NEPAL EDUCATION POST

Parents and teachers role in the lives of students By Usha Gurung Prativa Secondary School, Nadipur, Nepal It is true that parents and teachers play a significant role in molding a child’s personality. Therefore, parents’ contributions cannot be undermined. However, the role of a teacher is equally important. Parents and teachers roles in shaping the lives of students cannot be replaced, as both are equally important.  To begin with, teachers’ role in shaping children’s personalities is immensely important. Unlike parents, teachers are professionals. They are well educated, experienced, and trained to execute their responsibilities for the benefit of students. Teachers know how to handle and teach students and guide them for a better future. Teachers are much more skilled at handling students in the most effective manner than parents are. Teachers understand students’ psychology better than any parent can. For instance, due to teachers’ hard work, students can become doctors, ...

OBESITY: A SILENT KILLER By Pradip Paudel Western Regional College of Pokhara In general, the average weight of people is increasing, but their health and fitness levels are decreasing. Most people eat junk food, which increases their weight and affects their overall health. Thus, the problem has already become a worldwide phenomenon.  In addition, nowadays more and more people depend on the use of technology, and that has made them lazy. Most of the time, they prefer taking food from nearby restaurants and hotels. The trend is on the rise. It is found that those who eat regularly outside have their health plummet and face many health-related complications. Unfortunately, people do not care about their health. What they want is delicious food.  It has been found that people living in rural areas are much healthier than people in urban areas. And everyone knows the reason. Village people eat organic vegetables, which they grow on their lands. Village people are physically ...

  INCLUDE FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM Roshan Gurung Shree Gogan Higher Secondary School, Gagan Gaunda The world is not the same as it was in the past few years. Today, the world has turned out to be a global village. People travel more frequently today than ever before. The importance of a foreign language has become more of a necessity than a choice. Many people across the world don’t speak English. We need to talk with them in their own languages.   Everyone knows the importance of a foreign language. Nowadays, people travel too much for different purposes, and they need to communicate in a language other than their own.   It is a well-established fact that globalization has opened doors for people to be able to work abroad. It is an undeniable fact that to work abroad, one must be proficient in the host country’s language. Working abroad will be much easier if one can speak the local language of the host country.   It is also true that so...

THE SUBJECT TO STUDY By Ashika Purja Shree Laxmi Secondary School, Lekhnath, Nepal It has been a hotly debated topic in recent times. Many scholars think that students should only learn academic subjects. While other scholars think that students should learn any subjects they want. Well, these contradictory statements might perplex students. Let’s delve into the subject matter to know more. Many academicians advise students to concentrate on the syllabus of their schools and colleges. Because this will help them score better grades in their respective subjects. It is believed that students with impressive scores will be highly successful in their careers. This is the reason many students pay attention to the syllabus prescribed by their colleges and universities. On the contrary, some scholars believe that for the all-round development of students, they must take interest in out-of-syllabi  as well. Reading fiction, non-fiction books, newspapers, and magazines will alw...

  WORKING WHILE STUDYING By Safal Sapkota Prativa Secondary School, Pokhara, Nepal In my view, it is completely fine to work while studying. Many people believe that due to part-time jobs, students will not have enough time to study. This will cause stress to students. That’s why people advise students not to work while studying. However, I oppose this concept.  It is a normal phenomenon for students to do part-time jobs while studying. Students can work in their free time. Nowadays, many international students work while studying abroad to meet their expenditures. I am a student and therefore I understand this phenomenon better than anyone does. A part-time job does not only support students financially but also in many other ways.    This is a wrong myth among students that part-time work hampers studies. This is not true.  Many students have come up brilliantly when they still have part-time jobs. Part-time work actually helps students to grow as a m...

  SUGAR, THE SLOW POISON By Amrita Giri Motherland Secondary School, Pokhara, Nepal Over the past few years, the consumption of sugar has increased at an unprecedented level. Sugar has been the cause of many serious health-related issues. When sugar is the cause of many health complications, sometimes it is said that the government should restrict sugar intake. However, others suggest that people themselves should be responsible for their habits.  Cases of type 2 diabetes and heart complications are directly linked to excessive sugar consumption. If the sugar level reaches an excessive level, various forms of diseases like diabetes and other heart diseases are obvious.   Actually, in the past, people were not addicted to calorie-rich foods, but recently, people have been busy with their work and do not have enough time to prepare food for themselves. Therefore, most people eat junk food and ruin their health. It is a fact that sugar is the main culprit that c...

  SMOKING CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE By Menuka Bhandari Karunanidhi Education and Foundation Higher Secondary School, Pokhara, Nepal Although smoking is one of the main reasons for various health complications, many people still tend to smoke. Unfortunately, a big chunk of national income is always spent on patients who are down with smoking.  Smoking deteriorates our health and can have detrimental effects on our well-being. It can lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. Chemicals present in cigarettes can harm the lungs, leading to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a decline in lung function.  Many people are addicted to smoking and find it difficult to quit. Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes, can cause physical and psychological dependency. Some people smoke expensive brands of cigarettes, cigars, and hookahs just to impress people. These smokers relate to smoking as a kind of status symbo...

  SPEAKING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE By Prastav Gurung Tops Higher Secondary School, Pokhara, Nepal The importance of speaking a foreign language has become more important today than it was in the past. Due to the rapid pace of industrialization and technological boom, the world has shrunk to become a global village. And tourism has become the main mantra for earning hard currencies. So that the national economy can run smoothly. Most people from China, Japan, Korea, and Europe travel around the world. They spend a huge amount of money on travel. Communication has always been a big issue with the people of these countries. Most of them are unable to communicate in the English language. Thus, attracting more people from these countries can only be possible if we communicate with them in their languages. This need has given birth to the idea of learning a foreign language.  The tourism sector has become one of the main sources of national income in the country. In a situation ...

  MOCKERY OF EDUCATION By Abhisekh Kunwar Basanta Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is celebrated on Magha Sukla Panchami to pay homage to Goddess Saraswati, who is revered as the embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, learning, music, art, and culture. The day heralds the onset of the spring season. It holds great significance for all students and art lovers. Many young children are taught alphabets with the belief that they will do their best throughout the journey of education. Many private schools, daycare centers, and Montessori schools announce the new admission in the midst of an academic year to lure parents and children. The celebration has been a kind of fashion in many institutional schools. However, the local-level bodies turn a deaf ear. There is a cutthroat competition among all private schools for collecting children. I would like to share a poignant experience that a destitute mother had to face to enroll her son at a popular school in Pokhara. She also ent...

  KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE HISTORIC PLACES By Sabita Giri Shree Ram Jyoti Secondary Boarding School, Damauli, Nepal History is an important subject all over the world. It is the part of education at the lower level and the higher level of studies. Historians go into detail about the subject and collect as much information as possible; this way, they remove the dust of myth and bring reality before us.  At present, more and more young people have shown keen interest in studying history in colleges and universities. This is because history has occupied a more important place in the present day. Without expert historians, we will never know the history that is otherwise buried in many layers. Historians are the experts who know the craft of delving into the subject and separating myth from reality. That’s why historians are important people, and their importance cannot be undermined in any manner.  Empires grow, and then they collapse. What exactly happened a hundred, t...

  TIME TO SHIFT FROM FOSSIL FUEL By Bishal Kumar Gurung Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara, Nepal Due to increased human activities, the present state of the environment has come under direct threat. As a result, many species have already extinct and many others are on the verge of disappearing. Thus, it is the utmost responsibility of human beings to begin damage control activities before it is too late.  Rapid population growth among underdeveloped countries has become a serious matter of concern today. More people are leaving villages and settling in cities for better opportunities. This sudden human movement to cities has put tremendous pressure on the resources available in cities. Mindless exploitation of the environment has brought an imbalance in nature. Thus, the biodiversity of the country has been negatively affected.    The population growth rate has pushed sharp demand for all kinds of vehicles. Increased numbers of vehicles have filled the surroundi...

IS SOCIAL MEDIA BOON OR BANE? By Janam Darai Kaski Modernized Academy, Pokhara, Nepal Social networks encourage the young generation to develop personal bonds through interacting with each other. I think there are many ways social media can help young people rather than harm them.  In the present scenario, Facebook is one of the most popular forms of social media. Today’s youth use this platform to make new friends. They interact with new people and share their experiences. Thus, social media should be used to develop a friend circle, which boosts a sense of satisfaction and security.  Talking about myself, I am a student; therefore, most students are my friends on social media, and we help each other. Most of the time, we actively interact with and help each other without visiting each other’s homes. This has become possible through social media, like Facebook.  Social media has also helped to keep our relatives and old friends nearer, no matter where they live. A ...

  WHY GIRLS SHOULD WORK PART-TIME JOBS By Ansu Sen Thakuri Working part-time jobs can be beneficial for girls in many ways. It helps them gain financial independence, develop valuable skills, and boost their confidence. Plus, it allows them to explore different career paths and learn time management. Part-time jobs can help girls develop a wide range of skills. Some specific skills they can gain include effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, customer service, and adaptability. These skills are not only valuable for their current jobs but also for their future careers.  Each person’s reason for working is different. Some women work because they find fulfillment in their work, and for others, it is necessary to support their families. And sometimes both spouses work to secure a better future ahead.  This fact cannot be denied: women in general are more successful at work than men. And it is also true that women are more effective in communication than men...

INTRODUCING ART TO THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM By Amisha Regmi LA GRANDEE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, POKHARA, NEPAL Amisha Regmi Art is a creative field that enhances the way of thinking in the life of every student. The inclusion of art in school will certainly uplift students’ level of knowledge.  Learning by doing is the most effective way to gain information. Arts such as music and painting can only be learned through rigorous practice. However, some people are born with exceptional talent, but for the rest, hard work is the only way to become perfect.  Artists don’t waste their time, as they use every available moment for more productive purposes. As long as learning an art is fun, students find learning more interesting. This cannot be true for many other subjects. Other subjects and topics can be monotonous and boring. The traditional method of learning in a classroom can be dull and lacking in interest.  If art has been made a mandatory subject in the school curriculu...

  HOLDING PEOPLE IN VILLAGES By Akriti Ghimire POKHARA UNIVERSITY, NEPAL Nowadays, more people migrate from villages to cities. This is because cities have more facilities than villages. Cities have quality hospitals, schools, and several other facilities that are not available in villages.  Such facilities fall within the scope of basic human needs. Such things as health, education, sanitation, and employment are necessary for people to live a normal life. But villages are devoid of such facilities. This is the reason many people who live in villages are mostly frustrated. Quality education and the use of the Internet play an important role in the present time. But quality education and internet facilities are highly confined, and their use is also sporadic in the villages.  Due to a lack of necessary infrastructure in rural areas, the education sector is in dilapidated condition. There should be many more high schools and colleges in the villages. In addition, techn...

THE CHALLENGE OF FEEDING HUNGRY MOUTHS By Utsab Adhikari Gandaki University, Pokhara, Nepal The world has made tremendous progress in the field of agriculture. As a result, food production has gone up in many countries. Despite the fact that food production has gone up, more people are dying today due to acute hunger and poverty. The agricultural production has been vastly centralized, and this is the main reason for the food shortage in many parts of the world. More agricultural production has become possible in certain parts of Europe and Asia. While Africa and several other countries heavily rely on the import of agricultural items. In a situation like this, if the production of food grains drops due to bad weather, then suddenly the prices of agricultural items will rise. This will largely affect the purchasing power of people living below the poverty line. These poor people will be hit hard. Hence, if we want hunger to be eliminated from the face of the world, then it is utmost ne...