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    Assessment Literacy in Practice: A Study of Formative Writing Assessment Methods Among English Teachers in Wattala International Schools
    (Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2024-09-15) Hafsa, S.F; Rathnasena, U
    Research into the technicalities of Writing Assessment Literacy (WAL) is an expanding domain with many scholars stressing that its complex practical elements have not been fully developed in both pre- and in-service teachers due to oversights in teacher education and professional development. This study used survey data (n=20) and interviews (n=5) to investigate the practices of English language teachers related to the selection of formative writing assessments and the use of such assessment data from international schools in the Wattala Divisional Secretariat. The results complement existing findings that a majority of teachers mirror summative assessments in the practice of formative writing assessment, encounter challenges in the use and understanding of rubrics and feedback, and face limitations in the effective use of assessment results. The study concludes that specialized training in theory and practice related to WAL is needed to broaden the scope of classroom assessment methods used by international school teachers with focus on alternative assessment, transparent feedback practices, and purposeful collaboration between educators.
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    Twin Flames of Love and Friendship: Exploring the Immortal Bond of Catherine and Heathcliff in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights
    (Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2023-11-01) Jayasinghe, M; Hafsa, S.F
    Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is a renowned work in English literature that delves into the complexities of the human condition during the Romantic Era, tackling issues of profound social and emotional significance. This research paper meticulously examines the relationship between the male and the female protagonists, Heathcliff, and Catherine Earnshaw, viewing them as flawed yet deeply human individuals who grappled with various barriers that kept them apart. The evidence from the novel reveals that Catherine and Heathcliff’s shared upbringing instilled nearly identical attributes in them, leading to a lifelong struggle to retain their former closeness and compelling them to make agonizing sacrifices for each other. This paper would be studying if the Platonic concept of “Twin flames,” which is presented as an almost primal desire for two individuals to become one, by forging an unbreakable bond and an unparalleled friendship that transcends their earthly existence could be applied to the principal characters to explain their strong ties.