Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya specified that open conversations, ideas, and criticisms based on accurate information worrying the new education reforms are of fantastic importance.The Prime Minister made these remarks yesterday (17) at an unique program held at the Western Provincial Council Auditorium to raise awareness amongst education authorities of the Western Province regarding the brand-new education reforms, according to the Prime Ministers Media Division.Addressing the discussion, Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya mentioned: It is clear through the continuous public discourse that society is paying very close attention to the new education reforms.
There is significant public interest in this process.
That is why many individuals are presenting numerous ideas, recommendations, and criticisms.
This is a healthy indication, and through this, we can progress toward much better outcomes.As a government, we have constantly promised to offer high priority to education, beginning with the phase of policy formula.
This dedication is reflected in our policy declarations and political platforms.
These reforms are not something that began the other day.
Everyone stood together for the development objectives of this country, however what is genuinely required is not only achieving these objectives but also transforming the society we live in.There must be a significant improvement in education.
What we aim to create is not a private limited to a narrow journey shaped by textbooks, one topic, or one scholastic stream.
Rather, we are trying to nurture an individual with broader thinking, a free mind, and leadership skills who can view the world with a larger perspective.These reforms are not limited to changes in the curriculum.
They are structural reforms developed around 5 core pillars.
Education has actually reached this state since trending decisions were made without recognizing the fundamental issues.The primary transformation caused by the new reforms is the development of skills among kids to equip them for the real life of work, beginning with Grade 10.
Some individuals misunderstand and slam these reforms, spreading out false information.
We invite useful criticism, research study, and dialogue based upon appropriate understanding.All stakeholders in the education sector must completely understand the new reforms and interact the best message to the general public.
Everybodies cooperation is anticipated in achieving this historical job for our children.
We can not do this by dividing; we need to all come together.Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya highlighted the importance of opening platforms for more comprehensive public discussion in order to carry out the brand-new education reforms to benefit children, the statement added.The discussion was participated in by the Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr.
Madhura Senewiratne; Deputy Minister of Vocational Education, Nalin Hewage; Deputy Minister of Labour, Mahinda Jayasinghe; Western Province Governor, Haniff Yusoof; Members of Parliament Lakshman Nipunarachchi, Sanjeewa Ranasinghe, and Ruwan Mapalagama; Ministry of Education Secretary, Nalaka Kaluwawa; Chief Secretary of the Western Province, Pradeep Pushpakumara; along with authorities representing the National Institute of Education, the Department of Examinations, and the Western Province Department of Education.