The KIX EMAP Podcast aims to amplify diverse voices within the education sector, featuring guests from government, academia, and civil society. Hosted by Ryan Allen, Assistant Professor at Soka University of America, the podcast engages with senior educational intellectuals, authors, and practitioners across regions like Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. In a recent episode, Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana from Sri Lanka discusses her transition from hard sciences to education, addressing the disparities between learner-centered methods and exam-focused systems in Sri Lankan schools. She also underscores the challenges in implementing teacher training modules and advocates for partnerships with local experts to tailor solutions effectively. Additionally, the podcast invites recommendations for potential guests to continue enriching the dialogue.

Listen to the podcast: https://soundcloud.com/norrag/an-interdisciplinary-approach-to-improving-education-with-prof-manjula-vithanapathirana-1?si=c5d9ee5c48b14567adc05a311f37850f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing