Public Funds, Professional Failure: The NIE Grade 6 English Literature Textbook Controversy The National Institute of Education (NIE) recently released its new Grade 6 English Literature module as part of Sri Lanka’s ongoing education reform process. Introduced under the language of modernisation and quality improvement, the textbook now stands exposed as an example of professional […]
Eighteen Professionals, One Credits Page, and a Systemic Failure in Sri Lanka’s Education Reform As Sri Lanka prepares to implement its revised national curriculum in 2026, a systemic failure in textbook production has come to light, raising urgent questions about the competence and accountability of those entrusted with shaping the nation’s education. The subject of
An Introduction to A.E. Housman’s “A Shropshire Lad”: Youth, Mortality, and the Pastoral Disillusionment Copyright © 2023 ELSL. All rights reservedDuplication, distribution and/or adaption of any part of the work without the written permission of ELSL is a punishable offence under the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003. (Sri Lanka) In 1896, amidst the verdant landscapes of
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Academic Writing The Cornerstone of Scholarly Expression In the realm of higher education, academic writing stands as a cornerstone of intellectual discourse and a gateway to deeper understanding. It is the language through which scholars communicate their research findings, engage in critical analysis, and contribute to the ever-evolving tapestry of knowledge. Mastering the art of
Once Upon a Time… Once upon a time, when writing was yet to be invented to pass information through generations, those who witnessed stories worth telling, started passing information verbally, which we recognize today as folktales. Even though this article is not about folktales, they play a fundamental role in paving the path to understand
General Introduction Fairy tales as we know them are derivation of folk tales that are transmuted through generations. The origins of some folktales date back to the prehistoric beginning of man. They are originally not meant to be bedtime stories for children, but to be tales that entertained adults once the children are tucked in
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