ERIC Publication by Sedere, Upali M

Author: Sedere, Upali M
1. Delineating an Educational Policy Framework for the Developing Nations in Meeting the Emerging Global Challenges by Year 2050 (ED500041)

Author(s): Sedere, Upali M.
Source:
Online Submission, Paper presented at the Annual J. E. Jayasuriya Memorial Lecture (18th, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb 14, 2008)
Pub Date:
2008-02-14
Pub Type(s):
Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Educational Change; Developing Nations; Educational Policy; Educational Trends; Futures (of Society); Educational Environment; General Education; Role of Education; Policy Analysis; Environmental Influences; Economic Factors; Natural Resources; Poverty; Technological Advancement; Curriculum; Educational Technology; Health Needs
Abstract:School based general education aught to be a future oriented subject. However, over the years, due to parental and grand-parental generations setting policies of education for the younger generation, education is always more past oriented than future oriented. This trend did not cause much of a problem when the change over time was moderate. As Alvin Toffler (1970) says we are in a turning point of human history. In the changing perspective in the world with speed of change, speed of inventions and speed of knowledge and speed of threat on living education got to change to prepare the next generation to face these new challenges. The climatic change, depletion of resources, growing energy crisis, threat of terrorism, rapid of growth of population and the changing structure of population are new challenges the young generation would face. The world in year 2050 would not be a different place to live. Unless and otherwise education policy is framed to address the "gloom and doom" side of world by 2050, the next generation would face a serious threat of existence. The positive futurists show that technology and science will not allow the world to laps its primitive past once again. It is clear that science and technology is the only answer to human survival. Therefore, it is important that education policy makers taking a fresh look at the policy challenges for the future. This paper makes an analysis based on the published and documented evidence what policy framework would be required in the developing countries in view of the emerging challenges to ensure a survival of the generations to come. (Contains 44 footnotes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Social and Emotional Competence (ED500912)
Author(s):
Sedere, Upali M.
Source:
Online Submission, Keynote address given at the Convocation of Rajarat University (6th, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sep 28, 2005)
Pub Date:
2005-09-16
Pub Type(s):
Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Emotional Intelligence; Student Development; Social Development; Emotional Development; College Students; Student Behavior; Intelligence Quotient; Student Characteristics; Individual Differences
Abstract:Emotional quality of university students is a major concern for university authorities, parents and the society in general. In the recent past many unethical and violent incidences have happened in our universities. Students selected to Universities are intellectually smarter than the students admitted a decade ago, yet performance, behavior and the general outlook of university graduates do not show that. The recent educational research also indicates that. The "Emotionally Smart" oppose to "Intellectually Smart" is a topic in discussion. This convocational address to the graduating student is an important reminder that success does not depend on intellectual smartness alone, unless one is also emotionally smart. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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3. Context of Educational Reforms Then and Now (ED494337)
Author(s):
Sedere, Mohottige Upali
Source:
Online Submission
Pub Date:
2005-10-13
Pub Type(s):
Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Global Approach; Public Education; Educational History; Socioeconomic Influences; Foreign Countries; Educational Change; Human Resources; Educational Indicators; Labor Force Development
Abstract:Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara is identified by all Sri Lankans as the father of Free Education. He was the architect of the 1944 educational reforms in Sri Lanka which opened the doors of education for all and Sri Lanka has progressed well since then. Today after six decades, the context of 1944 reforms is much changed, yet Sri Lanka continues to provide the same type of free education. In the last six decades Sri Lanka has achieved a very high level of Human Development both in education and health sectors. Moreover the socioeconomic context of Sri Lanka as well as the world has significantly changed. This article addresses the context of education reforms then and now; and provides a vision beyond that to merge Sri Lanka with the Global Economy through human resource development. (Contains 1 table and 11 figures.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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4. Primary School Teacher Deployment Policy. Teacher Education Policy Position Papers. Paper # 2 (ED500943)
Author(s):
Sedere, Upali
Source:
Online Submission
Pub Date:
2005-02-08
Pub Type(s):
Reports - Evaluative
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Teacher Shortage; Foreign Countries; Teacher Recruitment; Teacher Supply and Demand; Teacher Education; Developing Nations; Public Schools; Rural Schools; Urban Schools; Public Policy; Housing; Teacher Placement; Elementary School Teachers
Abstract:Teacher training or teacher recruitment alone cannot ensure the availability of a teacher at school. The teacher deployment is a larger issue in most of the developing countries and Malawi is having acute problem of teacher shortage in certain areas and in certain schools. This discussion papers addresses the teacher deployment issues. (Contains 1 figure.)
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5. Malawi Basic Education Policy Recommendations. Position Papers (ED500913)
Author(s):
Sedere, Upali M.
Source:
Online Submission
Pub Date:
2005-02-02
Pub Type(s):
Reports - Evaluative
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Educational Change; Foreign Countries; Position Papers; Educational Policy; Educational Planning; Change Strategies; Statewide Planning; Program Proposals; Guidelines; Elementary Education
Abstract:This paper summarizes several policy issues that were discussed during the years 2003-2005 periods while Dr. Upali Sedere was serving as Senior Policy Adviser and COP of USAID financed Equip-2 program with Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts. All data were from the Malawi School Census carried out by the Ministry of Education with Equip-2 support. (Contains 1 table.)
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6. Policy Concerns Relating to Teacher Recruitment and Deployment in Malawi. Education Sector Planning Policy Discussion Papers. Teacher Education Policy Position Papers. Paper # 1 (ED500914)
Author(s):
Sedere, Upali M.
Source:
Online Submission
Pub Date:
2005-02-08
Pub Type(s):
Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Descriptive
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Teacher Supply and Demand; Foreign Countries; Teacher Recruitment; Position Papers; Educational Planning; Strategic Planning; Educational Policy; Policy Analysis; Teacher Distribution; Teacher Student Ratio; Educational Assessment; Educational Indicators
Abstract:This paper outlines the issues relating to teacher education and teacher supply in Malawi. Malawi has a severe shortage of teachers. Over the years, particularly since EFA the student numbers has gone up yet the teacher supply has not followed the increased student numbers. This paper outlines the broader picture as a basis for further discussions. An annex presents: Zone-Wise Disparities in Teachers and Classrooms Distribution in Malawi: A Statistical Analysis. (Contains 1 table.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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7. Some Principles of Assessment and Evaluation in Teacher Education (ED500915)
Author(s):
Sedere, Upali M.
Source:
Online Submission, Paper presented at a Seminar organized by the National Authority on Teacher Education (NATE), Ministry of Education (Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov 2001)
Pub Date:
2001-11-30
Pub Type(s):
Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Teacher Evaluation; Developing Nations; Teacher Education; Teacher Competency Testing; Multidimensional Scaling; Performance Based Assessment; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Evaluation Research; Educational Principles
Abstract:This paper offers a broader framework for assessment and evaluation of teachers in developing countries. Teacher is seen not only as some one who imparts knowledge and skills but in the developing world, teacher has a wider role to play. (Contains 2 tables, 3 figures, and 13 footnotes.)
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8. The Sampling Distribution of the Kristof Reliability Coefficient, the Feldt Coefficient, and Guttman's Lambda-2 (EJ163242)
Author(s):
Sedere, M. U.; Feldt, Leonard S.
Source:
Journal of Educational Measurement, 14, 1, 53-62, Spr 77
Pub Date:
1977-00-00
Pub Type(s):
N/A
Peer-Reviewed:
N/A
Descriptors:Measurement; Statistical Bias; Test Reliability
Abstract:Two new reliability coefficients have been derived for situations in which a test must be divided into parts of unequal length. This report summarizes a study of the statistical bias and the standard errors of these coefficients and compares them to Guttman's lambda coefficients and Cronbach's alpha coefficient. (Author/JKS)
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6. Open File: New Modalities for Educational Aid. (ED450058)
"Sector-Wide Approach to Education: Views from Sida" (Agneta Lind; Christine McNab); "An Assessment of New Modalities in Development Assistance" (Noel F. McGinn); "Sector Support Approach to Financing Basic Education: Lessons from Bangladesh" (Upali Sedere)Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, v30 n4 Dec 2000,

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