The second phase of the seminar on “Quality Education in Chakhesang Areas,” organized by the Chakhesang Scholars’ Forum (CSF) in collaboration with the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO), was held on Saturday, November 16, at the Red Cross Building, Kohima. The first phase of the seminar had taken place in Phek earlier last month.
Dr Zavise Rume, Chairman of the CSF, addressed the gathering and highlighted key challenges to quality education in Chakhesang areas. He identified lack of moral will, unprofessional teaching standards, and students not dedicating sufficient effort to studies as major hindrances. To overcome these, he emphasized improving both teachers and students, stating, ”Unless teachers and students are improved, we cannot sustain quality education in our locality.”
Dr Rume suggested that teachers focus exclusively on teaching without other responsibilities outside their school duties. Additional recommendations included eliminating the illegal practice of proxy teachers, organizing regular teacher-student interactions, promoting indigenous knowledge, integrating sports, and implementing the Communitization of education policy in letter and spirit.
CPO President Vezuhu Keyho reiterated that during its 2022 general session, the CPO had resolved to emphasize quality education at the elementary level in Chakhesang areas. He explained that the CSF was tasked with organizing these seminars to gather insights from researchers and educators. He expressed hope that the discussions would yield effective strategies and methodologies for delivering quality education to children in Chakhesang communities.
Resource persons included Hüsazu Epao, former Principal of Patkai Christian College and Advisor to CSF, and Kühüpoyo Puroh, retired Chairman of the Nagaland Public Service Commission. Epao emphasized comprehensive planning, curriculum development, infrastructure, funding policies, and accountability as vital components of managing quality education. Puroh called for collaborative efforts to improve teaching and learning, professional development for teachers, prioritizing student-centered approaches, and promoting equality, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
The technical sessions were moderated by Dr Velhou Koza, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Don Bosco College Kohima, and Dr Tsutshowe-ü Sekhamo, CSF Secretary of Academic and Journal Publication.
The seminar also featured cultural presentations, including a folk song by Thukuvelu Sakhamo and friends, and statistics on school education in Chakhesang areas presented by Dr Gideon Phesao, CSF General Secretary. Over 40 participants, including researchers, educators, and community members, engaged in productive discussions during the event.
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