Oct. 9, Kathmandu (Online Bahas)

ICA Nepal and Rotary Club of Rudramati in cooperation with Gathering Inc. organised two separate training on School Effectiveness targeting schools teachers from two schools of Kathmandu namely Kali Devi Secondary School (Tarkeshwor) and Arunodaya Secondary School (Gokarneshwor). There were 25 teachers from each school. The training emphasised on the need of skillful teachers to cater quality education. 

Prof. Tatwa P. Timsina, Ms. Ishu Subba, Pramila KC and Prakash Dhakal from ICA Nepal and Prof. Loren Weybright and Deepak Adhikari from Rotary Club took part as the trainers of the programme. During the training the trainers covered various issues related to school effectiveness such as teachers leadership, school vision and mission, coordination and cooperation, school and classroom environment, monitoring and feedback system, community participation etc. ICA Nepal has been involved in the promotion of school effectiveness since its inception in 1998. 

The trainers also emphasised on the judicious use of social networking which has become one of the major issues in various schools. Students should be encouraged not to misuse the social networking. The trainers also highlighted the importance of social artistry leadership and compassionate civilisation. ICA Nepal is planning similar programmes in various other public schools in Nepal.