Educational chaos in Nepal and its implications
The word ‘system’ in itself is a rule through which every process is governed. A single flaw in a system may lead the process to a failure. How about the implications of a system with many defects? It is dreadful even to envisage. The system that governs all educational sectors of a nation and that which keeps a direct connection with the life of every individual is very crucial in itself, and genuinely it has been a right time too to think over the educational system in Nepal. Even a bit of delay for an immediate action on it may cause a considerable loss. In fact a bold step in creating a new system with clear vision and implementing it in a smooth manner is a must for all Nepalese people so as to be free from the bad consequences of the educational chaos in the country.
It is not difficult to see many corroborative evidences of educational chaos once we fix our eyes on the present educational system and try to analyze it and its impacts with proper attention. Some of the notable points that confirm the chaos in the pertaining educational system are as follows:
1. Frequent closure of schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions due to regular strikes in many sectors
2. Incompleteness in the study of the texts in an academic year
3. No guarantee of employment after the completion of study
4. Reduced ability to take part in the global competitions
5. A big gap in the quality of education in between the government and private sectors
6. No precise system in recruiting the teachers and staffs in private institutions
7. Tendency of sending children abroad for their study in dearth of full confidence on the present educational system
8. No appointment of key officials in the universities by the government (in present context). It has triggered the unstable and difficult situation even in fulfilling the daily basic needs in university administration.
9. Scheduled examinations of the academic calendar in the universities have been transferred (in present context). It has triggered the doubt even in the validity of these examinations.
10. No clear and precise expression to pertain the JANABADI education forwarded by Maoists. Still a perplexing situation to choose the right one that can be pertinent for all.
The worth-mentioning reasons behind this educational turmoil are as follows:
1. Political interferences over education
2. To fail in creating a consistent standard of education throughout the country
3. Decline in the quality of education
4. To fail in curbing the deterioration in social unity
5. To fail in controlling the decline in the quality of life
6. To fail in equipping every student with creativity, problem-solving skill and a passion for learning
7. To fail in bringing the children in rural areas, girls and the children of disabled, poor and deprived communities into the same forum and making them access to education
8. To fail in establishing a strong administration to handle both students and teachers in schools, colleges and universities
If the chaotic situation prevails for a long time, it may trigger the following implications:
1. The perspectives of the people on education will be diverted towards a pessimistic, depressed and frustrated thinking and finally compelling them to involve in vicious activities.
2. A vast decrease in the number of qualified academicians
3. An imbalance in the economy of the country
4. Beginning of robberies, loots and murders
5. A direct effect in peace, law and order
6. Start of a civil war
7. A question for the existence of nationality
In order to save the country from such possible terrible consequences it’s a critical time for all people to work with full cooperation in establishing a substantial and reliable educational system in the present political scenario.
Written by Anju Dungana (Adhikari)
M. Ed. Mathematics, Kathmandu University
3 comments:
It's nice to read the article by Anju mam about the chaos in the field of education.I salute her effort in writing such a nice article in the current educational situation of Nepal. It's true that every single Nepali citizen is eager to see the sustainable education system in Nepal. No one can predict their own future. There is no aim, no goal and no plan of ours for the future. Sometimes we get to think about ourselves who we are.If we go back to history of Education system of Nepal and compare it with the present one, we find more the quantitative achievementnt than qualitative one. Further, we are not sure whether we will be able to get the employment after getting education. Then, where is the qualitative education that we are seeking for? Who is responsible for it, Government or we ourselves? Who should be blammed? Blamming to others is wasting our time. Instead,we build up our confidence in ourselves and learn to believe in our potantialities and respect each others' values. Let the political stakeholders play their games on their own ways; the history has left many evidences that once a tormoil comes and sweeps them away if they are in the track of wrong-doing.
It is our ample opportunity to get a chance to take education at Kathmandu University so that at least we are getting a true education which suits for the practical aspects of our professional career.KU is trying to produce eficient professionals who will be able to compete nationally and globally. We can proudly say and show that we have got the many ways of teaching and learning objectives and methodologies with their direct implications in the field of eduaction.As we know that our respected professors and educators of KU are very cooperative, Why not we try our best to provide such eduaction nationwide in thier assistance.If we can add a single drop in the Ocean of Education, I think it would be very much friutful to all Nepalese. Only thing here is who dares to begin such programme.Sometimes I feel that we do not want to share our ideas and knowledge with others thinking that they are our personal wealth.We fear that others will become more efficient than us and there will be less hope and chance for us to compete in the market of ducation. Moreover, neither we do ourselves, nor we respect other's effort.It has become a part of our life. But this kind of trend has been pushing all of us towards the darkness of educatiuon for many years. That's why; we nedd to first enlighten ourselves and then join the social works.
KUMES and Mathematics Council of KU may play role to create a bridge for these programmes.
Let us join hands and seek for future plan.
Education is the only means through which we can enlighten the future of our Nation.
Long Live KUMESNEPAL!
Expecting the articles from all of the KUMES members....
Best Regards,
Indra Mani Shrestha
M. Ed. (Math)
Third Trimester
2007 Batch
Kathmandu University
Balkumari, Lalitpur
It's my pleasure to go through your article.I appreciate your powerful and beautiful ideas.
Keep on same pace in the days to come!
Thank you!
L.B Gurung.
It's my pleasure to go through your article.I appreciate your powerful and beautiful ideas.
Keep on same pace in the days to come!
Thank you!
L.B Gurung.
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