Workshop on “Pedagogical Innovation” held for Educators of Nepal in Kathmandu and Dhading

The Embassy of Israel in Kathmandu and METC – MASHAV Educational Training Center Israel together organized educational workshops on '“Pedagogical Innovation' on August 15 to 26 for 78 educators in Nepal. Directors, principals, and teachers of various schools in Kathmandu valley and Dhading district participated in the workshop.

The Embassy of Israel and METC – MASHAV Educational Training Center Israel together with the School Support Group collaborated with the organizers for the workshops in Kathmandu which were organized on August 15 to 22.

Likewise, Nalang Model Academy collaborated with the Embassy of Israel in Nepal and METC to conduct the workshop in Nalang, Dhading from 23 to 26 August.

"Both workshops aimed at providing new tools and knowledge on the implementation and development of innovation in educational organizations, according to the principles of innovation," the embassy said in the statement.

While speaking at the closing ceremony in Nalang, Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning, Bagmati Province, Shalikram Jamkattel said: “Education plays a pivotal role in this modern world. Without development in education, there is no possibility of development in other sectors. I thank the Embassy of Israel for the cooperation in the educational sector in the remote area of Nepal.”

Similarly, Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu metropolitan City (KMC), Sunita Dangol, said: “The one who works with children never gets old. We really appreciate all the teachers for their incredible work to make the children of today, better citizens of tomorrow. We are looking forward to collaborating with the teachers to bring uniformity in quality of education and development of children.”

Emphasizing the importance of education in the development of a country, In the same way,  Israeli ambassador to Nepal Hanan Goder emphasized the importance of education in the development of a country. He said: “Education is the first step for change. Investing in education will bring Nepal and any other country the best achievements.”

 The director of METC and a trainer in Education, Yudith Rosenthal said that innovative education was the key to transformation in our world. Furthermore, she said,  "It is our responsibility to do it through the well-being of the educational ecosystem,”.

Likewise, expressing happiness to participate in the workshop, Dr. Januka Nepal, Principal of Neel Barahi
Secondary School said, “The training was very fruitful. I believe that now I can adopt innovative ways of teaching, to make our class active and participatory. It centered on critical thinking and future thinking, which made us learn ‘how to learn, teaching ‘how to teach. I loved the term ‘Banking Concept’ along with different approaches. I am really pleased and privileged for attending this training as a participant.” 

The Embassy of Israel in Nepal appreciated the educators’ commitment for excellence in education.