Mr. Ugyen Dorji, Asst. Lecturer
Philosophy of teaching and learning:
Ugyen Dorji is a lecturer at Samtse College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. He has taught Mathematics and other professional and personal modules at the undergraduate, PgDE and Masters level. He has a good knowledge on information technology and can comfortably navigate through software’s like MAT LAB and SPSS. He firmly believes, Mathematics need to be taught creatively using inquiry based learning (IBL) method. In many Mathematics classrooms, doing Mathematics means following the rules dictated by the teacher and remembering and applying these rules. However, an IBL approach challenges students to think like Mathematicians and to acquire their own knowledge by creating/discovering Mathematics. For his Statistics module, he supervised his undergraduate students in their project work particularly in applying both Descriptive and Inferential statistics in data analysis part of their study. He has also attended training (University Teacher Qualification) at Vrije University in the Netherlands. After completing the course, he has used Menti Meter in his classroom teaching and has shown improvement in the level of engagement from the students in learning. He has also attended a training on Bhutan Baccalaureate programme at the Royal Academy in Pangbisa, Paro and following this, he provided the same training to his students in the college.
Academic/Educational Qualification:
- in Applied Mathematics (South Asian University, New Delhi, 2020)
- Post graduate Diploma in Education, (PgDE) (Samtse College of Education, 2012)
- BSc in Physical Science (Sherubtse College, 2011)
Professional experience:
- I’m currently working as the Programme Leader for B.Ed (Secondary) Science programme in the college.
- In collaboration with the mathematics faculty in the college, I developed three modules in mathematics for the B.Ed (Secondary) in IT programme. The modules are i) MAT101 Foundations of Mathematics, ii) MAT102 Discrete Mathematics and Differential Equations & iii) MAT201 Probability & Statistics.
- I developed two modules (MAT203 Algebra & Trigonometry & MAT101 Elementary Algebra) for the reintroduced B.Ed (Secondary) in Science programme.
- I reviewed the MAE602 Mathematics Education II module for the PgDE programme in 2024.
- I reviewed the MEA501 Advanced Studies II module for the M.Ed Science (Mathematics) programme in 2024.
- As a member of the DSTEME department in the college, I supported the team organize STEM Fest event in the college in 2022. I held meetings with the members, drafted notes sheets, letters and the minutes of the meetings, liaised with IT experts in the college to edit and produce a video highlighting the importance of the event and prepared the venue for the event.
- As one of the resource persons, I’ve conducted the training on UPSHIFT programme for the students in the college.
- After completing this training, I supported the students in bringing their social innovations to fruition.
- I have served as a member of the editorial team, overseeing mathematics-related articles for publication in the STEM Education Newsletter Special Issue on STEM Fest (Volume 3).
- I have served as a member of the editorial team, overseeing mathematics-related articles for publication in the STEM Education Newsletter (Volume 4).
- As a faculty of the college, we provided training on Bhutan Baccalaureate curriculum and insights to our graduating students of all the programmes.
- As a Mathematics faculty in the college, we carried out a study titled ‘competency of B.Ed Secondary (Mathematics and Physics) graduates in teaching class XI and XII Mathematics and Science subjects’.
- I prepared a report on the conduct of Human Values (UHV) at Samtse College of Education and presented in the Universal Human Values seminar held at College of Science and Technology (2014).
- I prepared a detailed report on the conduct of Human Values (UHV) at Samtse College of Education and presented in the Universal Human Values seminar held at College of Natural Resources (2016).
- As one of the tutors for life skills education in the college, I participated in the curriculum review for life skill education at Paro College of Education; the handbook had been reviewed with additional insights from human value.
- I developed and submitted a proposal on the “quality of summative written test at Samtse College of Education” with other faculties of the college.
- As one of the Mathematics faculty member, we provided a training on “inferential statistics in research” to the lecturers of the college and teachers from the nearby schools.
- I supported my department in effectively carrying out research and tracer studies by categorizing and feeding data in the system and executing data analysis using SPSS and other useful software.
- As one of the resource person, we conducted Universal Human Value workshop for the first year and PgDE students in the college.
- As one of the resource person, we conducted Life Skill Education seminar for the graduating students of B.Ed and PgDE programmes in the college.
Current responsibilities:
- Programme Leader for B.Ed (Secondary) Science programme.
- I’m responsible for teaching mathematics modules and other professional and personal modules in B.Ed, PgDE and M.Ed programmes.
- Member of Examination committee.
Membership in External Bodies:
- Member of College CAC committee
- Member of B.Ed (Secondary) Science programme committee
Publications:
- Published a research article titled ‘Dynamic Geometry Technologies in Bhutan’ in the of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2023) 42(2), 177–200
- Published a research paper titled ‘Improving the Reading for Pleasure Habit of Students of Samtse College of Education’ in VIETNAM JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES.
Current research engagement:
- Exploring the integration of generative AI in RUB Colleges: Students’ Perspective
Awards:
Research interest:
- Mathematical modeling
- Statistics and Analysis
- Mathematics Education
Email address: udorji.sce@rub.edu.bt