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Send us Fan Mail प्रस्तुत स्रोतहरूले नेपालको शिक्षा प्रणालीमा परीक्षाकेन्द्रित ढाँचाको गहिरो विश्लेषण प्रदान गर्दछन्। यिनले परीक्षाको अत्यधिक जोडले विद्यार्थी, शिक्षक र संस्थाहरूमा पारेको नकारात्मक असर लाई उजागर गर्छन्, जसले सृजनात्मकता र आलोचनात्मक सोचलाई मार्छ । स्रोतहरूले औपनिवेशिक प्रभावहरू र पुराना नीतिहरूलाई यस समस्याको जरा मान्छन् र फिनल्याण्ड, सिंगापुरजस्ता देशका विश्वव्यापी शैक्षिक सुधारह...

Send us Fan Mail डा. एन. डी. लामाको फेसबुक पोस्टले नेपालको शैक्षिक प्रणालीमा रहेको विरोधाभास उजागर गरेको छ, जहाँ विकसित देशहरूले अनलाइन शिक्षालाई अपनाइरहेका छन् भने नेपालले त्यसलाई मान्यता दिन हिचकिचाइरहेको छ। यस पोस्टले अनलाइन डिग्री, GED, र वैकल्पिक शैक्षिक माध्यमहरूलाई अस्वीकार गर्ने नीतिले नेपाली विद्यार्थीहरूलाई अवसरबाट वञ्चित गरिरहेको तर्क गर्दछ। यसका साथै, परीक्षा प्रणालीमा हुने ढिलाइले विद...

Send us Fan Mail फेसबुक पोस्टले विदेशी नागरिकता र सम्बन्धहरूप्रति समाजको धारणामा टिप्पणी मागेको छ। डा. एनडी लामाले यसमा प्रतिक्रिया दिँदै नेपालीहरूले एकअर्कालाई सहयोग गर्नुपर्ने आवश्यकतामा जोड दिएका छन्। उनी विदेशमा बसेर फर्केका नेपालीहरूले आफ्नै देशमा सामना गर्नुपरेका चुनौतीहरू र नेपालमा विदेशी योग्यतालाई मान्यता नदिइएको समस्या बारे चर्चा गर्छन्। डा. लामाले नेपालले नयाँ सोचलाई प्रोत्साहन दिनुपर्न...

Send us Fan Mail यो आलेख डा. एनडी लामा द्वारा लिखित एक शैक्षिक र सामाजिक टिप्पणी हो, जसले नेपालमा विदेशमा पढेका युवाहरूको क्षमतालाई बेवास्ता गरिएको विषयमा प्रकाश पार्छ। लामा तर्क गर्छन् कि नेपाल सरकारले विदेशी डिग्रीहरूलाई मान्यता नदिएर र कठोर नियमहरू बनाएर अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय अनुभव भएका युवाहरूलाई देश फर्कन र योगदान गर्न निरुत्साहित गरिरहेको छ। यसले गर्दा 'ब्रेन ड्रेन' अझ बढिरहेको र देशले उ...

Send us Fan Mail ND Lama को "अनिकाले मानसिकताबाट सहकाले मानसिकतामा परिवर्तन" शीर्षकको लेखले सीमितताको मानसिकता (scarcity mindset) र प्रचुरताको मानसिकता (abundance mindset) बीचको भिन्नतालाई स्पष्ट पार्छ। यसले स्रोत, अवसर, र संसार लाई हेर्ने यी दुई फरक तरिकाहरूले मानव व्यवहार, निर्णय, र समग्र जीवन सन्तुष्टि मा कसरी गहिरो प्रभाव पार्छन् भनी चर्चा गर्छ। लेखले सीमितताको मानसिकताका विशेषता र न...

Send us Fan Mail स्तुत पाठले शहरको सिमेन्ट र गाउँको बाँस भन्ने लेखबाट अंशहरू समावेश गरेको छ, जसले केन्द्रीय नियन्त्रण र स्थानीय बुद्धिको द्वन्द्वलाई उजागर गर्दछ। यसले दुई फरक पृष्ठभूमिका विद्यार्थी, दोरचि लामा र बल बहादुर , को उदाहरण प्रस्तुत गर्दछ। दोरचि, ग्रामीण परिवेशबाट, आफ्नो स्थानीय ज्ञानले धनी भए पनि, सहरकेन्द्रित परीक्षा प्रणालीमा असफल हुन्छन्, जबकि बल बहादुर, शहरी सुविधासहित, सजिलै सफल हु...

Send us Fan Mail Dynamic Public School's website outlines its educational philosophy, emphasizing learning for life through a supportive and engaging environment. The school promotes active learning through hands-on experiences and integrates fun activities into its KG-10 curriculum. Information regarding admissions, continuous assessment, programs including extracurriculars, and e-learning o...

Send us Fan Mail This excerpt from "Why Nepal's Education System Needs Reform" by ND Lama critiques the nation's overreliance on examinations, which the author argues hinders genuine learning and critical thinking. The author contends that this exam-centric approach , rooted in historical and colonial influences , prioritizes scores and memorization over creativity, innovation,...

Send us Fan Mail  Just Nepal Foundation (JNF) is a local non-governmental organization active in the Helambu region. The organization focuses on empowering local communities by addressing the fundamental issues they face. JNF's projects encompass climate change adaptation, inclusive education, youth empowerment, and food security. They also provide support during disasters, as exemplified by...

Send us Fan Mail This resource provides a comprehensive AI course list tailored for Nepalese colleges and universities. It suggests curricula, textbooks, and syllabi for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels, aiming to standardize AI education in Nepal. The course list covers a range of AI topics, including machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and ethics. It also inclu...

Send us Fan Mail This article explores the relationship between integrated curriculum and thematic approaches in early childhood education in Nepal, specifically from early childhood to grade three. The research uses qualitative methods like interviews and focus groups to understand teacher and educator perspectives. It highlights the shift in Nepal's education system towards integrated learn...

Send us Fan Mail  A blog post reflects on Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology (MBUST) in Nepal, praising its commitment to sustainability, particularly its solar energy initiatives and agricultural research led by Dr. Bhushan Shrestha. However, the author suggests crucial improvements are needed, focusing on enhancing the university's website, implementing a Learning Managemen...

Send us Fan Mail The Nepali text and its English translation describe a meeting of private school principals in Lalitpur, Nepal, where excessive government regulations and new mandates, such as stricter Grade 8 exams and increased fees, were the primary focus. This overregulation, the author argues, stifles innovation and creativity in teaching, harming students by prioritizing compliance over mea...

Send us Fan Mail This blog post argues that Nepal's current Secondary Education Examination (SEE) system is inefficient and detrimental to students' learning. The author, a teacher in Nepal, advocates for a modernized, decentralized system that empowers teachers to create locally relevant assessments and utilizes technology to reduce costs and increase accessibility. The post highlights...

Send us Fan Mail  This blog post analyzes the leadership styles of Nehemiah and Moses, contrasting their responses to crises. Nehemiah's success is attributed to his prayerful planning and perseverance , while Moses's failure stems from his reactive frustration and disobedience . The author extracts key leadership lessons, emphasizing the importance of prayer, planning, persistence, and...

Send us Fan Mail This blog post contrasts the proactive choices of Joseph in the Bible, who resisted temptation and ultimately received blessings, with the reactive choices of Adam and Eve, whose impulsive actions led to negative consequences. The author uses these biblical examples to illustrate the importance of seeking God's guidance , taking responsibility for one's actions , and con...

Send us Fan Mail  This blog post examines the debate surrounding unified textbooks in Nepal's education system. Arguments for unification center on promoting educational equity and national identity by standardizing content. Conversely, concerns exist regarding limitations on teacher autonomy and the potential for biased content. The author explores global examples of centralized and decentra...

Send us Fan Mail Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People introduces the concepts of "Private Victory" and "Public Victory." Private Victory , encompassing self-mastery and independence through proactive behavior, goal setting, and prioritization, precedes Public Victory . Public Victory focuses on building effective relationships through collaboration, empathy,...

Send us Fan Mail  This blog post argues that Nepal's education system needs reform by advocating for collaboration between public and private schools. The author criticizes the government's resistance to change and bias against private institutions, highlighting the need for more flexible, skills-based learning to address the rapidly evolving job market. The post uses the metaphor of peo...

Send us Fan Mail The author argues that Nepal's education system needs significant reform and collaboration between public and private schools. Outdated, exam-focused practices hinder students' ability to develop critical thinking and practical skills needed in a rapidly changing world. Government resistance to change and bias against private schools further impede progress. The author u...

Send us Fan Mail  This blog post summarizes a presentation by Ari Pokka, a Finnish education expert, at an international education conference. Pokka advocated for abandoning outdated educational practices such as top-down structures and focusing instead on competency-based learning and distributed leadership. He highlighted the Finnish education system's success , emphasizing autonomy, collab...

Send us Fan Mail This blog post proposes a practical alternative to establishing a Christian university: creating a smaller Christian study center. The author suggests partnering with existing organizations like ECEC Nepal, EQUIP, and TeachBeyond to offer accredited teacher education programs. The center would model its curriculum on successful programs from ITEEN and DAI, focusing on teacher trai...

Send us Fan Mail  This document, "HTP_01.pdf", provides a foundational lesson on preparing and delivering sermons. It emphasizes the importance of choosing a specific Bible passage and defining a clear objective for the message. The document uses metaphors like a shepherd protecting his sheep from wolves to illustrate the need for a targeted approach, focusing on a single "wolf&quot...

Send us Fan Mail  This excerpt from a religious text is a lesson focused on stewardship, teaching believers how to manage their resources and use them to serve God. It stresses that everything belongs to God and that Christians are stewards entrusted with managing these resources. The text encourages giving a tenth of one's income to support the church and those in need, emphasizes the import...

Send us Fan Mail  This excerpt from a religious text is a lesson on stewardship. It emphasizes that everything belongs to God and that Christians, as stewards, should use their material possessions, time, and talents for God's work. The lesson also provides guidance on how to discern God's will, particularly regarding important life decisions, through prayer, Bible study, advice from spi...