Further training for committed teachers

Initial situation

In the Dang region of western Nepal, we are strengthening teachers' pedagogical practice through targeted training. Our program is aimed at 30 dedicated teachers from two schools and their surrounding communities. The focus is on the use of innovative teaching methods and modern e-learning technologies. Participants learn how to effectively use digital tools in their classrooms – for a contemporary, interactive, and sustainable educational approach.

In Kathmandu, we also offer a diverse professional development program for teachers from various districts across the country. The goal is to make reading promotion a lively activity and integrate creative teaching concepts into everyday school life. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of reading activities in school libraries. This targeted support not only improves reading and writing skills but also awakens and strengthens the joy of reading.

Using holistic, practical methods, we encourage participants to rediscover their role as inspiring learning facilitators. They develop their own creative approaches to create a motivating and dynamic learning environment—one in which children can not only acquire knowledge, but also think critically, learn with joy, and develop their creativity.

project

Speakers

Ingi Hopo Koinch Sunuwar Theatre educator, screenwriter and director Development and implementation of creative learning concepts - learning through theater, games and storytelling.	Anuradha Teacher and education expert from Kathmandu Internationally recognized children's book author and passionate specialist in reading promotion.
Ujjwala Maharjan Educator and poet Co-founder of the spoken word movement "Word Warriors - committed to teaching creative learning methods through language and poetry.	Yukta Bajracharya Educator and writer Experienced in promoting reading activities and library management. Co-founder of "Word Warriors."
Ganesh Ghimire IT expert for e-learning Specialized in the maintenance and support of computer systems as well as the teaching of technical skills and learning methods in the field of e-learning.

Objectives of the project

• Motivated and fulfilled teachers: Teachers are motivated and fulfilled and able to provide their students with an engaging, diverse and supportive learning environment.
  
  
• Promoting innovative teaching methods: Teachers develop a deeper understanding of creative and innovative teaching methods that are specifically combined with digital tools to make lessons varied and effective.
  
  
• Strengthening tasks, competencies, and teamwork: Teachers gain greater clarity and confidence in defining tasks, promoting competencies, and collaborating within teams. They assume more responsibility and strengthen their leadership role.
  
  
• Long-term organization and maintenance of the library: Teachers are able to manage and organize the library sustainably to ensure long-term benefit and continuous use of resources.
  
  
• Practical benefits of the training: The participants of the training seminar derive long-term benefits and are able to apply the skills they have learned in their everyday professional lives as teachers.
  
  
• Positive influence on students: Children benefit from committed and motivated teachers, develop a passion for learning, and become enthusiastic and independent readers.

Impact and sustainability

• Sustainable teacher development: Continuous professional development and practice-oriented training ensure a long-term increase in teachers' teaching motivation and competence, so that they can continue to create a diverse and inspiring learning environment in the future.
  
  
• Long-term integration of innovative teaching methods: Teachers will be able to permanently integrate innovative and creative teaching approaches into their teaching practice, continuously using digital tools to enrich lessons and promote students' motivation to learn in the long term.
  
  
• Promoting sustainable teamwork and taking responsibility: The clear structuring of tasks and responsibilities as well as the promotion of teamwork ensures stable and long-term cooperation among the teaching staff, thereby maintaining a sustainably high standard of school quality.
  
  
• Sustainable library organization: Efficient and long-term library management ensures continuous access to educational resources, so that students can benefit from a well-maintained and accessible library for years to come.
  
  
• Practical application of the skills learned: The teachers will integrate the skills learned in the continuing education seminar into their teaching over the long term, thus ensuring a lasting improvement in teaching quality and methods.
  
  
• Long-term learning success for students: Thanks to motivated and committed teachers, students will benefit not only in the short term but throughout their entire school career from varied and inspiring lessons that will sustainably strengthen their joy of learning and their reading skills.

Indicators (impact measurement)

• Number of participants
• Involvement in the workshops
• Written feedback from participants (evaluation)
• Photo documentation
• Final report
• Follow-up visits to schools

Contact person Project Office Switzerland

Pranita Chettri pranita@booksforchange.org +41(0)79 899 55 80

As an Indian, I know the value of education and equality. With heart, commitment, and enthusiasm, I work to provide children with access to education and equal opportunities.