Author: Bhagya Basnayake
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Looking for the future : Applying Learning from “Managing Multiple Systems: Policy and Practice” in Sri Lankan Education
As a Master of Education (M.Ed) student who has learned about educational policy and classroom practice through “Managing Multiple Systems: Policy and Practice,” I have realized a significant shift in education applications.…
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A Sri Lankan English Teacher’s Reflection on applying Social Capital theories in a Classroom
As a former teacher in Sri Lanka, I have always been intrigued by my students’ diverse abilities. Over the years I have taught language and literature, I have realized that the classroom…
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Social Capital and its connection to inclusive education
Social capital can be defined as a complex structure that is based on social networks, trust, reciprocity, and shared norms. It affects an individual’s ability to access available resources and opportunities within…
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Current Inclusive Education Practices in Sri Lanka and the Role of Teacher Training
Inclusive education in Sri Lanka is still developing, aligning with the global educational trends that aim to incorporate children with special educational needs (SEN) into regular educational settings (Furuta and Alwis, 2017).…
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A personal reflection on UDL in my classroom
Reflecting on my experiences as an English literature teacher in Sri Lanka, I now realize that I have unknowingly used strategies aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) long before I became…
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Universal Design for Learning: A Paradigm Shift in Education
“Imagine you have to plan and cook a meal for a group of visiting teachers from across the EU. You have no information about them at all, so you go ahead and…
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms plays a crucial role in Canada’s legal system by safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all Canadians, including their right to equality. This right is…
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Importance of SOGI Inclusivity in Education
In a world where diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) is increasingly recognized, the need for inclusivity within educational environments is imperative. The concept of SOGI includes a broad range…
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Critical Pedagogy in Education – Through the lens of a Sri Lankan and review of “Critical education, critical pedagogies, Marxist education in the United States” and “Reading the world and reading the word: An interview with Paulo Freire.”
Among the many approaches to education, critical pedagogy, as discussed in the works of Paulo Freire (1985) and the critical analysis by Foley, Morris, Gounari, and Agostinone-Wilson (2015), represents education’s role in…
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Review of the Article “How disability-inclusive is education in Sri Lanka? A preliminary look.”
Reflecting on the state of disability-inclusive education in Sri Lanka as a former teacher, it is evident through personal experience that while the country has established legislative frameworks, significant gaps remain in…