गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ SAARC-level Edu Ministers’ experience- sharing about teaching/learning during COVID-19 Politics SAARC-level Edu Ministers’ experience- sharing about teaching/learning during COVID-19 KathmanduPati October 09, 2020 Kathmandu: The Ministers for Education from all member countries of the SAARC have convened virtually to share their respective experiences on COVID-19 effects on education in the SAARC region. In the virtual meeting organized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and SAARC Secretariat on Thursday, the Education Ministers talked about leveraging alternative methods of teaching (also ICT) to continue with teaching learning activities during the pandemic. According to spokesperson at the MoEST, Deepak Sharma, the Education Ministers’ experience-sharing revolves around facilitation for teaching in rural areas, reopening of the educational institutions shut down due to COVID-19, implementation of new academic sessions, development of teaching materials and tools and management of public examinations among others. Minister for Education, Science and Technology Girirajmani Pokharel, underscored the need to hold such meetings routinely to forge a unity at a regional level to collectively tackle the challenges faced by the education sector after the outbreak and spread of COVID-19. During the meeting, participants also discussed garnering mutual cooperation and support in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number four on education, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. They also explored possibilities in the production of electronic devices for teaching learning activities in SAARC countries through regional cooperation, informed spokesperson Sharma. Write your comments RELATED NEWS ADB Country Director Koshwa pays courtesy call on Communication Minister… Lawmakers under proportional category have vital role: PM Shah IRGDD Holds High-Level Dialogue with Keidanren, Strengthening Nepal-Japan Economic Engagement PM New Year message: Let us fulfill our onus in… Former King Shah Urges End to Revenge Politics, Calls for… Compassion and empathy need of today’s world:Foreign Minister Khanal Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested6 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Nepali Baba passes away