Today, these are still visible around the island and stand as early signs of a successful education system in the country. Locals at the time witnessed the power of colonisers, and were left with the impression that their missionary education system was what made them superior. A country’s education system plays a crucial role in moulding the minds of its future leaders. Sri Lanka’s ‘Free Education’ ReformThe concept of ‘free education’ was introduced to Sri Lanka in 1943 under Hon. As per Dr. Tush, one of the key areas Sri Lanka’s education needs to focus on is emotional experiences, covering areas such as mental health, sex education and personal development.

Source: The Nation July 08, 2021 14:03 UTC