Since the beginning of human civilization, knowledge, skills and experience have been transferred directly and indirectly in various ways. Over time, science, technology and communication have changed a lot. The development of education is linked with the economic and educational conditions of the countries. Even in the present time, the questions of education have been raised along with the country, time and situation. Access to education is still not possible on the basis of illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, remote areas, rural settlements, gender, caste etc. It is seen that the state has to adopt many strategies to build equitable education and society. Although the backward classes participated, it did not last long. The quality has not been increased. Due to the conservative society, it has not been able to come in a new form. It seems that it will take a long time to increase access and equality in a backward country like Nepal.
Contemporary Issues in Educational Development
1. Access and equity in education
Reasons for lack of access and equality in education
- Lack of public awareness
- Superstition and stigma
- Privatization in Education
- Lack of school accessibility
- Poverty, disability, economic, social, gender aspects
- Rapid population growth
- Inability to cover all types of educational policies
The need and importance of access and equity in education
- To increase access to education for all
- To build an inclusive society
- To advance the backward classes
- To accelerate the development of the country
- To improve your life and contribute to society
- To include the general public in the mainstream of education
- To promote economic growth, social cohesion and peace
Methods and objectives needed to achieve access and equity in education
- Increase investment
- Fairness in education
- Providing financial assistance and scholarships
- Development of a positive attitude
- Expanding skill-based, professional and technical education
