Teachers at the heart of change

Abstract

When it comes to affecting education reform, it is teachers who are the heart of change. This article examines the transition towards a new style of teaching and learning in Nepalese secondary education. In particular, it looks at teachers’ experiences and identifi es fi ve pertinent issues or concerns raised by teachers involved in a project that is currently piloting competence based education elements and soft skills teaching and learning in ten districts in Nepal. As such, the article aims to draw attention to teacher experiences as a point of departure for implementing educational change. It is vital that these experiences and concerns are heard, understood, and discussed. If they are not properly addressed, it can be diffi cult to assure that education reform efforts will succeed.