2015

E - GURUGEDARA

Exposing the Sri Lankan school children to

the global environment

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About AIESEC

AISEC is the largest youth-lead organization in the world which acts as a platform for young

people to explore and develop their leadership potential. We have over 90,000 members in

124 countries and territories, over 1 million alumni and have been active for 6 decades.

Since the establishment of AIESEC in Sri Lanka in 1995, as the local chapter of the AIESEC

International, we have been creating positive impact to drive this country for the betterment

of youth in future. Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and innovation are among key focus areas

of our organization and more than 350 organizations have made us their first-choice partner in

diverse portfolios over the past few years.

AIESEC in Sri Lanka

Currently present in 6 recognized universities, AIESEC in Sri Lanka provides an international

platform for Sri Lankan Youth to discover and develop their potential. This global,

nonpolitical, non-profit organization is comprised of students, undergraduates and recent

graduates of higher education, who are interested in world issues, leadership, and

management.

University of Moratuwa

University of Colombo

University of Kalaniya

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

University of Peradeniya

University of Wayaba

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About SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka is a paradise island located in the Indian Ocean. Known as the pearl of the Indian

Ocean, Sri Lanka is the home to a multi-religious, multi-racial and multi-lingual population of 20

million. The four major ethnic groups are Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamils, Indian Tamils and Sri

Lankan Moors or Muslims. With a history that dates back over 2500 years, Sri Lanka is known

for its rich culture that is seeped with heritage that helped mold the country into the place of

wonder that it is. Sri Lankan holidays showcase this ancient influence as visitors are embraced

by the warmth of her people. This tiny island lays claim to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites,

which are well preserved and proudly display the wonder of ancient Sri Lanka

National Emblem of Sri Lanka

National Flag of Sri Lanka

Map of Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka in all her majesty, grabs the attention of her visitors due to its climate and natural

resources. The climate of Sri Lanka can be described as tropical and warm. The temperature

may vary from 150C in the central highlands to 350C in other low areas. The monsoon

rainfall occurs between the month of May and August in the Southwest, and between

December and March in the Northeast. Sri Lanka has an extraordinarily rich and unique

biodiversity, in fact one of the highest in Asia. Within the confines of just 65,500 square

kilometers inhabit well over 600 species of terrestrial vertebrates. There are more than 82

species of mammals (including elephant, leopard and bear), over 400 bird species (the tally

varies between ornithologists), 133 reptile species (including 80 snakes!), and 54

amphibians (the number rises as new species of frogs are being discovered)

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PROJECT E-GURUGEDARA 2015 Theme: Exposing the Sri Lankan school children to the global environment

Objective: Establishing cultural understanding and paving way for sustainable cultural

understanding.

Enhancing the English and IT literacy of students in the under privilege

schools of a selected area.

Location: 10 selected schools from Piliyandala zone

Programme: English workshops

Presentations

Competitions (Dictation, Reading, Creative Writing, Hand writing,

public speaking)

IT workshops

Introduction to Microsoft office and computer hardware

Art Exhibition partnering with Hodiya project

How the project is carried out?

Two or Three (depending on school the intern is allocated to) Daily sessions (45 minute) for

an estimated 40 students each in 10 selected schools according to a syllabus prepared by

AIESEC under the guidance of teachers from the selected schools.

Duration:-06/11/2015 to 22/08/2015

This is a project initiated by AIESEC Colombo South with the vision to enhance the English

and IT literacy of Sri Lankan school children and to provide a cultural understanding as well

as to create a Global Learning Environment, 20 - 30 foreign undergraduates will be joining

with AIESEC Colombo South to conduct the project in 10 selected schools in the Piliyandala

Education Zone (In Colombo). It provides undergraduates from around the globe an

opportunity to work with local schools to develop the English and IT literacy of Sri Lankan

students. As the final event of the project an art exhibition will conducted together with

Hodiya project.

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ENGLISH AND IT PROGRAMME

The Interns will be teaching English and IT to school children. Will be implemented in

10 selected schools in Piliyandala Zone (In Colombo) covering 2000 students. 45

minutes of daily sessions for students in GRADES 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 will be conducted by

30 foreign undergraduates together with the English teachers of the said schools

(and estimated 3 or 4 foreign interns per school).

Skills enhancement

English and IT skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team working skills

Provide an opportunity for the students to learn in a global learning environment and

experience diverse cultural aspects.

[The syllabus is prepared by AIESEC together with the teachers from the selected

schools according to the TIM (Teachers Instruction Manual)

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Expected Outcomes:

Enhance students’ soft skills on communication, reading and writing by approaching

them in a different manner including entertainment activities, encouraging

conversations and group based activities… etc.

Making students confident to speak in English and familiarizing the English terms

that are being used in day today life.

Enhancing students’ group working abilities, leadership potentials to prepare them

for the competitive society.

Appreciations of various cultures and build respect for different religions and beliefs.

Enriching creativeness of individuals and making students identify abilities of each

other.

Creating the awareness about the importance of learning English and it among the

school children.

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