Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4172
Title: A Proliferation of Self-described 'International' Schools in Sri Lanka: A Response to Globalisation
Contributor(s): Jenkins, Kathryn Ann  (author)orcid ; Berman, Jeanette  (author)orcid ; Jenkins, Bertram A  (author)orcid 
Publication Date: 2005
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4172
Abstract: Globalisation is influencing educational reform in Sri Lanka. One significant, yet controversial response to globalisation revolves around Language policy, which advocates the reintroduction of English as a medium of instruction and impacts on both the public and private sectors. In practice, the response by the private sector has been most dramatic with the rapid increase in the numbers of English medium, self-described ‘international’ schools. These schools are diverse in nature except for the mode of instruction, which is English. This new breed of ‘international’ school is explored in light of the Sri Lankan context, the ongoing links between Sri Lanka and English as a medium of instruction, and the public and private language responses to globalisation. Ostensibly, this private language response appears to be ‘Language-driven’ while it could be argued that these new schools are a reaction to ‘competitiveness-‘ and ‘finance-driven’ reforms. These changes in education, however, have implications for Sri Lankan society with respect to issues of quality education, cultural identity, social equity and national harmony.
Publication Type: Conference Publication
Conference Details: ANZCIES 2005: 33rd Annual Australian and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society Conference, Coffs Harbour, Australia, 2nd - 4 December, 2005
Source of Publication: Questioning 'Best Practise' In Education: Benefits And Disadvantages, Debates and Dilemmas: Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society, p. 112-128
Publisher: University of New England
Place of Publication: Armidale, Australia
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 130302 Comparative and Cross-Cultural Education
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 939999 Education and Training not elsewhere classified
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: E1 Refereed Scholarly Conference Publication
Publisher/associated links: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19379038?selectedversion=NBD40507074
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