Today in Kathmandu, the 7th Education Symposium, organized by British Council Nepal, convened under the theme of ‘Educational Excellence through the Professional Development of Teachers and Teacher Educators’.
Over the years, the British Council’s annual symposiums have been pivotal in fostering discussions on crucial topics impacting Nepal’s educational sphere. Ranging from inclusive education to the integration of technology in pedagogy, to assessments, and creative education through arts, these dialogues have significantly influenced the trajectory of education in Nepal.
This year, the spotlight shines on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for educators, a theme harmonizing closely with Nepal’s School Education Sector Plan (SESP).
The British Council’s approach to CPD for teachers and teacher educators mirrors its global proficiency in understanding teaching and professional growth. With a vision to offer top-notch CPD opportunities worldwide, the Council aims to elevate educators’ practices, thereby bolstering learners’ achievements.
The urgency for teacher development, as outlined in the School Education Sector Plan, underscores the quest for quality education and minimum learning benchmarks for every child. Strategies within SESP, such as revising the teacher competency framework, enhancing teacher preparation programs, refining professional development systems, and establishing robust teacher support mechanisms, underscore the nation’s commitment to enhancing educational quality.
The symposium delves into Nepal’s teacher support landscape while also sharing policies, practices, and successful models from the UK and beyond. Additionally, two research publications, ‘The Practices, Perspectives, and Professional Needs of In-service Teacher Educators in Nepal’ and the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Teacher Training Curriculum, developed in collaboration with the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD), were unveiled during the event.
H.E. Rob Fenn, British Ambassador to Nepal, emphasized the UK government’s support for Nepal’s human development endeavors, including through the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). Suresh Adhikari, Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, lauded the British Council’s pivotal role in spearheading systematic reforms within Nepal’s education sector.
Shahida MacDougall, Country Director of British Council Nepal, underscored the crucial role of education reforms as Nepal aspires to achieve middle-income status by 2030. A robust education system, she noted, not only empowers individuals for personal success but also acts as a catalyst for economic prosperity and societal advancement.
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