Programme Overview
A transformative study tour designed for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders across South Asia to observe, engage with, and learn from exemplary models of inclusive education. Anchored in the diverse educational landscapes of the Maldives and Sri Lanka, this program promotes cross-border learning and collaboration to advance educational equity and inclusion.
- Location : SACTD Main Hall 02
- Date : 20 Nov. 2024
- Organized By : South Asian Centre for Teacher Development (SACTD) – Sri Lanka
The Brief
This immersive experience connects participants with two pioneering institutions in inclusive education.
Through academic sessions, hands-on workshops, and field visits, participants explore frameworks that support inclusive teaching, policy, and curriculum design. The tour enables deep engagement with educators and institutions who are successfully addressing diversity and equity in their local contexts.
- Villa College QI Campus – Maldives
- South Asian Centre for Teacher Development (SACTD) – Sri Lanka
Our Approach
The event adopted a comprehensive approach: understanding inclusive education concepts, exploring best practices in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, facilitating cross-border knowledge exchange, and promoting curriculum and teacher training integration for long-term educational transformation.
Understand the Concept of Inclusive Education
Introduction to global and regional definitions, frameworks, and goals of inclusive education. Examine how inclusive education goes beyond disability to include gender, language, cultural diversity, and socioeconomic background.
Discover Best Practices in the Maldives and Sri Lanka
Villa College QI Campus – Maldives
Explore inclusive strategies tailored for island-based schools.
Participate in workshops on inclusive teaching methods for students with special educational needs.
Analyze case studies demonstrating successful implementation.
SACTD – Sri Lanka
Review innovative teacher development programs that emphasize inclusive pedagogy.
Study policies that foster gender equity and multicultural understanding in schools.
Join field visits to Sri Lankan schools to witness inclusivity in everyday classroom practices.
Facilitate Knowledge Exchange
Encourage networking and collaboration among participants from different countries.
Organize roundtable discussions and reflection sessions to share experiences, perspectives, and challenges.
The Results
Enhanced Professional Capacity: Educators return equipped with practical tools and contextual knowledge to implement inclusive strategies in their home countries.
Strengthened Regional Collaboration: Establishment of a South Asian network of inclusive education practitioners and advocates.
Actionable Frameworks: Participants contribute to the development of regionally relevant recommendations for inclusive curriculum design and teacher education.
Scalable Insights: Best practices identified during the tour offer replicable models for other regions striving for inclusive, equitable education.
Conducted by Dr. Jayantha Wattavidanage, the program provided expert guidance and academic depth to enrich participants’ understanding of inclusive education practices.
Conducted by Dr. Dharmatilaka Wijekoon, the program offered valuable insights and leadership in advancing inclusive education across diverse South Asian educational contexts.
