School of Business

Shannon Cooray

Lecturer in English

7+ yearsTeaching
2Publications
3Programmes

01Overview

Shannon Cooray is a lecturer in English and English for Academic Purposes, with experience delivering UK and Australian higher-education programmes at foundation, undergraduate and pathway level. Her expertise covers English language teaching, TESOL, academic literacy, curriculum and assessment, and research methodology.

Her practice is student-centred, inclusive and evidence-informed, with a focus on active learning, academic skills, critical thinking and independent learning for students from different educational and cultural backgrounds.

I aim to empower learners to succeed academically, develop professionally, and become confident, resilient, lifelong learners.
Shannon Cooray

Industry and earlier roles

Lecturer in English at NCHS. ESL lecturer and module coordinator at Bright Way Institute. ESL teacher at Althea International School.

02Teaching

Programmes Shannon teaches on

British Foundation ProgrammeMonash University Foundation YearNCC International Foundation Year

Modules

English (Foundation Year)
Professional Communication (Foundation Programme)
Research and Study Skills for University Study (NCC)

03Research

Research interests

English
Education
Education management and administration

Selected publications 2

School Culture and Leadership.
Exploring the Effectiveness of Teaching Grammar Using the Virtual Learning Environment to Grade Seven Lower-Secondary Students in a Semi-Private School of Sri Lanka.

04Qualifications