Mr. Bhupen Gurung, Lecturer

Philosophy of teaching and learning:

I believe teaching and learning must be interdisciplinary and firmly grounded on the local, national and global opportunities and challenges. The curriculum framework and assessment modality must provide space, to enable teachers to exercise quality pedagogical approaches to enhance students learning outcomes.  My role as the teacher will be to help each student in developing quality perspective on opportunities and challenges evident at local, national and global context, through open mind, positive attitude and strong character. Teaching is a process of learning from our students, colleagues and the community through sustained interaction and engagement. I strongly believe that in order to help the students develop holistically; adequate learning spaces (both physical and mental) must be provided to the students to generate new knowledge, skill and value set to approach the opportunities and challenges at local, national and global level.

Academic/Educational Qualification:

  1. Masters in Commerce (Business Administration), University of Pune, India(2007-2009)
  2. Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan(2000)
  3. Bachelor in Commerce (Honors) , University of Delhi, India(1996- 1999)

Professional experience:

  1. Subject leader, Business Studies
  2. Head, Centre for Social Science and Humanities Education & Research (2016-2019)
  3. Developed modules for BA in Social work
  4. Teaching Commerce, Accountancy and Economics Education since 2010
  5. Member, subject committee (Commerce & Accountancy), Royal Education Council
  6. Facilitated trainings on Educational Assessment and Evaluation for University Lecturers
  7. Taught Commerce, Accountancy and Economics at Higher Secondary School for 9 years
  8. Developed modules for Post Graduate Diploma in Education in Business Studies and Economics
  9. Developed curriculum for Commerce and Accountancy for Higher Secondary School, Ministry of Education

Current responsibilities:

  1. Subject leader, Business Studies Education at post graduate level
  2. Teaching business studies education, teaching skills and Bhutanese education system
  3. Club advisor, Financial literacy club

Membership in External Bodies:

Member, Subject Committee for Accountancy & Commerce, Royal Education Council, Bhutan

Publications:

  1. Entrepreneurship Education in Bhutan: Perception, Culture and Challenges (journal Article) -2016
  2. Traditions and Culture of Rai Community of Lumbey in “Twilight Cultures: Tradition and Change in Four Rural Communities in Bhutan” (book Chapter) – 2015
  3. Quality of School Education in the Perspective of Assessment and Gross National Happiness (book)- 2015

Current research engagement:

None

Awards:

None

Research interest:

Financial literacy, Sustainable Consumption and Rural Economy

Email address:

bgurung.sce@rub.edu.bt