1. All universities and secondary school systems in the world are ranked. The former by multiple organizations, the latter by OECD's PISA (programme for international student assessment)
2. The best way to improve student results is by improving the quality of teachers - better people, better pay and better training.
3. Universal preschool is one way Sri Lanka can improve the quality of children's lives -especially those of the low income groups.
4. Mckinsey (the consultancy company) has published several reports on successful education systems - these are available for free on their site.
5. The private sector has to be involved with universities, schools and vocational institutes to ensure that students have the skills to get jobs.
6. Finland and Germany have strong high schools systems with vocational paths included.
7. The Sri Lankan university system has to be expanded to include proper private universities.
8. Parents who pay school fees should insist that kids should not go for tuition
9. The GCE O-level and A-level are outdated and should be replaced with continuous assessment and project work.
10. Dissent and discussion are a vital part of secondary, without it Sri Lankan will continue to suffer a lack of creativity and innovation.
2. The best way to improve student results is by improving the quality of teachers - better people, better pay and better training.
3. Universal preschool is one way Sri Lanka can improve the quality of children's lives -especially those of the low income groups.
4. Mckinsey (the consultancy company) has published several reports on successful education systems - these are available for free on their site.
5. The private sector has to be involved with universities, schools and vocational institutes to ensure that students have the skills to get jobs.
6. Finland and Germany have strong high schools systems with vocational paths included.
7. The Sri Lankan university system has to be expanded to include proper private universities.
8. Parents who pay school fees should insist that kids should not go for tuition
9. The GCE O-level and A-level are outdated and should be replaced with continuous assessment and project work.
10. Dissent and discussion are a vital part of secondary, without it Sri Lankan will continue to suffer a lack of creativity and innovation.
