Articles by ndlama

Turtle on the Tree

TURTLE ON THE TREE

April 7, 2025 ndlama 0

The accompanying picture of the turtle on a tree reflects how I see myself. Like the turtle, I didn’t reach this place on my own—someone […]

गधा र बाघको बहस: घाँसको रङको कथा

March 27, 2025 ndlama 0

गधाले भन्छ, “घाँस नीलो हुन्छ।”बाघले भन्छ, “होइन, घाँस हरियो हुन्छ।” विवाद बढ्दै जान्छ र अन्ततः गधाले सिंहकहाँ उजुरी गर्छ,“यो बाघ भन्छ कि घाँस हरियो हुन्छ। […]

Building a Christian Study Center: A Practical Alternative to Establishing a University

November 24, 2024 ndlama 0

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.

Centralized Curriculum

Should Nepal Enforce Unified Textbooks in Schools? A Global Perspective

November 12, 2024 ndlama 0

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.