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Keynote Address Annual Research Sessions 2011 Faculty of Education University of Colombo October 20, 2011. Prof. L. L. Ratnayake Project Director, HETC Project. Is This Age Old Theory Correct? Work Hard – Do well in Studies – Do a University Degree – Get a Good Job
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Keynote Address Annual Research Sessions 2011 Faculty of Education University of Colombo October 20, 2011 Prof. L. L. Ratnayake Project Director, HETC Project
Is This Age Old Theory Correct? Work Hard – Do well in Studies – Do a University Degree – Get a Good Job Present Day Kids May Not Believe in it
Current System of Higher Education Was Designed, Conceived and Structured For A Different Age - The Intellectual of Enlightenment (It May Not be Valid Any More)
Changing Roles in School Education For Higher Education
Higher Education in 20th Century • Elite Education – Small Number of Students (Brilliant, Rich, High Society) • Universities – Small in Number (Well resourced, Good Facilities, Dons were well paid & respected etc.) • Higher Education in 21st Century • Elite Education – Large Number of Students ( Brilliant to Not Brilliant, Rich & Poor, From all Strata of Society) • Universities – Large in Number (Under resourced, Good & not so good Facilities, Dons are not well paid, Not so respected etc.)
Typology of Occupations in an Underdeveloped Economy Conceptual-Intuitive Scientific Occupations Mathematics, Science, Economics & Social Science Professional Occupations Natural & Biological Science, Medicine, Business, and Engineering Experimental-Applied Theoretical Knowledge & Analytical Skills Middle Level Occupations Technology, Business & Applied Arts Vocational Occupations Trades & Services Technological Skills & Competencies
Typology of Occupations in a Knowledge Economy Conceptual-Intuitive Scientific Occupations Mathematics, Science, Economics & Social Science Professional Occupations Natural & Biological Science, Medicine, Business, and Engineering Experimental-Applied Theoretical Knowledge & Analytical Skills Middle Level Occupations Technology, Business & Applied Arts Vocational Occupations Trades & Services Technological Skills & Competencies
Source: Determinations for the Outline National Framework of Qualifications, 2003
Educationists Will Have Many Challenges to Face in 21st Century
"Changing the Face" can Change Nothing But "Facing the Change" Can Change Everything.
Educationists Have a Major Role to Play To Make Sri Lanka a Prosperous Country