The announcement of plans to familiarize a modernized education system by president Ranil Wickremasinghe, that can successfully address forthcoming global encounters and integrate modern technology.
The president emphasized the critical role of science and technology in numerous sectors of the global economy, pointing out the areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, energy storage and genome science having substantial impact on the world economy.
He stated the importance of pushing forward mutually towards the future, by navigating around political traditions obsessed on the past, underlining the progress will depend on accepting a novel education system.
During his speech, the president honored talented female students from Anula Vidyalaya, who shined in the recent advance level examination, and voiced appreciation towards the devoted teachers and acknowledged with a memorial gift by the school principal. The president visited the school marking the achievement.
Together with highlighting the school’s role in molding future generations, he emphasized the development of the education system over the past five decades.
In the past the educational platform principally consisted of textbooks; however, modern educational model has collaborated the use of computers and cell phones. This evolution incorporates the subject of transportation, as in the past the notion of electric vehicles did not exist, but at present they are an essential part of society. The rapid improvement of science and technology is proof of the necessity of a contemporary education system to succeed in this ever-changing environment.
It is apparent that the country’s achievements pivots on an education structure that brings into line with social needs. To formulate a prosperous nation, it is important to foster a capable future generation. Education is placed as a cornerstone of the substance to empower the current generation to overcome challenges.
At this moment, the requirement is an education outline that is future-oriented and forward-thinking. The nation must be armed to face the potential obstacles arising from climate change. The global wonder of climate change requires extensive study, as demonstrated by the current European environmental crisis.
The new age thrives on various segments motivated and driven by science and technology developments and artificial intelligence presented just a small fraction that is inducing the world economy and it is imperative that we gear up for the transformation.
It is projected by economists that the incorporation of these technologies, by the mid-21st century, could contribute a significant $300 to $700 trillion to the world economy. These emerging technologies should be embraced and call for an essential renovation of the education system by the spread of educational institutes and universities specializing in this field is imperative.
The president informed that politicians are inclined to concentrate on past matters, students should attend to the present. Keeping an eye on the future, and adapt the approach to surge ahead.
He informed without adjusting the education structure, prospects will appear bleak, and progress is only possible through the acceptance of an innovative educational model.
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