MINISTRY OF EDUCATION RECOMMNENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN EDUCATION | ||
Education Policy: · National education policy and rules & regulations enforcement and revision. · School management committees for regular supervision. · Restructuring school system to categorize primary and secondary schools both national and zonal education sector. · Financial allocation for education development. | Equal Learning Opportunities: · Equal learning opportunities for all both at primary and higher education level. · State of the art learning facilities with comfortable environment. · Quality education by skilled and professionally qualified teachers. · Use of digital innovation through smart classrooms and e-libraries. · Accommodation facilities for teachers in remote areas. | · Established National Professional Council for Education. · Implemented professional license system for academic professionals. · Sri Lanka Teacher Educators Service (SLTES), Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service (SLEAS): Filled vacancies; provided professional development opportunities. · Special incentives for subject special and technology teachers. · SLPS: Teachers promotions and professional development. |
National Norms Policies: · National policies enforcement for admissions, class and school-size. · Provide basic facilities for schools. · Schools upgradation to the national-level norms and standards. Planning, RBM&E: · Established evidence-based policymaking and planning culture. · Established RBME framework. · Developed policy for Education Management Information System (EMIS). · Established SIS and National Education Management & Information System (NEMIS). | Teacher Management: · Increasing professionally qualified teachers as per student ratio. · Promoting National Colleges of Education (NCoEs) to degree awarding level. · Providing financial allowance scheme for teachers serving in remote areas. | Institutional Infrastructure: · Developed NCoEs, Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) and Teacher Centers (TCs). · Established a new NCoE for technology education. · Established National Content Development Center. · Upgraded facilities for Zonal Education Offices (ZEOs) and restructured zonal education structures. · Reformed physical facilities of National Institute of Education (NIE). |
Educational Budget: · Priorities educational requirements to increase budget to GDP and TGE. · School based financial support mechanism for most deserving student. · Poverty reduction through sustainable educational development. | Students Performance by 2025: · Student survival rate of grade 11 will be achieved 96%. · General Certificates of Education (Ordinary Level) pass rate increased by 75% and GCE (Advance Level) pass rate will be increased 70%. | Stewardship: · Strengthened School-Based Management (SBM), Enhanced Program for School Improvement (EPSI). · Strengthened leadership capacities of school principals. |