KOHIMA — The second phase of the seminar on "Quality education in Chakhesang areas," organised by the Chakhesang Scholars' Forum (CSF) in collaboration with the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), was held at the Red Cross Building in Kohima on Saturday.
The first phase of the seminar on the same topic was held in Phek last month.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Zavise Rume, chairman of CSF, noted that the major problems and hindrances to quality education in Chakhesang areas include a lack of moral will, unprofessional teachers, and students not studying enough, according to an update.
To address these problems, he suggested improving both teachers and students to enhance the quality of education in Chakhesang areas. He further suggested that teachers should be allowed to focus solely on teaching in schools without any other engagements or responsibilities outside of their teaching role.
Among many other suggestions, the chairman pointed out the need to eliminate the illegal practice of proxy teachers, organise regular interactions between teachers and students, promote indigenous knowledge, integrate sports, and implement the communitisation of education in both letter and spirit.
Vezuhu Keyho, CPO president, reiterated that during its general session in 2022, the CPO resolved to place emphasis on quality education in the elementary sector in Chakhesang areas. Accordingly, it entrusted the CSF with organising seminars to gather views and opinions from researchers and educators.
Resource persons Hüsazu Epao, former principal of Patkai Christian College and advisor to CSF, and Kühüpoyo Puroh, retired chairman of the Nagaland Public Service Commission, focused on the management of quality education and initiatives for its enhancement.
Epao noted that the management of quality education involves conceptualisation, comprehensive planning of the curriculum, suitable infrastructure and facilities, funding policies, recruitment, accountability issues, and more.
On initiatives towards quality teaching and learning, K. Puroh called for collaborative efforts to improve teaching and learning, investing in teacher professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, prioritising student-centred approaches, and emphasising equality, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
More than 40 researchers, educators, and education enthusiasts from the community participated and shared their views during the discussion sessions.