| Method | Source | Rationale | |--------|--------|-----------| | (interviews, participant observation) | Rural communities in Anuradhapura & Monaragala (2022‑2024) | Capture living oral renditions, performance contexts, and community attitudes. | | Archival research | National Archives of Sri Lanka; Colonial Office Records (UK); Private chapbook collections | Trace textual transformations and publishing histories. | | Content analysis | 212 Wal Katha texts (printed, audio, digital) | Identify recurrent motifs, structural patterns, and linguistic features. | | Design ethnography | Museum installation documentation; app development logs | Examine how narrative content is translated into material/virtual displays. | | Pedagogical evaluation | Pre‑ and post‑test surveys of 1,500 primary‑school pupils (2025 pilot) | Measure learning outcomes and affective responses. |
: Compresses text files to ensure the app doesn't consume excessive phone storage. 2. Personalization & UX wal+katha+sinhala+amma+putha+install
– Only install the APK from the official website or a trusted mirror. Avoid third‑party “cracked” versions; they may contain malware. | | Design ethnography | Museum installation documentation;
: The installation wizard will guide you through the process. Choose the installation location, agree to terms, and select any additional components you want. agree to terms