Education Proposals for Reform: General, University, and Tertiary (Vocational, Technical and Professional).

Overview & Synopsis

The present Sri Lanka system of education and training (the school sector, the university sector, and the sector of vocational/technical education and training) has many weaknesses. In response to this situation, the Government of Sri Lanka appointed three committees to study and report on general education, technical education, and national apprenticeship training. This document contains the proposals submitted by the three committees as the result of their research and deliberations. Under the reform proposals, the new system of education will consist of three distinct segments: (1) a school system to provide general education; (2) a university system; and (3) a tertiary education system. The main objectives for these suggested changes, a description of the nature of the changes, and the requirements and policies outlined in the proposals are contained in the document. Other reform proposals included in the document cover areas of (1) education policy and organization; (2) school administration; and (3) the teaching profession. Appendices include (1) a summary of recommendations and (2) information about the three committees (their membership and their terms of reference). (IW)