Towards Universalization of Primary Education in Asia and the Pacific: Country Studies--Sri Lanka.

Overview & Synopsis

Sri Lanka's primary education program is described in this study. Chapter One discusses the present system of education, providing a brief history of the development of the educational system, a discussion of legal provisions concerning education, an overview of the school structure, as well as discussions of educational administration, teacher training and curriculum development, and educational finance. Chapter Two explores the accessibility of education, giving particular attention to disadvantaged sections of the population. Chapter Three discusses the national policy and plan for universal primary education. Implications of universal primary education concerning teacher supply and facilities are pointed out. Chapter Four reports significant developments, such as the development of management capabilities for principals of schools, clustering of schools, replacement of education circuits with school zones, multi-zone management and supervision, national assessments of education progress, implementation of literacy centers, quality improvement in primary education, initiatives of the National Institute of Education, and use of computers for data processing and program control. (RH)