Integrating Early Childhood Care And Education In Sri Lanka

Author : Renu Warnasuriya
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 1464816182
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Integrating Early Childhood Care and Education in Sri Lanka written by Renu Warnasuriya and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changes in social and family structures, gender roles, and working environments have led some countries to introduce integrated centers for early childhood care and education (ECCE) for children ages zero to five years, combining the advantages of preschools and childcare centers. ECCE services are becoming increasingly important for countries as a support system for working parents. In countries such as Sri Lanka, where female participation in the labor force is low in comparison with international standards, providing affordable childcare services could also help more mothers to enter the labor market. Responding to the needs of employees, child development centers in the plantation areas in Sri Lanka are already providing integrated childcare services for children in this age group. The increasing demand for affordable childcare services and the growing recognition of the benefits of holistic early childhood development have brought ECCE to the forefront of Sri Lanka’s development agenda. Well-designed ECCE systems can improve the lives of children and families and provide significant advantages to national economies. Access to effective ECCE can equalize learning opportunities by improving school readiness and by putting children on a more equal footing at the primary school level. These early advantages have proved to have a lasting impact, affecting both educational and earning potential in the adult years. The significant income inequalities in countries such as Sri Lanka could be addressed through investment in effective ECCE programs, and enhanced understanding of the benefits and potential long-term impacts of ECCE could help governments tailor programs to ensure maximum return on investment. This study seeks to answer the following questions: Is it more effective to provide early childcare and education services separately or in an integrated manner? Under what conditions would the provision of separate care and education services be more effective? The study provides an analysis of the ECCE environment in Sri Lanka, with recommendations for improvement within the current context. The information presented in the study is a starting point to foster the improved understanding of a complex subject area involving multiple stakeholders.

Author : Kaga, Yoshie
Publisher : UNESCO
ISBN 13 : 9231041630
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caring and learning together written by Kaga, Yoshie and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Harsha Aturupane
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 1464817189
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sri Lanka Human Capital Development written by Harsha Aturupane and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human capital is a central determinant of economic well-being and social advancement in the modern world economy. The concept of human capital covers the knowledge, skills, nutrition, and health that people accumulate over their lives, enabling them to realize their potential as productive members of society. Because of the vital importance of human capital for economic growth, the World Bank has launched the Human Capital Project (HCP), which includes the Human Capital Index (HCI). The objective of the HCP is to accelerate human capital development around the world. The HCI is a cross-country metric designed to measure and forecast a country’s human capital. Sri Lanka is a lower-middle-income country seeking to become an upper-middle-income country. Developing human capital to a new and higher level will be central to achieving this development goal. After the country’s 26-year secessionist conflict ended in 2009, Sri Lanka’s economy enjoyed rapid growth at an average rate of almost 6 percent between 2010 and 2017, reflecting a peace dividend and a determined policy thrust toward reconstruction and growth. However, in more recent years there have been signs of a slowdown. The economy is transitioning from a predominantly rural economy to a more urbanized one. In the context of the HCP and the HCI, Sri Lanka Human Capital Development analyzes the main achievements and challenges of human capital development in this East Asia and Pacific island country in health and nutrition—including stunting—and in education—including the challenges posed by Sri Lankans’ low participation in higher education. The report concludes with a look at the importance of building a consensus among the public and other stakeholders to launch an ambitious human capital development program in Sri Lanka.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Early childhood care and education in Sri Lanka written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : R.C. Mishra
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788176488822
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Early Childhood Care And Education written by R.C. Mishra and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Halil Dundar
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 1464810532
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sri Lanka Education Sector Assessment written by Halil Dundar and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A country’s education system plays a pivotal role in promoting economic growth and shared prosperity. Sri Lanka has enjoyed high school-attainment and enrollment rates for several decades. However, it still faces major challenges in the education sector, and these challenges undermine the country’s inclusivegrowth goal and its ambition to become a competitive upper-middle-income country. The authors of Sri Lanka Education Sector Assessment: Achievements, Challenges, and Policy Options offer a thorough review of Sri Lanka’s education sector—from early childhood education through higher education. With this book, they attempt to answer three questions: • How is Sri Lanka’s education system performing, especially with respect to participation rates, learning outcomes, and labor market outcomes? • How can the country address the challenges at each stage of the education process, taking into account both country and international experience and also best practices? • Which policy actions should Sri Lanka make a priority for the short and medium term? The authors identify the most critical constraints on performance and present strategic priorities and policy options to address them. To attain inclusive growth and become globally competitive, Sri Lanka needs to embark on integrated reforms across all levels of education. These reforms must address both short-term skill shortages and long-term productivity. As Sri Lanka moves up the development ladder, the priorities of primary, secondary, and postsecondary education must be aligned to meet the increasingly complex education and skill requirements.

Author : Amita Gupta
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135123012
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diverse Early Childhood Education Policies and Practices written by Amita Gupta and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diverse Early Childhood Education Policies and Practices explores issues in early childhood education and teacher preparation in five Asian countries: India, Singapore, China, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Some observed classrooms in these countries reflect influences that are simultaneously indigenous and colonial, local and global. By highlighting the diverse and often hybrid classroom pedagogies at work in these 21st century Asian classrooms, the discussions in this book take into consideration the influence of globalization on local policies and practices, and the challenge educators face when they are expected to reconcile different and sometimes conflicting cultural and pedagogical world views. Through a research-driven analysis of key issues such as recent revisions to national early childhood education policies, perceptions on "play-based and child-centered" pedagogy, curriculum and learning materials, and an emphasis on the teaching of values, this book illuminates the diversity of the observed classrooms as well as current trends in early childhood education in parts of Asia. The cross-national perspective serves to expand and diversify the global discourse of early childhood education and teacher education.

Author : R.P. Shukla
Publisher : Sarup & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9788176254748
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Early Childhood Care and Education written by R.P. Shukla and published by Sarup & Sons. This book was released on 2004 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : K. Peiris
Publisher : UNESCO Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Integrated Approach to Curriculum Development in Primary Education in Sri Lanka written by K. Peiris and published by UNESCO Press. This book was released on 1976 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309378001
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Using Existing Platforms to Integrate and Coordinate Investments for Children written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The integration and coordination of health, education, nutrition, social protection, and other services have the potential to improve the lives of children and their caregivers around the world. However, integration and coordination of policies and programs affecting early childhood development can create both risks and benefits. In different localities, these services are more or less effective in achieving their objectives. They also are more or less coordinated in delivering services to the same recipients, and in some cases services are delivered by integrated multisectoral organizations. The result is a rich arena for policy analysis and change and a complex challenge for public- and private-sector organizations that are seeking to improve the lives of children. To examine the science and policy issues involved in coordinating investments in children and their caregivers, the Forum on Investing in Young Children Globally held a workshop in Hong Kong on March 14-15, 2015. Held in partnership with the Centre for Health Education and Health Promotion and Wu Yee Sun College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the workshop brought together researchers, policy makers, program practitioners, and other experts from 22 countries. This report highlights the presentations and discussions of the event.