The Teacher Training Program 2012, conducted by the Australian Rotary Volunteer Team and facilitated by Sambhav Nepal, has concluded with remarkable success in the Dharapani Secondary School, Arupokhari village, Gorkha. The team of six highly qualified education experts set off to the village in the week long program which was held from January 13 to 20, 2012. More than 80 local teachers from Arupokhari and adjoining villages took part in the training program. Their tremendous dedication to uplift the educational scenario in a remote village is indeed, commendable. They presented the teachers with advanced pedagogical techniques and materials which would aid in making teaching more effective and engaging.
The teaching methodology in Nepal is marked by rote learning, using obsolete materials and facts; but equipped with the knowledge and materials provided by the volunteer team, we have no doubt that the teachers will be more crafty and creative in the classrooms. The teachers maintain that the smart teaching methods have the potential to revolutionize the school environment of the village. The Teacher Training Program of early 2011 has already given the schools the much needed paradigm shift in teaching. This year's program has reinforced that idea and the spirit in the faculty, which will translate into better informed students, and ultimately invite brighter future prospects.
The members of the Australian Rotary Volunteer Team were:
The teaching methodology in Nepal is marked by rote learning, using obsolete materials and facts; but equipped with the knowledge and materials provided by the volunteer team, we have no doubt that the teachers will be more crafty and creative in the classrooms. The teachers maintain that the smart teaching methods have the potential to revolutionize the school environment of the village. The Teacher Training Program of early 2011 has already given the schools the much needed paradigm shift in teaching. This year's program has reinforced that idea and the spirit in the faculty, which will translate into better informed students, and ultimately invite brighter future prospects.
The members of the Australian Rotary Volunteer Team were:
• Patricia Margaret Davies
• Peter Edwin Kindred
• Katherine Jane Lester
• Joanne Nelson
• Vincent Thomas Quigley
• Maria Therese Quigley
We had four translators to help the volunteers with the lessons. The main reason behind the need for translation is so that the Australian and Nepali accent could be understood well by both parties. Mr. Govinda Bhatta (Dullab Higher Secondary School – English), Mohan Sapkota (Durbar Higher Secondary School – Economics and Education), Mr. Amit Gurung (Bheemodaya Multiple Campus – English) and Mr. Laxmi Kanta Khanal (Bheemodaya Multiple Campus – English) used their expertise in English language to patiently help the volunteers with the teaching.
During their stay in Arupokhari the volunteers were able to explore the village and meet the locals, who were both ecstatic and curious about the guests’ presence among them. The camping team arranged for a small celebration for Trish’s birthday! Our cook, Pasang, baked a delicious cake. Peter, on the other hand, visited seven schools in the neighboring villages, to assess the needs of the situation. There was much enjoyment and laughter, thanks to the volunteers’ fine sense of humor and enthusiasm.
On behalf of the Dharapani Secondary School, the community of teachers and the humble well-wishers of the Arupokhari village, Sambhav Nepal would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude towards the Australian Rotary Volunteer Team for its significant contribution to enhancing the educational infrastructure of the region through the Teacher Training Program 2012.
Welcome Ceremony
Training Session
Closing Ceremony
During their stay in Arupokhari the volunteers were able to explore the village and meet the locals, who were both ecstatic and curious about the guests’ presence among them. The camping team arranged for a small celebration for Trish’s birthday! Our cook, Pasang, baked a delicious cake. Peter, on the other hand, visited seven schools in the neighboring villages, to assess the needs of the situation. There was much enjoyment and laughter, thanks to the volunteers’ fine sense of humor and enthusiasm.
On behalf of the Dharapani Secondary School, the community of teachers and the humble well-wishers of the Arupokhari village, Sambhav Nepal would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude towards the Australian Rotary Volunteer Team for its significant contribution to enhancing the educational infrastructure of the region through the Teacher Training Program 2012.
Welcome Ceremony
1. Heading from Arughat to Arupokhari
2. Heading from Arughat to Arupokhari
3. Crossing the suspension bridge over S...
4. A group photo of the Rotary Volunteer...
5. Students and faculty members welcomin...
6. Ace the Himalaya's guide Gyanu Bhatta...
7. Dancing to the tune of traditional mu...
8. Everybody joins in
9. Welcome and thank you speech by the s...
10. There was a good turnout
11. The Teacher Training program banner
Training Session
1. Training session
2. Training session
3. Training session - outdoor activity
4. About to head to the Dharapani School...
5. Vincent with a few of the participati...
6. Maria with her trainees
Closing Ceremony
1. The trainers and the translator
2. About to commence the closing ceremon...
3. Participants at the closing ceremony
4. The trainers
5. Translator Gurung expressing his grat...
6. Translator Gurung expressing his grat...
7. Some of the lady techers at the event
8. The organizers of the event prepare t...
9. A round of applause
10. Ace the Himalaya guides and Bhairabi...
11. Sambhav Nepal's field coordinator, M...
12. Dharapani School officials thanking ...
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29. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
30. Peter, oganizer of the program, tha...
31. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
32. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
33. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
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36. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
37. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
38. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
39. Peter, oganizer of the program, than...
40. Vincent joins the party
41. More fancy moves
42. Peter at it
43. Ladies put up a show of their own
44. Ladies put up a show of their own
45. The chu-chu train
46. Ladies teaching Joanne some Nepali d...
47. Ladies teaching Joanne some Nepali d...
48. Translator Mohan Sapkota busting a m...
49. A group picture before the goodbyes
50. Goodbyes
51. Goodbyes
