SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities [SICASH]
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SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities is organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the annual research multi-conference of the faculty.
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Publication Open Access The Effect of the Curriculum of the English Access Micro-Scholarship Program on the Improvement of 21st- Century Skills of Its Students in Sri Lanka(School of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Yatiagalagama, N; Priyanath, H. M. S.This paper examines the impact of the English Access Micro-scholarship program curriculum on improving the 21st-century skills of its students in Sri Lanka. The study utilizes a quantitative method for data collection. The sample consists of 92 access students; the data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed withthe Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM), supported by SmartPLS. The results show that English knowledge encompassing the four skills targeted through the access micro-scholarship program positively impacts the improvement of 21st-century skills of its students. Communication ability, which is expected to be developed through the access curriculum, has a favorable influence on the enhancement of 21st-century skills of access to students. Additionally, confidence and self-esteem fostered through the access curriculum positively influence the improvement of 21st-century skills of students. Cultural awareness taught through the Access Curriculum also positively impacts this improvement. Finally, English knowledge and time management imparted through the access curriculum significantly enhance the development of 21st-century skills of access students.Publication Embargo Role of Education Administrators in Implementing 21st Century Skills at National Colleges of Education(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences,SLIIT, 2021-09-25) Rohan, R. M. DThe current changes taking place within the Sri Lankan education system focus more on integration of 21st century skills to the learning teaching approach. However, . majority of the teachers have no idea about 21st century skills and their integration to the curricular. This is research conducted to explore the role played by the education leaders to the curriculum of National Colleges of Education where pre-service teacher education is conducted. Two different questionnaires were administered for the Vice Presidents (Academic and Quality Assurance) and 50 lecturers of seven (7) National Colleges of Education where English medium courses are held. Also, semi-structured interviews for the Vice Presidents and lesson observations of (10) lecturers were conducted for data gathering. Data were analyzed both statistically and qualitatively. It was revealed in the process of data gathering that though the lecturers, prospective teachers and Vice Presidents possess a little knowledge about 21st century skills, integration of them in the curriculum has not been effectively done. The Vice Presidents lack strength and capacity of acting swiftly to achieve the expected targets in relation to the 21st century skills. A radical change to the role of Vice President is suggested to support 21st century skills. Capacity building and skill strengthening programs are suggested to help the Vice Presidents overcome their inability of making right decisions at the time of need. Further, it was suggested that the Teacher Educator service minute is revised so that more capable dynamic, young officers can come to these responsible positions.