EDEX Magazine July 2014

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Interviewed and narrated by Sharlene De Chickera and Aruna Perera

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Enhancing teacher education and training Teaching the teacher Smiles amidst tears Education with a difference

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38 orejka Wfoid lemùfuka 40 Everything for the school going child

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44 Your emotions 45 Tnf.a ye.sï md,khg Tn iu¾:o @

Professor Dayantha Wijeyesekera, an iconic figure and inspiration in the field of education shares his views for the benefit of our youth, with the O/L qualified student foremost in his mind

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Child centric education for a new world

Pics by Deepal Malalasekara

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48 Technology stream at ALs 50 NVQ jD;a;Sh iqÿiqlu 51 Education right for the times

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Vidya Jyothi Professor Dayantha S. Wijeyesekera

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54 Learn from your heart 56 m%o¾Ykhka ;=,ska ksis M, ,nuq Opinions expressed in the articles and in other material are those of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect the views or the policy of EDEX or the attached institutions.

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Vidya Jyothi Professor Dayantha S. Wijeyesekera

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Nandun Fernando

Kamal Abeysinghe

Abhaya Amaradasa

Sharlene de Chickera

Ashokbharan Kumaraguruparan Deepal Malalasekara Graphic/Page Layout Designer Kusum Nandika Gunawardena Aruna Chandralal Perera Srinath Wijayakumara S.M.N. Maheshika Premachandra

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Manager - Career Services

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Chancellor, University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC); Chairman, Sri Lanka Association of Civil Engineers (UK) and Member, National Education Commission; Immediate past Chairman of Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC); former Vice Chancellor of University of Moratuwa and Open University of Sri Lanka.

Educated at St.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Professor Wijeyesekera, entered Ceylon Technical College, Maradana, soon after completing his school education. Having also studied at Institute of Practical Technology, Katubedda, he graduated in Civil Engineering from the Enfield College, London, in 1965. He read for his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.

He was awarded a Honorary Doctorate (DUniv) of the British Open University for his contribution to distance and open learning, and a Honorary Doctorate of Letters (D.Litt.) of the Open University of Sri Lanka for his contribution to development of education and university management in Sri Lanka and was also awarded a Doctorate of Science of the University of Moratuwa of Sri Lanka for his contribution to higher education, university development and national development in Sri Lanka.

In 1968, Professor Wijeyesekera received the Miller Prize awarded by the Institution of Civil Engineers, London for a paper presented by him. In 1981 he received an award as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Young Sri Lankans. The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) in 2006 conferred upon him the Award of Excellence in Engineering. He was conferred the National Honour of Vidya Jyothi in 2005.

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at the moment conducting such courses. There are also government bodies that provide recognized qualifications under the aegis of University Grants Commission.

Then there are distant learning programmes as well. Distance education is now being practiced more. There are also some institutes that are not subjected to z-score based entry modes such as the Kotalawela Defence University, Buddha Shravaka University, Ocean University and the UNIVOTECH. One excellent alternate is the NVQ system. We have NVQ levels 1-7 for those who have dropped out of the school system at various stages. However, this system is based on competency standards.

There are standards even for a garbage collector.

For example, from the NVQ level 4 up to certification levels, a youth can gain a qualification as a skilled worker such as being an Electrician, a Welder, a Book binder, etc. Level 5 & 6 constitutes the diploma level. Level 7 constitutes an equivalent to the degree.

What is tertiary education?

Tertiary education is very important. It applies after a student completes his or her post-secondary education. Tertiary education is postsecondary school education including higher education of which a major component is university education with professional education, vocational training and skills development.

Higher Education is essentially post-secondary education that takes place after successful completion of GCE A/ Level or equivalent.

While nearly 185, 000 students out of nearly 300, 000 who sit for GCE Ordinary Level examination annually, qualify for the GCE Advanced Levels, admission to state university system which is usually the highest preference has opportunities only for about 30,000 students based on Z-score evaluations. There would

Eventually all courses are aligned to the NVQ framework to ensure quality and consistency.

There are also opportunities through recognised "off - shore education programmes" offered by universities listed by the University Grants Commission as acceptable. Opportunities are also widely available to obtain graduate equivalent and professional qualifications through various recognized international qualification awarding bodies such as City and Guilds, EDEXCEL, TAFE, EDHAT, IVQs etc.

You do not necessarily have to have A/Ls as a benchmark. There are many foundation courses or bridging courses as well. These are relevant for only that particular subject.

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.,alsiai Ydka; f;dauia úoHd,fhka uQ,sl wOHdmkh yeoErE Tyq miqj urodk ld¾ñl úoHd,fhka ;dCIKsl wOHdmkh ,eîh' lgqneoao m%fhda.sl ;dCIK wdh;kfhka o wOHdmkh ,enQ Tyq 1965 ,kavkfha tka*S,aâ úoHd,fhka isú,a bxðfkare úoHdj ms<sn| m%:u Wmdêh ,eîh' bkamiq fyf;u täkanfrda iriúfhka wdpd¾h Wmdêh Èkd .;af;ah' ÿria: yd újD; wOHk l%shdj,sh fjkqfjka Tyq l< iqúfYaIS fufyjr Wfoid ì%;dkH újD; úYaj úoHd,h u.ska Tyq fj; iïudk wdpd¾H Wmdêhla m%odkh lrk ,§' Y%S ,xld újD; úYaj úoHd,h yd fudrgqj úYaj úoHd,h o Tyq fj; iïudk wdpd¾H Wmdê msßkud we;' 1965 § ,kavkfha isú,a bxðfkare wdh;kh Tyq fj; ñ,¾ iïudk ;Hd.h msßkuk ,oafoa Tyq bÈßm;a l< m¾fhaIK m;%sldjla fjkqfjks' 1981 § Tyq Y%S ,xldfõ isá úYsIaG;u ;reKhka oifokd w;rg f;drd.kq ,eìK' 2006 § bxðfkare úoHdj fjkqfjka Tyq l< woaú;Sh fufyjr fjkqfjka Y%S ,xld bxðfkare wdh;kh (IESL) úiska we.hSug ,la flßk' 2005 § Tyq fj; úoHdfcda;s iïudkh m%odkh flßk'

Wiia fm< hkq tla m%ñ;s.; lsÍula muKhs' Bg úl,am fndfyda fY%aKs.; lsÍï mj;sk nj YsIHhka ±k .; hq;=hs' Wiia fm< yd iïm%odhsl úYaj úoHd, l%uh flfrys muKla YsIH m%cdj" .=rejreka fiau foudmshkao wêl f,i wjOdkh fhduqlr isàu ñ;Hdjla

Wiia fm< fyda idudkH fm, fydÈka iu;a fkdjk isiqka i|yd f;drd.ekSug we;s úl,am ud¾. fudkjdo @ ;D;Sh yd jD;a;Sh wOHdmk moaO;sh (TVET) ;=< ta i|yd wjia:d nyq,j mj;skjd' fïjd ;D;Sh yd jD;a;Sh wOHhk fldñiu u.ska kshdukh lrkq ,nkjd' lDIsl¾uh" i;aj md,kh" j;= md,kh" jdyk w¨;a jeähdj" bÈlÍï" uqøK yd weiqreï" jdhq iólrK yd YS;lrK" f,day wdY%s; l¾udka;" nrjdyk l%shd lrùu kdúl yd kdúl bxðfkare wd§ fCIa;% reila fï i|yd újD;j mj;skjd' Bg wu;rj ud i|yka fkdl< fCIa;% reila o fuys§ y÷kd.; yelshs'

;reK fm< i|yd újD;j we;s wfkl=;a wOHdmk wjia:d fudkjdo @ jD;a;slhkaf.a wdh;k tluq;=j (OPA) ;=< wdh;k 48la muK mj;sk w;r bka 17la muK jD;a;Sh mdGud,d mj;ajdf.k hkjd' Bg wu;rj ;j;a fndfyda rdcH yd mqoa.,sl wdh;k jD;a;Sh

yd ;D;Sh wOHdmk mdGud,d mj;ajd f.k hkjd' wud;HdxY 20la muK fuu ld¾hhg >Dcq odhl;ajh imhkjd' Bg wu;r úYaj úoHd, m%;smdok fldñiu (UGC) u.ska wkqu; lr mdGud,d ixúOdkh lrk rdcH wdh;k .Kdkdjla we;' óg wu;rj ÿria: wOHk jevigykao ;sfnkjd' fuu l%uh ±ka ±ka b;d ckm%sh fjñka mj;skjd' bfiâ ,l=kq l%uh u; mokï fkdjQ id.r úYaj úoHd,h" jD;a;Sh yd ;D;Sh úYaj úoHd,h (UNIVOTEC), wkqrdOmqr nqoaO Y%djl úYaj úoHd,h jeks wdh;k o úúO mdGud,d mj;ajdf.k hkjd' wfkla jeo.;a úl,amhla jkafka cd;sl jD;a;sh mqyqKq iy;sl (NVQ) ,nd .ekSfï l%ufõohhs' fuys§ NVQ uÜgï tfla isg y; olajd fY%aKs.; lsÍula lr ;sfnkjd' fuys§ iïm%odhsl wOHdmk l%u fõofhka .s,syS .sh ´kEu YsIHfhl=g ;udg .e,fmk mßÈ ;u wOHdmkh ilialr .ekSug ud¾.h újD;j mj;skjd' je,aäkalrejka" úÿ,s ld¾ñlhka" fmd;a nÈkakka" fïikajreka wd§ ish¿u ksmqK;d fCIa;% ioyd fuu l%ufõoh újD;j mj;skjd' Wiia fm< hkq tla m%ñ;s.;

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Interested in building a globally mobile career?

Now is the time to invest on your talents in furthering your education of a career of your choice. The days of having a single professional qualification to get one’s foot in to the corporate world is coming to an end; in today’s competitive job market, having more qualifications means having a sharper edge that will take you further up the ladder faster.

ACCA Professional Qualification

For whom

Useful Information

Post A/L students (2 C passes in A/L & 3 C passes in O/L including math & English) and graduates who want to purse a globally mobile career as a finance professional

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Experience – 3 years relevant practical experience during, before or after exams.

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Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)

Students over 16 years of age

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University UK

ACCA Professional scheme students

By Sharlene De Chickera

CAT provides an early start to the young student who can use CAT as a foundation for the ACCA Professional qualification or as the basis for seeking employment complete the first 9 papers of the ACCA examinations + a research project + an ethics module

Contact the ACCA Sri Lanka

#424, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3.

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Maria Montessori Being a pre-school teacher is for those who discern to give more than receive, and wish to ensure that children learn in a modern day environment with values. The teaching experience is very rewarding both quantitatively and qualitatively.

“Since I took my vows of obedience the first and last assignment for me was to teach. I have loved the work from day one. Teaching a child means serving the humanity,” said Sister M. Stanislaus, the Directress of Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Training Centre in Colombo. It is the only authorised Training Centre in Sri Lanka affiliated to the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), headquartered in the Netherlands.

The Training Centre nestled in the heart of St. Bridget’s Covent, Colombo, is equipped with the latest ergonomic and child friendly apparatus for prospective trainees to learn the ropes of teaching and creating a child friendly environment.

The trainees here are given a holistic exposure based on the principles of Maria Montessori.

“We are very particular about addressing psychology of a child, how to respect them. We thus teach our trainees how to treat children with dignity and love,” she emphasised.

The development of a child while incorporating vital characteristics of human personality, aspects of healthy physical growth and important phases of a child’s development with relevant milestones are all dealt with details at this training centre.

Power of play Play is seen as the most vital tool to develop the cognitive capabilities of a young child. “There is less emphasis on a child’s day to day life. We uphold this concept as being fundamental to any child’s development,” opined Sister Stanislaus.

“We generally take in toddlers aged 2 years to AMI Houses for Children, if the children are pottytrained. If a child can walk, open boxes and demonstrate independence we can take them on board, even if they can’t talk,” said Sister Stanislaus.

The Diploma programme The local AMI Training Centre offers a two year Diploma programme.

“We commenced the programme for this year in May 2014, with 50 Pics by Pranaven Sabaratnam

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students. This is an increase from the last year’s intake of 46 students,” said Sister Stanislaus.

The Diploma course covers application of the Montessori Method of pre-school mode of education to children belonging to the age group of 3 - 6 years. At the conclusion of the first year, students who are successful at theoretical and practical examinations are admitted in to the second year. During the first year, the Diploma course focuses on child psychology, theory of the Montessori Method and identification and demonstration of Montessori apparatus.

During the second year of the Diploma programme, trainees are placed at various recognized Montessori schools of children, to enrich their skills with real life experiences with practical exposure.

The trainees are also rotated within various places once in every three months, to enrich their level of exposure. During their placement periods, trainees have to record

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We are very particular about addressing psychology of a child, how to respect them. We thus teach our trainees how to treat children with dignity and love their observations of students and maintain other salient records, while making themselves ready for final examinations.

Anyone over 16 years age, with successful results at GCE ordinary level or equivalent examination

are eligible to be enrolled in to this Diploma programme in AMI Montessori Method. Classes are held during weekday afternoons. “The teaching techniques are uniform and follow the pure methods first introduced as the AMI method,” noted Sister Stanislaus.

There are currently 6 Trainers at the AMI Training Centre, some of them further qualified with post graduate degrees and relevant experience to teach the AMI method, having completed it themselves.

Sister Stanislaus herself counts over 54 years of experience in preschool education, and has trained hundreds of trainees. She has travelled to the St. Lorenzo House of Children in Rome where Maria Montessori conducted her classes more than 200 years ago.

“The original buildings have been renovated and upgraded but some original class-rooms still stand.

Even one Rose vine planted by Maria Montessori is still in bloom,” she smilingly recollected.

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fmr mdi,a .=rejrhd ;ud ,nkjdg jvd jeähula ,ndÈhhq;= nj jgyd .ksñka <uqka yg kq;k mßirh ;=, idrO¾u wdrlaId lr.ksñka wOHdmkh ie,iSug wemlem fjhs' iagEksiaÆia lkHd fidfydhqßh (Sister Stanislaus) mjik mßÈ <uqka yg b.ekaùu hkq ukqIH;ajhg lrk fiajhls' ;jo weh wjk;Ndjfha m%;s{dj f,i b.ekaùu ;u m<uq iy wjika kshuh f,i úYajdi lrhs' ;jo weh fuu ld¾hhg m<uq Èk isgu weÆï lr we;' fld<U hym;a tfârd ußhd fudkaáfidß mqyqKq uOHia:dkfha (Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Training Centre) wOHlaIjßh weh

Greatly in demand

By Sharlene De Chickera

The Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) was established in year 1999. It conducts training programmes for pre-school teachers.

In addition, it coordinates the activities of three model pre-schools situated at three Regional Centres of the OUSL. It offers a diploma programme in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education to improve the quality of early childhood education and primary education in Sri Lanka. It is designed to enable the participants to perform effectively as teachers and care givers.

There is also a certificate programme in pre-school education that is conducted in all three languages of English, Sinhala and Tamil. The

duration of the programme is one year. In addition, there is an advanced certificate programme in pre-school education.

“Many students who gain these certificates can get employed in local pre-schools, go overseas or become entrepreneurs by starting their own pre-schools. In countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Dubai, there is a great demand for those who possess such certificates in pre-school education,” stated Dr. Anoma Ariyaratne, Head of Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the Open University of Sri Lanka.

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fi,a,fï iúh <ud ld,h ;=, orejl=f.a {dkd;aul yelshdjka j¾Okhg l%Svdj w;HjYH fuj,uls' iagksiaÆia lkHd fidfydhqßh (Sister Stanislaus) mjik mßÈ fuu ixl,amh <uhl=f.a j¾Okhg n,mdk uq,sl wdOdrlhls' ;jo l;d lsÍug fkdyels jqj;a weú§ug yels" uq,sl ikSmdrlaIl lreKq ms,sn| hï mqyqKqjla we;s iy iajdëkj hï hï lghq;= l<yels" jhi wjqreÿ 2g jeä orejka fuu ksjig (AMI Houses for Children) Ndr .kakd nj weh mjihs'

ämaf,daud mdGud,dj jir foll ämaf,daud mdGud,djla AMI mqyqKq uOHia:dkh u.ska mj;ajk w;r fuu jif¾ uehs ui kjl isiqka 50 fokl= n|jdf.k we;' isiqka n|jd.ekSu 46 isg 50 olajd fuu jif¾§ jeälr we;s nj weh ;jÿrg;a mejiSh' fuys m<uq jir ;=, YsIHhkag jhi wjqreÿ 03;a 06;a w;r <uqka i|yd fmr mdi,a wOHdmk l%uhka Ndú;h fukau <ud uki" fudkaáfidaß l%u m<sn| isoaOdka; lreKq wdjrKh lrk w;r fudkaáfidaß WmlrK y÷kd.ekSu iy wdo¾Ykh jeks lreKq i|ydo wjOdkh fhduq lrhs' bka miq jir wjidkfha isoaOdka; iy m%dfhda.sl mÍlaIKfhka iu;ajk isiqkag fojk jir ioyd we;=,;a úh yelsh'

fojk jir ;=,§ mqyqKqjkakka úúO ms<s.;a fudkaáfidaß mdi,a i|yd fhduq lrk w;r Tjqka tys§ m%dfhda.sl mßirhg ksrdjrKh jkjd fukau ;u ksmqK;djhka jvd;a it, lr.; yels ukd bv m%ia:djla o ,efí' ;=kauilg jrla kj wdh;khlg iy mßirhlg fhduq lsÍfuka Tjqkaf.a oekqu fukau ksmqK;djhka ;jÿrg;a j¾Okh lr .ekSug bv i,id we;' fuu ld,h ;=, wjika mÍlaIKhg iqodkï jkjd fukau ;u isiqka ms,sn| ksÍlaIKhka iy b;d jeo.;a lreKq ms,sn| jd¾;d ;nd.; hq;=fõ' mYapd;a WmdêOdÍka we;=¿j iqÿiqlï ,;a yd m<mqreÿ wdpd¾hjreka 06 fofkl= j¾;udkfha fuys isák w;r fuu ämaf,daud mdGud,dj yeoEÍu i|yd wfmdi idudkH fm< iu;a iy jhi wjqreÿ 16g jeäúh hq;=h' i;sfha Èkj, ijiajre j, mka;s meje;afjk w;r AMI b.ekaùï Ydia;%Sh l%u u.ska m,uqj y÷kajd§ we;s talSh b.ekaùï l%u muKla wkq.ukh lrk nj weh ;jÿg;a mejiSh' jir 200lg fmr ußhd fudkaáfidß (Maria Montessori) uy;añh úiska foaYk meje;ajQ frdaufha msysá Ydka; f,dfrkafida <ud ksjyfka (St' Lorenzo House of Children)

ixpdrh l< we;s iagksiaÆia lkHd fidfydhqßhg (Sister Stanislaus) jir 54l w;aoelSï we;s w;r kjl isiqka ish .Kklg fmr mdi,a wOHdmkh ms,sn| mqyqKqj ,nd§ we;' fmr mej;s f.dvke.s,s wÆ;ajeähd fyda jeä ÈhqKq lr we;s kuq;a iuyr mka;s ldur ;ju;a tfiau mj;S' tfiau ußhd fudkaáfidß (Maria Montessori) uy;añh me, l, frdai jef,a wog;a u,a mqÈk nj weh iskdyuqiq uqyqKska hq;=j mejish'

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Pics by Pranaven Sabaratnam

Careers

PdhdrEm m%kjka indr;akï

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Y%S ,xld jr,;a .KldêldÍ wdh;kh jk Microsoft, Sage, Oracle iy SAP wdh;k iuÕ wjfndaO;d .súiqï j,g t<U we;s w;r YsIHhkag fuu uDÿldx. Ndú;fha ukd mqyqKqjla wm wdh;kh u.ska ,nd fokq ,efí' wm wdh;kfha idudðlhka f.ka 25] la muK úfoaYj, /lshd j, kshqla; ù we;' ÈhqKq rgj, iud.ï úhoï wvqlsÍu i|yd l,l isg ish .KldêlrK iy uq,H lghq;= úfoaY iud.ï j,g mjrñka isák w;r uE;l isg fuu lghq;=" b;d by, uÜgfï l%shdldrlï mjd" lsÍug ,xldfõ iud.ï mgka f.k ;sfí' wmf.a mdGud,dj wÈhr ;=klska iukaú; jk neúka fï ´kEu uÜgula iïmq¾K lr mdGud,dj ;j ÿrg;a yeoEÍfuka bj;aù ms<sfj,ska certified business accountant" certified senior business accountant iy chartered accountant ^jr,;a

Y%S ,xld jr,;a .KldêldÍ wdh;kh ,xldfõ ;sfnk m%uqL ;u .KldêldÍ wdh;khhs' wmf.a wdh;kh 1959 § Y%S ,xld md¾,sfïka;=fõ iïu; lr.;a mk;la u.ska jHjia:dms;hs' ,efnk kj oekqug wkql=, jkfia cd;Hdka;r uÜgug iEu jir mylg jrlau wmf.a úIh ks¾foaYh wÆ;a lrkq ,efí' fujr 2015 isg n,meje;afjk úIh ks¾foaYfha m%Odk Odrdjka ;=kla ;sfí' oekqu" ksmqK;d iy m%fhda.sl mqyqKqj jYfhks' tfukau Executive, Business iy Corporate jYfhka wÈhr ;=kla ;sfí' Executive wÈhrg isxy," fou< iy bx.%Sis NdId j,ska fmkS isàug yel' tfukau ksmqK;d wxYfha bx.%Sis NdIdj ms,sn| l:dj" ,súu" weyqïlka §u iy lshùu hk m%fhda.sl wxY flfrys wjOdkhla fhduq lrñka úfYaI mdG ud,djla ilid we;s w;r Business iy Corporate wÈhr j,g hk úg bx.%Sis NdIdfjka iuqyhla bÈßfha l:djla meje;aùug" /lshdjl fh§ isákúg ;u u;h bÈßm;a lsÍug iy wka wh bÈßfha th ;yjqre lsÍug YsIHhka m%.=K lrjkq ,efí' thg wu;rj ksmqK;d wxYfha f;dr;=re ;dlaIkhg wod,j úfYaI mdGud,djla ;sfí' fï hgf;a wm wdh;kh f,dj m%uqL ;u wdh;khka

.KldêldÍ& jYfhka fjf<| fmd<g msúi /lshd wjia:d ,nd .ekSug yels fõ' tfukau .sKqïlrK lghq;= i|yd jk cd;sHka;r m%ñ;Ska wmf.a wdh;kh u.ska ,xldj ;=<o ydú;d lsÍu wksjd¾h lr ;sfí' tneúka bÈßfha§ jHdmdr wdh;k j,g .KldêldÍkaf.a fiajh jvd;a wjYH jkq we;' f,dalfha fndfyda ÈhqKq rgj,a fuu m%ñ;Ska ms<sf.k Ndú;d lrk neúka wm wdh;kh u.ska ìyslrk .KldêldÍkag úfoaY /lshd lsÍfï wjia:d ;j ÿrg;a újD; jkq we;'

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mq¾j <udúh wOHdmkh ;Dma;su;a M,odhS

jD;a;shls

wfkdaud fmf¾rd uy;añh

igyk wfkdaud fmf¾rd mßj¾;kh Y%Skd;a úchl=udr úisks

wdpd¾h ußhd fudkaáfidaß (Maria Montessori) ue;sksh úiska rÑ; zzwjfYdaIk ukiZZ kue;s lD;sfha ioykaù we;s mßÈ Wmf;a isg jir 06 olajd jk uq,a <udúh ld, mßfÉoh ðú;fha b;d iqúfYaI;u ld,hls' fï nj miqj l, wOHhkhka u.ska úúO wjia:djkays§ ;yjre lr we;s w;r Ñldf.da iriúfha wdpd¾h fnkacñka weia í¨ï ^Benjamin S' Bloom& uy;df.a zzudkj ix,laIHkays ia:dhS;dj iy úm¾hdihZZ kue;s .%ka:fhka ikd: lrk mßÈ mqoa.,hl=f.a mßK; nqoaêh Wmf;a isg jir 04la olajd ld,h;=, 50] la jefvk w;r bÈß jir 04 ;=, ;j 30] m%udKhlska j¾Okh fõ'

b,aÆu ;u orejkag iqrlaIs; ohdfjka hqla; mßirhla" ,nd§fï wjYH;djh f,dj mqrd fouõmshka jeä jeäfhka y÷kd .kakd w;r fuu wjYH;dj uq,a <udúh wOHdmkh ioyd ie,lshhq;= b,aÆula ks¾udKh lsÍug bjy,a ù we;';u orejka ioyd iqÿiqu mßirhla i,id§ug we;s wjldYhka fouõmshka yg we;s úúO j.lSï u.ska wyqrd we;s neúka oyj,a ld,fha§ jeäysá fouõmshka fyda orejka n,kakka u.ska ;uka ,Õ ke;s wvqj msrùug /lshdjkays kshq;= fouõmsfhda lghq;= lr;s' flfiafj;;a fuhska wfmalaIs; m%;sM,h jk orejl=f.a mq¾j <udúfha iS>% nqoaê j¾Okhg iqÿiq jgdmsgdj ieliSug fkdyels ù we;' <ud udkisl j¾Okfhka 80] ixfõ§u ld, mßÉfþoh ;=, isÿjk neúka Tjqkaf.a b.ekqug we;s iyc wNsreÑh j¾Okh lsÍug iqÿiq jgdmsgdjla ieliSu w;HjYHu ld¾hhls'

Y%S ,xldfõ ;;ajh mq¾j <udúh wOHdmkh ioyd by, ie,lSula Y%S ,xldj ;=, we;s w;r fuh b;d i;=gqodhl ;;ajhls' cd;sl wNsu;d¾: idlaId;a

lr.ekSfï wruqKska hq;=j orejkaf.a udkisl" wOHd;añl" nqoaêuh iy fm!reI ixj¾Okh lsÍfï ld¾hfha cd;sl wOHdmkh wdh;kh uyÕ= fufyhla bgqlrhs' 1999 j¾Ifha§ wdrïN lrk ,o Y%S ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,fha mq¾j <udúh iy m%d:ñl wOHdmk wxYh u.ska fmr mdi,a .=re mqyqKqj iy m%dfoaYsh wdo¾Y fmr mdi,a l%shdldÍ;ajh fufyhùu isÿlrhs' m%dfoaYsh uÜgfï fmr mdi,a ,shdmÈxÑ lsÍu" wëlaIKh iy ksÍlaIKh m<d;a iNd u.ska l%shd;au lr;s' ;jo 2003 cq,s ui 08 jeksod niakdysr m<d;a iNdj fmr mdi,a l%shdldÍ;ajhg wod,j 2003 wxl 04 ork wd{dmk; iïu; lr.kakd ,o w;r fuu.ska fmr mdi,a l%shdldÍ;ajh iy m%ñ;sh mÍñ; ksÍlaIKg jr,;a wêldßhla msysgqjk ,§'

jD;a;Suh wjia:d mq¾j <udúh wOHdmkh jD;a;shla f,i f;dard.ekSug mq¿,a bv m%ia:d Y%S ,xldj ;=, mj;sk w;r bf.kqugu iyc wNsreÑhla olajk jhiaj, miqjk orejkag b.ekaùug yels b;du;a ;Dma;lr jD;a;shls' tfukau fjk;a jD;a;shl isákafkl= wmyiq;dj,ska f;drj fuu jD;a;shg iïnkaO ù .=rejrhl=" mqyqKq lrkakl=" mßmd,lhl=" WmfoaYlhl= fyda Ñls;ailhl= f,i lghq;= lsÍug yelshdj mj;s' tla uydpd¾hjrhl= ;u iïuka;%Khl ioyka lrwe;s mߧ mq¾j <udúh wOHdmkfha uq,sl mrud¾:h jkqfha i;=gq odhl orejka ie§uhs' mq¾j <udúh ld,h ;=, <uqkaf.a .=Kdx. iy fm!reI;ajh ieliSu fmr mdi,a .=rejrhl=f.a jeo.;au ld¾hhNdrhla jk w;r fmr mdi,a .=rejrhd mqoa.,hl=f.a m%d:ñl" oaú;Shsl fukau Wiia wOHdmkh iy id¾:l jD;a;suh Ôú;h ioyd wjYH wä;d,u yev.eiaùug fouõmshka yg iydh

jk nj fuu uydpd¾hjrhd ;jÿr;a wjOdrkh lr we;'

úfYaI .;s.=K .=rejrhl=" mqyqKq lrkakl= fyda mßmd,lhl= f,i mq¾j <udúh wOHdmk jD;a;sh id¾:l lr.ekSug bjis,sjka;ùu" ks¾udKd;aulùu iy <uqka Wfoid fiajh lsÍug lemùu jeks lreKq j¾Okh lr. ekSfuka fukau m%ldYk yelshdj j¾Okh lr.ekSu" <uqka ioyd wjOdkfhka isàu iy fouõmshkaf.a iyfhda.h j¾Okh lsßu hk .=Kdx. ;sîu jeo.;a' uq,a <udld,h ;=,§ fouõmshka <orejkaf.a udkisl iy YdÍßl j¾Okh ioyd fya;=jk uQ,dY%h jk neúka Tjqkaf.a N+ñldj wj;lafiare l, fkdyel' orejka iajdëkj lghq;= lrkjd fukau m%fhdackj;a f,i ksjfia ld,h .;lrùu ioyd .=rejreka /lshdjkays kshq;= fouõmshka yg Wmldr l,hq;= jkjd fukau taioyd Tjqka iu. ióm in|;djla mj;ajd.; hq;=h' ksoyfia l;d lsÍug;a iyfhda. fhka lghq;= lsÍug;a .=rejreka úiska orejka Èßu;a l, hq;=h' mdi,a ld,h ;=, isÿjk foa úu¾Ykfhka iy OdrKh lr.ekSfukaa orejka th kej; ksjfia§ kej; lsÍug fyda mqyqKqùug W;aidy or;s' ;jo fufia ;ksj lsÍfuka iy fouõmshka yg fmkaùfuka Tjqyq b;d wNsudkhla ,n;s' l=vd orejkaf.a wdo¾Yhla f,i lghq;= lrk fmr mdi,a .=rejrhl=f.a w;HjYHu j.lSu jkqfha wkjYH foa l=vd is;a ;=,g hdu je<elaùuhs' ^fuh Y%S ,xldfõ ku.sh fmrmdie,l úÿy,am;sksh jk wfkdaud fmf¾rd ue;sksh úiska rÑ; ,smshl mßj¾;khls' weh fudkaiáfidß wOHdmkh l%u ^Montessori Method of Education& ms,sn| ämaf,daudOdß The Wendy Whatmore Academy fha kdgH iy l:kh ms<sno iqÿiqlï,dNS .=rejßhls' ;jo weh jir 15 nexl=uh jD;a;shl ksr;j we;s w;r fmr mdie, wdrïNhg fmr weußld tlai;a ckmofha§ .=rejßhl f,io fiajh lr we;&

Careers

Careers

Rewarding and satisfying

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A career in Early Childhood Education

By Anoma Perera

Pics by Pranaven Sabaratnam

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The National Institute of Education is focusing on young individuals’ emotional, spiritual, intellectual and personality development with a view to achieve national goals. Open University of Sri Lanka established the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education in year 1999 to conduct training programmes for pre-school teachers and coordinates activities of model pre-schools in regional centres

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n her book, The Absorbent Mind, Dr. Maria Montessori explained significance of early childhood as “the most important period of life from birth to the age of six years.” This has been repeatedly confirmed in recent studies of the subject. Dr. Benjamin S. Bloom of University of Chicago presented reports of analysis in his book Stability and Change in Human Characteristics to conclude that each individual develops 50% of mature intelligence from conception to age of four and further 30% during the next four years.

Demand Parents around the world are becoming more acquainted with the need for safer and caring environment for their young ones, creating a considerable demand for early childhood education. Other commitments do not always permit parents to provide the best environment for their children. Working parents make arrangements to compensate the absence of their intimate care during daytime, through grandparents or caregivers. However, caring

and babysitting in this manner fall short of expectations and do not give desired results as growth of intelligence is exceedingly rapid and greatly influenced by the environment during early childhood. Since 80% of child’s mental development takes place during this sensitive period, it is important to provide favourable conditions for children to cultivate their own natural desire to learn.

Sri Lankan context Importance given to early childhood education in Sri Lanka is encouraging. The National Institute of Education is focusing on young individuals’ emotional, spiritual, intellectual and personality development with a view to achieve national goals. Open University of Sri Lanka established the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education in year 1999 to conduct training programmes for pre-school teachers and coordinates activities of model preschools in regional centres. At local government level, registration, supervision and monitoring of pre-schools are vested with the Provincial Councils. The Western Provincial Council adopted the PreSchool Statute No. 04 of 2003 on 8th July 2003 and has appointed a Competent Authority which closely monitors the pre-school activities maintaining required standards.

Career prospects Opportunities are wide open in Sri Lanka for interested individuals to take up early childhood education as a career. A career in early childhood education can be one of the most satisfying professions as it offers the chance to teach

kids when they are most open to learning. It is not difficult to switch from another profession to build a career in this field as teachers, trainers, administrators, counsellors or therapists.

A professor during a seminar recently stated the primary objective of pre-school education as ‘making happy children’. He went on to explain the importance of a pre-school teacher in moulding the character and building personality of individuals during early childhood. It is the pre-school teacher that will help parents to build sound foundations for children to progress through primary, secondary and higher education in fashioning successful careers for themselves.

Traits To succeed in an early childhood education career, one must be patient, creative and committed to help young children to learn. Teachers, trainers and administrators should develop excellent communication skills, to keep the attention of young children and harness support of parents.

Role of parents should not be underestimated since parents remain the primary source of mental and physical development of infants and children during early childhood. Teachers must keep close rapport and support the working parents to make their children independent and spending time at home profitably.

Teachers encourage children to freely communicate and share things with classmates. Children observe and memories what they

Opportunities are wide open in Sri Lanka for interested individuals to take up early childhood education as a career.

A career in early childhood education can be one of the most satisfying professions as it offers the chance to teach kids when they are most open to learning see and hear during school time to re-enact and practice things at home. They take much pride in relating what they learn and at times even correcting parents.

Being the role model of a young child, most vital responsibility of a pre-school teacher is to prevent the tender mind from absorbing unnecessary things.

(The writer is Principal of a leading pre-school. She is a qualified teacher in Speech & Drama at The Wendy Whatmore Academy and holds a Diploma in Montessori Method of Education. She has teaching experience in the USA and had pursued a career in banking for over 15 years, before starting her own pre-school.)

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MrpupaH fy;tpiaAk;>

gapwr; piaAk; Nkk;gLj;Jjy;! rhHypd; b rpf;Nfuh> jkpopy; - `H~he;j; [Ptul;zk;

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Enhancing teacher education and training

By Sharlene De Chickera

Sri Lanka National Institute of Education (NIE) is the prime state institute in the country providing leadership and setting paths for development of general education with quality, equity and relevance to society. It provides specialist courses in management and leadership in education and professional courses, degrees, diplomas and certificates in teacher education which are awarded to educational personnel including educational administrators, teacher trainers and teachers in government institutes as well as other organisations, both locally and overseas The teaching profession is upheld as a one that is essential for moulding the younger generation in to educated, disciplined and responsible citizens. It is unarguably accepted that the onus is on teachers to set the young minds on correct path, not only by teaching, but by setting examples as well.

Transformation of teaching Prof. P. C. Packeer Jauffer, Professor in Secondary and Tertiary Education at NIE said that there is a great demand for graduate teachers in the local education sector.

“Earlier, even those with a mere pass at Grade 5 could join the teaching profession. This entry barrier was later advanced to being successful at GCE Ordinary Level examination, which was again raised up to passing GCE Advanced Level examination. Current situation is that one needs a university degree or an equivalent professional qualification in teaching, to become a teacher,” he elaborated.

Prof. P.C. Pakkeer Jauffer Professor in Secondary & Tertiary Education, NIE, commenced his career in the world of education at just 18 years, after his A/ Ls by teaching mathematics and science at a rural school in Akkaraipattu. Even after completion of his BSc degree at the Jaffna University, he taught mathematics and chemistry for A/L students. Though he was offered the post of Principal of Zahira College, Mawanella, in 1986, he chose an academic position at the Open University of Sri Lanka that was also offered in 1986. From there he had his career carved in to teacher training. He has attended a training programme at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada.

Prof. P.C. Pakkeer Jauffer

There are many avenues for those interested in education sector to enter the teaching profession, such as graduating from 18 Colleges of Education and 8 Teacher Training Colleges spread island wide, which offer BA, MA, MPhil, Post Graduate and Allied Degrees.

The posts considered are for teachers, principals and administrative staff, directors and teacher trainers.

Sri Lanka National Institute of Education (NIE) is the prime state institute in the country providing leadership and setting paths for development of general education with quality, equity and relevance to society. It provides specialist courses

in management and leadership in education and professional courses, degrees, diplomas and certificates in teacher education which are awarded to educational personnel including educational administrators, teacher trainers and teachers in government institutes as well as other organisations, both locally and overseas.

Special roles

It has many programmes and courses that assist teachers in training and development of their skills.

Its Department of Open School proposes to offer equal educational opportunities for all those deserving, whilst Department of Electronic Dissemination is responsible for producing audio video materials for the benefit of school community.

Department of Inclusive Education is responsible for introduction of best learning practices to the system through research and experiments.

Courses on offer Courses on offer include Diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education, Bachelor’s, Post Graduate Degrees and Diplomas in Education which provide for development of teaching skills. Specific courses such as Post Graduate Degrees and Diplomas in Education Management and a Diploma in School Management provide for enhancement of managerial and administrative skills of administrators in the education sector.

There are also short term thematic workshops in education management.

There are also courses that cater to the special education sector, which requires special characteristics and traits in practical terms. They include Certificate Course for PreSchool Teachers of Hearing Impaired Children, Diploma in Sign Language and Post Graduate Diploma in School Counselling. These programmes enhance the skills of teachers to address needs of differently abled children with confidence.

Certain other programmes such as Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language, Additional Language Improvement Course and Diploma in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language are also available for teachers to enhance their skills.

Faculty of Educational Leadership and Teacher Education at NIE is one key division responsible for enhancing managerial and leadership competencies of educational administrators and professional development of teacher trainers and teachers.

Education for all Currently Prof. Jauffer is promoting the research-based culture and revising the syllabuses at NIE, which he hopes to complete by August, this year. He stated that it is important to increase the focus on radio and television as communication technologies and use them as a media to directly support a wide variety of learning processes “The aim of NIE is to provide support for open learning and make it possible for everyone to use all available learning opportunities to develop and enhance their skills and aptitudes in order to achieve the goal of providing ‘Education for All’,” he informed.

Other strategic objectives of NIE include formulation of long-term policies, establish co-ordination among national and international agencies and provision of curriculum and learning instructional materials, modules and web based learning as necessary for the system.

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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow, Learn as if you were to live forever” is a famous saying by Mahatma Gandhi implying that learning should be a lifelong endeavour. In today’s dynamic world where innovations can become obsolete at the blink of an eye and technology governs every aspect of human lives, the evolution of technology driven distance education has transformed education sector from a teacher centric model to a student centred model making lifelong learning a reality by extending beyond physical boundaries of a classroom.

By Sharlene De Chickera, Aruna Perera and Maheshika Premachandra

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Department of Secondary and Tertiary Education is a pioneering departments of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) which was originally named Department of Education. It currently serves about 3500 students enrolled in to seven study programmes, out of which five are at post graduate level. The department also offers a stand-alone on-line course.

Around 100 visiting academics and 400 master teachers from other universities, National Colleges of Education, National Institute of Education and schools help the Department in its programmes, in addition to its permanent academic staff.

Programmes for teachers-to-be Some programmes on offer for students who are interested in becoming teachers are Educational Psychology, Comparative Education, Measurement and Evaluation, Comparative Education, Educational Guidance and Counselling, Technical Education Management, Curriculum Theory and Practice, Child Rights and Multi-Grade teaching.

“What is required is connectivity and the passion for teaching. Also the

selflessness of the teacher comes in to play,” said Ranjan Gonsalkoralage, Head of the Secondary and Tertiary Education Department at the OUSL.

objective is to facilitate application of research skills to improve effectiveness of day-to-day activities at educational institutions, especially at schools.

There is also a degree programme in Drama and Theatre to provide opportunities for those who have obtained the Higher Diploma in Drama and Theatre from the Tower Hall Theatre Foundation to join the teaching profession.

The Department offers an online course titled Teacher Educator as an Educational Technologist, developed in collaboration with Distance Education Partnership Programme (DEPP) of Distance Education Modernization Project (DEMP). It enables any person engaged in education such as teachers, principals, educators, trainers etc., to develop competencies in educational technology.

Multi-grade teaching The Department offers in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) a short course to support teachers who teach in multigrade classrooms in Sri Lankan schools.

“Multi-grade teaching methods are specially required for rural schools. The teacher has to be competent in teaching parallel grade students of different ages the same subject. The teacher needs a special skill to be attentive to many children at the same time, who are of different ages. This is not an easy task,” he added.

For those in the field A short course on research methodology is offered to enable students to develop an inquiry based research oriented frame of mind. The

There is also a post graduate diploma in programme 5in education, aimed at providing professional training to graduate teachers and other graduates who are in the field of education.

Dearth of teachers According to Gonsalkoralage, there is a dearth of teachers in the country which does not augur well for the education system. “There are some schools in Sri Lanka with just one teacher. lack of resources, inequality of staff and aspects such as counselling and career guidance have to be considered in a positive frame-work for the benefit of all students,” he said.

When Caleb Philips advertised in the Boston Gazette way back in 1728 to teach shorthand through mail, he would never have envisaged that it would lead to the development of the concept of distance education. It took a few more generations for distance learning concept to get established in Sri Lanka, which eventually happened in the 1970’s.

The distance education in Sri Lanka started as a correspondence based model using print media and the medium of delivery was the postal service. The students had to self-learn by reading the course material and then complete and post back the course work as directed.

The computer and word processor era was yet to dawn and the technologies of the day were the type writers and Roneo machines that we rarely see these days. Established in 1976 to provide tertiary education Sri Lanka Institute of Distance Education (SLIDE) through correspondence based model was the pioneer organization that introduced distance education to Sri Lanka. In 1980 SLIDE was absorbed into the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) which contributed immensely towards popularising distance education in Sri Lanka.

Over the years as technological advancements began to take root, Audio visual media became essential in the delivery of distance learning programmes. “Follow Me” was one such immensely popular distance educational programme

that used television to teach English to the masses in the 1990's. It was a BBC English Language Programme aired on Rupavahini that had an estimated audience of around Six Million people at its peak. Text books were printed and language centres opened across the country enabling both young and adult population to sit for examinations administered by University of Warwick in UK and get a valuable certificate. Radio too was a popular medium to deliver distance education programs with a far wider reach than television. Computer related multimedia such as Audio Cassettes, Diskettes, CD ROMS, helped distance learning to evolve with technology over time. Personal computers gradually became readily available to students and internet connectivity increased paving the way to the extensive use of internet for distance education. The National Online Distance Education Service (NODES) was developed by The National Distance Education Network (NDEN) with funds from the Asian Development Bank as part of the Distance Education Partnership Programme (DEPP) with the government and many universities such as the Open university of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, public institutions such as Sri Lanka Institute for Development Administration and many other partner institutions have launched distance education programmes through NODES over the years. The internet based distance education has evolved to such an extent that such technology integrated internet based modern distance learning programmes are collectively referred to as E-Leaning in Sri Lanka and around the globe.

Initially limited to the university system of Sri Lanka, distance Education has been embraced and expanded beyond by the private sector since of late. From courses catering to a limited student base to massive open online courses (MOOCs) the private sector involvement has become

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Education with a difference

By Sharlene De Chickera these students. Their emotions and intellectual capacities are different and there has to be a lot of monitoring to make sure they progress. Some have high artistic skills. It all depends on how each child is guided to bring out the best in him or her,” opined Dr. Gunasekara.

Dr. Manel Gunasekara

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ituated in a shady grove down Chitra Lane in Colombo is a school with a difference, embracing children with different learning abilities and artistic tendencies.

The Chitra Lane School for Differently Abled provides special needs education to children with intellectual impairment to learn something new every day and enjoy class-room work and play.

“The Chitra Lane School was founded 47 years ago by Delysia Gunewardene with just two students. The founder is still in touch with the management and processes, giving strength and perspective to the current staff,” said Dr. Manel Gunasekara, Directress of the school.

“Methodology and the environment need to be positive towards children with special needs, with a loving atmosphere conducive to teaching to

Colourful class-rooms, a Child Resource Centre, swimming pool, bakery and printing press compliment the vision of school “to create a society where children with special needs reach their heights and potential”. Staff of the Child Resource Centre has training, experience and qualifications to deal with the slow learning process of children with special needs and to cope with their behavioural problems.

“We want to empower children and their parents to cope with day-to-day things they had to do to make their special child independent. Small things like combing hair, doing their toiletries and tying shoe-laces may be normal to other children, but these children need to do such activities with some effort,” observed Champika Mapatuna, Principal of the school.

There is a unit that trains parents to deal with special education and societal needs of such students. “If there is dedication from parents and teachers, together with early detection of special needs, we can assist to empower such children to lead as normal lives as

possible,” she stated. Most parents who come from outstations are allowed to stay during the morning period and be around the children if required.

The Chitra Lane School is equipped with an infant stimulating unit and assist even younger children who are detected with autism. It also works with other organisations and medical teams to bring the best educational and medical inputs for the children.

“Most of these students have Downssyndrome or are hyperactive. Some students have cerebral palsy. Most of them have behavioural or medial conditions,” said Mapatuna. Doctors, physiotherapists and trained teachers all form the network of care-givers who help in empowering these children.

“For a class of seven students, we have one teacher. Generally it is the accepted teacher – student ratio for schools that provide special education needs,” she informed.

Some students engage in work after they leave school at the age of 21 years and work under supervision to earn an income, which is a big step for them.

“Society also has a responsibility to assist these students. Some are able to come back and work here. We have some students working as trainers in the bakery and in class-rooms. Children relate better to their seniors and there is some attachment to the place as well,” said Dr. Gunasekara.

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wmf.a wd.ñl Ydia;Dka bÈßfha wm fooK kud je| jefgkafkuq' fuf,djg wmj ìys lr oyil=;a tlla ÿla lïlfgd¿ ú| wmj yod jvd .;a wfma mQ¾jdpdÍka jk w;s W;a;u wfma foudmshka fomd uq,o fooK kud lD;.=K i<lñka je| jefgkafkuq' bka wk;=rej ks¾f,daNSj fooK kud oE;a tlafldg wm f.!rj olajkakg je| jefgkafka .=rejrhdf.a fomd uq, fkdfõo @ tA jkaokSh" mQckSh" ;;a;ajh .=rejrhdg iudcfhka ,eî we;af;a .=rejrhd wjxlju iudchg i,ik W;=ï cd;sl fufyjr ksiduh' fuf,djg ìysjqKq orejl= fo.=reka weiqf¾" jir lsysmhla ye§ jeã u< fmdf;a wl=rla fkd±k mdi,lg we;=<;a flf¾' tA orejdg foudmsh wdorh" fifkyi" /ljrKh fkdwvqju ,nd § wjYH hy .=K Ys,am - Ydia;% - ±kqu we;=¿ ish¨u fohska fmdaIKh lr iudchg - rgg jev we;s W;=ï ukqIHhl= lrkafka .=rejrhdh' .=rejrhd hkqfjka y÷kajkq ,nk mqoa.,hd ;=< meiqKq nqoaêhla wfmaCId lrhs' .=K oyñka Ôú;h iqj|j;ah' ish¨ lreKq ldrKdj,ska uekúka fmdaIs;h' ´kEu úIhhla" lreKla" .ek ±kqj;ah' fnfyúkau úkS;h' ixjrYS,Sh' .ukska jqjo ikaiqkah' ixialD;sl yr moaO;s uekúka y÷khs' wd.u oyug ,eÈh' nyqY%e;Ndjh ksidu weiqrg m;a lr .kafka;a tjeks whuh' iudc

úfrdaë l%shd fkdis;hs" fkdlrhs' fï ish,af,ka msßmqka .=rejrhdg iudcfhka ,efnkafka f.!rjkSh ms<s.ekSuls' wdorhls' fifkyils' ukqIHhl= f,i fuf,dj ìys ù flá l,lska ñhefok wmg fï .=re Ôú;h fld;rï wdYS¾jdohlao@ jdikdjlao@ j;auka iudch foi n,k úg .=re fCIa;%hg we;=<;a jkakg W.;a ;reK ;reKshka jeä ukdm ke;s njla fmkakqï lrhs' ±kg wfma rfÜ rcfha mdie,a oi oyil muK .=rejr .=rejßfhda 2"25"000 la muK b.ekaùu lr;s' fï wh iïnkaOj b;d uE;l§u lrk ,o ióCIKhl§ wkdjrKh ù we;af;a" fuhska 80] lau .=rejßhka njhs' .=rejreka isákafka 20] ls' ;reK msßi .=re jD;a;Sh /lshdjla f,i f;dard fkd.ekSug m%Odk fya;=j wvq jegqm nj lshefõ' tfy;a jD;a;Shlska flfkl= n,dfmdfrd;a;= jkafka jegqmu muKlao @

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Problem solving as a skill

By Maheshika Pemachandra

Problem solving and critical thinking refers to ability to use knowledge, facts and data effectively. This doesn’t mean you need to have an immediate answer, it means you have to be able to think on your feet, assess problems and find solutions. The ability to develop a well thought out solution within a reasonable time frame is a skill that employers value greatly, as it needs creative thinking and innovative ideas.

Problem solving

Some solutions may not be possible due to other issues, such as time constraints or tight budgets.

It is important at this stage to consider what may happen if nothing is done at all to solve a problem, as sometimes trying to solve a problem may lead to many more problems requiring. It may probably be a solution itself to ‘let sleeping dogs lie.’

E

veryone experiences problems from time to time. Some of our problems are big and complicated, while others may be more easily solved. There is no shortage of challenges and issues that can arise in a job. These challenging situations occur daily. Whether these problems are large or small, they need to be dealt with constructively and fairly. In recruitment, having necessary skills to identify solutions to problems is a skill that employers hunt for.

All problems have two features in common: goals and barriers. Problems involve setting out to achieve some objective or desired state of affairs and can include avoiding a situation or event. Goals can be anything that you wish to achieve, where you want to be. If you are hungry then your goal is probably to eat something; if you are a head of an organization (say, a CEO) then your main goal may be to maximize profits.

If there are no barriers in the way of achieving a goal, then there would be no problems. Problem solving involves overcoming barriers or obstacles that prevent immediate achievement of goals. Following our examples above, if you feel hungry then your goal is to eat. A barrier to this may be that you have no food at hand - you take a walk to a pastry shop and buy some food, removing the barrier and thus solving the problem. Of course for a CEO wanting to increase profits there may be many more barriers preventing the goal from being reached. The CEO needs to attempt to recognize

these barriers and remove them or find other ways to achieve goals of an organization. Effective problem solving usually involves working through a number of steps or stages.

Identifying a problem

This first phase of problem solving may sound obvious but often requires more thought and analysis. Identifying a problem can be a difficult task itself. One may just wonder, is there a problem at all? What is the nature of problem? Are there numerous problems? By spending time to answer these issues and defining the problem, you will not only understand it more clearly but be able to communicate its nature to others. This leads to the second phase.

Structuring a problem

Following from problem identification, structuring a problem is about gaining more information about it with increased understanding. This phase involves fact finding and analysis, building a comprehensive picture of both goal(s) and barrier(s). This stage may not be necessary for very simple problems but is essential for problems of a more complex nature.

Possible solutions

From the information gathered at first two phases, it is now time to start thinking about possible solutions to an identified problem. In a group situation this stage is often carried out as a brain-storming session, letting each person in a group express views on possible solutions (or part solutions).

In organizations, different people will have different expertises in different areas and it is useful therefore, to hear views of each concerned party.

Making a decision

This is perhaps the most complex part of problem solving process. Following on from previous steps it is now time to look at each potential solution and carefully analyze them. Some solutions may not be possible due to other issues, such as time constraints or tight budgets. It is important at this stage to consider what may happen if nothing is done at all to solve a problem, as sometimes trying to solve a problem may lead to many more problems requiring. It may probably be a solution itself to ‘let sleeping dogs lie.’

Implementation

Implementation means acting on a chosen solution. During implementation more problems may arise especially if identification or structuring of original problem was not effectively and comprehensively carried out.

Monitoring/ seeking feedback

The final stage of problem solving is concerned with checking that the process was successful. This can be achieved by monitoring and gaining feedback from people affected by any changes that occurred. It is a good practice to keep a record of outcomes and any additional problems that occur.

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wOHdmk lafIa;%fha mj;akd /lshd wjia:djka lsysmhla

A few opportunities in education field wxYh FIELD

fmr mdie,a $ mq¾j <udúh wOHdmkh Pre-school/ Early childhood education

mdie,a wOHdmkh School education

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Job Description

Qualifications/ Experience

udisl jegqm re' Salary LKR

Wiia ùï $ jD;a;Sh wjia:d Career advancements

fmr mdie,a .=re Pre-school Teacher

mx;sNdr wdpd¾H f,i ;u j.lSï bgqlsÍu;a mQ¾K lem ùulska yd fikyiska hq;=j iEu <ufhl=gu fydÈka f;areïf.k Tyqf.a fyda wehf.a ksis wOHdmkhg wjYH lghq;= isÿ lsßu Discharge of duties as class teacher, assist in school activities, careful study and follow up of each child in his or her education with commitment and love

uq,a .=re $ wxY m%Odks Head Teacher/ Head of Section

fY%aKsh fyda b.ekaùï udOHhkaf.ka l%shdldrlï j,g wxY m%Odks f,i lghq;= lsÍu" ish¨ mdie,a l%shdldrlï i|yd iyNd.S ùu by; lS iqÿiqlï iu. jir 3g jeä m<mqreoao In charge of a section in terms of grade/ medium of Above, with more than 3 years experience instruction or activities, assist in all school activities

15,000.00 - 25,000.00

úÿy,am;s $ mdie,a m%Odks Principal/ Head of School

iuia: wëlaIKh ;u ld¾h uKav,h we;=¿ fmr mdief,a ish¨ l%shdldrlï mßmd,kh wod< kshduk wêldßka yd fldgia lrejka iu. iïnkaëlrKh Overall supervision, management of pre-school activities, including staff; necessary co-ordination with relevant regulatory authorities and stakeholders

by; iqÿiqlïj,g wu;rj jir 5lg jeä m<mqreoao fyda wOHdmkhg wod< Wmdêhla ;sîu' ufkda úoHdj ms<sno ämaf,daudjla yodrd ;sîu wu;r iqÿiqluls' Above, with more than 5 years experience OR; a relevant degree in education. A Diploma in Child Psychology will be an added advantage

20, 000. 00 - 50, 000. 00 úfoaY /lshd wjia:d Overseas opportunities

iyhl .=re Teaching Assistant

mka;sNdr wpd¾hjrhdg iyhùu wdY%s; l%shdldrlï j,g úIh wdpd¾h f,i lghq;= lsÍu" wOHdmksl yd yeoEÍï wdOdrl ks¾udK yd úNd. iólaIl f,i lghq;= lsÍu mka;s ldur ;=,§ <uqkaf.a jev lghq;= wëlaIKh Assist class teacher, subject teacher in related activities, preparing teaching/ learning aids, invigilation at exams, supervise students in their classroom work

fudkaáfidaß wOHdmkh" mQ¾j <ud wOHdmkh fyda b.ekaùï l%ufõo ms<sn|j ms<s.;a wdh;khlska iy;slhla fyda ämaf,daudjla ,nd ;sîu yd jir 3g wvq mYapd;a iqÿiqlï m<mqreoao Certificate/ Diploma in Montessori Education/ Early Childhood Education or Teaching Practise from a recognised institute, wth not less than 3 years post qualifying experience OR; Degree in related field from a recognised institute. A Diploma in Child Psychology will be an added advantage.

15,000.00 - 35,000.00

.=re;=ud $ .=re;=ñh Teacher

iuia: wëlaIKh" mka;sfha YsIHhka mßmd,kh" mdvï ieliSu yd foaYkd lsßu isiqkaf.a wOHdmksl yd mqoa.,sl j¾Okh igyka lsßu yd jd¾;d lsßu mdie,a l%shdldrlï j,g iyhùu Overall supervision, management of students in class, preparing and delievering lessons, recording and reporting of academic and personal development progress of students, assist in school activities

ms<s.;a wdh;khlska ,nd.;a Wmdêhla" fyda jD;a;Suh iqÿiqlula ,nd;sîu fyda wod< lafIa;%hg iïnkaO Wmdêhla ,nd;sîu yd b.ekaùu wod< Wmdê iqÿiqlï ,nd;sîu" <ud ufkda úoHdj ms<sn| ämaf,daudjla ;sîu wu;r iqÿiqluls' 15, 000.00 - 50, 000. 00 Recognised Degree/ Professional qualification in teaching from a recognised institute OR; Recognised Degree in relevant subject with post graduate qualifications in teaching. A Diploma in Child Psychology will be an added advantage.

wxY m%Odk $ ksfhdacH úÿy,am;s $ úfoaY /lshd wjia:d Head of Section/ Deputy Principal/ Overseas opportunities

wxY m%Odks Head of Section

by; i|yka ish¨u ld¾hka we;=,;a wëlaIl ld¾hNdrhla isÿ lsßu ld¾h uKav,h yd iïnkaO l<uKdlrkh we;=,;aj wod< fY%aKsj, mßmd,kh All above, with a supervisory aspect; management of section including staff and resources

by; iqÿiqlï we;=¨j jir 5lg jeä m<mqreoao fyda by; iqÿiqlï we;=¨j wOHdmkh mßmd,khg wod< mYapd;a Wmdê iqÿiqlï ,nd ;sîu fyda wOHdmk mßmd,kh ms<sn| ms<s.;a Wmdêhla fyda jD;a;Sh iqÿiqlula ,nd ;sîu' Above, with more than 5 years experience OR; above, with post graduate qualifications in education management OR; Recognised Degree/ Professional qualifications in education management

ksfhdacH úÿy,am;s $ úÿy,am;s $ úfoaY /lshd wjia;d Deputy Principal/ Principal/ Overseas opportunities

Wm úÿy,am;s $ ksfhdacH úÿy,am;s Vice/ Deputy Principal

by; ±lajQ ish¨u lreKq o we;=¨j jvd mq¿,a lafIa;%hla wëlaIKh wod< l%shdldrlï ie,iqï lsÍu mßmd,kh yd ld¾h igyka ieliSu All above, with a supervisory aspect in a wider section; management of section including staff and resources; management, planning and scheduling of related activities

by; ±lajQ iqÿiqlï iu. jir 5lg fkdwvq m<mqreoao fyda wOHdmk mßmd,kh ms<sno mYapd;a Wmdê iqÿiqlula we;s wdpd¾h jrfhl= ùu yd iqÿiqlï iemsÍfuka miq jir 3lg fkdwvq m<mqreoaola ;sîu fyda wOHdmk mßmd,kh ms<sn| jD;a;Sh iqÿiqlula ,nd ;sîu 30,000.00 - above Above, with more than 5 years experience OR; Teacher with post graduate qualifications in education management and not less than 3 years experience after post graduate qualification OR; Professional qualifications in education management

úÿy,am;s Principal

wëlaIKh we;=¨ by; ish¨ foa" ld¾huKav,h iu. iïm;a l<uKdlrkh we;=¨ mdie,a mßmd,kh mdief,a ish¨ l%shdldrlï ie,iqï lsÍu" l<uKdlrk yd ld¾h igyka .; lsßu" kshduk wëldÍka Wiia wêldßka yd fldgialrejl= iu. wjYH iïnkaëlrK lghq;= lsÍu All above, with supervisory aspect; management of school including staff and resources; management, planning and scheduling of all activities; necessary co-ordination with relevant higher authorities, regulatory authorities and stakeholders

by; iqÿiqlï we;=¨j jir 5lg jeä m<mqreoao Above, with more than 5 years experience

fudkaäfidaß wOHdmkh fyda mQ¾j <udúh wOHdmkh ms<sn| ms<s.;a wdh;khlska iy;slhla $ ämaf,daudjla ,nd ;sîu 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 Certificate/ Diploma in Montessori Education or Early Childhood Education from a recognised institute

igyk - by;ska olajd we;af;a f;dard.;a lafIa;%fha we;ï jD;a;sh wjia:djka lsysmhla muKs' /lshdjkag wod<j fiajd fCIa;%hka" iqÿiqlï yd jegqma mßudKfha wdh;kslj rdcH iy fm!oa.,sl jYfhka fjkia úh yel' by; f;dr;=re ieliSfï§ YdukS o is,ajd" rñ,ald m%kdkaÿ hk uy;aókag yd cd;sl wOHdmk wdh;kfha jD;a;sh ud¾f.damfoaYl fomd¾;fïka;=j iy ,hsishï cd;Hka;r mdie,a úiska olajk ,o iyfhda.h w.h fldg i<luq'

30, 000.00 - 75, 000. 00

50,000.00 isg by,g 50,000.00 - above

wxY m%Odks $ úfoaY mdie,aj, wjia:d Head of Section/ School, Overseas opportunities mdie,a m%Odks $ úfoaY /lshd wjia:d Head of School/ Overseas opportunities

wdpd¾h $ úfoaY wjia:d Teacher/ Overseas opportunities

úÿy,am;s $ úfoaY /lshd wjia:d Principal/ Overseas opportunities

úfoaY /lshd wjia:d Overseas opportunities

NOTE: Initial/ starting salaries vary, depending on employer organisation, qualifications, and most importantly, based on practical training and

experience though designations may be similar. There are wide differences in salary ranges at similar positions among public and private sector entities. Assistance rendered in preparation of above by Ms. Sharmaine De Silva, Mrs. Ramilka Fernando, Sri Lanka National Institute of Education and Department of Career Guidance, Lyceum International School is greately appreciated.

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Live your

career

Whilst working you will realize that there can be many problems that need to be solved. One sure way of overcoming such problems is to think of them as challenges rather than problems and learn from them by trying to resolve them your self.

Once you start a new job evaluate what attributes are required to perform its functions effectively and efficiently. For example, you may need a sound knowledge on MS Excel if you are doing analytical work or you may have to be IT savvy if you have to work with a lot of computer systems. Through this assessment you will find that you are strong in certain areas but weak in others.

The key to success is to quickly gain knowledge and experience on weak areas by putting extra effort to understand systems and procedures at work and acquire new skills. Get to know your colleagues and build good working relationships with them. They would help you to understand new systems, processes and about unwritten culture of the company or division. This way you would be able to quickly adapt to new environment and be accepted by your colleagues.

By Kusum Nandika Gunawardena

Your aim should be to make yourself at home at work! This does not mean that you can relax at work the same way you do at home but in the contrary, it means a lot of hard work initially in self development and adaptation, making you desirable in terms of work ethics.

Selecting a career suitable to you and studying hard to obtain required qualifications will eventually land you with a job that may be the perfect job you hoped for. However, what really matters are how well you develop your self on the job to keep up with challenges that come your way and become a valued employee.

Working for the sake of earning should not be your motto if you want to progress through your career.

There are some essential skills and qualities that you must gain.

Simply speaking you have to virtually live your career to become a valued employee within a company. This also means that you have to do expected work efficiently, meet deadlines with ease and be thorough in what you do. You can go the extra mile by not only doing the expected but also doing the unexpected through out of box thinking.

When preparing a presentation or going for a meeting always be prepared. Know you job inside out and talk confidently. Be a shining star by having informed opinions and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to express them.

Whilst working you will realize that there can be many problems that need to be solved. One sure way of overcoming such problems is to think of them as challenges rather than problems and learn from them by trying to resolve them your self.

Continuous professional development or CPD is a must in the dynamic and challenging corporate business environments. Even if you feel comfortable with qualifications you have, you need to continuously update your knowledge through seminars, workshops and further higher studies. In depth knowledge in software programmes such as MS Excel or MS Power Point will always be an added advantage. Likewise developing good interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and communication skills is also a life long, continuous leaning process.

One important and hardest of all desired attributes to succeed in a career and make it a part of your life is to have the right attitude. We always like to feel victimised and have negative thoughts about our superiors and work we do. Even though our job provides us with the means to live a happy life most of us are unhappy at work due to negative thoughts created by wrong attitudes.

Even if you are having a tough time with your superiors or feeling your talents are wasted in your current job always be a person who sees a glass as half filled. Always be positive and focused and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t loose faith. When new opportunities arrive you should be just as competent, focused and resourceful as you were when you first started in your career.

Work hard and develop yourself continuously to be a valued employee in your company.

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igyk l=iqï kkaÈl .=Kj¾Ok úisks

nghUj;jkhd xU Jiwia njupT nra;tJk; mjw;fhf Ntz;b mauhJ ciog;gJk; ,Wjpahf ek;ik ehk; vjpu;ghu;j;j xU ey;y njhopypy; nfhz;LNgha; Nru;f;fpwJ. vdpDk; njhopw;Wiwapy; Vw;gLk; rthy;fis ntw;wpfukhf vjpu;nfhs;tjw;Fk;> tpidjpwd;kpf;f xU Copadhf khWtjw;Fk; ePq;fs; cq;fis vt;thW tpUj;jp nra;Jnfhs;fpuPu;fs; vd;gJNt fUj;jpw;nfhs;sg;gl Ntz;bajhFk;. gzk; rk;ghjpg;gij kl;Lk; Nehf;fkhff; nfhz;L njhopy; nra;Ak; NghJ cq;fshy; cq;fSila Jiwapy; NkYk; Kd;Ndw KbahJ Ngha;tpLk;. xU rpy Jiwrhu; jpwikfisAk; jFjpfisAk; ePq;fs; milaNtz;bapUf;fpwJ. xU Gjpa njhopy; xd;iw njhlq;Fk; NghJ> mj;njhopiy tpidj;jpwdhf Nkw;nfhs;Stjw;F cq;fsplk; ,Uf;f Ntz;ba jpwd;fis ,dk;fz;Lnfhs;Sq;fs;. cjhuzkhf ePq;fs; xU gFg;gha;Tj;Jiw njhopy; xd;iw Nkw;Nfhs;Sk; NghJ MS Excel mwpTk;> fzzp mikg;G rk;ge;jkhd xU njhopypy; <LgLk;NghJ ePq;fs; IT Jiwapy; fs mwpT nfhz;l xUtuhfTk; ,Uj;jy; Ntz;Lk;. ,e;j;fzpg;gpl;bd; %yk; cq;fspd; xU rpy Jiwfspy; cs;s jpwikiaAk; ,d;Dk; xU rpy Jiwfspy; ,ayhikiaAk; mwpe;J nfhs;tPu;fs;. njhopj;Jiwapy; cs;s ,ayhikfis ,y;yhnjhopf;f mj;Jiwrhu;e;j mwpitAk;> mDgtq;fisAk; ngWjy; Ntz;Lk;. ,jw;fhf mj;Jiwapd; mikg;igAk; nghwpKiwiaAk; fw;Wf;nfhs;s Nkyjpf Kaw;rpfis Nkw;nfhs;s Ntz;Lk;. cq;fSila rfCopau;fSld; mwpKfkhtJld; mtu;fSld; xU ey;y cwitAk; Vw;gLj;jpf;Nfhs;Sq;fs; mtu;fs; cq;fspy; njhopypd; mikg;igAk;> nghwpKiwiaAk;> Fwpj;j fk;gdpapd; fyhr;rhuj;ijAk; tpsq;fpf; nfhs;Stj;w;F cjtp nrathu;fs;. ,jd;%yk; Gjpa R+oYf;F cq;fis gof;fg;gLj;jp nfhs;Stjw;Fk; rfCopau;fspd; ed;kjpg;ig ngw;Wnfhs;Stjw;Fk; KbAk;. cq;fSila ,yf;F “tPl;by; njhopypy;” Mf ,Uj;jy; Ntz;Lk;. ,jd; fUj;J ePq;fs; tPl;by; Xa;ntLg;gJ Nghy njhopYk; Xa;ntLf;fyhk; vd;gjy;y khwhf cq;fSila tpUg;G ntWg;Gf;fis njhopw;Jiwapd; Nfhl;ghLfshf khw;wp> RatpUj;jpFk;> R+yo; xUq;fpirTf;Fk; mjpf Kaw;rpfspy; <Lgl Ntz;Lk; vd;gjhFk;.

uykais ù lemùfuka jev lsÍu;a" ksrka;r ÈhqKqj Wod lr .ekSug lghq;= lsÍu;a ;=<ska Tnf.a wdh;kh ;=< Èÿ,k ;rejla njg m;aùug ks;ru W;aidy lrkak cjhuzkhf ePq;fs; xU gFg;gha;Tj;Jiw njhopy; xd;iw Nkw;Nfhs;Sk; NghJ MS Excel mwpTk;> fzzp mikg;G rk;ge;jkhd xU njhopypy; <LgLk;NghJ ePq;fs; IT Jiwapy; fs mwpT nfhz;l xUtuhfTk; ,Uj;jy; Ntz;Lk; ,yF eilapy; $Wtjhapd; ePq;fs; xU tpidj;jpwd;kpf;f Copauhf Ntz;Lk; vdpd; ePq;fs; cq;fSila JiwapNy tho Ntz;Lk;. ,jd; fUj;J vd;dntdpy; cq;fSf;F jug;gl;l Ntiyia jug;gl;l Neuj;jpy;> tpidjpudhfTk;> Neu;j;jpahfTk; G+u;jp nra;jyhFk;. jug;gl;l Ntiyf;F mg;ghy; Nkyjpfkhf xU Ntiyia nra;tjd; %yk;> ePq;fs; epidg;gij tpl gy gbfs; cq;fSila Jiwapy; ePq;fs; Kd;Nd nry;tPu;fs;.

$l;LwTj;njhopy; R+oOf;F kpf Kf;fpakhdJ. cq;fs; jifikfshy; ePq;fs; jpUg;jp ngw;whYk;> fUj;juq;Ffs;> cau;gl;lg;gbg;Gfs; Kyk; cq;fis ePq;fs; tpUj;jp nra;Jnfhs;sy; Ntz;Lk;.

MS Excel or MS Power Point Nghd;w software packages fspy; Mokhd mwpT vg;NghJk; xU Nkyjpf jFjpahf ,Uf;Fk;. mNjNghyNt MNuhf;fpakhd cs;shu;e;j MSik> Kd;itf;Fk; jpwd;> njhlu;ghlw;wpud; fye;Jiuahly; Nghd;wd cq;fs; tho;f;if G+uhfTk; mtrpakhd tplaq;fshFk;.

ePq;fs; xU presentation xd;iw nra;Ak; NghNjh my;yJ xU fye;JiuahlYf;F ntspf;fsk; xd;wpf;F nry;Yk; NghJ cq;fis ed;whf jahu; gLj;jpf;nfhs;StNjhL> jd;dk;gpf;ifAld; ciuahLq;fs;. cq;fs; fUj;Jf;fis mr;rNkJk; ,d;wp Kd;itAq;fs;.

cq;fSila Jiwapy; ePq;fs; ntw;wpaile;J mjid tho;tpd; Xu; mq;fkhf khw;wpaikf;f nfhz;bUf;fNtz;ba tpUk;gj;jf;f ,ay;Gfspy; kpfTk; Kf;fpakhd> fbdkhd gz;G Kiwahd kdg;ghq;iff; nfhz;bUg;gjhFk;.

ePq;fs; cq;fs; Ntiyapy; <LgLk; NghJ gy gpur;rpidfSf;F Kfk; nfhLj;J mtw;iw jPu;f;f Ntz;bapUg;gij czu;tPu;fs;. mtw;iw gpur;rpidfshftd;wp> rthy;fshf NehFtjd; %yk; mtw;iw cq;fshNyNa jpwf;f KbAkhfapUf;Fk;. njhlu;r;rpahd njhopy;Jiw MSik tpUj;jpahdJ rhthy;kpf;f xU

vg;NghJk; cWjpahfTk;> ,yf;if ikag;gLj;jpatuhfTk; ,Uq;fs;> xUNghJk; ek;gpf;if ,oe;JtplhjPu;fs;.

Gjpa re;ju;g;gq;fs; cUthFk; NghJ ePq;fs; cq;fSila njhopy; Jiwia Muk;gpf;Fk; NghJ ,Ue;j jFjptha;e;j jpwikahd xUtuhf> ,Uf;f Ntz;Lk;. cq;fSila njhopy; jsj;jpy; ngWkjpkpf;f> kjpg;Gkpf;f xUtuhf ,Uf;f njhlu;e;J mauhJ cioAq;fs;.

;ukag iqÿiq jD;a;shla f;dard f.k ta Wfoid lem ù bf.k .ekSu ;=<ska id¾:l / lshdjla ,nd .ekSug Tng yels jkq we;' tkuq;a jD;a;Sh id¾:l;ajh Wod lr .ekSu i|yd /lshdj lrñka jeä ÈhqKq lr .kakd l=i,;djhla ;=<ska whd;kha ;=< lemS fmfkk ;rejla njg m;aùug wm ks;r W;aidyj;a úh hq;=hs' /lshdj yqfola uqo,a Wmhd

.ekSfï ud¾.hla f,i i,ld lghq;= l<fyd;a jD;a;Sh id¾:l;ajh <Õd lr .ekSu wmyiq jkq we;' W;aidh ;=<ska /lshdj j¾Okh lr .ekSug wjYH jk olaI;d yd .=Kdx. lsysmhla mj;S' kj /lshdjla wdrïN l< úg tu /lshdfõ we;s uQ,sl ld¾hNdrhka id¾:lj fyd¢ka bgq lsÍug wjYH jk ksmqK;djka yd .=Kdx. hka fudkjd±hs jgyd .ekSu jeo.;ah' WodyrKhla f,i Tn úYaf,aIKd;aul /lshdjl ksr; jkafka kï tï'tia' tlafi,a ms<sn|j fyd| ksmqK;djla ;sîu jeo.;a' ta jdf.au mß>kl moaO;s wdYs%; /lshdjla i|yd f;dr;=re ;dlaIKh ms<sn| fyd| ksmqK;djla ;sîu jeo.;a' /lshdj id¾:lj lsÍug Tng we;s olaI;d fudkjdo yd

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wvqmdvqlï fudkjd±hs jgyd .eksu ;<ska Tnf.a olaI;d ;j;a jeä ÈhqKq lsÍug;a wvqmdvqlï uÕyer .ekSug;a Tn úiska /lshdj ;=<ska ,nd .; hq;= kj ksmqK;djka fudkjd o hkak;a ;jÿrg;a yeoEßh hq;= moaO;s yd l%ufõohka fudkjdo hkak;a ms<sn|j fyd| jegySula Tng ,efnkq we;' fuf,i ;u /lshdj yd iïnkaO l%ufõo mß>kl moaO;s yd ms<s.;a yeisÍï yd p¾hd ud¾. ms<sn|j Tn iuÕ jev lrka wks;a mqoa.,hska iuÕ fyd| in|;djla f.dvkÕd .eksu ;=<ska ±k .ekSfï yelshdjla Tng ,efnkq we;' tmuKla fkdj tuÕska wdh;kh ;=< mßirhg fyd¢ka wkq.;ùug;a Tfí ld¾hd, iyDohkaf.a ms<s.ekSu ,eîug;a Tng yelshdj ,efnkq we;' Tnf.a b,lalh úh hq;af;a ;u /lshd ia:dkh iajlSh ksji fuka ;ukag myiq yqremqreÿ ia:dkhla

njg m;a lr .ekSuhs' fï ;=<ska wfmalaId lrkafka f.or § fuka úfõlsj ld,h .; lsÍula fkdj lemù" uykaisfhka jev lr Tnf.a jd;a;Sh ÈhqKqj Wod lr .ekSuhs' ir,j mjiqjfyd;a Tn Tnf.a /lshdj ;=< Ôj;a úh hq;=hs' tuÕska wdh;kh ;=< Èÿ,k ;rejla njg m;aùug W;aidy l< hq;=hs' ta i|yd ;ukag ,efnk rdcldÍ ld¾hlaIuj ksu lsÍug;a ta i|yd ,nd § ;sfnk ld< iSudjka blaujd fkdf.dia l,g fõ,djg iïmQ¾K lsÍug;a ;ukag mejrE jev wvqmdvq rys;j isÿ lsÍu;a jeo.;a fukau ;ukag mejrE jevj,g wu;r fohla lsÍu ;=,ska Tng wdh;kh ;=< lemS fmfkkakg mq¿jk' /iaùï i|yd iyNd.Sùfï § Tng isÿ lrkakrg isÿjk bÈßm;a lsÍïj,§;a fyd¢ka lreKq yodrd ukd jegySulska yd ±kqulska hq;=j Tn isÿ lrk fhdackdjka ;=<ska jd;a;Shu ÈhqKqjla yd ms<s.ekSula ,nd .; yels ksid ;u woyia bÈßm;a lsÍug lsis úfgl ìh fkdjkak' Tn /lshdj lrk úg úúO m%Yakhkag uqyqKÈug isÿjkq we;' m%Yak f,i fkdis;d tajd wNsfhda.hla f,i i,ld lghq;= lsÍu ;=<ska m%Yak ksrdlrKh lsÍug wjYH wd;au úyajdih f.dvkef.kq we;s w;r tf,i m%Yak úi£u ;=<ska Tfí ±kqu yd yelshdjka ;j;a j¾Okh jkq we;' ksrka;r jD;a;Sh ÈhqKqj fyj;a Continious Professional Development (CPD) hkq ksrka;rfhka fjkiajk"

;rÕldÍ wdh;ksl mßirhlg jeo.;ajk l%shdj,shla' jD;a;Shuh iqÿiqlï ,oafola jQj;a ksr;=rej Tnf.a ±kqu w¿;a lr .ekSu i|yd jevuq¿" iïuka;%K i|yd iyNd.Sùug;a jeäÿr wOHdmk lghq;=j, ksr;ùug;a wjYHhs' tfukau MS Excel yd MS power point jeks uDÿldx. ms<sn| l%shdldÍ ±kqula ;sîu ieu úgu wu;r iqÿiqlula fõ' tfukau ukd bÈßm;a lsÍfï yelshdjla" wka;¾ mqoa., iïnkaO;d yelshdj;a" fyd¢ka woyia yqjudre lsÍfï yelshdj;a uq¿ jD;a;sh ld,h mqrdjgu ksrka;rj ÈhqKq lr .; hq;= yd m%.=K l< hq;= .=Kdx.hkaf. ka iuyrla jD;a;Shu jYfhka oshqKqj iy;sl lr .ekSug;a /lshdj ;=< Ôj;aùug;a wjYH ;j;a jeo.;a .=Kdx. hla kï ksjeros wdl,amhhs' idudkHfhka ;uka lrk /lshdj ms<sn|j yd ;ukaf.a m%OdkSka ms<sn|j RKd;aul is;sú,s wm ;=< mj;skjd' tjeks jeros wdl,am ksid wm /lshd ia:dkfha § wi;=glskqhs miq jkafka' Tn Tnf.a m%OdkSka ms<sn|j fyda /lshdj ms<sn|j l,lsÍula we;s fkdlrf.k Okd;aulj lghq;= lsÍu jeo.;a' tfukau kj wjia:djla Tn fj; meñfKk úg tajdhska Wmßu m%fhdackh ,nd .ekSug fyd|ska iQodkï ú isàu;a jeo.;a' uykais ù lemùfuka jev lsÍu;a" ksrka;r ÈhqKqj Wod lr .ekSug lghq;= lsÍu;a ;=<ska Tnf.a wdh;kh ;=< Èÿ,k ;rejla njg m;aùug ks;ru W;aidy lrkak'

Tn isÿ lrk fhdackdjka ;=<ska jd;a;Shu ÈhqKqjla yd ms<s.ekSula ,nd .; yels ksid ;u woyia bÈßm;a lsÍug lsis úfgl ìh fkdjkak

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njhy;ypay; :

njhopy; epiyAk; fw;ifAk; jkpopy; -

tp. tpkyhjpj;jd;

nra;jpfis fz;L gpbf;fyhk;. ,J Nghy gy;NtWgl;l mupa cjtpfis njhy;ypay; Jiwf;F jUtjhy;> “njhy;ypay; mwptpaw;Jiw" jdpnahU Ma;Tj; Jiwahf tsu;rpaile;J Kd;dpiy tfpf;fpd;wJ. 6) gz;ghl;L ts Kfhikj;Jtk;

(Cultural Resource Management)

,d;iwa cyfpd; gy etPdj; njhopy;fs; tUkhdj;ij <l;Ltijf; Fwpf;Nfhshff; nfhz;ltu;fSf;F ctg;ghdjhf mikfpd;wd. kdpju;fSila Njly;fs; khWgl;lit. “gzk; kl;Lk; jUk; njhopy;" vd;w fUj;NjhL vy;N;yhUk; cld;gl;Lg; Ngha; tpLtjpy;iy. cyfpd; gy;NtW mk;rq;fspd; mofpaw; $Wfis mDgtpf;Fk; Rfj;ijj; jUk; njhopy;fSk; ,Uf;fpd;wd. njhy;ypay; fw;ifahdJ mofpaYk; Ma;Tk; NjlYk; xUq;Nf $baJ. epfo;fhyj;jpy; ,Ue;j tz;zk;> fle;j fhyj;jpy; Njly;fis elhj;JtJ. njhy;ypayhsu;fs; Xuplj;jpy; mile;J fplg;gtu;fs; my;y. cynfq;Fk; Rw;wpj; jpupe;J jkJ njhopiy Nkw;nfhs;Sk; tha;g;Gfs; mtu;fSf;F fpilf;fpd;wd. rhjhuz kf;fSf;Fj; njupahj Ms; elkhl;lk; ,y;yhj ,lq;fspy; $l njhy;ypashsu;fs; gazpf;fpd;whu;fs;. mfo;thuha;T %yk; tuyhw;W Kf;fpaj;Jtk; cs;s gy goq;fhyg; nghUl;fis fz;Lgpbf;fpd;whu;fs;.

Gije;JNghd gy fl;blq;fis kPs ntspf; nfhz;L tUfpd;whu;fs;. goq;fhy ehzaq;fSk; flypYk; epyj;jpYk; mbapy; fplf;Fk; njhd;ikahd nghUl;fSk; ekf;Ff; $Wtjw;fhd gy fijfis jk;kpilNa itj;jpUf;fpd;wd. goikahd Xtpaq;fs;> fhyj;Jf;Ff; fhyk; kf;fspd; mofpay; $Wfs; vt;tz;zk; khw;wKw;wd vd;gd gw;wpAk; mf;fhy kf;fspd; elj;ij> cilfs;> r%f tho;T Mfpad gw;wpAk; ekf;Fr; nrhy;yf;$bad. goikahd rpw;gq;fSk; mj;jifadNt. kpFe;j Rthurpakhd njhopy;tho;itj; ju ty;yJ njhy;ypay;. gioa fhyj;jpy;> kdpju;fs; cUthf;fpg; gad;gLj;jpa gy nghUl;fis ehq;fs; mUq;fhl;rpafj;jpy; ghu;f;fpd;Nwhk;.

Milfs;> Mguzq;fs;> fw;rpiyfs;> ntz;fyr; rpiyfs;> RLkz; rpw;gq;fs;> kl;ghz;l tiffs;> kuk; kw;Wk; cNyhfj;jhy; Md jl;LKl;Lr; rhkhd;fs;> cNyhfg;nghUl;fs;> tpyq;F kw;Wk; kdpju;fspd; vr;rq;fs;> jhtug; nghUl;fs; czTg;nghUl;fspd; vr;rq;fs;> ciog;Gf; fUtpfs;>

Nghu;j;jsghlq;fs; vdg; gytw;iw mq;Nf fhzyhk; ,it midj;Jk; njhy;ypayhsu;fspd; fLk; ciog;gpdhNyNa ntsp cyfpw;Ff; fpilj;jd vd;gij ehk; kwf;ff; $lhJ. gioa fhyj;J kf;fSila nghUl;fisf; nfhz;Lte;J mUq;fhl;rpafj;ij epug;gp itg;gJ njhy;ypaypd; Nehf;fk; my;y.

Guhjd r%fq;fisr; Nru;e;jit vdf; fUjg;gLk; mupatifg; nghUl;fisf; fz;Lgpbj;Jr; Nrfupg;gJ vd;gJ> mUq;fhl;rpafj;jpd; miwfis epug;Gtjw;fhf my;y. khwhf> jw;fhyj;jpy; tof;fpse;j gz;ilf;fhy kf;fspd; gz;ghLfis mj;njhy;nghUl;fs; %ykhf kPs; cUthf;fk; nra;J> ,dk; fhz;gJjhd; njhy;ypaypd; Nehf;fkhFk;. kdpj Fyj;jpd; tuyhw;iw cUthf;FtjpYk; tuyhw;iw cWjpg;gLj;JtjpYk; njhy;ypayhsu;fs; Kd;dpw;fpd;whu;fs;.

njhy;ypaypd; rpy gpupTfs; (1) tuyhw;Wj; njhy;ypay; (Historic Archaeology)

,Jtiu ek;kplk; ,Uf;Fk; tuyhW> Muk;gpf;Fk; fhyk; Kjy; New;W tiuapyhd fhyk; tuyhw;Wf; fhyk; vdg;gLk;. ,f;fhyfl;lj;jpy; tho;e;j kdpju;fspd; tho;it mtu;fs; cgNahfpj;j nghUl;fs; topahf Njb mwpjy; tuyhw;Wj; njhy;ypay; vdg;gLk; (2) njhy; goq;fhyj; njhy;ypay; (Prehistoric Archaeology)

ekJ tuyhw;Wf;F Kw;gl;lfhyq;fspy; Mjp kdpju;fs; tho;e;jdu;. nkhop vd;w njhlu;ghly; tpQ;Qhdj;ij mtu;fNs cUthf;fpdu;. FwpaPLfis mtu;fs; tiue;jdu;. ekJ ,d;iwa md;whl elj;ijfspd; njhlf;fg;Gs;spia Mjpkdpju;fs; njhlf;fp itj;jik vd;w tplak; tpag;gpw;F cupaJ. njhy; goq;fhyj; njhy;ypay; ,j;jifa Mjp kdpju;fspd; elj;ijfis Muha;fpd;wJ.

3) gz;ghl;L epytpay; (Cultural Geography)

Guhjdg; gz;ghL> ,df;FOkg; gz;ghL Nghd;wtw;iw mwpe;J nfhs;tjw;F> gy;NtW r%f mwptpay; Jiwfs; gad;gLfpd;wd. mtw;wpy; xd;W gz;ghl;L epytpay; MFk;. ,J ntt;NtW epyg;gug;Gf;fspy; thOk; kf;fspd; gz;ghl;Lf; $Wfis gy;NtW Nfhzq;fspYk; Ma;T nra;Ak; xU Jiw MFk;.

4) ,df;FOkj; njhy;ypay; (Ethno Archaeology)

njhy;ypay; vDk; Jiwapd; Jizj; Jiwahf “,df;FOkj; njhy;ypay;" fhzg;gLfpd;wJ. mfo;tha;T nra;J fz;Lgpbj;j nghUl;fisg; gw;wp tpsf;Fk; Kaw;rpapy; kpfTk; gaDs;s tifapy; cjtf;$baJ ,J. cyfpd; ntt;NtW gFjpfspy; Vuhskhd ,df;FOk kf;fs; fhzg;gLfpd;wdu;. ,k;kf;fSila njhd;kj;ij ntspf;nfhz;LtuTk; mt;tt; ,df;FOkj;jpd; jdpj;Jtr; rpwg;Gf;fis ntspg;gLj;JtjpYk; ,j;Jiw Kd;dpiy tfpf;fpd;wJ. 5) njhy;ypay; mwptpay;

(Archaeological Science)

,d;W midj;Jj; JiwfspYk; mwptpaypd; gq;F kpf Kf;fpa gq;if tfpf;fpd;wJ. mt;tifapy;> njhy;ypay; mfo;T Ma;TfspYk; mfo;e;J vLj;j nghUl;fis gupNrhjid nra;tjpYk; gpd;G mtw;iw ePz;lfhyj;jpw;F ghJfhg;gjpYk; mwptpaypd; Jiz ,d;wpaikahjJ. mfo;tha;tpd; %yk; fpilj;j nghUl;fis mwptpaw; gupNrhjidfSf;F cl;gLj;Jtjd; %yk; mtw;wpd; gad;ghl;Lf;fhyk;> ve;j cNyhfk; my;yJ %yf;$Wfshy; Mf;fg;gl;lJ Nghd;wtw;iw mwpayhk;. capu;f;fyq;fs; ,Ug;gpd; b.vd;.V gupNrhjid %yk; mf;fhyj;jpy; tho;e;j kdpju;fspd; clw; jd;ik> Neha;fs;> czTg; nghUl;fspd; fyq;fshapUg;gpd; vt;tif czT> cgNahfpg;gl;l jhtuk; Nghd;w gy

njhy;ypay; Ma;Tfs; %ykhf ,Utif tsq;fs; ngwg;gLfpd;wd. njhl;Lzuf;$ba gz;ghl;L tsq;fs; kw;Wk; njhl;Lzu Kbahj gz;ghl;L tsq;fNs mitahFk;. ,t;tpUtif tsq;fisAk; rupahd Kiwapy; Ngzpf; fhg;gjd; %ykhf tUq;fhy re;jjpf;Fk; ,tw;iwf; fpilf;fr; nra;Ak; JiwNa gz;ghl;L ts Kfhikj;Jtk; MFk;. ,yq;ifapy; murhdJ “kj;jpa fyhrhu epjpak; (Central Cultural Fund) vd;w mikg;ig epWtp mjd; %ykhf ,yq;ifapy; gz;ghl;L ts Kfhikj;Jtj;ij nra;J tUfpd;wJ. 7) fy;ntl;bay; kw;Wk; njhy; vOj;jpay; (Epigraphy & Paleography)

vOj;J tbtk; fz;Lzug;gl;ljd; gpd;G> gy nra;jpfis gioa kd;du;fSk; kf;fSk; vOjp itf;fj; njhlq;fpdu;. ,g;gof;fj;jpd; %yk; vOj;J KiwAk; gof;fKk; gupzhkk; milaj;njhlq;fpd. vOJtjw;fhf ntt;NtW FOk kf;fs; ntt;NtW fhy msTfspy; ntt;NtW njhopy; El;gq;fis cgNahfpj;jdu;. nrg;Gg; gl;lak;> fy;> Xiy> kuf;$ohy; nra;ag;gl;l fhfpjk;> gpw cNyhf Nky; jsq;fs; Nghd;w gytw;iw vOJtjw;fhf mf;fhy kf;fs; cgNahfpj;jdu;. ,g;gof;fj;jpdhy; Ngr;rstpy; epd;w nkhopapd; gad;ghL vOj;J uPjpapYk; gutyhf cgNahfpf;fg;glj; njhlq;fpaJ. ,J nkhopfspd; ePbj;j epiyg;gpw;F NgUjtp Gupe;jJ. mj;NjhL ,t;thW vOjp itj;j nra;jpfspD}lhf md;iwa fhyj;Jr; r%fj;jpy; ele;j gy epfo;r;rpfisAk;> mit gw;wpa jfty;fisAk; kf;fspd; elj;ijfisAk;> muR ,aq;fpa tpjj;ijAk; Nghu;fs;> gQ;rk;> ,aw;if tpgj;J gw;wpa nra;jpfisAk; muru;fs;> mur FLk;gq;fs; gw;wpa nra;jpfisAk; mwpaf;$bajhf cs;sJ. goq;fhy kf;fspdhy; vOjpitf;fg;gl;litfs; gw;wpa fw;if “njhy; vOj;jpay;" vdTk;> mjpYk; Fwpg;ghf fw;fspy; vOjg;gl;litfs; kPjhd fw;if “fy;ntl;bay;" vdTk; miof;fg;gLfpd;wd.

8) ehzatpay; (Numismatics) goq;fhyj;jpy; tho;e;j gy;NtW ,df;FOk kf;fSk; gz;lkhw;W Kiwapy; ,Ue;J ehza Kiwf;F khwpa gpd;du;> mtu;fspilNa ehzag; Gof;fk; mjpfupj;jJ. mtu;fspilNa cs;Sk; ntspapYkhd tzpfr; nraw;ghLfs;

mjpfupf;f mjpfupf;f> ehzaq;fspd; NjitAk; mjpfupj;jJ. ehzaq;fs;> Fwpj;j ehl;bd; my;yJ ,df;FOkj;jpd; milahskhff; fUjg;glj; njhlq;fpd. muru;fs; mtw;wpy; jkJ rpwg;igf; fhz;gpf;Fk; FwpaPLfis nghwpf;fj; njhlq;fpdu;. mf;FwpaPLfs; vOj;Jf;fshfNth> ,yr;rpidfshfNth mike;J ,Ue;jd. ,t;tifahd ehzaq;fis Ma;T nra;tjd; %ykhf ekf;F md;iwa r%fj;jpy; ele;j nghUshjhur; nraw;ghLfs; gw;wpa nra;jpfis mwpaf;$bajhf cs;sJ. ,t;tif Ma;T / fw;if ehzatpay; vdg;gLfpd;wJ. 9) flw;nwhy;ypay; njhy;ypaypy; kpf Ntfkhf tsu;r;rpaile;J tUk; cgJiwfSs; xd;whf ,Ug;gJ fly; njhy;ypay; MFk;. flypd; Moj;jpy; ,Uf;Fk; njhd;ik tha;e;j nghUl;fis kPl;L vLj;jy;> mtw;iw Muha;e;J Kw;fhy fg;gy;fs;> mtw;wpd; Nghf;Ftuj;J> mtw;wpy; nfhz;L nry;yg;gl;l nghUl;fs;> Kw;fhyf; fly; tzpfk;> gioa flw;ghijfs; Mfpatw;iw ,j;Jiw Muha;fpd;wJ. mjp etPd mwptpaypd; Kw;WKOjhd JizAld; ,aq;Fk; flw;nwhy;ypay; JiwahdJ> Mgj;Jf;fs; epiwe;jjhf ,Ug;gpDk; nghUshjhu kjpg;G (Economical Value) kpf;fjhf tpsq;Ffpd;wJ. ,it jtpuTk;> gpuhe;jpa uPjpapyhd njhy;ypay; nraw;ghLfSk; jdpj;jdpg; gpupthf cs;sd.

1) njd;dhrpaj; njhy;ypay; (South Asian Archaeology)

2) njd;fpof;fhrpaj; njhy;ypay;

(Southeast Asian Archaeology)

3) INuhg;gpaj; njhy;ypay; (European Archaeology)

4) Mgpupf;fj; njhy;ypay; (African Archaeology)

5) kj;jpa Mrpaj;njhy;ypay; (Central Asian Archaeology)

vd;gd mtw;wpy; rpythFk;. ,t;thwhfg; gpupj;J Nehf;fg;gl;L> mt;tt; gpupTfspD}lhf Ma;Tr; nraw;ghLfs; $u;ikahf;fg;gLfpd;wd.

njhy;ypaiyf; fw;wy; cyfshtpa uPjpapy; “njhy;ypayhsu;" (Archaeologist) vd;w njhopy;tifahdJ mq;fPfupf;fg;gl;lJk; kjpg;G kpf;fJkhd xU njhopy;Kiw (Profession) MFk;. ,yq;ifapd; rl;lj;jhYk; ,J mq;fPfupf;fg;gl;l njhopy;Kiw Mf cs;sJ. ,jdhy; njhy;ypayhsu; njhopypd; nghUshjhu / r%f kjpg;G (Economical & Social Value) MdJ rpwg;Gilajhf cs;sJ. njhy;ypayhsu; Mtjw;F njhy;ypaiy rpwe;j fy;tpafq;fspy; fw;wy; kpf mtrpakhf cs;sJ. cyf mstpy; gy rpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofq;fs; njhy;ypaw; fy;tpia toq;Ffpd;wd.

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University of Oxford, UK University College of London, UK Cornell University, USA Durham University, UK University of Cambridge, UK Harvard University, USA Stanford University, USA University of California Berkley,USA Australian National University,Australia 10) University of Southern Denmark, Denmark 11) University of Southampton, UK 12) Deccan College,Pune,India 13) University of Madras, Chennai, India 14) Banaras Hindu University, India

,tw;Ws; nld;khu;f;fpy; mike;Js;s University of Southern Denmark kw;Wk; ,q;fpyhe;jpy; mike;Js;s University of Southampton Mfpa ,t;tpuz;Lk; fly; njhy;ypay; Ma;TfSf;Fk; fw;iffSf;Fk; Gfo;ngw;wdthFk;. ,yq;ifapy; rpwe;j njhy;ypaw; fy;tpia toq;Ftjpy; fsdpg; gy;fiyf;fofk; Kd;dpiy tfpf;fpd;wJ. fsdpg; gy;fiyf;fofj;jpd; PGIAR vd;W miof;fg;gLk; gl;lg;; gbg;gpw;;fhd njhy;ypay; epWtfk;> njhy;ypaiy mwpapay; uPjpahf mZff;$ba KJepiyf; fw;if newpfis (PG Diploma, MSc & MA) toq;Ffpd;wJ. fsdpg; gy;fiyf;fofj;jpd; r%f mwptpaw; gPlj;jpd; fPo; mike;jpUf;Fk; njhy;ypay; gpupthdJ> njhy;ypaiy r%ftpay; uPjpahf mZff;$ba ,sepiy (BA) kw;Wk; KJepiyf; fw;if newpfis (Master of Social Science in Archeology & MA) toq;Ffpd;wJ. fsdpg;

gy;fiyf;fofj;jpd; ,t;tpU mikg;Gf;fSk; Ma;Tg; gl;lq;fSf;fhd fw;ifnewpfisAk; toq;Ffpd;wd.

Nguhjidg; gy;fiyf;fofk; kw;Wk; = n[atu;jdGu gy;fiyf;fofk; Mfpatw;wpd; njhy;ypay; gpupTfs;> ,sepiy> KJepiy kw;Wk; Ma;Tg;gl;lq;fSf;fhd fw;if newpfis toq;Ffpd;wd. jtpuTk;> gpd;tUk; ,yq;ifg; gy;fiyf;fofq;fs; jkJ ,sepiyf; fw;ifnewpfspd; rpwg;Gg;ghlkhf njhy;ypaiy toq;Ffpd;wd: 1) aho;g;ghzg; gy;fiyf;fofk; 2) cUFizg; gy;fiyf;fofk; 3) ,u[ul;ilg; gy;fiyf;fofk;

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Entrepreneurship

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lemùfuka igyk Yd,Ska o Ñflard mßj¾;kh wreK pkaø,d,a fmf¾rd úisks

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l=udß uy;añh mjikafka úkh oCI orefjl= ìyslr,Sug we;s wä;d,u njhs' fuu lreK weh ish mdie,a moaO;sh ;=<ska ;yjqre lrkakg uy;a fjr orkaksh'

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Class-rooms and playgrounds have to be conducive for students to develop and excel.

Focus on them with a right balance creates a rich learning environment for students to shine in their chosen spheres Kumari Grero - BSc has been the

school going child

By Sharlene De Chickera

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assionate with a genuine love for children, Kumari Grego took on the challenge of being head of an international school in 1993. She has not looked back since that day, working tirelessly to build up the school to its present high standard. She is aligned to her school’s motto of “Know thyself” and helps each child blossom in his or her own unique and individual way.

Kumari opined that discipline is the key to maintaining a large amount of high achieving students and a motivated group of teachers in a learning environment that spans through 8 international schools located island wide. All school activities are monitored in a

holistic manner, while retaining the identity of each branch school.

Competitions and common platforms for events among branch schools create harmony in diversity.

The Nugegoda branch which was started with a handful of students is where the entire network’s headquarters are now located. The school grew in number and stature, with a carefully crafted curriculum and impetus for students to engage in sports and societal activities. Expansion to present number of students and teachers speaks volumes to the student-friendly teaching methods that prevail at Lyceum’s network of schools.

“It is always a challenge to cater to discerning needs of students in a mixed-gender school which also represents many nationalities, races and religions, though education is a unifier,” she added.

Inquiring minds, experimenting and innovation The school network conduct innovative workshops for children and have activity sheets that is interesting and workable. These modern child-centred methods are known to derive results, with friendly and interactive techniques that ensure that a classroom becomes a second home.

Principal of Lyceum International School for past 21 years. Founded as a family business, Kumari was compelled to take over in its initial year itself in 1993, when the first selected candidate appeared unsuccessful. Lyceum today is a well known institution that has ushered in a different but welcome dimension to non-state sector formal school education in this country.

Under her stewardship, it won the National Productivity Award in years 2003 to 2005 and Taiki Akimoto 5S Gold and Silver Awards for best application of Japanese productivity methods. She was the first Principal to represent Sri Lanka at Cambridge International Examinations Principal’s Forum in UK. Having begun with a flagship status school at Nugegoda, Lyceum has now expanded in to a network of 8 schools island wide, with 16, 200 students and 2, 200 members of staff, complete with an Academy of Teacher Education that trains and educates academic staff not only for its own network of schools, but for many other institutions including for overseas.

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Mrs. Kumari Grero

Kumari believes that classrooms and playgrounds have to be conducive for students to develop and excel. Focus on them with a right balance creates a rich learning environment for students to shine in their chosen spheres.

“We firmly believe that teaching is not only about the content stipulated in a text book but shall facilitate enhancement of learning capacity of a student,” she said.

The international language “Our medium of instruction is English but we stress on the fact that English is a weapon only. We practice equality and usage of different languages, sharpen language skill and proficiency and have different students from all races and cultures,” she added.

Teachers are encouraged to

inculcate harmonious classrooms that embrace students from multi-cultural backgrounds.

“We have our own curriculum stylised for students from Nursery to Grade Eight. Thereafter, students can chose Cambridge exams, local or London O/Ls and A/Ls to pursue,” she noted.

Teacher education Its academy for teacher education was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for professional development of teachers in the private sector in English medium. The need to have best teachers geared to offer the best education to the children paved the way for a robust and tailored teacher training programme to train teachers who are efficient and effective in modern times to empower their students.

The idea was mooted initially to develop teachers for its own network of schools. This translated to teachers being trained not necessarily for its own network of schools, but for the market-place. As such teachers who graduate are able to get absorbed in to other international schools as well or find gainful employment overseas.

The academy offers selected courses in early childhood development education that has both methods of AMI and preschool education systems combined, primary school teaching and ancillary courses in teaching science and mathematics. The exposure gained at classes enables teachers to cater to the demands of modern classrooms, inclusive of e-learning and usage of internet and to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills of children keeping in mind diversity.

Language options

Canada excels in language instruction given diverse language communities. English is the language of instruction at most Canadian universities, however some teach in French and also offer bilingual options. Take advantage to perfect your language skills in a comfortable and friendly environment!

Application deadlines

They vary between institutions, but traditionally range from January to June. Apply earlier than indicated to ensure all documents are received and that there is adequate time to get your study permit once your application is accepted. For specific admission requirements and applications, contact each university directly.

Budgeting for your stay

Canadian tuition offers excellent value compared to other countries. Depending on location and program choices, a recommended annual budget for an international student can range from CDN $17,700 to $27,700, which includes tuition, accommodation, books, supplies, health care and personal expenses.

Scholarships and financial aid

Scholarships are generally based on academic merit and are often awarded automatically at the time of admission. Some scholarships are specifically for international students and require a separate application outlining your extracurricular activities.

Learn more: www.scholarships.gc.ca

Studying in Canada Fast Facts About Canada - World’s second largest country (by area) - 34 million people in ten provinces and 3 territories - Stable parliamentary democracy - High quality of life that is safe and secure - Among the top OECD countries in spending per capita on postsecondary education - Ethnically diverse – Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, home to large immigrant populations - A world leader in postsecondary research, outpacing other G-7 countries on higher education investment - Education is the responsibility of the provinces and territories - Academic programs are offered in English or French, with some institutions offering instruction in both languages - International students are often eligible to work both on campus and off campus during their term of studies.

Looking for an unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime?

Reasons to Choose Canada as a Study Destination • Qualifications valued around the world • Affordable education • Multicultural society • Healthy and safe communities

• World-class language education • Exciting campus life styles • Innovative and abundant research opportunities • Spectacular and varied scenery

Work-Study options

How it works – Semesters typically run from SeptemberDecember; January-April and some institutions offer May-August options.

Colleges – Programs are taught by highly experienced faculty and take two or three years to complete, offering vocational credentials applicable to the workforce or qualifications to transfer on to university.

Universities – Undergraduate studies run three-four years,

Over 265,000 international students selected Canada in 2012 for a premier education, access to global career opportunities and an exciting crosscultural experience. Choose from among Canada’s top-ranked colleges and universities for the highest quality education and return home with a globally recognized degree.

IMAGINE STUDYING IN CANADA – and visualize vibrant cities, beautiful

spaces and welcoming multi-cultural communities. Providing exceptional standards of living, safety and healthcare, Canada is also internationally recognized for a competency-based teaching approach that prepares students to be productive in the workplace immediately after graduation.

Canadian universities and colleges are primarily publicly-funded and highly accountable for quality assurance in teaching, research and campus facilities.

What’s more, tuition is affordable when you compare rates among the top destinations to study abroad.

Canada’s education system –

Canada’s college and university system commences after high school. You can also choose to complete some or all of your high school in Canada in either the public or private system. Both offer global graduation standards to continue post secondary studies, as well as exceptional student services. Beyond high school, career choices are endless with thousands of options to suit every interest!

providing options for in-depth research and progression to graduate-level masters or doctoral programs.

Professional programs – At least two years of

undergraduate study is often required before applying to programs like medicine or law. These programs are extremely competitive - choose an undergraduate program based on your needs for the first few years. It’s important to excel in your studies before applying to a professional school.

Research Focus – Canada’s universities are engaged in

innovative research in the fields of health, nanotechnology, biotechnology, high-performance computing, environmental technologies, nutraceuticals and renewable fuels, among other sectors. R&D cross-funding between the private sector and universities is high by international standards. New economic research is also highlighting the important role of universities as knowledge hubs connecting business, government and universities with commercial firms that help deliver on discovery.

If you’ve got ideas to change the world, we’ve got the programs to help you realize them!

Getting Started The admission process across Canada

Typically, admission to a Canadian university or college is granted upon successful high school graduation. Each university assesses applicant qualifications individually and a strong emphasis is placed on academic standing.

As a full-time international student, you can work to gain valuable experience or help finance your stay while you study in Canada.

After graduation, you can apply to programs like the Canada Experience Class (CEC) which facilitates immigration for those who wish to stay and pursue a career in Canada. Balancing your academic achievement with direct learning in a career-related job will give you an excellent advantage after you graduate. Learn more: www.cic.gc.ca

Immigration considerations

International students studying for more than six months must receive a study permit before arriving in Canada. In some cases, a temporary resident visa may also be required depending on your country of citizenship. Learn more about applications and requirements: www.cic.gc.ca

Explore the Possibilities Step up to make your contribution to the world and join the thousands of international students who choose Canada as a springboard to success!

For additional details about studying in Canada, consult the Official Study in Canada portal. This includes a program finder, cost calculator, study permit information, and links to provincial, territorial and individual school information. www.educationau-incanada.ca By the High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka

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Your emotions

Are you in control?

By Kusum Nandika Gunawardena

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appiness, anger, anxiety, sadness, nervousness, fear, delight, surprise, joy and the list seem endless. There are many facets of emotion that we experience during day to day activities in our lives. Emotions are subtle, mild and in some cases, more serious in nature. But from person to person how they experience emotions and how they react to them change largely based on personality. However, what is important is the way we react to these emotions.

when they fall due can help to keep your emotions at bay by reducing stress caused by anxiety. If you are studying for an examination, stress can be a real problem. If not dealt with properly it can affect your studies in a negative way. If you are having emotions that you think you are unable to cope with, it’s best to seek advice from your parents, teachers or any other trusted party.

Talk about it with your siblings or your friends to release the stress that is building up inside you.

It is important to learn to deal with emotions in a positive manner. If we over react to our feelings and become angry, sad, anxious or frustrated it will affect the way we perform our daily activities. We will be stressed, emotionally charged and in such situations may make incorrect decisions.

Anger and restraint

Know them Therefore, knowing your emotions and mastering how to cope with them is key to a successful healthy life. For example at your workplace, if you are easily stressed and cannot cope with pressure of work it will be difficult for you to perform to your full potential. Your co-workers and superiors will feel that you are not in control of yourself and this may affect your future promotions and career development prospects.

Even at school we face stressful situations. Forgetting to do homework can be the cause of a lot of emotions the next day. Writing down the tasks you should complete on a day to day basis and doing and completing tasks as and

Anger is a very destructive emotion that you should at all times keep under control. Lots of young people have lost their future due to acts committed without controlling their anger. A little anger can do you good and prompt you to be more efficient but sudden outbursts of anger followed by destructive behaviour is detrimental to your personality.

The best way of dealing with emotion is when faced with such a situation to take a deep breath and delay your response as much as possible. Those few seconds will help to recover and deal with a situation in a more calm and collective manner. Rushing into actions or conclusions can be avoided and the negative actions taken can be controlled to a greater extent if you practice restraint.

Most powerful personalities who have made positive changes to the world we live such as Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela have mastered the art of controlling emotions and thereby developed their personalities to become great Leaders.

Learning to cope with emotions and making sure that emotions are under control will help you to live a healthy and happy life and even become a great leader one day.

Tnf.a ye.sï

md,khg

Tn iu¾:o @ igyk l=iqï kkaÈl .=Kj¾Ok úisks

ÿl" i;=g" fõokdj" ìh uú; hkd§ f,i Tnf.a ye.Sï úúOdldrfhka t<s oelSu tosfkod isÿfjkakla' ye.Sï úúOdldr iajrEm .kakjd fukau tys ;%sjH;djho fjkiafõ' uDÿ f,i t<soelafjk yeÕSï j, isg ;on, yeÕSï olajd fjkia jq m%n,;djhkaf.ka tf,i yeÕSï biau;=fõ' tfukau tjeks yeÕSï j,g uqyqKfok wdldrh;a tajdg m%;sl%shd lrk wdldrh;a mqoa.,hdf.ka mqoa.,hdg fjkiafõ' Tng oefkk ye.Sï md,kh lr tajd Okd;aulj yiqrejd .ekSug lghq;= lsÍu b;d jeo.;a' iDkd;aul yeÕSïj,g nrj ÿlauqiqj fyda fõokdldÍj fyda wdfõ.Ys,Sj lghq;= l<fyd;a wmf.a tosfkod lghq;= j,g wys;lr n,mEula we;sfõ' túg wm udkisl wd;;sSkag ,laù ukiska fkdj yoj;ska is;d blauka ;SrK .ekSug fhduq ùug wjldY mj;S'

ye.Sï oek.kak ;u ye.Sï ms<snoj ukd wjfndaOhlska hq;=j tajd uekúka md,kh lSÍu id¾:l" kSfrda.S osúhlg ufydamldÍ fjhss' WodyrKhla f,i /lshd ia:dkfha§ b;d blauKska ye.Sï nrj udkisl wd;;shlska hqla;j lghq;= lrkafkl= yg /lshdfõ by< ;,hla lrd .uka lsrSug wmyiq fõ' Tnf.a /lshd i.hska fukau /lshd m%Odkska Tn .ek wvq ;lafiarefjka lghq;= lsÍug fuh fya;= úh yel' bosß Wiia ùï yd jD;a;Sh ÈhqKqjg wys;lr f,i iDKd;aul ye.Sï n,mdhs' mdief,a§ wm yg úúO wd;;Skag uqyqK oSug isÿfõ' f.or jev wu;l ùu yryd miqosk mdief,aoS udkislj wd;;shlg uqyqK oSug isÿfõ' ffokslj ksul< hq;= jev lghq;= w;miq fkdfldg tosku

wdfõ.YS,s wjia:djkaysoS .eTqre wdYajdihla f.k yels;rï tjeks m%;spdr l,aoeóu ;=,ska iDkd;aul m%;sl%shdjla u.yerSug yd tys m%;s:, wju lr .ekSug wmg yelshdj ;sfí' tf,i l,aoeuq ;;amr lsysmh wmf.a ye.sï tl,ia lr ikaiqka j m%;spdr oelaùug wjia:dj Wodlrhs ksu lsÍu ;=,ska iDkd;aul ye.Sï u.yer wd;;shlska f;drj lghq;= lsÍug wmg yelshdj ,efí' úNd. hkag uqyqKoSug isák ld<hkays udkisl wd;;sh uy;a m%Yakhla úh yel' tjeks wd;;Skag id¾:lj uqyqK oSug wfmdfydi;a jqjfyd;a wOHhk lghq;= w;miq jkq we;' tjeks úgloS ;uka m;aj we;s wmyiq;djh ;u foudmshkag" {d;Skag fyda ;ukag úsYajdi ´kEu md¾Yjhlg mjid Tjqkaf.a Wmfoia ,nd.; hq;=hs' Tn ;=< isrú we;s udkisl wd;;s ksoyia lsÍug Tjqkaf.a iydh Tng ,efnkq we;'

wdfõ.YS,S;ajh yd bjiSu wdfõ.YS,sj lghq;= lsrSu wm ieuúgu md,kh l< hq;=hs' ;reK ;reKshka ish wdfõ.hka md,kh lsÍug fkdyelsj ;u wkd.;h

wÿrelr.;a wjia:d fndfydauhla wm wid ;fí ;rul ;rylska hq;=j lghq;= lsrSu we;eïúg wmf.a lghq;= jvd;a ld¾hlaIuj isÿlsrSug wdOdr lrhs' kuq;a laIKslj we;sfjk wdfõ.hka yd iu.dñj isÿlrk laIKsl ls%hdjka Tnf.a wkd.;hg ydks lrhs' wdfõ.YS,s wjia:djkaysoS .eTqre wdYajdihla f.k yels;rï tjeks m%;spdr l,aoeóu ;=,ska iDkd;aul m%;sl%shdjla u.yerSug yd tys m%;s:, wju lr .ekSug wmg yelshdj ;sfí' tf,i l,aoeuq ;;amr lsysmh wmf.a ye.sï tl,ia lr ikaiqka j m%;spdr oelaùug wjia:dj Wodlrhs' tu.ska blaukska m%;sls%hd fyda ks.ukhkag t<öu mud lr wjia:djg iqÿiq f,i nqoaêu;aj lghq;= lsÍug myiq jkq we;' uy;aud .dkaê, fk,aika uekafv,d jeks Okd;aul fjkila isÿl< f,dal kdhlhska ;ukaf.a ye.Sï ukdj md,kh lr ta;=,ska ;u fm!reIh fydoska f.dvk.d f,dj ms<s.;a kdhlhska njg m;aúh' ;u ye.sï md,kh lr Okd;aul lghq;= lsÍu ;=,ska tjeks fYa%IaG kdhlfhl= ùug ;u fm!reIh j¾Okh lr .ekSug lghq;= lrkak'

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IT

m%cdjg ksis

jákdlñka iudk fkdjk ksid ñksidf.a fmdaIK wjYH;d imqrd .ekSu i|yd ksjerÈ wdydr ksjerÈ m%udKfhka ;u lEu fõ,g tlalr .eksu w;HjYHh fï i|yd ksjerÈ m%cd fmdaIK wOHdmk yd fi!LH n,.ekaùu (healthy empowerment) wjYHfõ' ksfrda.S Èúhla ioyd Tn leu;s úúO wdydrmdk iïmQ¾Kfhkau w;ayeßu w;jYHh' tfy;a úúO;ajhla iys;j m%udKh fkdblaujd .;hq;=h' ksfrda.su;a Ôú;hlg wjYHjk Yla;sh yd fmdaIKh ,ndfok wdydr ldKav yhlg fnod we;' ffokslj úúO j¾.fha wdydr ks¾foaYs; m%udKfhka wdydrhg tlalr .ekSfuka ksjerÈ fi!LH iïmkak wdydr fõ,la ,nd .; yel'

wdydr ldKav

úúO j¾. j,g wh;a wdydr .ekSu Ôú;h ;Dma;su;a lrhs' ksjerÈ iu;=,s; wdydrh yd l%shdYs,s Èú meje;au u.ska ksfrda.S Ôú;hla mj;ajd .eksug WmldÍ fõ' fmdaIK úoHdj (Nutrition Science) u.ska wdydrfha úoHd;aul jákdlu fukau wdydr wmf.a YÍrhg n,mdk wdldrh úia;r lrhs'

ñksidf.a fmdaIKhg (Human Nutrition) n,mdk idOl rdYshla we;' tajd w;r wdydruh mqreÿ yd p¾hdj (Food habit & behaviour) iïm%odhsl úYajdi" m%foaYSh msysàu" wd.u" wd¾:l$ idudÔh uÜgu" foaYSh wdydr ksIamdokh" wdydr iïnkaO ;dCIK yd ks;s fukau m%cd wOHdmk uÜug yd ikaksfõok myiqlïo jeo.;a fõ' ksjerÈ fmdaIK rgdj YÍr j¾Okh (growth & development) Yla;sh iy frda. j,lajd .ekSu u.ska ksfrda.s;dj Ôú;h mqrd mj;ajd .eksug w;HjYH fõ' ish¿u wdydr j¾. fmdaIKuh

1' OdkH iy w, n;, ^Wod - n;a" ;sß.=" fufkaß" l=rlalka msá wdydr w," n;," fldia" fo,a& - fïjd u.ska ojfia l%shdj,g Yla;sh ,nd fohs' 2' m<;=re - ^Wod - flfi,a" wU" .ia,nq" fodvï" fmar fjk;a''''& - fïjd u.ska frda.j,ska wdrlaIdjg m%;sYla;sh ÈhqKq lrhs' 3' t<j¿ - ^Wod - f.dgqfld<" ksú;s" idrK" mf;da," jegfld¿" lerÜ '''' & - fuu wdydr u.skao m%;sYla;slrK moaO;shg wdOdr flf¾' 4' ud¿" uia" ì;a;r" weg yd msh<s j¾. - ^Wod - uqyqÿ$jeõ ud¿" lrj," l=l=,auia yd fjk;a uia" ì;a;r" lv," uqx" lõms" fidahd" mßmamq" fndaxÑ& - fuu wdydr u.ska YÍr j¾Okh yd w¿;a jeähdjg Woõfõ' 5' lsß yd lsß ksIamdok - ^Wodlsß" uqojmqlsß" Öia" fhda.Ü& fïjd u.ska Tnf.a o;a yd wiaÓ w¿;ajeähdj yd j¾Okh isÿ lrhs'

e ;=r n;, , m< yd yd w H j¿ t< a" Odk dk a" m

igyk ffjoH .=ñÿ l=,;=x. úisks

wka;r l%shdldß;aj mß.Kl ;dCIKh (interactive computer technology) u.ska mqoa.,hdf.a ;;ald,Sk fi!LH ;;a;ajh yd wjYH;dj u; mokï jQ (tailor made) fi!LH we.hqï (assessment) yd WmfoaYk (advice) fiajd wvqmsßjehla ;=, ,nd §fï yelshdj we;' tfukau tu.ska ;udf.a fi!LHuh ksjerÈ ðjk rgdj ;udgu wëCIKh lr .eksfï (self assessment) yelshdj ,nd fohs' fuu wka;¾ l%shdldß (interactive)" fm!oa.,sl (personalizes) fmdaIK ikaksfõokh u.ska ta ta mqoa.,hdf.a wjYH;djg iß,k fmdaIK wOHdmkhla ,ndÈug yel' rEmh 1 ( wdydr msróvh kúk f;dr;=re ;dCIKh my; i|yka m%Odk 6' f;,a nyq, weg j¾. yd îc l%shdud¾. hgf;a fmdaIK j¾. ^Wod - fmd,a" lcq" rglcq" wOHdmkhg wod, fi!LH fiajd fmd,af;,a" ng¾" ud.ßka ''' ,nd §ug fhdod.; yel' tajdhska fjk;a& - fuu wdydr u.ska iuyrla kï" wdydrj, fmdaIK Yla;sh ,ndfok w;ru ;;a;ajh wOHkh lsßu (nutritions YÍrj¾Okh yd mßjD;a;sh analysis), idhksl fmdaIKh (clinical l%shdj,g wjYH fõ'& nutrition) iy wdl¾IKSh fmdaIK wOHdmkh (nutrition education) ,nd by; iEu j¾.hlg wh;a wdydr §uhs' kshñ; m%udKfhka wdydrhg .; hq;=h' tu m%udKh jhi" w' fmdaIK ;;a;ajh wOHhkh ia;%smqreINdjh" Yßr Wi$nr lrk wdldr l%shdldß;ajh yd YÍr frda. wkqj fjkia fõ' 1' mß.Klh fyda kúk cx.u ÿrl:k (Smart Phone) u.ska wdydr msrñvh u.ska idudkH fmr Èkj, ,nd.;a wdydrj," mqoa.,fhl=f.a lEu fõ,l ;sìh hq;= fmdaIK ix>gl mßYs,kh (intake ix>gl m%udKh o<jYfhka úia;r recall) lrhs' 2' flá m%Yak lsysmhlska fuu lreKq j,ska ye.s hkafka ;udf.a ffoksl iqmqreÿ lEu ksjerÈ wdydr rgdj i|yd m%cd jÜfgdarej, fmdaIK ;;a;ajh ±kqj;a lsßug (public education) mßYs,kh' (food frequency questions) wjYH njhs' 3' mß>Kl fyda ÿrl:k (smart miq.sh oYl fol ;=, ia:q,;djh" phones) u.ska ksjerÈ lEu Èhjeähdj" yDoHdndO yd ms<sld jeks jÜfgdare ieliSu' (menu Planning / mqoa., wdydruh rgdj,g iïnkaOhla olajk fndafkdjk frda.dndOj, Recipe management) jeäúu;a olajhs' ±kg mj;sk fi!LH wd' idhksl fmdaIKh wOHdmk l%uj, ÿ¾j,;djhla wOHhkh by; ;;a;ajhg md¾Yaúlj n,mdhs' mÍCIK jd¾;d fmkajkafka m%cdj 1' frda.shdf.a Yßr nr yd Wi (Wod ;ukaf.a nr wvq lr.eksug yd - YÍr ialkaO o¾Ylh -BMI) wkqj fldfrdiagfrda.a wvqlr .ekSfï mß>Klfhka ksjerÈ wdydr jeo.;alu ms<sno ±kqj;a jqj;a tu f;dard §u' wOHdmkh pßhd;aul fjkila olajd 2' frda.shd Ndú;d lrk T!IOj,g jeä ÈhqKq lr ke;s njhs' wka;¾l%shd fkdlrk wdydr kúk f;dr;=re ;dlaIKh" m%cdjf.a f;drd §u' fi!LH wOHdmkh fukau fi!LH 3' frda.shdf.a j¾;udk frda.s m%j¾Okh ioyd kj uqyqKqjrlska ;;a;ajhg .e,fmk lEu m%fõYhla ,nd fohs' w;s;fha isgu jÜfgdare f;dard §u' uqøs; yd úldYk ckudOH fi!Lhuh 4' frda .S i;aldr lrk ffjoHjreka yd fmdaIK f;dr;=re ,nd§fï m%Odk we;= ¨ fi!LH ldßh uKav,j,g m%Nj jk w;r j¾;udkfha m%p,s; wka ; ¾cd,h yryd iqkuH f,i wka;¾cd,h wdY%s; fjí wvú u.ska fmdaIK mdGud,d meje;aùu' fi!LH wOHdmkh ,nd fohs' n;

fmdaIKh

sß dl sß y a ' l ui îc r" ys; ì;a; ,a i d¿" u f; yd dok' weg ksIam

f;dr;=re ;dCIKh u.ska

we' wdl¾IKSh fi!LH wOHdmk l%ufõo 1' orejkag mß.Kl l%svd yryd fmdaIK mqreÿ we;s lsÍu' Wod - www.choosemyplate.gov/ laids/gams

2' orejkag fukau jeäysáhkag wka;¾ l%shdldß úäfhda Ñ;%mg (interaction videos) u.ska wOHdmkh ,nd §u' Wod (- www.eatright.org 3' SMS u.ska ÿrl:kh fj;u ksIaÑ; ksjerÈ wdydr Wmfoia ,nd§u' Wod (- unicef wdh;kh u.ska wm%sldkq u,dú rdcHfha ukaofmdaIKh ÿr,Su www.unicef.org 4' wka;¾ l%shdldß (Interactive) fmdaIK fi!LH wOHdmk fjí wvú yryd ksjerÈ f;dr;=re ,nd Èu' Wod (- www.healthyeating.org Y%S ,xlsh - www.suwasriya.gov.lk 5' úYajdiksh ffjoH jD;a;slhka u.ska fiajh imhk weu;=ï uOHia:dk weu;su u.ska ;u fmdaIK .eg¿ úiod.ekSu' Wod ( fi!LH wOHdmk ld¾hdxYfhka 0710 107107 ÿrl:kh u.ska meh 24 mqrd ish¿u fi!LH .eg¿ úiod .ekSu' tfukau Èfkka Èk m%p,s; jk idudðh udOH (social media) Wod ( (facebook, twitter, chat rooms, micro blogging, platforms iy cx.u ÿrl:k uDÿldx. (Smart Phone Apps) u.ska fmdaIK lreKq blaukska yqjudre lsßug yd idlÉPd lsßug yels úu' f;dr;=re ;dCIKh Ndú;fhka fmdaIK wOHdmkh by< kexùfï§ u;=jk .eg¿o iq¿mgq fkdfõ' tajdhska iuyrla kï wêl mß.Kl Wmdx.$uDÿldx. uq,sl úhoï" N+úIu;d ksid wka;¾cd,hg iïnkaOùfï wjysr;d" mß.Kl idCIr;djfha ÿ¾j,;d yd ÿIalr m%foaYj, ;dlaIKsl ikaksfõok WmlrK fkdue;s ùuo ±laúh yel' mßYs,kh Y%S ,dxlslhka ioyd wdydr ms,snoj Wmfoia' fi!LH wud;HdxY m%ldYkhls' ^fojk ixialrKh& 2011 New technologies for promoting a healthy diet and active living Nutrition reviews Vol 67 2009

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Technology stream at ALs Right way to go; but are we ready?

By Nalin Goonewardene

The so-called 3R's - reading, (w) riting and (a)rithmetic were always considered as the cornerstones of good education, and continue to be so.

Then came the division into Arts and Science streams which enabled careers in law, accountancy, engineering, medicine etc to flourish. With discovery of 'new chip' subjects such as Information Technology (IT) and later ITC afforded careers in making, using and managing components of IT infrastructure.

Discovery of 'Graphene', a material reputed to be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strongest (100 times stronger than steel) and thinnest (one ounce would cover 28 football fields) will have far reaching implications. Smart phones almost as thin and flexible as paper and virtually unbreakable; solar panels moulded to cover surface of a car and even possible treatments for damaged spinal cords are just three applications that are receiving attention.

Exploiting capabilities of the chip lead to an explosion in Research and Development (R&D) not only within ITC but also to provide support for other disciplines such as medicine, transport etc.

New Sci-Tech skills highly demanded

Gradually, R&D required necessary integration and convergence of traditional subjects leading to new technologies in fields that benefit humans as well as machines, such as molecular-biology and consumer electronics.

New frontiers For example, scientific convergence for molecular biology included biotechnology with emphasis on integration of genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and crystallography for molecular structures. This drew in other disciplines like medicine, engineering, computer science and humanities.

The worldwide shortage of qualified scientists/ technologists is set to continue and it is clear that by utilising the new Technology Stream, It can give Sri Lankan youth rewarding careers in the future

Increasingly, demand for skills in Science & Technology has not been met by education systems worldwide.

This is understandable because new technologies have to be stable enough for teaching materials to be produced. Therefore, training systems will always be behind the discovery systems. Also, the former are highly dynamic while the latter are relatively static.

The mismatch between technical skills requirements and education systems has now widened to a point where large numbers of young people cannot find jobs after completing their higher education. In Sri Lanka, about 21% of students follow the science stream, 27% the commerce stream, and 51% the arts stream, at the GCE Advanced Level. Of these, the highest unemployment is among qualified graduates where over 50% of Arts graduates end up with skills not required by the job market.

New stream To address several issues, the Ministry of Education introduced a new Science & Technology stream for GCE A/ Levels leading to achievement of a Bachelor of Technology (BTec) degree from local universities by 2016. BTec graduates will be able

to go for higher studies in specialist areas or find opportunities in several fields in addition to ITC such as civil, mechanical & electronics engineering as well as agricultural and food sciences to name a few.

Other facilities will be available in Biotechnology, Nanotechnology etc, under the National Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation which is part of a 10 year National Development Framework.

The reality For these initiatives to succeed, there needs to be sufficient numbers of qualified students (and teachers) available.

Recent O/ Level examination statistics published by the Ministry of Education shows that over 10,000 students failed in all subjects, while 52% failed in English, nearly 48% failed in Maths and over 32% failed in Science and Technology. These are alarmingly large proportions for an essential starting point to scientific education.

The reasons for this and how to improve results are under investigation. But it may be worthwhile for educators and students to ask themselves the following questions: -

Each generation is more advanced than previous, so studies more difficult or is it something else?

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Lots more diversions are easily available, so is it due to nonapplication/ dedication?

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More opportunities to make easy money, so why study?

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Can get by with a spattering of English and ability to count, so why bother?

The worldwide shortage of qualified scientists/ technologists is set to continue and it is clear that by utilising the new Technology Stream, It can give Sri Lankan youth rewarding careers in the future.

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NVQ jD;a;Sh iqÿiqlu

Education right for the times

igyk ufyaIsld fmaupkaø úisks

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m%Odkh iy;sl iy;sl iy;sl iy;sl ämaf,daud Wiia ämaf,daud Wmdê idudk

ys fufyhqï ix.%yh iïmdokh lr we;af;a ;D;sh yd jD;a;sh wOHdmk fldñiu úiska cd;sl wdOqksl;aj yd l¾udka; mqyqKq wêldßh ^NAITA& jD;a;Sh mqyqKq wêldßh ^VTA& ;dlaIKsl wOHdmk fomd¾;fïka;=j ^DTET& cd;sl ;reK fiajd iNdj ^NYSC& iy cd;sl ;dlaIK wOHdmk wdh;kh ^NITESL& ys wkq.%yh weiqfrks' ld¾h ix.%yh ys ±lafjkafka NVQSL ys iEu ixrplhlau l%shdjg kexúu NVQSL

Higher education leads to many things including the most important research and development (R&D), the life blood of a nation. Without this, we cannot keep up with a changing world outside. R&D has lead to significant higher education developments elsewhere, such as Augmented Reality (AR), which has direct benefits for Sri Lanka as well.

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úia;rh uq,sl yd msúiqï iqÿiqlï wjYH Ys,amska ioyd úêu;a wëlaIKh iïnkaO ks¾foaY wjYH Ys,amska ioyd m%ia;dúl ud¾f.damfoaYk;a wjYH Ys,amska ioyd iajdëk ld¾hfhys kshq;=ùug yels Ys,amska ioyd wëlaIlhka ioyd l<ukdlrejka ioyd ;SrK .eksfuys kshq;=jkakka ioyd

NVQ ys l%shd mámdáh

By Nalin Goonewardene

NVQ Odßka yg mj;akd jD;a;Sh ms<s.ekSu

mdGud,djka ixj¾Okh lsÍfuys,d f;dard.;a jD;a;Sh wjYH;djka mokï ù we;af;a Y%u fjf,ofmdf<a foaYsh yd úfoaYSh b,a¨u wkqjh' NVQ ys b.ekaùï yd bf.kqï iïm;a ixj¾Okh isÿlr we;af;a l¾udka; yd mqyqKq lafIa;%fha m%ùKhkaf.a wkq±kqu yd wkque;sh iys;jh' tu ksid NVQ Odßka ioyd mj;akd jD;a;Sh ms<s.eksu b;d by<h'

Education is for everyone.

Today in Sri Lanka, there are several types of formal education to suit every kind of student including, differently abled, practical etc. Also, it is possible to have an informal education for those who cannot or will not attend formal education facilities.

So, there is no excuse for not acquiring an education.

missed opportunities. Make no mistake, Sri Lankan youth are as clever as they come, but systems in place do not help to achieve their true potential.

However, there are a worrying number of ‘drop outs’ and a growing mismatch between the knowledge acquired and what is required in the job market. This is set to increase as the world around us changes and the global village concept advances resulting in

New vistas

We cannot escape the fact that we are a small island that has to compete on the global stage if we are to survive, be largely independent and carry on our way of life and culture.

The world has moved away from an industrial age to digital.

Now it is moving from a facts based society to a knowledge based, where cross disciplines, lateral thinking, hard and soft

skills are basic requirements.

Additionally, globalization, population increase, resource scarcities, environment sustainability and abundance of readily available information requires new ways to educate.

Much is being done in the right direction, such as IT in all schools, more schools to reach everyone, enhanced vocational training, promotion of English in schools etc. Unfortunately, we are in a catch-up phase as not enough has been done up to now, but this should not hold us back from developing even more initiatives to be in-line with the world as soon as possible.

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Way forward To be-in-front, we need to introduce a closer ‘connection’ between education and the needs of business, industry and healthcare.

More ‘apprenticeships’ need to be made available in all fields of endeavour, not just in engineering, construction etc. An apprentice learns first hand what the chosen work area is like, in addition to relevant studies in that field. Job related training schemes are also very beneficial. Learning for the sake of learning (a previously touted virtue) is no longer affordable. Learning has to be geared to obtaining fruitful, enjoyable employment. This is applicable even for educators.

Higher education leads to many things including the most important research and development

(R&D), the life blood of a nation.

Without this, we cannot keep up with a changing world outside. R&D has lead to significant higher education developments elsewhere, such as Augmented Reality (AR), which has direct benefits for Sri Lanka as well.

AR AR is the possibility for students to access 3D objects, supporting media and overlaid virtual imagery, to reinforce various practical skills.

This is already available in motor industry and other commercial operations. It is now being introduced in medical/ healthcare sectors for students to demonstrate capability with several procedures such as applying a cannula or taking an electrocardiography (ECG) reading. Students can enhance professional abilities more independently by using personal devices minimising the need for face-to-face interaction with specialists.

This is using IT in a practical way, mixing knowledge with practical skills. This approach may also be used for example with surgeons who need to practice modern keyhole surgery techniques before they operate on a patient.

On the practical side, there will be a great demand for skilled labour such as electricians, carpenters etc, but their value will only be realized by those with a certified capability, such as a vocational qualification.

There is a system where practitioners can obtain certified qualifications within the 7 NVQ levels where practical capability can be matched to a verification system which also establishes skill levels. But how many are aware of this and how many are interested?

Practitioners do not want ‘to go to school again’, so there is much to do in changing attitudes.

So what can be done?

Students can no longer be fed information. They need to learn to be leaders equipped with appetite and cross-disciplinary skills to solve unknown problems. Teachers need to be "armed with as much data as possible”, so they can diagnose difficulties students are having, to make their interaction as productive as possible. Schools need to prepare students for workplace, ensure practical training is combined with academic qualifications and provide ‘bridges’ to the world of work.

Parents must allow their children to ‘grow up’ at an earlier age. They must help change traditional attitudes that are no longer relevant. They are the best equipped to observe natural skills of their offspring and plot a direction for them from an early age.

Techniques need to be introduced at an early age. Researchers say that Montessori teaching should end around ages 2-3 and subject education should commence then as capability of present generation is more than able to cope with this. It also augments the learning curve in order for students to achieve levels of knowledge required at higher education.

Whatever is decided, actions must be taken now or it will be too late for Sri Lanka to be able to hold her head high as a respected, educated nation.

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Youth

Youth

During thirteen years in school and some more years at university, vocational or tertiary educational institute, our main task is educating ourselves to pass examinations and develop skills and competencies that are key to futuare employability. However, to become a successful person in life seeking knowledge should not come to an end once you end your higher studies.

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Nandika G

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The world is changing fast and technologies are becoming outdated more rapidly. Accordingly, life is becoming more complex and those who learn fast and act smart can move forward in life easier than others

Surface learning Even though most study hard for examinations, once exams are over they forget half of the things learnt.

One or two years down the line they would have forgotten most of it. This is because the objective of learning to most is to just pass the exams. Such learning, termed as surface learning should be replaced with a motive to seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge by learning with a heart. To become a scholar you need to retain what you learnt by relating the knowledge with practical experience and deep thinking.

Learning should be a life time experience and should not be a stressful, time bound or pressurised exercise. Learning should be about experiencing new things, discovering new paths, forming new ideas, seeking and embracing innovation and encountering a whole lot of other experiences as life goes on.

Seeing the world from different perspectives, appreciating the beauty of life and enjoying each day that passes by are signs that we are learning with a passion and determination.

Enjoy We remember specific scenes in our favourite movies or specific performances by our favourite cricketer or specific events of our life because we enjoyed the experience and learnt and memorised those moments effortlessly. By enjoying what you learn and developing skills of listening, observing, being attentive and reading you will build the

With each new experience think of what you felt, what you did and what you should have done.

Every problem faced should not be viewed as a problem but as a challenge and an opportunity to learn and develop your personality. foundation to become a lifelong learner.

People who are universally accepted as great thinkers, leaders and innovators have mastered the art of lifelong effortless learning. You could also follow in their footsteps by living each day to its fullest and embracing all new experiences by thinking with your feet and learning from your heart.

With each new experience think of what you felt, what you did and what you should have done.

Every problem faced should not be viewed as a problem but as a challenge and an opportunity to learn and develop your personality.

Adopt Lifelong learning is a must in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamic environment.

Our parents would not have

even dreamt of things such as computing or smart phones when they were young. They may have been very good at using type writers but now technology has made typewriter a thing of the past and the power of word processor has replaced it. Telegrams were the best way to communicate urgent messages to distant places those days but now its non existent.

The world is changing fast and technologies are becoming outdated more rapidly.

Accordingly, life is becoming more complex and those who learn fast and act smart can move forward in life easier than others.

So make learning a lifelong experience and a part of your daily life.

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