Ms. Sonam Zangmo, Assoc. Lecturer

Philosophy of teaching and learning:

I believe in granting my students autonomy to nurture their creativity and instill a passion for lifelong learning. With appropriate guidance and support, they can reach their full potential. As a tertiary educator, I feel that students benefit more from a facilitative approach rather than a spoon-feeding method. They need a tutor who can guide them in the right direction and support their independent learning journey.

Education

  • A Psychology (Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India, 2017);
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Samtse College of Education, Samtse, Bhutan, 2009);
  • A Psychology, Journalism, & English (Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bangalore University, India, 2007).

Employment History

  • Lecturer (SCE, 2010 till date)

Teaching and Research Supervision

  • Teaches the following courses to undergraduate and postgraduate (both pre-service and in-service) students:
  1. Principles of Learning (Masters in Education)
  2. Curriculum Designing and Evaluation in Higher Education (Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education)
  3. Educational Psychology (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)
  4. Curriculum Studies (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)
  5. Teaching Methods (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)
  6. Learning Process (Bachelors in Education)
  7. Adolescent Development (Bachelors in Education)
  8. Teaching Skills (Bachelors in Education)
  9. Teaching Strategies (Bachelors in Education)
  10. An Introduction to Child Development (Bachelors in Education)
  11. Bhutanese Education System (Bachelors in Education)
  12. An Introduction to Research Methods (Bachelors in Education)
  13. Action Research Project (Bachelors in Education)
  14. Education for Development (Bachelors in Education)
  15. Introduction to Human Development (BA in Social Work)
  16. Human Behavior in Social Environment (BA in Social Work)

 Membership in External Bodies:

  • BEd IT Programme
  • PgDE Programme

 Current research engagement:

  • Bhutanese Students’ Understanding of Emotional and Mental Health Issues: A Perspective Case Study
  • Student Teachers’ Preferences of Teaching Strategies for Effective Learning: A Case Study at Samtse College of Education
  • Promoting Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Schools Building on Children’s Values and Aspirations.

Policy and Programme Development

  • Developed and reviewed the following module descriptors:
    1. Human Behavior and Social Environment for B.A Social Work
    2. Introduction to Human Development for B.A Social Work
    3. Adolescent Development for Bachelors in Education
    4. Learning Process for Bachelors in Education
    5. Introduction to Educational Psychology for Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • Engaged in writing a unit on Social and Emotional Learning for the Continuous Professional Development Programme (CULT) handbook.
  • Involved as a resource person in offering the following various professional development:
    1. Facilitating Group Activities during the 3rd Continuous Professional Development programme organized by the Centre for University Learning and Teaching (CULT) from 9 -16 January 2019.
    2. Using Teaching Learning Resources during the 12th Continuous Professional Development programme organized by the Centre for University Learning and Teaching (CULT) from 31 December 2019 to 10 January 2020.
    3. Human Behavior and Development during Certificate Course in Social Work organized by SCE from 21- 27 January 2018.
    4. Action Research Cycle during Workshop for M. Ed Year I Students organized by SCE from 20- 22 January 2021
    5. Basic Communication Skills to the Councillors and Class Representatives of SCE organized by the Department of Counseling and Psychology Education, SCE on 17 March 2021.
    6. Backstories, Roadmaps, and Mentoring during training on Bhutan Baccalaureate (BB) to the non-teaching staff members of SCE on 16 April 2022 organized by SCE.
    7. Creating and Designing Digital Resources during Training on Creating and Designing Digital Resources: Investigating the Educational Power of Multi-media was organized by STEMERC, SCE on 25 March, 1 April, and 8 April 2022.

 Publications

Journal articles

  • Tshering, S., Zangmo, S., & Wangchuk, D. (2023). Factors determining the motivation of staff and students in seeking counseling services. Vietnam Journal of Educational Sciences, Volume 18, Issue 4, December 2022, pp. 60-71. https://doi.org/10.15625/2615-8957/22210906
  • Zangmo, S. (2022). We are Made to Feel our Emotions. She-rig Pages Newsletter. Volume 10, pp. 42-43. ISSN 2414-777X.
  • Zangmo, S., Pem, U., Choden, K., & Yangzom, D. (2021). The Impact of academic performance on self-esteem among female students studying in different colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan. International Journal of Humanities and Education Development, Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2021, pp. 176-182. https://doi.org/10.22161/jhed.3.3.20
  • Zangmo, S. (2018). Tuesdays with Morrie: A Book Review. Educational Innovation and Practice, pp. 89-90. https://www.sce.edu.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EIP-College-Journel-Pages2.pdf
  • Zangmo, S. (2017). Effect of Internet Addiction on Depression among Andhra University Students. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Volume 6, Issue 6 June 2017, pp. 166-176.

Conference Papers/Invited Talks

  • Zangmo, S. (2023) Examination of the Multiple-choice Items Used in the Written Tests of Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programme at Samtse College of Education. Samtse College of Education, 10th Faculty-Student Research Convention, 27 October 2023.
  • Zangmo, S. (2022) The impact of academic performance on self-esteem among the female students studying in different colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan, Samtse College of Education, 10th Faculty-Student Research Convention, 21 October 2022.
  • Zangmo, S. (2017). Abuse of Alcohol in Bhutan. Paper presented at the International Conference on ‘A Holistic Approach towards Mental Health & Effective Learning’, Swatantra & GSL Colleges of Nursing, Rajahmundry, India, 3-4 March 2017.

  Research interest:

  • Motivation
  • Counseling
  • Self-esteem
  • Academic performance
  • Depression
  • Internet addiction
  • Construction of Multiple-choice Questions
  • Teaching strategies

Contact         

Phone:00975 17446790

Email: szangmo.sce@rub.edu.bt