HOW DID GAY RIGHTS CREEP INTO THE GRADE SIX ENGLISH MODULE?

Parents concerned that moves underway to promote homosexuality among children In a desperate attempt to ward off criticism, the Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewe has sought a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into the matter

- By CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA

A recent module English Language introduced by the Education Ministry for Grade Six students, under the new education reforms, has raised alarm among parents and teachers over the inclusion of an immoral website which directs children to details promoting same sex activities and LGBTQ rights.

While open discussions on same sex activities are socially taboo in Sri Lanka and our laws do not permit such activities, it is questionable how such content was included in the school curriculum worked out under the new education reforms being implemented by the NPP government. After being released, the Education Ministry were quick to say that they had launched an inquiry after receiving a complaint regarding the website promoting same sex activities prepared by the National Institute of Education (NIE).