Min Bahadur Bista

Waiving mandatory teacher education in Nepal risks deprofessionalizing teaching, undermining both pedagogical standards and public trust. Strengthening teacher preparation programs, rather than lowering standards, are essential to ensure quality education for future generations.

This article examines how these focused, verifiable learning achievements can be adapted to address Nepal’s unique socioeconomic challenges. It begins by tracing the global development of micro-credentials, then contextualizes their relevance within Nepal—particularly in bridging skills...

The purpose of this article is not to determine who is right or wrong in the ongoing debate over Nepal’s SEE results. Rather, it aims to understand these examination outcomes through the lens of international research findings, education trends, and comparative experiences that may help interp...