“Excellence in Performance in Quality Early Childhood Education 2025”
International ECCD Awarding Ceremony
May, 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The “Excellence in Performance in Quality Early Childhood Education 2025” International ECCD Awarding Ceremony will be organized by SAIA4ECCD in collaboration with the Preschool Unit of the Western Province, the Early Childhood Development Unit of the Central Province, and other preschool units and authorities from different provinces. The event is scheduled to take place in May 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The objective of this event is to appreciate and honor preschool teachers who have successfully implemented STEAM education and modern teaching methods in their ECCD centers in 2024.
Teachers who have shared their activities in the Facebook group “STEAM Education in South Asian Countries” (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipfcdofteachers) are eligible to apply for the award ceremony. Based on the quantity and quality of the activities shared, teachers will be honored with awards, medals, and certificates in recognition of their outstanding performance in 2024.
The International Project for Capacity Development of Early Childhood Development Teachers (IPFCD) has been implemented by SAIA4ECCD in collaboration with the Preschool Unit of the Western Province, the Early Childhood Development Unit of the Central Province, and other preschool units and authorities in Sri Lanka.
STEAM Education in Early Childhood Development
STEAM Education is a modern, globally recognized teaching approach implemented from pre-primary to higher education. It integrates the latest teaching methodologies to develop 21st-century skills in children. The objective of pre-primary education is to foster holistic child development with 21st century skills and spiritual well-being.
Over the past few years, the IPFCD project has carried out numerous programs to enhance the capabilities of preschool teachers in implementing STEAM education and modern teaching methodologies within the ECCD sector. With the support of foreign specialists, several lecture series have been conducted to equip teachers with theoretical knowledge and practical strategies for integrating STEAM into their classrooms.
Additionally, the IPFCD project has focused on incorporating STEAM education and modern teaching methods into preschool curricula. Lesson plans, daily schedules, and weekly activity plans have been developed to help teachers implement STEAM-based learning effectively at the classroom level.
Preschool teachers across the country have successfully integrated STEAM education into their daily teaching activities. They have creatively applied modern educational techniques learned through the IPFCD project to empower children with 21st-century skills.
Online Learning and Collaboration Platform
To showcase teachers’ performances and students’ achievements, an online platform—the Facebook group “STEAM Education in South Asian Countries”—was created. This group serves as a collaborative learning space where ECCD teachers can share their activities, learn from each other, and exchange best practices to strengthen early childhood education in South Asia.
Awarding Ceremony 2025
The “Excellence in Performance in Quality Early Childhood Education 2025” International ECCD Awarding Ceremony will be held in May 2025 to celebrate the dedication and outstanding contributions of preschool teachers.
During the ceremony, pioneering educators who have excelled in implementing STEAM education and modern teaching approaches will be formally recognized and awarded certificates, medals, and honors.
How to Apply
If you have uploaded your preschool activities in the “STEAM Education in South Asian Countries” Facebook group in 2024, you are eligible to apply. Submit your application as soon as possible.
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Application deadline: March 31, 2025 Note: Only activities uploaded before December 31, 2024, will be considered for evaluation at the Awarding Ceremony and Color Night.
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