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Learning and Teaching

This section provides some basic information about the ways in which students and teachers will participate in and contribute to this program and includes an overview of the curriculum and methods of evaluation.

Students

• Tamil speaking students from any part of Sri Lanka can participate in this program.
• Prior training will be given to each student in computer skills with a view to help students acclimate themselves to a virtual learning environment.
• There will be regular one on one conferences between students and teachers in addition to classroom learning.

Teachers

• Teachers will be chosen on the basis of their qualifications, experience and expertise in their fields.
• Teachers will encourage students to participate in discussions and team work in addition to explaining the course materials and evaluating students’ work.
• Special programs will be conducted to train teachers with a view to creating a comprehensive understanding of the philosophy of Pallikoodam.
• Teachers will encourage students to identify independently fields and areas in which they want to pursue their higher studies.

Curriculum

• In addition to the curriculum implemented at the state-run schools in Sri Lanka, new courses in vocational education, language and communication skills and computer skills will be introduced with a view to broadening the idea of education among students.
• The curriculum will help the students engage with the social, economic, political and cultural contexts associated with their own lives in constructive and critical ways.
• New courses will encourage critical thinking, small-scale independent research and promote writing skills among students and bring together theory and practice.
• The curriculum will recognize the importance of peer reviews and class discussions.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Class participation, creating discussion questions and students’ contribution to discussions will account for a significant percentage of the final grade a student obtains in a course.
• Equal importance will be given to the theoretical and practical components of the courses
• Parents will be kept informed regarding the progress of the students.

Clubs and Societies

We are establishing these following clubs and societies. Environmental, Chess, Astronomy, Science, History, Mathematics, IT, Geography, Sports, Reading, Literature, Debate, Health, Art, Music, Dance, Cinema, Spiritual, Theater, Cooking, Politics, Hobby, Agriculture, Journalism, Human Rights, Drama, Woman Rights, Democracy, Fitness, Law, Leadership, Tourist, Pet, Craft Creating, IQ, Home Gardening, Stamp Collection, Interior design, Story Telling.