Kathmandu University, School of Education

Kathmandu University is an independent not for profit non-governmental public institution. It was established by the government of Nepal through an Act of Parliament in 1991. It is being developed as a residential institution of high academic standards, catering to the country’s needs. The University courses are designed to stimulate intellectual curiosity and scholarly interest of students so that they become proficient in their chosen subject and competent in practice. It is expected that the University will become a model institution where the size is kept manageable and the courses given are continuously updated to reflect the changes in Nepalese society.

Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) was established in 1997. In its initial days, KUSOED took up the responsibility of conducting an in- service teacher training program for the teachers of primary and secondary schools in Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavre. The program was a component of the Quality Education Project that was a collective effort of Dhulikel Municipality, KUSOED and DANIDA. With an aim of improving the quality of education of the schools in Dhulikhel Municipality, the project continued until 2001 with a significant impact in the quality of the target schools.

Similarly, KUSOED started its MPhil and PhD Programs in 1998 with four MPhil and Two PhD Students. Currently, the school runs 11 postgraduate programmes. With its vision of preparing qualified and trained educators, KUSOED is also expanding its activities in educational research, school support and short term educational and management programmes. For practical experience, KUSOED has also signed agreement with two local schools as laboratory schools.

The Program Context

Distance learning has created an entirely new way to obtain a meaningful education. It empowers and enriches the knowledge of millions, who have enthusiasm to learn. Continuous learning and updating knowledge has now become essential more than ever before. It is a must to keep pace with the dynamic demands of all professions.  Distance education is one such fast developing concept. With this, the less successful ones would become more successful and the successful ones can reach to the top. Hidden potentials, dormant talents, aptitude, interests and aspiration can be developed to the fullest through distance learning. Many teachers in Nepal want to obtain professional education without the constraint of distance, time and age. They also want to pursue a degree without interrupting their career. In this context, distance education is the only effective way of making their hidden wishes a success. Realizing the need and aspiration of distance education, Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) has taken a pioneering step towards providing distance education through its online networking system with a mission to deliver latest technology through advance courses to the rural and urban people at an economic price yet not compromising with the quality of delivery.