Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has held discussions with representatives and stakeholders to improve the implementation and management of inclusive education in Nepal.
The discussion was organised at the Ministry of Education and Sports in Singha Durbar. Members of the House of Representatives, persons with disabilities, teachers with disabilities, disability rights activists, representatives of different organisations and other concerned groups took part in the meeting.
During the meeting, participants discussed several issues related to inclusive and special education. These included the standards needed to operate inclusive education, the problems faced by teachers with disabilities, and the educational needs of people who are blind, deaf or hard of hearing.
The participants also shared their experiences regarding difficulties seen in the practical implementation of inclusive education. They called for better arrangements to protect the professional rights, services, facilities and access to schools for teachers with disabilities.
They also suggested that the government should approve the standards for inclusive education as soon as possible. Participants said that education-related laws, curriculum, textbooks, teaching materials and examination systems should also properly address the needs of persons with disabilities.
The issue of the Special Education Council was also discussed during the consultation.
Minister Pokharel said that the government would seriously study the suggestions and experiences shared by the participants. He said necessary policy measures would be taken to make inclusive education more effective.
The minister also said that the discussion was important as the government is currently working on the Education Act and revision of the National Curriculum Framework. He expressed his commitment to continue consultations with stakeholders while preparing education-related laws and policies.
Key Highlights :
- Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel held a consultation on inclusive education.
- Representatives of persons with disabilities and other stakeholders participated.
- Problems faced by teachers with disabilities were discussed.
- Participants called for disability-friendly education policies and laws.
- Inclusive education standards were proposed for early approval and implementation.
- Curriculum, textbooks, teaching materials and assessment systems were also discussed.
- The ministry said stakeholder suggestions would be considered while developing new education policies.
- Ministry of Education and Sports, Nepal
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