{"id":777,"date":"2023-09-25T10:15:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T10:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edu.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=777"},"modified":"2026-05-25T06:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:41:38","slug":"dr-a-nithlawarnan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edu.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/dr-a-nithlawarnan\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof.A.Nithlavarnan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"777\" class=\"elementor elementor-777\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61a9dcf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61a9dcf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f8cadd\" data-id=\"9f8cadd\" 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aria-expanded=\"false\">University Services<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2684\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2684\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research and Publications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2685\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2685\" aria-expanded=\"false\">National Services<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2686\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2686\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Creative Works<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2681\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Academic Profile<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2681\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2681\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ul><li><strong>BSc with Education (Hons)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>BEd in Natural Science (OUSL)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong> MEd (English Medium)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong> MPhil in Education (FGS, University of Colombo)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>PhD in Education (FGS, University of Colombo)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2682\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Academic Career<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2682\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2682\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><strong>Deputy Director, Training and Development<\/strong>, CODL, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka<\/li><\/ul><p>(From 02\/01\/2017 to 01\/01\/2020) \u2013 three years<\/p><ul><li><strong>Coordinator\/E-learning and IT Literacy<\/strong>, Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna<\/li><\/ul><p>(From 16th July 2018 to 15th July 2019)<\/p><ul><li><strong>Course Coordinator for Master of Education <\/strong>&#8211; 2018\/2019 (Jaffna-Batch-XIII), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka<\/li><li><strong>Course Coordinator for Master of Education <\/strong>&#8211; 2020\/2021 (Batch-VI), Vavuniya Regional Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka<\/li><li><strong>Course Coordinator for Master of Education &#8211;<\/strong>2021\/22 (Batch &#8211; XIV), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka<\/li><li><strong>Coordinator\/Research Repository<\/strong>, Faculty of Arts and Member of the University Research Repository Operational Committee (URROC)<\/li><li><strong>Coordinator\/IQAC of the CODL, University of Jaffna<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Activity Coordinator\/EDP Grant, CODL, University of Jaffna<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Academic Counsellor for Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Full Time) Programme for the academic year 2020\/21<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2683\" aria-expanded=\"false\">University Services<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2683\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2683\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong><u>Contributions to University<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Member of Curriculum Evaluation Committee, Faculty of Arts, Jaffna University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka<\/li><li>Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Arts, Jaffna University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka<\/li><li>Activity member, Activity One, AHEAD project, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna<\/li><li>Member of MEd Curriculum Revision Committee, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna<\/li><li>Member of PGDE Curriculum Revision Committee, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna<\/li><li>Member of PGD in ELT leading to Master of ELT Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna<\/li><li>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<\/li><li>Member of the committee on \u201c Preparation of proposal for online mode \u2013 Master of Education\u201d at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna<\/li><li>Member of the committee on \u201cFinalizing the new curriculum of Master of Education Management\u201d at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna<\/li><li>Member of the committee on \u201cPrepare the proposal to the new degree programme of Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports at Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.<\/li><li>Member of the subcommittee for modification of Hand book of BA Degree, CODL, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka<\/li><li>Member of the subcommittee on \u2018Course module development\u2019 CODL, University of Jaffna.<\/li><li>Member of the subcommittee for Modification of Handbook for BA Degree Programme (External), CODL, University of Jaffna.<\/li><li>Member of Local organizing Committee of the Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE)-2012<\/li><li>Member of Local organizing Committee of the Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE)-2014<\/li><li>Technical Session Coordinator, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Saiva Conference, Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna -2017<\/li><li>Technical Session Coordinator, 13<sup>th<\/sup> International Movement for Tamil Culture-2017<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2684\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research and Publications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2684\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2684\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Refereed and Indexed Journals<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Sayeejan, P. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A. <\/strong>(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, <em>The Sri Lankan Journal of South Asian Studies, 4(<\/em>1), pp.21-38.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A.<\/strong>(2015), Teaching &#8211; 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.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ganapragasam, C., Selvarajah, T., Michael, J. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. (2020). Reason to believe; Religiosity, Resilience, and Self-efficacy among Malaysian Indian adolescents, <em>MISSH online<\/em>, 4(4); 17-30.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u>International Conferences<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>., and Sasikumar, V.(2018) Critical analysis on the performances of the IQ and General Knowledge among graduates in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, <em>Proceedings of the 4<sup>th<\/sup> Jaffna University International Research Conference-JUICe2018, 27<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 28<sup>th<\/sup> September,2018, pp.440-443.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>.(2018) Principals&#8217; and Science teachers&#8217; awareness of the concepts of Sustainable Development and Education for Sustainable Development, <em>Proceedings of AUSSRE 2018 International Forum on Education for Sustainable and Economic Policy, Australia, 1(09), pp.12<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2017) <em>Education for Sustainable Development through subject of Science at Junior Secondary Level: A Study Based on Northern Province of Sri Lanka,<\/em> The Asian Conference on Education &amp; International Development, The International Academic Forum, Japan, 2017.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Narmadha, S., Kamalarupan, L. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A. <\/strong>(2022) <em>Knowledge on school bullying and its prevention among secondary teachers in Jaffna Education zone<\/em>, 1<sup>st<\/sup> International Research Conference on Healthy Delights, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, p.21.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Sayeejan, P. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A. <\/strong>(2021)<em>The challenges faced by teachers during the risk holydays due to COVID-19 outbreak \u2013 A study based on Northern Province<\/em>, 07<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Education and Distance Learning \u2013 Gall Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.24.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Chandrasegaram, T. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A. <\/strong>(2017) <em>The challenges faced by teachers in teaching Technology subjects at G.C.E (A\/L) classes<\/em>, Proceedings of 7<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium, SEUSL, pp.264 &#8211; 274.<\/li><li>Nishanthini, N. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A. <\/strong>(2017) <em>Factors influencing on the behavioral patterns of the Preschool children: A study based on the Preschools in Vadamaradchi North Divisional Secretariat<\/em>, 13<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on \u201cChallenges and Initiatives of the Tamil Language and Culture\u201d, International Movement for Tamil Culture, Canada and University of Jaffna, pp.211-223.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><i>Piratheepan<\/i>, K., Rasanayakam, J. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A. <\/strong>(2022) <em>Effect of demographic factors in student teachers\u2019 achievement in the subject of Educational statistics (A study based on the PGDE programme of the University of Jaffna)<\/em>, International Conference on Contemporary Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, p.21.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Mayoorathy,T., Pathmasany, K., <strong>Nithlavarnan, A.<\/strong>(2019) Problems faced by the secondary schools of Sandilipay division in teaching and learning of Home Economics, <em>Book of Abstracts of 9th International Symposium 2019<\/em>, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp. 89.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A.<\/strong>(2017) <em>Teacher\u2019s perception about counselling services in their schools: A study based on Kilinochchi Educational zone in Sri Lanka<\/em>, <em>Twenty Second Annual Conference and International Seminar<\/em>, Association of Third World Studies South Asia Chapter collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>Critical analysis on present status of handloom industries in Jaffna District<\/em>, South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2021.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A.<\/strong>(2015), Teaching &#8211; Learning Tamil in Sri Lanka; Current Practices and Challenges, <em>Abstracts<\/em>, <em>The 9<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference Seminar on Tamil Studies \u2013 29<sup>th<\/sup> January to 1<sup>st<\/sup> February 2015, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,<\/em> pp.07-08.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A.<\/strong>(2012) Problems and remedies regarding Teaching-Learning Tamil in Sri Lanka(in tamil), <em>Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Tamil Education,<\/em> International Movement for Tamil Culture, Canada, pp.57-59.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u>National and Regional Conferences<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Sayeejan, P. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. (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, 12<sup>th<\/sup> &amp;13<sup>th<\/sup> November 2020.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kailasapathy, I., Parakramawansa, S., Sarveswaran, K. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. (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, 12<sup>th<\/sup> &amp;13<sup>th<\/sup> November 2020.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Jayasinghe,M., Thabotharan, T., and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A. (2021) <\/strong><em>Knowledge, attitudes and practice on school based sexual and reproductive education among teachers in Jaffna Educational Zone, Jaffna,<\/em> 4<sup>th<\/sup> Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Allied Science, University of Jaffna, p.55, 2021.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gengatharan, N. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. (2020). Contribution of Library period in students\u2019 information skill development (In Tamil). JSA 27<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Scientific Session 2020, Jaffna Science Association, 22<sup>nd<\/sup> October 2020.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A. <\/strong>(2019) Students&#8217; performance at the G.C.E (O\/L) examination in the post-war context in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka<strong>, <\/strong><em>PROCEEDINGS of Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo-2019<\/em>, pp.105.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A.<\/strong> (2021)Factors associated with students\u2019 performance in G.C.E (O\/L) examination: A case of Northern Province of Sri Lanka, <em>UOC Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, pp.174<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A.<\/strong> (2019)<em>Students\u2019 Performance in G.C.E (O\/L) examination in the post-war context in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka<\/em>, Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, p.105.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Kopithah, P., Aaruran, J., Yalini, K., Kusumarathne, JMS., Shachintha, WMS., Murali, V., Kumaran, S. and <strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. (2022) <em>Changes in academic performance of 4<sup>th<\/sup> year undergraduates, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna<\/em>, 5<sup>th<\/sup> Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, p.42, 2022.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2017) <em>The Challenges in ESD implementation through Junior Secondary Science in Sri Lanka<\/em>, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.<\/li><li><em>\u0b87\u0bb2\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bbf\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0b9f\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bbe\u0b95\u0bbe\u0ba3 \u0baa\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0bb2\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba3\u0bb5\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bbf\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0b95.\u0baa\u0bca.\u0ba4 \u0b9a\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0ba3\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0baa\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bb0\u0bc0\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bc8 \u0b85\u0b9f\u0bc8\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0bb2\u0bcd\u0bb5\u0bbe\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1\u0b9a\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0bb2\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0ba3\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/em><em>, <\/em>28<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Scientific Sessions, Jaffna Science Association, 2022<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2013) Student Teachers\u2019 Perceptions about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Secondary Science Education, <em>Research Abstracts<\/em>, <em>Annual Research Symbosium-2013, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo<\/em>, <em>Sri Lanka,<\/em> pp 70-73.<\/li><li>Sujitha,R., Thirumagal,S. and <strong>Nithlavarnan,A.(<\/strong>2014) Diverse sexual behavior among the adolescent students; A study based on the coastal schools of Jaffna Educational Division, <em>Proceedings of Abstracts<\/em>, <em>Joint Scientific Session conducted by Overseas and Local Alumni Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka \u2013 18<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 19<sup>th<\/sup> July 2014, <\/em>47.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. 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, <em>8<sup>th<\/sup> Annual session of Jaffna Science Association, Sri Lanka on 7<sup>th<\/sup>-9<sup>th<\/sup> May 2008,<\/em>15,No.01, pp.72.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. and Mukunthan,T.(2011) Improving Students\u2019 Academic Achievement in Biology Subject, <em>Abstracts<\/em>, <em>The National Conference on Regional Development 2011, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka on 10<sup>th<\/sup>&amp;11<sup>th<\/sup> December 2011<\/em>, pp.54.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>., 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, <em>Proceedings of Abstracts<\/em>, <em>First Annual Research Conference \u2013 2012, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, <\/em>72.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>.(2012) A pilot study on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in school science education at grades 6-11, <em>Proceedings<\/em>, <em>2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Symposium \u2013 2012, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, <\/em>303-304.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>., 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, <em>Proceedings of the Abstracts<\/em>, <em>Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE)-2012, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, <\/em>74.<\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. Sinnathamby, K. and Gunawardana, G. I. C. (2015) Education for Sustainable development (ESD): Change agents\u2019 perceptions through subject of Science at junior secondary level in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Research<em> Abstracts<\/em>, <em>Annual Research Symbosium-2015, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo<\/em>, <em>Sri Lanka.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Nithlavarnan, A<\/strong>. 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, <em>Research<\/em><em> Abstracts<\/em>, <em>National Conference on Dissemination of Research Findings<\/em>, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka, pp.40-42.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2685\" aria-expanded=\"false\">National Services<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2685\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2685\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong><u>National Services<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Participated in the process of module development on National Unity and reconciliation, UGC, Sri Lanka<\/li><li>Involvement in the development of Preschool Education Policy for the Northern Province of Sri Lanka<\/li><li>Involvement in the development of Autism Policy for the Northern Province of Sri Lanka<\/li><li>Member of RIMP Board, Ministry of Education, Northern Province of Sri Lanka<\/li><li>Key informant for UNICEF situation analysis of children in Sri Lanka report<\/li><li>Contributed to the discussion on Bottleneck analysis of the Education sector in North for the development of medium-term strategic plan<\/li><li>Advisory committee member of Adult Education, Ministry of Education, Northern Province<\/li><li>Participated discussion on developing tool for assessing teachers&#8217; performance at classroom level with ADEs and ISAs of Kilinochchi Educational zone on 04-11-2019.<\/li><li>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.<ul><li>Inception Workshop on Developing a National Policy on General Education, which organized by National Education Commission (NEC) of Sri Lanka on 13<sup>th<\/sup> July 2013 at Hotel Janaki, Colombo-05, Sri Lanka.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2686\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Creative Works<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2686\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2686\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong><u>Author \/ Editor of Books <\/u><\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Nithlavarnan, A (2015) Education for Sustainable Development (In Tamil), Chemamadu Poththakasalai, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-685-030-07)<\/li><li>Nithlavarnan, A. (2009) Modern trends in Education in Sri Lanka (A Collection of Educational Articles), Thaksanaa Publication, Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Nithlavarnan, A. (2009) Nithlavarnan&#8217;s Creative Album (A Collection of Short Stories and Poems-In Tamil), Thaksanaa Publication, Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Nithlavarnan, A. (2023), Education in Crisis Situation (In Tamil), Iyanar Street, Point Pedro, Sri Lanka.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f65e5c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f65e5c0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-edbcaf9\" data-id=\"edbcaf9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2935c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c2935c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof.A.Nithlavarnan Professor in Education&nbsp; 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