of Jaffna.
- Member of the subcommittee for Modification of Handbook for BA Degree Programme (External), CODL, University of Jaffna.
- Member of Local organizing Committee of the Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE)-2012
- Member of Local organizing Committee of the Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE)-2014
- Technical Session Coordinator, 2nd International Saiva Conference, Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna -2017
- Technical Session Coordinator, 13th International Movement for Tamil Culture-2017
Research and Publications
Refereed and Indexed Journals
- Sayeejan, P. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2018) Learning loss and learning difficulties of Junior secondary students in Science subject due to COVID -19 outbreak, A study based on J/Attiar Hindu College, Neervely, The Sri Lankan Journal of South Asian Studies, 4(1), pp.21-38.
- Nithlavarnan, A.(2015), Teaching – Learning Tamil in Sri Lanka; Current Practices and Challenges(in Tamil), Cintanai, Refreed Journal, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2005(2015)Vol.02, XV, April-May-2015.
- Ganapragasam, C., Selvarajah, T., Michael, J. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2020). Reason to believe; Religiosity, Resilience, and Self-efficacy among Malaysian Indian adolescents, MISSH online, 4(4); 17-30.
International Conferences
- Nithlavarnan, A., and Sasikumar, V.(2018) Critical analysis on the performances of the IQ and General Knowledge among graduates in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International Research Conference-JUICe2018, 27th & 28th September,2018, pp.440-443.
- Nithlavarnan, A.(2018) Principals’ and Science teachers’ awareness of the concepts of Sustainable Development and Education for Sustainable Development, Proceedings of AUSSRE 2018 International Forum on Education for Sustainable and Economic Policy, Australia, 1(09), pp.12.
- Nithlavarnan, A. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2017) Education for Sustainable Development through subject of Science at Junior Secondary Level: A Study Based on Northern Province of Sri Lanka, The Asian Conference on Education & International Development, The International Academic Forum, Japan, 2017.
- Narmadha, S., Kamalarupan, L. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2022) Knowledge on school bullying and its prevention among secondary teachers in Jaffna Education zone, 1st International Research Conference on Healthy Delights, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, p.21.
- Sayeejan, P. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2021)The challenges faced by teachers during the risk holydays due to COVID-19 outbreak – A study based on Northern Province, 07th International Conference on Education and Distance Learning – Gall Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.24.
- Chandrasegaram, T. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2017) The challenges faced by teachers in teaching Technology subjects at G.C.E (A/L) classes, Proceedings of 7th International Symposium, SEUSL, pp.264 – 274.
- Nishanthini, N. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2017) Factors influencing on the behavioral patterns of the Preschool children: A study based on the Preschools in Vadamaradchi North Divisional Secretariat, 13th International Conference on “Challenges and Initiatives of the Tamil Language and Culture”, International Movement for Tamil Culture, Canada and University of Jaffna, pp.211-223.
- Piratheepan, K., Rasanayakam, J. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2022) Effect of demographic factors in student teachers’ achievement in the subject of Educational statistics (A study based on the PGDE programme of the University of Jaffna), International Conference on Contemporary Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, p.21.
- Mayoorathy,T., Pathmasany, K., Nithlavarnan, A.(2019) Problems faced by the secondary schools of Sandilipay division in teaching and learning of Home Economics, Book of Abstracts of 9th International Symposium 2019, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp. 89.
- Nithlavarnan, A.(2017) Teacher’s perception about counselling services in their schools: A study based on Kilinochchi Educational zone in Sri Lanka, Twenty Second Annual Conference and International Seminar, Association of Third World Studies South Asia Chapter collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
- Critical analysis on present status of handloom industries in Jaffna District, South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2021.
- Nithlavarnan, A.(2015), Teaching – Learning Tamil in Sri Lanka; Current Practices and Challenges, Abstracts, The 9th International Conference Seminar on Tamil Studies – 29th January to 1st February 2015, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp.07-08.
- Nithlavarnan, A.(2012) Problems and remedies regarding Teaching-Learning Tamil in Sri Lanka(in tamil), Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Tamil Education, International Movement for Tamil Culture, Canada, pp.57-59.
National and Regional Conferences
- Sayeejan, P. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2020). Effect of obesity and overweight on academic performance among school going adolescents. The Open University Research Sessions 2020, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 12th &13th November 2020.
- Kailasapathy, I., Parakramawansa, S., Sarveswaran, K. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2020). Factors influencing on implementation of e-learning for Teaching and Learning at schools in Northern Province, National Conference on Dissemination of Research Findings -2020, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka, 12th &13th November 2020.
- Jayasinghe,M., Thabotharan, T., and Nithlavarnan, A. (2021) Knowledge, attitudes and practice on school based sexual and reproductive education among teachers in Jaffna Educational Zone, Jaffna, 4th Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Allied Science, University of Jaffna, p.55, 2021.
- Gengatharan, N. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2020). Contribution of Library period in students’ information skill development (In Tamil). JSA 27th Annual Scientific Session 2020, Jaffna Science Association, 22nd October 2020.
- Nithlavarnan, A. (2019) Students’ performance at the G.C.E (O/L) examination in the post-war context in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, PROCEEDINGS of Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo-2019, pp.105.
- Nithlavarnan, A. (2021)Factors associated with students’ performance in G.C.E (O/L) examination: A case of Northern Province of Sri Lanka, UOC Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, pp.174.
- Nithlavarnan, A. (2019)Students’ Performance in G.C.E (O/L) examination in the post-war context in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, p.105.
- Kopithah, P., Aaruran, J., Yalini, K., Kusumarathne, JMS., Shachintha, WMS., Murali, V., Kumaran, S. and Nithlavarnan, A. (2022) Changes in academic performance of 4th year undergraduates, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, 5th Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, p.42, 2022.
- Nithlavarnan, A. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2017) The Challenges in ESD implementation through Junior Secondary Science in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.
- இலங்கையின் வடக்குமாகாண பாடசாலை மாணவர்களின் க.பொ.த சாதாரணதரப் பரீட்சை அடைவில் செல்வாக்குச் செலுத்தும் காரணிகள், 28th Annual Scientific Sessions, Jaffna Science Association, 2022
- Nithlavarnan, A. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2013) Student Teachers’ Perceptions about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Secondary Science Education, Research Abstracts, Annual Research Symbosium-2013, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp 70-73.
- Sujitha,R., Thirumagal,S. and Nithlavarnan,A.(2014) Diverse sexual behavior among the adolescent students; A study based on the coastal schools of Jaffna Educational Division, Proceedings of Abstracts, Joint Scientific Session conducted by Overseas and Local Alumni Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 18th & 19th July 2014, 47.
- Nithlavarnan, A. and Kalamany,T.(2008) Awareness and attitudes towards modern technological approaches in Education-A study undertaken on MEd students in the academic year of 2005/2006 at the University of Jaffna, 8th Annual session of Jaffna Science Association, Sri Lanka on 7th-9th May 2008,15,No.01, pp.72.
- Nithlavarnan, A. and Mukunthan,T.(2011) Improving Students’ Academic Achievement in Biology Subject, Abstracts, The National Conference on Regional Development 2011, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka on 10th&11th December 2011, pp.54.
- Nithlavarnan, A., Kalamany,T. and Gunasekara,J. (2012) A critical analysis on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Science education at secondary level; a study based on Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Abstracts, First Annual Research Conference – 2012, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 72.
- Nithlavarnan, A.(2012) A pilot study on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in school science education at grades 6-11, Proceedings, 2nd International Symposium – 2012, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 303-304.
- Nithlavarnan, A., Sinnathamby,M.(2012) Effects of Socioeconomic Status of Parents on Educational Attainment of the Undergraduates of the University of Jaffna: A Comparative Study on Arts and Law Students, Proceedings of the Abstracts, Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE)-2012, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 74.
- Nithlavarnan, A. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2015) Education for Sustainable development (ESD): Change agents’ perceptions through subject of Science at junior secondary level in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Research Abstracts, Annual Research Symbosium-2015, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Nithlavarnan, A. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2016) The ESD Good practices (fostering factors) concerning the implementation of Science at junior secondary level in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Research Abstracts, National Conference on Dissemination of Research Findings, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka, pp.40-42.
National Services
National Services
- Participated in the process of module development on National Unity and reconciliation, UGC, Sri Lanka
- Involvement in the development of Preschool Education Policy for the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
- Involvement in the development of Autism Policy for the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
- Member of RIMP Board, Ministry of Education, Northern Province of Sri Lanka
- Key informant for UNICEF situation analysis of children in Sri Lanka report
- Contributed to the discussion on Bottleneck analysis of the Education sector in North for the development of medium-term strategic plan
- Advisory committee member of Adult Education, Ministry of Education, Northern Province
- Participated discussion on developing tool for assessing teachers’ performance at classroom level with ADEs and ISAs of Kilinochchi Educational zone on 04-11-2019.
- Special Discussion on Teacher Development Policy on 13-11- 2019 at NIE organized by National Educational Commission. Academic staffs from the Education Faculties/Departments were participated.
- Inception Workshop on Developing a National Policy on General Education, which organized by National Education Commission (NEC) of Sri Lanka on 13th July 2013 at Hotel Janaki, Colombo-05, Sri Lanka.
Creative Works
Author / Editor of Books
- Nithlavarnan, A (2015) Education for Sustainable Development (In Tamil), Chemamadu Poththakasalai, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-685-030-07)
- Nithlavarnan, A. (2009) Modern trends in Education in Sri Lanka (A Collection of Educational Articles), Thaksanaa Publication, Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Nithlavarnan, A. (2009) Nithlavarnan’s Creative Album (A Collection of Short Stories and Poems-In Tamil), Thaksanaa Publication, Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Nithlavarnan, A. (2023), Education in Crisis Situation (In Tamil), Iyanar Street, Point Pedro, Sri Lanka.