Readiness in Implementing evolving models of university education Group 1

Existing situation in Sri Lankan University system Educational mission is still more traditional Teaching and learning system –Highly Teacher-centered Still teaching and Learning is F-to-F Teacher/lecturer guided Interactive and collaborative teaching method is minimal Group learning system is not much encouraged Minimal use of Edu. Technology by teachers and learners Teachers are aware of modern pedagogical and technological models, but adoption of the same is minimal Infrastructure is not supportive for new Educational models

Challenges…… Are we prepared to adopt KSAM Model (Sri Lankan model of HE)? (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES & MINDSET) Some of the important indicators; -Practicing student centered approach collaboration with student knowledge - Educational technology and ICTs for T & L practices - Adopting experiential learning into the T & L practices - Contributing knowledge to the society through innovation - Preparing students for employability and building life long skills

Challenges… Making the university Centres of Excellence in specific areas Contribution of R & D to the national development and MDGs Create entrepreneurial model of operation and enhance entrepreneurial ability of the university Acceptance of a desired level of self autonomy through financial stability Venturing into pre university level - preparation of students at the school level Incorporating industrial attachments and Independent learning components into the curriculum and, Incorporating Blended Learning models

Readiness to change READINESS 1 – Are the universities ready to change the direction of VISION & MISSION? READINESS 2 - Are the teachers ready to adopt to the change dynamically? READINESS 3 – Is the UGC ready to facilitate the change through policy, structure, legality and financial provision? READINESS 4 – Are the students ready to collaborate with the change of T & L and Research?

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