Ep: 596 | Do Nepal Need Education Reform? | AI, Teachers & Student Learning | Umes Shrestha

Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Can AI improve education, or is it making students overly dependent on technology? Should traditional exams continue, and what can Nepal learn from the Finland education system? In this insightful podcast, Umes Shrestha, educator and education reform advocate, shares his perspective on the future of Nepal's education system, AI in education, teacher development, student learning, and why meaningful education reform in Nepal is more important than ever. The conversation explores how Artificial Intelligence in education, including ChatGPT for students, is changing classrooms worldwide, whether exams still measure real competence, why Nepal needs a modern assessment system, and how schools can better prepare students for real-life challenges and employment. Umes also discusses the importance of teacher training, competency-based education, parental involvement, assertiveness among students, and lessons Nepal can learn from the Finland education system. He explains why high academic scores often fail to reflect actual skills and what policymakers, educators, and parents should prioritize to build a stronger education system. Whether you're a teacher, student, parent, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of education, this episode offers valuable insights into improving education for the next generation. GET CONNECTED WITH Umes Shrestha: YouTube -    / umesshrestha   Instagram -   / umesunlearn   Facebook -   / mues.shrestha   Twitter - https://x.com/umes_shrestha LinkedIn -   / umes-shrestha   Substack - https://substack.com/@umesko 00:00 AI Tools 01:42 How Is AI Used in Education? 04:03 Are Students Using AI as a Learning Tool? 06:11 How Foreign Countries Use AI in Education 07:13 Long-Term Impact of AI in Education 08:29 Fitness & Assertiveness 21:37 Should Exams Be Canceled? 29:45 Finland's Education System 35:35 Educational Reforms for Teachers 41:51 Linking Education with Jobs 46:31 Why Nepal's Assessment System Is Weak 51:34 Reforms Nepal's Education System Should Focus On 01:14:08 Life as a Teacher 01:31:12 Teacher Preparation 01:52:14 Parenting Life 02:02:58 Obsession with Teaching 02:13:00 End Recommend us Guests for the Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... For Business Enquiries: [email protected] (98490-25686) PODCAST LINKS : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rnayy7... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/np/podcast... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Instagram:   / sushantpradhanpodcast   SPONSOR: Our Official Four Wheeler Partner "Deepal" Our Higher Education Partner "MIT Nepal The Physique Workshop: http://thephysiqueworkshop.com Conversations spark ideas and ideas lead to actions that drive the growth of society. I believe long and unfiltered deep conversation is a lost art in this nearly perfectly presented world. And this is my attempt to have real conversations with real minds and present them to you. The goal is to learn from the greatest minds and take you on the journey. Do subscribe if you feel this would add value to your life. MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS : My Website: http://sushantpradhan.com Instagram:   / sushant_pradhan_   Twitter :   / sushant_tpw   Facebook:   / sushantpradhantpw   Tiktok :   / sushant_pradhan_   DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed in the YouTube Channel and Podcast are solely the views of the individuals involved and by no means represent absolute facts. Opinions expressed by the host and guests can change at any time. !! Reproduction of this video or content is strictly prohibited. If done, it may lead to legal action !! TEAM MEMBERS: HOST: Sushant Pradhan PRODUCER: Anish Chandaula EDITOR: Divas Kaji Shakya SHORTS EDITOR: Divas Kaji Shakya SOCIAL MEDIA: Luniba Innovations