Though this seems a minute Action Research in comparison to huge researches of this
category I have gained an immeasurable support from a number of persons.
Firstly, I should offer my gratitude to the Secretary of the Ministry of Education and the
Directress (Research and Development ) Ms. C .M. P. J. Tillakarathne respectively for
initiation and coordination of this project. Moreover, I should acknowledge my
supervisor, Prof. T. Thanaraj for proper guidance and encouragement to make this
study a success.
Secondly, I would like to express my gratitude to Prof. G. Fernando, Prof. Marie Perera,
Dr. D. Lekamge and Dr. Ambekke for their dedication in awareness sessions and
developmental comments.
Thirdly, I thank the Zonal Director of Education, Matugama, the principal of WP/MT
Weediyabandara Navodya Maha Vidyalaya, the teacher in charge of grade ten English
respectively for granting duty leave, providing an opportunity to research and
encouraging. Furthermore, I thank the sample of grade ten students for their active
participation.
Fourthly, I would like to thank my family members; my husband, mother and sister for
their priceless support during the period of research.