Don Bosco Prashanth
I'm Attorney-at-Law
1. Cover Page
Professional Portfolio Submission for Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in English (PGDipPPE).
Don Bosco Prashanth - Professional Portfolio
Registration Number: DB_Prashanth_2025-1 | Course Title: PGDipPPE - Professional Practice in English
- Name: Don Bosco Prashanth
- Registration No: DB_Prashanth_2025-1
- Course: PGDipPPE
- Submission: March 2026
- Email: prashanth.acadamic@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: don-bosco-prashanth-286b0715
- Portfolio: sites.google.com/view/bosprashanth/home
- Primary Role: Attorney-at-Law & Lecturer
This portfolio presents my academic and professional journey across law, sociology, psychology, teaching, and professional communication. The following sections include introduction, CV, philosophy, critical reflections, key artifact, and reflection on my PGDipPPE learning journey.
Years of Practice Legal and academic experience
Major Qualifications Law, sociology, psychology
Research Outputs Published and presented papers
Leadership Roles Academic and community service
2. Introduction
I am Don Bosco Prashanth, an Attorney-at-Law and lecturer with over fifteen years of service in legal practice, higher education, and professional development contexts. My educational foundation includes an LLB from the University of Colombo, Attorney-at-Law enrollment in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, a BA and MA in Sociology from the University of Kelaniya, and an MSc in Applied Psychology from Coventry University, United Kingdom. This interdisciplinary background has shaped my approach to professional communication, ethical decision-making, and learner-centered engagement. In academic spaces, I focus on helping students build analytical thinking and practical communication skills for workplace settings. In legal and consultancy spaces, I focus on clarity, confidentiality, and responsible advice. I have also contributed to research publications and conference presentations, and I continue to engage in leadership and service activities through St. John Ambulance and other community initiatives. Through this portfolio, I present my professional identity, values, and reflective learning to demonstrate how I continue improving as a practitioner and as a user of English for professional purposes.
3. Professional CV
This section summarizes my qualifications, professional experience, publications, and leadership profile. Attached CV: DB_Prashanth_2025-1.pdf
Summary
Don Bosco Prashanth
Attorney-at-Law, lecturer, researcher, and professional trainer with interdisciplinary expertise in law, sociology, and applied psychology.
- Email: prashanth.acadamic@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/don-bosco-prashanth-286b0715
- Portfolio: sites.google.com/view/bosprashanth/home
Education
MSc Applied Psychology
Completed
Coventry University, United Kingdom
Advanced training in applied behavioral and professional psychology for organizational and social settings.
MA Sociology | BA Sociology | LLB | Attorney-at-Law
Completed
University of Kelaniya | University of Colombo | Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
Academic and professional grounding in law, social analysis, policy interpretation, and public communication.
Professional Experience
Lecturer and Academic Contributor
2010 - Present
NSBM Green University, ACBT, NIBM and partner institutions
- Delivered modules in law, social sciences, communication, and professional practice.
- Supervised assignments, mentored students, and supported research-oriented learning.
- Used structured feedback to improve written and spoken academic communication.
- Integrated interdisciplinary perspectives into classroom and training delivery.
Legal Practitioner and Consultant
2008 - Present
Independent Legal Practice, Sri Lanka
- Provided legal advisory support, documentation, and professional consultation services.
- Handled client communication for deadlines, case updates, and procedural compliance.
- Applied ethical, confidential, and client-centered communication standards.
- Supported legal literacy and responsible decision-making in practical contexts.
Publications, Awards and Leadership
Research and Recognition
2016 - 2024
OURS 2017 | OUSL Annual Sessions 2022 | NIBM Journal 2024 | ICOHT 2024 | ICAC 2023
- Outstanding Student - MA Sociology, University of Kelaniya (2016).
- Inter-University Essay, Debate, Oratory, and Knowledge competition achievements.
- Registrar and leadership roles in St. John Ambulance Colombo South Centre.
- Active contribution to training, coordination, and community service programs.
4. Professional Philosophy
My professional philosophy is built on integrity, service, and continuous learning, with communication as the core professional tool across all roles.
Integrity
I maintain ethical consistency in legal advice, academic practice, and professional responsibility.
Service Orientation
I treat professionalism as service, ensuring that knowledge is useful, accessible, and socially relevant.
Continuous Learning
I use interdisciplinary learning from law, sociology, and psychology to improve my professional decisions.
Audience-Aware Communication
I adapt tone, structure, and clarity so communication works effectively for students, clients, and teams.
Evidence-Based Practice
I apply reflection, research insights, and documented feedback to strengthen professional outcomes.
Purposeful English Use
I use English as a strategic professional skill to build trust, inclusion, and effective collaboration.
5. Critical Reflections from Professional Life
Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle, I analyzed three communication-centered critical incidents and identified practical improvements for my professional practice.
- All
- Classroom
- Legal Practice
- Leadership
6. Key Artifact and Significance
Artifact: Research publication milestone in the NIBM Journal of Management (2024).
This publication marked my transition from only practicing and teaching to actively producing evidence-based professional knowledge.
Milestone
Professional Development
The process improved my academic English writing, argument structure, and ability to respond constructively to peer feedback.
Significance
Communication Growth
The artifact strengthened my confidence to integrate legal, social, and psychological perspectives in both teaching and consultancy practice.
Impact
Interdisciplinary Practice
7. Reflection on the PGDipPPE Journey
This reflection addresses expectations, key learning moments, and my growth as a user of English for professional purposes.
Expectation
I expected practical improvement in academic and workplace English, especially in clarity, persuasion, and audience-focused communication.
Key Learning Moments
I learned to structure reflective writing using theory, improve coherence in presentations, and adapt tone for different professional contexts.
Growth in Professional English
I now communicate with stronger precision, inclusive language, and evidence-based argumentation in teaching and legal practice.
Detailed Reflection
Entering PGDipPPE, I expected to improve formal English use for academic and professional environments. I wanted to be clearer in writing, stronger in speaking, and more strategic in handling different audiences. These expectations were fulfilled to a large extent through structured tasks, guided practice, and critical feedback.
One important learning moment was shifting from descriptive writing to analytical reflection. I learned to connect professional incidents with frameworks, evaluate outcomes, and design actionable improvements. This directly improved how I provide assignment feedback, conduct legal consultations, and coordinate teams.
Another key growth area was spoken communication. Through presentations and peer interaction, I improved signposting, transition language, and confidence in formal discussions. I became more intentional about tone, pace, and concise argument flow.
The program also strengthened my understanding of communication ethics. I now use more inclusive phrasing, respectful disagreement, and audience-centered wording. Overall, PGDipPPE transformed my professional English from a general competency into a strategic capability that supports teaching quality, client trust, and leadership effectiveness.