Training seminar for teachers, Nepal

Initial situation

Children who have a solid foundation of literacy skills have a better chance of succeeding throughout their school careers, breaking the cycle of poverty, and reaching their full potential. Unfortunately, in the parts of the world where we operate, students' literacy development is severely hampered by inadequate teacher training, a lack of high-quality reading materials, and a poor learning environment. Research shows that children who have not developed basic literacy skills by third grade will never catch up.

A teacher who knows how to teach and promote reading and writing skills is crucial for young students. That's why we offer continuing education courses for teachers, where experts from education, culture, science, and politics teach holistic teaching methods.

We also train teachers in library management and how to conduct activities that encourage students to read independently. Our on-site staff regularly monitor the library environment and provide feedback so communities know how to maintain a well-functioning library long after our support ends.

project

Speakers

Sunoj Das Shrestha Teacher, engineer and entrepreneur Member of the Robotic Association and Google Education Co-founder of Karkhana	Lisa Singzango Teacher and education expert from Kathmandu Master of Education Reading activities expert
Rupesh Lhama Educator and actor Regular appearances in film and theater Teaching creative learning methods	Loonibha Tuladhar TV personality and presenter Educator and theater teacher filmmaker
Namrata Neupane scientist Headmaster Teacher	Bikas Desar Director "Cristal Mountain School" Trainer for teachers Founder of "Teachers Hub Nepal"
FATIK THAPA Master in Spatial Planning government representatives Education and development expert	ANANTA WAGLE Master in Sociology and Literature Well-known writer and children's book author Representative at Room to Read Nepal
Meeka Mathematics Co-founder and President of the Daya Foundation Topics: Mindfulness and emotional intelligence Teacher	ANANTA WAGLE Member of Karkhana Assistant to Sunoj Creative learning with STEAM

Objectives of the project

• The teachers are fulfilled and motivated and are able to offer their students a practical, interesting and varied learning environment
  
  
• Better understanding of creative and innovative teaching methods in combination with digital tools
  
  
• Bringing learning to life through STEAM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
  
  
• A better understanding of tasks, competencies, teamwork, responsibilities
  
  
• Maintenance and organization of the library for long-term benefit (library management)
  
  
• Participants will benefit long-term from the training seminar and will be able to apply the skills they have learned in their daily work as teachers
  
  
• The children benefit from lessons taught by motivated and committed teachers and enjoy learning and become enthusiastic readers

Impact and sustainability

We design our literacy programs to create long-term, systemic change in the communities where we work. This means working closely with communities to ensure that activities continue in schools for many years after the BOOKS FOR CHANGE intervention. We engage with communities early in project planning and share costs to build community ownership and equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to continue activities in schools and source books themselves.

We also advocate for teachers and work with them to develop effective literacy initiatives that meet children's needs. To facilitate this, we invite teachers to multi-day professional development seminars where speakers from the cultural, educational, scientific, and political communities share their knowledge.

Indicators (impact measurement)

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

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Contact person

Pranita Chettri

079 899 55 80

pranita@booksforchange.org

As an Indian, I know how important education and the right to equality are. True to the motto "Be the change you wish to see in the world," and my passion for reading, I co-founded BOOKS FOR CHANGE . With great commitment, joy, and motivation, I am committed to promoting equality and the education of girls.