Note by ND Lama, November 29th, 2024 At the 3rd International Education Conference organized by PABSON, Ari Pokka, a distinguished Finnish education expert and CEO of the Finnish Education Institute, delivered a compelling session on leading change in education. His decades of experience in educational leadership brought forth valuable insights on how educators and institutions […]
Read More →Building a Christian Study Center: A Practical Alternative to Establishing a University
Establishing a university is a resource-intensive endeavor, often unattainable due to constraints like time, finances, and human capital. However, creating a Christian study center offers a practical and impactful alternative. This model provides accredited teacher education programs through strategic partnerships with organizations such as ECEC Nepal, EQUIP (KISC), TeachBeyond, ITEEN, and DAI.
The study center can draw from ITEEN’s pilot undergraduate program and DAI’s Master’s in Organizational Leadership as templates, offering accessible and flexible education that integrates Christian principles. By focusing on teacher education, leadership development, and early childhood education, the study center equips educators to influence their communities with credibility and a strong Christian worldview.
This approach balances practicality with vision, meeting immediate educational needs while investing in the development of future leaders. Through collaboration, tailored curricula, and globally recognized accreditation, the study center becomes a hub for transformative education, uniting faith and learning to make a lasting impact.
Read More →In recent years, the debate over enforcing a unified textbook policy across all schools in Nepal has intensified. Advocates argue that a standardized curriculum can promote educational equity and strengthen national identity, ensuring that students across the country have equal access to quality education. However, critics warn that such a policy may stifle teacher autonomy and limit the flexibility needed to adapt lessons to local contexts.
Looking at global practices, countries like South Korea and France use centralized textbooks to create uniform educational standards, while countries like Finland and the United States allow more flexibility, enabling educators to choose materials that suit their students’ needs. For Nepal, a hybrid approach—combining core national standards with options for localized content—could provide the best balance between consistency and adaptability, fostering a cohesive yet diverse learning environment.
Read More →By ND Lama, Merodesh Academy for Better Nepal Introduction In a vibrant jungle, a harmonious community of animals thrived together. Monkeys, Elephants, Eagles, Fish, and others—each representing the diverse linguistic and cultural groups of Nepal—lived in peace and prosperity. Every species contributed uniquely to their shared home, celebrating their different abilities without undue competition. This […]
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