Book Free Friday: A New Era for Nepali Schools
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City introduces 'Book Free Friday,' a day dedicated to hands-on learning in schools, promoting skills and creativity among students from grades 4 to 12, aiming to transform traditional education and reduce youth brain drain.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has implemented 'Book Free Friday' to promote hands-on, experiential learning in schools from grades 4 to 12.
- The program focuses on practical skills such as urban farming, cosmetology, electrical wiring, plumbing, and electronics repair.
- Teachers are adapting by facilitating learning rather than lecturing, finding new professional growth opportunities.
- The initiative addresses the disconnect between traditional education and job market needs, aiming to reduce youth brain drain by fostering local skills.
