What happened to plan recruiting school computer teachers?
Summary
Plans to create around 7,000 computer-teacher posts in public schools have stalled after the Ministry of Finance asked for a revised proposal and further study. The government is now reviewing the broader national curriculum framework, with debate growing over whether schools need more computer teachers or a wider shift toward digital and practical learning.
Key Points
- The government had announced around 7,000 computer-teacher positions for public schools, but the proposal has not moved forward due to financial and procedural hurdles.
- The Ministry of Finance returned the plan and asked for a revised proposal after a detailed study, prompting the education ministry to launch nationwide consultations.
- A task force led by Prof. Dr. Balchandra Luitel is preparing a new National Curriculum Framework that may reshape school levels, add digital technology and AI, and reconsider the need for dedicated computer teachers.
- The article also notes that Nepal is expanding digital classrooms, broadband access, and teacher training, though rural schools still face power, internet, and maintenance challenges.
