Himal Pahad Terai

                                      Geological Curriculum for High School in Nepal Abstract: This article is about the need of implementation of geological curriculum in the high school level. As the need of time, geology course is becoming a must to the modern civilization, to make people aware about natural hazards and environmental conservation. In developing countries like Nepal, knowledge about geology is necessary right from the school level as our country is frequently affected by natural hazards like earthquake, flood, landslide etc and to increase tourism through proper management of natural sites and mountaineering. So,   this article raises the needs and benefits of geosciences education in the high school level of Nepal. Key Words: geology  curriculum , high school geology, geology in Nepal   1. INTRODUCTION Geology is the science comprising the study of ...

As per the present education system of Nepal, a student has to continue study till the age of 24 years to complete formal education up to Master's level. It is based on the calculation that a child gets admitted to grade 1 at the age of 5 years, completes basic level at 13 years, secondary level at the age of 17 years, bachelor's at age of 22 years and Master's level at the age of 24 years. In between, if the student fails or repeats certain level , the total time may reach up to 30 years. The average life span  of a Nepali citizen is about 70 years and about half of his/her life is taken by formal education. Then when to get a job, or get married, or set up a beautiful house? Secondly, the academic calendar of Universities in Nepal is really frustrating. It even takes 7-8years for graduation in 4 years Bachelor curriculum. This has paralyzed the most fruitful age of youths in the colleges and still ending up with skill less degree and unemployment. So, the current school c...