National Curriculum Framework Review Task Force Accelerates Work, Plans to Complete Report by Mangsir

Kathmandu, Kartik 22: The task force formed to review Nepal's National Curriculum Framework has accelerated its work. The task force is conducting discussions with stakeholders while simultaneously preparing its report to develop a framework for curriculum revision.

The task force was formed following a meeting of the National Curriculum Development and Evaluation Council held on Baisakh 11 to review the school-level curriculum.

The review is being undertaken following the completion of the five-year cycle of the National Curriculum Framework 2076 from the academic year 2080.

The task force has been mandated to recommend a new National Curriculum Framework aimed at reviewing and restructuring school education.

Task Force Plans to Complete Report by Mangsir

According to Mahendra Parajuli, Member Secretary of the task force and Director General of the Curriculum Development Center, the task force is carefully analyzing suggestions received from stakeholders and preparing the revised framework.

Discussions are also being held with additional groups on specific subject areas.

Although the task force has been given until Magh to complete its work, it plans to finish the process by Mangsir, Director General Parajuli informed.

"The work is progressing according to the established procedures. The task force is preparing to finalize the process and complete the report as soon as possible," he said.

Explaining the analysis of stakeholders' suggestions, he added, "We are working to incorporate as many relevant and appropriate suggestions as possible so that they can be implemented."

More Than 25,000 People Provide Feedback Across Seven Provinces

More than 25,000 people participated in the consultation and feedback collection campaign conducted by the task force across all seven provinces.

The campaign focused on gathering suggestions regarding the subjects and issues that should be incorporated into the revised National Curriculum Framework.

During the campaign, the task force reached more than 28 districts, municipalities, rural municipalities, schools and classrooms.

Direct interactions were held with students, teachers, parents, local governments and other stakeholders to collect their opinions and recommendations.

Major Suggestions Received from Stakeholders

During earlier consultations, stakeholders recommended prioritizing the following areas in the revised school curriculum:

• Moral education and values.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding.

• Climate change.

• Skills and entrepreneurship.

Published Date: Kartik 22