University Capstone: Advancements Impact on Maldives Education

This capstone project investigates the influence of current advancements on the quality of education in the Maldives. It begins by highlighting the country's economic reliance on tourism and the Ministry of Education's focus on improving educational standards. The research explores the impact of advanced classroom training methods and government initiatives on primary education, while also addressing challenges like limited access to tertiary and vocational education. The study examines factors affecting educational quality, including teacher competency and infrastructure limitations, and emphasizes the need for curriculum reviews and alignment with labor market demands. The project aims to identify the significant impacts of advancements, analyze barriers, and offer recommendations for improvement. The literature review provides a theoretical framework, discussing quality improvement in education, relevant factors, and the theoretical conceptualization of quality improvement. The methodology includes a research design, data collection, and analysis. The project also includes an analysis of public expenditure, advancements in teaching staff, and UNICEF's response to educational challenges, concluding with recommendations for enhancing educational quality in the Maldives.

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Abstract
The research is mainly focusing on the current advancements brought to the educational
institutions to improve the quality of education in Maldives. It has been observed that currently
Maldives has captured the leading position in the tourism sector that contributes to the growing
economy of the country. The research highlights on such impacts occurred on the educational
quality due to the current advancements. The literature provides the enriched ideas about the
procedures of developing educational quality and developing the skills and competency level of
the workforce for the betterment of future. The study implies that the ministry of education is
contributing to the better opportunities in educational field to improve the quality of education. It
is notified that both the training and teaching contents are needed to the closely aligned with the
projected skill requirements of the labor market. The use of the secondary data collection process
helped in identifying the major advancements brought to the educational filed of Maldives. The
study recommends that adopting the child-friendly teaching methods would be much beneficial
in encouraging the youth to learn the innovative process of education.

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Table of Contents
Title of the Project...........................................................................................................................4
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Background of the Research......................................................................................................4
1.2 Rationale of the Research..........................................................................................................5
1.3 Research Aim.............................................................................................................................6
1.4 Research Objectives...................................................................................................................6
1.4 Literature Limitations and areas of controversies.....................................................................6
1.5 Research Hypothesis..................................................................................................................7
2.0 Literature Review......................................................................................................................7
2.1 Quality improvement in Education............................................................................................7
2.2 Theoretical Conceptualization of Quality Improvement in Education......................................9
2.3 Factors affecting quality in education......................................................................................10
2.4 Current advancements in educational field impacting on education quality in Maldives.......12
2.5 Relevancy and Appropriateness of the aims and literature approach......................................13
3.0 Research Methodology............................................................................................................13
3.1 Research Design......................................................................................................................14
3.2 Data Collection and Analysis..................................................................................................14
3.3 Timeline...................................................................................................................................15
4. Analysis and Discussion............................................................................................................16
 Public expenditure on education in Maldives........................................................................16
 Advancements in Teaching staffs in Maldives.......................................................................18
 Response from UNICEF to address the educational challenges in Maldives........................19

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5. Conclusion.................................................................................................................................21
References......................................................................................................................................24

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Title of the Project
Impact of Current Advancements in the Educational Field to Improve the Quality of Education in
Maldives
1.0 Introduction
Quality in education is a concept that holds mostly the multifaceted and complex
characterization. Maldives, being one of the smallest countries in Asia, has been facing the
geographical challenges in a significant manner (Marope, Chakroun & Holmes, 2015). However,
in the post globalization era, the advancements took place even in the education field. The
Ministry of Education has adopted the advancements to contribute growth to the schools and
educational institutes. The strong growth in the tourism sector has been contributing to the
economy of this country. However, currently, the country is also focusing on the improvement in
the educational field. The study would thus highlight the impacts of the current advancements on
the educational quality in Maldives. The use of the appropriate literature and methodological
process would help in structuring the entire research in a systematic way.
1.1 Background of the Research
The current advancements in the educational institutes have transformed the quality
parameter of the educational resources. The advanced method of classroom training is quite
opportunistic for the students to improve their knowledge (Ali & Male, 2016). Maldives
Government has currently achieved access to the basic education by expanding the primary-level
enrollment rapidly and improved the educational quality. However, Maxwell et al., (2015)
argued that that there is the limited access to the good quality tertiary, vocational, and secondary

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education across the atolls still persists. The high level of the unemployment rate is quite
recognisabble among the younger labor force, which is highlighting the lack of qualified and
skilled workforce skills. However, currently, the Ministry of Education is mostly concentrating
on the betterment of the quality in the secondary, tertiary, and vocational levels (Gupta, 2017).
The regular reviews of the curriculums are quite helpful in this context to bring such
international practices in education.
1.2 Rationale of the Research
The research is mainly focusing on the current advancements brought to the educational
institutions to improve the quality of education in Maldives. It has been observed that currently
Maldives has captured the leading position in the tourism sector that contributes to the growing
economy of the country (El-Horr & Pande, 2016). The Ministry of Education is now focusing on
improving the educational quality to increase the employment rate of the qualified and skilled
workforce. However, it has been observed that the limited access to the vocational and secondary
training process and lack of teachers’ competency levels are the major barriers for improving the
educational background.
The issue mostly arises due to the lack of the continuous monitoring, regular reviews, and
adequate investments in the education. It is notified that both the training and teaching contents
are needed to the closely aligned with the projected skill requirements of the labor market. In
2014, the comprehensive teacher training and development program was started that is needed to
be continued till date even (Rasheed, 2015). It is noticeable that the lack of the higher secondary
school infrastructure is also creating the significant barriers to develop quality.

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The current advancements in the world seek the better knowledge of the workforce.
Maldives is one of the most visited tourism places in the world. The lack of proper infrastructure
for the education in universities and schools is still a major area of concern in Maldives.
However, recent approaches from government are quite useful for facilitating more advanced
methods in the educational field (Ibe.unesco.org. 2018). The improvement in the educational
quality is thus necessary for the population to develop highly improved work skills (Arain,
2017). The research would shed lights on such impacts occurred on the educational quality due
to the current advancements. The identification of the significant changes in the educational level
would help in identifying the impacts in a clarified manner.
1.3 Research Aim
The aim of the research is to identify the significant impacts of the current advancements
that are improving the educational quality in Maldives. The study also attempts to identify the
necessity of improving the educational quality for the future prospects.
1.4 Research Objectives
 To identify the requirements of developing educational quality in Maldives
 To investigate the impacts of the current advancements on improving educational quality
in Maldives
 To critically analyze the barriers of improving educational quality in Maldives
 To present the preferable recommendations to overcome these barriers

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1.4 Literature Limitations and areas of controversies
The ideas obtained from the literature section of the study would reflect on the
educational practices necessary for improving the quality. However, the lack of upgraded
information can be a considerable limitation in this context. Moreover, the time constraint is
another most significant barrier of this study. It is noticeable that the ministry of education is
contributing to the better opportunities in educational field to improve the quality of education.
However, the majority of the controversies arise in identifying the availability of the specific
resources. In spite of the initiatives undertaken by the educational ministry, the question is still
pointing out on the facilities and infrastructure to implement the improvement plans. However,
the argumentative discussion would be presented in the further section of the study.
1.5 Research Hypothesis
H0: Current advancements in the educational field does not impact on improving the education
quality
H1: Current advancements in the educational field impacts on improving the education quality
2.0 Literature Review
The literature review provides the underlying theoretical evaluation of the subject matter.
In this section of the study, the contextual and theoretical analysis of the subject would be
presented. The study provides the insights of the current advancements that are impacting on the
educational quality in Maldives (Hasan & McDonald, 2015). The literature would provide the
enriched ideas about the procedures of developing educational quality and developing the skills

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and competency level of the workforce for the betterment of future. The argumentative
discussion would also be presented in this section of the study.
2.1 Quality improvement in Education
At the higher education level, the improvement of the quality parameter depends on the
higher competency level of the teachers and the adequate supports and resources for the students.
According to Adam and Wright (2014), improvement of the educational quality is essential for
the youth to develop a better future ahead. Quality improvement in educational field holds a
significant approach to develop the knowledge for the future developments. It has been observed
that the considerable consensus is identified around the basic dimensions of educational quality.
It generally includes:
 Learners who are well-nourished and ready to participate in the learning programs
 The safe, healthy, and supportive environment is necessary to develop the education
quality (Hasan & Hynds, 2014).
 Relevant contents and materials for acquiring literacy and basic skills for knowledge are
required.
 The appropriate process through which the skilled and trained teachers would teach the
innovative method of classroom learning with the skillful assessment.
 The fruitful outcomes that encompass the skills, knowledge, and attitudes are aligned to
the national education goals for positive participation in society.
Apparently, education is conceptualized as a complex system embedded in cultural, political,
and economic context. However, the use of the advanced ideas can bring the changes and reduce
the complexity level to develop the high quality education for the people (Zlatkin-

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Troitschanskaia, Shavelson & Kuhn, 2015). For example, Maldives Government has currently
achieved access to the basic education by expanding the primary-level enrollment rapidly and
improved the educational quality. On the other hand, National University of Maldives is also
developing the classroom learning with the advanced method of education (Brown et al., 2017).
The governmental supports and access to these educational resources are thus necessary. Most of
the unemployment takes place due to the lack of qualified work forces.
2.2 Theoretical Conceptualization of Quality Improvement in Education
The quality improvement in the higher education level is defined in multiple ways. The
concentration on the theoretical analysis, it has been observed that quality of the education
depends on the learning parameter of the students. Supporting such statement Yamada, Fujikawa
& Pangeni (2015) defined that the development of the educational quality highly depends on the
adequate resources and supports. However, Di Biase (2018) argued that academic staffs are more
concerned about the resources for improving educational quality than the performance of the
individuals. In order to improve the educational quality, it is essential to assess the learning
parameter and monitor the skill improvement process on a regular basis. However, it is also
essential to align the necessary resources required for bringing innovations to the classroom
learning techniques. On the other hand, Tay (2015) explained that the improper coordination can
become the major obstruction and it requires establishing the specific institutional goals. The
further researches on this context develop the ideas about the classifications, which are as
follows:
 First is ‘transcendent quality’, which implies the result of expertise and reputation of the
academic staffs (Ali & Male, 2016).

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 Second is ‘manufacturing based quality’, which is accepted as the service that conforms
to specifications and used in a manner for which it was designed (Carrington et al., 2017).
 Third is ‘product based quality’, which is improved by the increasing level of the students
programs and the associations of the academic staffs.
 Fourth is ‘value based quality’, which depends on the acceptable performance at an
affordable price (Meierkord, 2017).
 Fifth is ‘user based quality’ that depends on the needs, wants and preferences of the
students.
The classifications off these conceptual ideas determine the necessity of the adequate
supports and resources for developing the higher quality education. However, the role of the
government is much significant in this context. Selby & Kagawa (2018) commented that the high
standardized education is possible if the government gains access to the necessary resources for
the education. The country would be developed in educational aspects by maintaining the
standards, which would contribute to the high employment rate in future. Opposing such
statement, Bray, Kwo and Jokić (2016) implied that the improvement in the educational quality
is necessary for the population to develop highly improved work skills. Without the appropriate
infrastructure, it would be quite difficult.
2.3 Factors affecting quality in education
The education quality depends on the both the teachers and the learners. The extensive
competency skills of the teachers are necessary. In majority of the cases, it has been observed
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 The lack of teachers’ efficiency in treating students can discourage them to improve their
learning practices. The lack of adequate knowledge is the major determinants in
improving the education quality (Ali & Male, 2016).
 The lack of the proper teacher training center is also another major obstacle in improving
the educational quality. If the teachers receive the proper training for the higher education
courses or programs with the advanced methods of education, it would be beneficial for
them to improve their efficiency (Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, Shavelson & Kuhn, 2015).
The lack of training thus can create the obligation in improving the educational quality.
 The lack of adequate resources is quite a significant factor that affects the quality
improvement in education. The classroom learning is currently influenced by greater
advancements and digital technologies. The lack of adequate resources would thus
prevent the students from learning these advancements that can improve their education
quality.
 The lack of support from Ministry of Education or the Government is a major factor that
affects the educational quality. Government plays a major role in adjusting the
educational policies and implementing the advanced techniques in education. If the
government do not support the educational institutes with all these necessary
requirements, it would be quite difficult to bring improvements in the education quality.
Therefore, it is essential to pay attention towards the necessary factors for improving the
educational quality. However, it is also noticed that the current advancements in the digital
classrooms and technologies have brought much changes in the educational process. Especially,
in the developing countries like Maldives, these advancements are required to be supported by
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functionalities for the betterment of the future. Al Helal (2012) argued that if the government
does not concentrate on developing the educational infrastructure in higher secondary schools
and universities, the problems would remain as the same. Moreover, the developing tourism
sector also requires the high qualified workforce to contribute more on the economy parameter.
Therefore, it is much necessary to establish the better centers for the students with the advanced
classroom training. The practical knowledge derived from these practices would be much helpful
for them to gather the insights about high standard education.
2.4 Current advancements in educational field impacting on education quality in Maldives
In the post era of globalization, the political, cultural, social, and technological scenario
has become much advanced. In a country like Maldives, three major streams are observed in the
modern-day education. First is informal training in which the children receive education from
the family and the communities in the island (Alphin Jr, Chan & Lavine, 2017). Second is
Islamic religious instruction, which is generally provided through the private tutoring. Third is
face-to-face learning, which is provided to the students for meeting the increasing development
needs of the country. The advanced method of classroom training is quite opportunistic for the
students to improve their knowledge (Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, Shavelson & Kuhn, 2015).
However, current developments in the educational field are introducing the innovative
procedures of classroom learning. Di Biase (2018) implied that the quality of the education can
be improved if the students receive high end supports from the government, skilled teachers and
adequate infrastructure.
Maldives Government has currently achieved access to the basic education by expanding
the primary-level enrollment rapidly and improved the educational quality. The governmental

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supports and access to these educational resources are thus necessary. Most of the unemployment
takes place due to the lack of qualified work forces. However, recent approaches from
government are quite useful for facilitating more advanced methods in the educational field. It is
notified that both the training and teaching contents are needed to the closely aligned with the
projected skill requirements of the labor market. In 2014, the comprehensive teacher training and
development program was started that is needed to be continued till date even (Al Helal, 2012).
It would be even beneficial to increase employment rate of the qualified workers for the future
prospects. The lack of proper infrastructure for the education in universities and schools is still a
major area of concern in Maldives. However, recent approaches from government are quite
useful for facilitating more advanced methods in the educational field (Ibe.unesco.org. 2018).
2.5 Relevancy and Appropriateness of the aims and literature approach
The literature study is widely focusing on the underlying conceptual analysis of the
subject matter. It explores the conceptual ideas about the quality in education and the associated
classifications defined by the previous researchers. The aim of the study is to identify the impacts
of the current advancements in the educational field for improving quality (Akareem & Hossain
2012). It has been observed that the secondary information obtained from the secondary sources
is explained to achieve this aim. It provides the considerable knowledge about the innovative
classroom learning and the competency skills of the teachers to develop the high standard
education for the students. It is also proclaimed that the development of the continuous
reviewing and monitoring of the students skills and quality development program would be
much beneficial for improving the quality level (Hill, 2014). Obtaining ideas on these aspects is
thus achieving the aims of the research. The further section of the study would provide the
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3.0 Research Methodology
Research methodology is conceptualized as the systematic approach undertaken for
conducting any particular research study. The use of the appropriate research methodology helps
in identifying the area of concerns and the necessary recommendations to overcome the barriers
(Taylor, Bogdan & DeVault, 2015). The study is widely focusing on the impacts of the current
advancements on improving the quality of the education in Maldives. Maldives Government has
currently achieved access to the basic education by expanding the primary-level enrollment
rapidly and improved the educational quality (Reynolds et al., 2014). It is essential to explore the
initiatives and the advancements visible in the educational institutes of Maldives in order to
improve the quality of the education. Observing these necessities, the study would conduct the
secondary data analysis method. In this process, the information would be collected from the
secondary data sources and would be analyzed the information by concentrating on the subject
area.
3.1 Research Design
The use of the interpretivism philosophy would be helpful for the study to develop the
interpretive understanding of the information collected from the secondary sources. The use of
the inductive approach would examine the existing research and develop the insightful ideas
about the subject matter. The study is mainly based on the secondary analysis in which the theme
based approaches would be used. The information about the current practices and the analysis of
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3.2 Data Collection and Analysis
The sources would be used for extracting information about the specific subject area are
needed to be authentic and validated. The research would use the upgraded information from the
current journals, articles, and websites. The secondary data collection techniques mainly
concentrate on the published information that is quite updated. Therefore, the research would be
performed by gathering knowledge about the government initiatives and current advancements
brought to the educational institutes of Maldives. Accordingly, the analysis of the statistics
information would also be provided to understand the effectiveness of these advancements that
brought changes to the educational quality. In the net section of the study, the discussion would
be based on the information collected from the secondary sources. The ideas obtained from the
secondary analysis would be linked to the literature review to meet the objectives of the research.
3.3 Timeline
Main activities/ stages Month
April
Month
May
Month
June
Month
July
Month
Augus
t
Month
September
Topic Selection 
Data collection from
secondary sources
 
Framing layout of the research 
Literature review   
Formation of the research
Plan
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Selection of the Appropriate
Research Techniques
 
Secondary data collection  
Analysis & discussion of Data
Collection
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Conclusion of the Study 
Formation of Rough Draft 
Submission of Final Work 
Table 3.1: Timeframe
(Source: Created by the Author)
4. Analysis and Discussion
The advanced method of classroom training is quite opportunistic for the students to
improve their knowledge. Maldives Government has currently achieved access to the basic
education by expanding the primary-level enrollment rapidly. The government has recognized
that the training and teaching contents are needed to the closely aligned with the projected skill
requirements of the labor market. The Ministry of Education is now focusing on improving the
educational quality to increase the employment rate of the qualified and skilled workforce (Lu &
Liu, 2015). However, it has been observed that the limited access to the vocational and
secondary training process and lack of teachers’ competency levels are the major barriers for
improving the educational background. Moreover, the lack of proper infrastructure for the
education in universities and schools is still a major area of concern in Maldives. However,

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recent approaches from government are quite useful for facilitating more advanced methods in
the educational field (Ibe.unesco.org. 2018). Maldives has captured the leading position in the
tourism sector that contributes to the growing economy of the country (Bacca et al., 2014).
 Public expenditure on education in Maldives
The Ministry of Education is now focusing on improving the educational quality to
increase the employment rate of the qualified and skilled workforce. In this section of the study,
the standardized development of the education quality in Maldives would be discussed. The
population is also influenced by the advancements took place in the educational field in
Maldives. It can be stated that the encouragement from the teaching staffs and their
commendable attributes in teaching the students would influence the people to take interests in
learning. In order to improve the educational quality, it is essential to assess the learning
parameter and monitor the skill improvement process on a regular basis. However, it is also
essential to align the necessary resources required for bringing innovations to the classroom
learning techniques. On the other hand, Tay (2015) explained that the improper coordination can
become the major obstruction and it requires establishing the specific institutional goals.

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Figure 4.1: Public expenditure on education
(Source: Maldivesresearch.org. 2018)
The major obstacle is found in Maldives was the lack of proper educational infrastructure
and the lack of proper resources. In 2009, Maldives educational ministry spent almost 7.8%,
which is a larger amount of the entire GDP. This ratio is quite higher than the spending in 2008.
However, in the year of 2011, there was the significant downfall noticed in the public
expenditure on education. It was almost 12% that was nearly 1,098 Million Rufiyaa
(Maldivesresearch.org. 2018). This downfall was quite significant in posing challenges in the
higher secondary education level. Quality improvement in educational field holds a significant
approach to develop the knowledge for the future developments.
 Advancements in Teaching staffs in Maldives
Maldives Government and the universities have been taking the hands-on approach in
developing the educational courses for the teaching staffs. It has been observed that the limited
access to the vocational and secondary training process and lack of teachers’ competency levels
are the major barriers for improving the educational background. In the year of 2010, the
Maldives College of Higher Education and Faculty of Education were offering the teachers a
diploma course in teaching. Apart from this course, the teachers in Maldives receive many other
courses to improve their knowledge in education. The professional development or the
professional advancements are conceptualized for ensuring the individual achievements on the
basis of Professional Development Policy of Education (Ibe.unesco.org. 2018).
The teachers even attend the seminars, workshops, and digital classes to improve their
knowledge in the advanced education areas. The policy aims to focus on the establishment,

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planning, and executing the professional development that is required for the professionals in
order to improve their efficiency. They can even convey them the regulations that are set to hold
the high standardized educational programs. The execution of the Teachers Resource Centre
(TRC) in the atoll is also quite beneficial in advancing the educational practices. The policy also
stipulates that each professional of the school would participate in a professional development
activity that would be continuing for 15 long hours in every academic year. Three days are
allocated for every academic calendar year of Ministry of Education. The initiative was quite
beneficial to bring more advancement in the educational field and improve the quality of the
education. It is also essential to align the necessary resources required for bringing innovations to
the classroom learning techniques. The teachers would thus be able to contribute effectively on
the classroom training for the betterment of the educational quality.
 Response from UNICEF to address the educational challenges in Maldives
The educational challenges faced by the educational institutes in Maldives were quite
some concerned areas. It is noticeable that the ministry of education is contributing to the better
opportunities in educational field to improve the quality of education. It has been observed that
the limited access to the vocational and secondary training process and lack of teachers’
competency levels are the major barriers for improving the educational background. In order to
address such challenges with the advancements in the education, the Ministry of Education and
UNICEF together created the national tsunami recovery program that focuses on building the
development bridge to the future. It is notified that both the training and teaching contents are
needed to the closely aligned with the projected skill requirements of the labor market. In 2014,
the comprehensive teacher training and development program was started that is needed to be
continued till date. The major aims of this initiative were to raise the educational standards

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throughout Maldives and integrating the isolated and distant islands. They have even
concentrated on leveling the national inequalities through the following achievements:
 The program would focus on developing 20 Teacher Resource Centers (TRCs). The
teachers would be able to use the broadband internet and well-developed websites. These
websites would include the teaching and learning tools to integrate the teachers into
global and national learning communities that are sharing the best practices (Unicef.org.
2018).
 The program is also aiming to develop the child-friendly schools that would encourage
more participation, creative sense of mind, proactive and flexible learning.
 The program would ensure the active involvement of the caregivers for delivering more
fruitful education to their children.
 It is also attempting to revise the curriculums for ensuring the relevancy of the national
development priorities (Reynolds et al., 2014).
 Finally, it focuses on the collaborative, sustainable, and continuous review and
knowledge sharing system at the atoll and national levels.
These initiatives are quite helpful in developing the high standardized educational quality in
Maldives. However, the cooperation from the teachers would e necessary.
The above explanation provides the ideas about the advancements that are creating impacts
on the educational quality in Maldives. Maldives Government has currently achieved access to
the basic education by expanding the primary-level enrollment rapidly and improved the
educational quality. The governmental supports and access to these educational resources are
thus necessary (Alphin Jr, Chan & Lavine, 2017). Most of the unemployment takes place due to

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the lack of qualified work forces. However, recent approaches from government are quite useful
for facilitating more advanced methods in the educational field. if the government does not
concentrate on developing the educational infrastructure in higher secondary schools and
universities, the problems would remain as the same. Moreover, the developing tourism sector
also requires the high qualified workforce to contribute more on the economy parameter.
The literature study also provides the idea about the necessity of improving quality. Most of
the unemployment takes place due to the lack of qualified work forces. The lack of adequate
knowledge is the major determinants in improving the education quality. Therefore, the ministry
of education has undertaken the hands-on approach to improve the teachers’ skills for increasing
their efficiency level. It can interpreted that though the training centers are beneficial for
improving the knowledge of the associated teaching staffs, it is still necessary for the
government to develop the classrooms. The lack of proper infrastructure for the education in
universities and schools is still a major area of concern in Maldives. However, recent approaches
from government are quite useful for facilitating more advanced methods in the educational field
(Ibe.unesco.org. 2018). In order to improve the educational quality, it is essential to assess the
learning parameter and monitor the skill improvement process on a regular basis. However, it is
also essential to align the necessary resources required for bringing innovations to the classroom
learning techniques. On the other hand, it can be explained that the improper coordination can
become the major obstruction and it requires establishing the specific institutional goals. It is
notified that both the training and teaching contents are needed to the closely aligned with the
projected skill requirements of the labor market. Therefore, it can be implied that if the
educational institutes would reform as per the initiatives undertaken by the ministry of Education
and UNICEF, it would be beneficial in developing the qualified workers for the future prospects.

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5. Conclusion
The study develops the enriched ideas about the impacts of the current advancements on
the educational quality in Maldives. The advanced method of classroom training is quite
opportunistic for the students to improve their knowledge. Maldives Government has currently
achieved access to the basic education by expanding the primary-level enrollment rapidly and
improved the educational quality. Maldives Government has currently achieved access to the
basic education by expanding the primary-level enrollment rapidly and improved the educational
quality. It is noticeable that the ministry of education is contributing to the better opportunities in
educational field to improve the quality of education. However, the lack of upgraded information
can be a considerable limitation in this context. Moreover, the time constraint is another most
significant barrier of this study.
It is notified that both the training and teaching contents are needed to the closely aligned
with the projected skill requirements of the labor market. Maldives has captured the leading
position in the tourism sector that contributes to the growing economy of the country. The
Ministry of Education is now focusing on improving the educational quality to increase the
employment rate of the qualified and skilled workforce. The execution of the Teachers Resource
Centre (TRC) in the atoll is also quite beneficial in advancing the educational practices.The
professional development or the professional advancements are conceptualized for ensuring the
individual achievements on the basis of Professional Development Policy of Education.
Therefore, it is observed that the study clearly addresses the determined aims and objectives. The
policy development is aiming to focus on improving the quality of education with the help of
advanced techniques. In order to maintain the consistency and improve the infrastructure of the
educational schools, the necessary implications are provided further.

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The future recommendation for the educational quality improvement depends on the
coordination and supportiveness of the associated stakeholders. Starting from the governmental
figures to teaching associates need to be quite cooperative to drive such initiatives for the future.
The TRCs are designed to ensure the low and high cost output information sharing. The help
from the competent teachers would be helpful to run these centers. On the other hand, it can be
recommended that adopting the child-friendly teaching methods would be much beneficial in
encouraging the youth to learn the innovative process of education. It would even help in expand
the participatory programs in future as well.

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