Lyceum Campus takes Teacher Education to New Heights with the Launch of BEd Hons (Primary Education)
The Lyceum Education Group, renowned as the largest employer of private school teachers in Sri Lanka, and distinguished for its remarkable track record in producing a multitude of professional educators who consistently contribute to making a positive societal impact, has embarked on another educational voyage. This entails the introduction of the Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education, designed for both students and educators driven by a burning passion to elevate their teaching careers and delve deeper into the essence of effective teaching.
The unveiling of the new programme was marked by a press conference held on Wednesday,
24th January, at the Lyceum Campus premises. The event was graced by the board of directors of the Lyceum Education Group, primary school teachers from prominent schools in Colombo, and numerous members of the press and media.
In response to a question asked from a member of the media on how this qualification would assist current teachers to improve the quality of teaching, Dr.Mohan Lal Grero, the Founder of Lyceum International School and the Deputy President of the Lyceum Campus, a pioneer who revolutionized the education system in Sri Lanka replied “First of all let me assure you that the Bachelor of Education Honours in Primary Education is not a traditional degree programme, but I see it more as a manual that helps breakdown the intricacies of teaching methods and make it more digestible to future teachers & students. One of the main highlights of this qualification is the ‘Teaching Practicum” which is a practical component embedded in the programme structure designed to develop the skills of the students. It consists of a paid internship that is scattered throughout the duration of the programme where students will have the unique opportunity to work as teachers in one of the Lyceum Leaf schools during the fourth, seventh and eighth semesters of the programme.
When questioned about the reasons for the shortage of qualified teachers in the country, Emeritus Professor Mohan De Silva, President of the Lyceum Campus added “One of the main reasons for this shortage is lack of awareness and proper teaching qualifications that would train teachers for the real life setting.Most of the qualifications in Sri Lanka are focused on teaching the theoretical component rather than focusing on teaching and equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to deal with different types of students. Every student is different, and a good teacher will know the strengths and weaknesses of the student, and will inspire, support and encourage to get the best out of them. I firmly believe that this is a great programme with great potential.”
The demand for qualified teachers who can make a substantial impact in the Sri Lankan education system has become of paramount importance. Lyceum Campus, with its BEd Hons (Primary Education), hopes to bridge that gap by providing an unmatched qualification that will elevate teachers and the field of teaching in Sri Lanka to new heights.