Distance Education in Nepal

Abstract

Distance education is a method of imparting education in which there is no face-to-face interactions. Now face-to face
interaction is becoming popular in this mode of education. Distance education delivery methods assist the modes of delivery of
the courses depending on the nature and demands of the subjects. The tutor is a facilitator of face-to-face interaction and tutor
counselor is the locally available resource person for providing continuing support to the students.Distance education in Nepal
was started in Nepal when College of Education in 1957 launched Radio Education Program for teacher training and promoting
adult education. This program was mainly to upgrade the quality of SLC teachers serving in primary schools. Radio Nepal, FM
radios, TV are playing major role in providing distance education. This mode of education is intended to all kinds of people for
many purposes of any country developed or developing. The 10 month in-service training course for primary teachers is a kind of
distance education.