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Open letter of suggestions regarding educational reform

Suggestions regarding teacher services and facilities and educational improvements

 Although the teaching profession is one of the major basic services of the state in Nepal, the status and facilities of the teaching staff related to this profession are not adequate. I present the following point-by-point suggestions to improve this:

1.  Grade facilities for teachers like in civil service

Teachers  should be provided with grade facilities similar to civil servants  and be ensured a respectable status.

2.  Periodic promotion

The system of five (5) year  periodic promotions  should also be implemented for teachers. This will increase motivation and long-term commitment among teachers.

3.  Establishment of Teachers' Hospital

A 'Teachers' Hospital' that provides special facilities for teachers and their families   should be established or treatment facilities should be provided through existing hospitals in technical partnership.

4.  Training and technical assistance

Every teacher   should be provided with  a laptop/computer and encouraged to participate in modern teaching. Continuous refresher training  and skills development in the use of ICT (Information Technology) should be provided.

5.  School Improvement

Every school should be ensured to have clean drinking water, safe toilets, a library, a science laboratory, and a computer classroom.

6.  Student Facilities

Provide free textbooks and educational materials on time.

Expand subsidized transportation and meal programs for students in rural and remote areas.

7. Curriculum and learning 

Practical curriculum : integrating life skills (agriculture, business, health, technology, entrepreneurship).

Localization : Adjustments to the curriculum according to the local context.

Language Policy : Balancing teaching in the mother tongue and the national language.

8. Governance and Responsibility  Role of Local Government :

The responsibility for elementary (grades 1-8) and secondary (9-12) levels  will be given to local governments,  but

Quality measurement, teacher appointment and inspection  will be coordinated by the federal/provincial government .

9. Technology and Modernity   Computer Education :

Computer lab in every school. "Computer class" with minimum 10 computers.

Internet facility : Internet access to all schools.

E-learning platform : Promoting online content, digital libraries, and virtual classrooms.

Thus, I am confident that  if the above-mentioned suggestions are implemented in a phased manner, Nepal's education system will become more quality,  inclusive, modern,  technology-friendly, practical, and sustainable in the long term.

Thank you.                                                                                                           

Navin Magar 

Shri Prakash M.V. Sundari Danda Kapilvastu

Lumbini Province