Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education Degree Programme

Paper of Exam டிசம்பர் 18, 2025

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education Degree Programme

Students can obtain Certificate of Higher Diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education by completing Level 3 and 4 and exit the programme.

The Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education of the Faculty of Education, Open University of Sri Lanka has been conducting the Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Primary Education Programme since 2019. The main purposes of this programme are to provide opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in Early Childhood and Primary Education fields, to open avenues to get higher qualifications and professional training to those who are engaged in teaching at Early Childhood and Primary Levels, and also to expand opportunities for students who have G.C.E (Advanced Level) qualifications and who have missed the opportunities to enter any other state university. Having considered the above requirements, the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education has decided to introduce Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education Programme.

TARGET GROUP

This Programme will be offered to Teachers and Principals of primary schools, caregivers in Early Childhood centers and any other interested persons in the field of Early Childhood and Primary Education.

PROGRAMME AIM

The overall aim of the Programme is to improve the quality of Primary Education in Sri Lanka.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

♦ To enable the participants to perform effectively as teachers and care givers in the field of Primary Education by,

♦ Becoming familiar with accepted theories and practices in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education.

♦ Inculcating positive attitudes in working with children in Primary Schools.

♦ Developing teaching skills needed, through practical work.

♦ Sensitization to current issues related to the specific needs of institutions and groups placed in special circumstances.

♦ Strengthening the knowledge and skills related to selected academic disciplines.

♦ Enhancing organizational and management capabilities related to the primary classroom.

♦ Strengthening capabilities in interacting with parents and communities.