Mr. Chenga Dorji, Lecturer

Philosophy of teaching and learning:

Chenga Dorji (Master in Computer Science) is a teacher educator and is currently IT subject leader of Samtse College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. He has taught IT electives, educational technology, ICT in education, functional information technology, educational assessment and evaluation, elementary algebra, teaching skills and teaching strategy and life skills courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

He has ten years of teaching experiences at tertiary education. He has participated in the conferences, workshops and seminars at college, national and international level related to the ICT in Education. He is also actively engaged in research works and programme development in the college. He believes that the act of teaching must result good human being who loves and takes care family, friends, community, society and mother earth at large. He is passionate about reforming education in the world to address the global emerging issues.

Academic/Educational Qualification:

  1. Sc. Computer Science (India, 2012).
  2. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (SCE Samtse, 2008).
  3. Sc. (Hons’) Computer Science (Sherubtse College, 2007).

Professional experience

Policy and Programme Development

Developed policies, programmes and procedures for the enhancement of teaching,   research and professional development

  1. As a ICT Subject Committee member, endorsed ICT Textbook for class X and XII(23rd August,2019).
  2. Involved as a core member for the development of Information Communication Technology- Conceptual Framework for Teachers (ICT-CFT), Teacher Professional Support Division (TPSD), Ministry of Education (2019).
  3. Developed Concept Note for the establishment of STEM Research Centre in Samtse College of Education(1-7 July,2019,Samtse)
  4. Involved as a core member for the development of iSherig 2 Education ICT Master plan 2019-2023 (2018).
  5. Coordinated Erasmus+ Staff mobility Programme for teaching and training between Vrije Universiteit(VU), Amsterdam and Samtse College of Education(SCE), Royal University of Bhutan(April,2018).
  6. Coordinated for the development of a conceptual framework for the upcoming B.A Psychology Programme for learners in 2020(April,2018).
  7. Initiated and coordinated research capacity development of the faculty of Centre for Innovation and IT in Education and Maths and IT School teachers of Samtse Higher Secondary School(April,2018).
  8. Involved for perspective planning of this BASW programme(11-23 september 2017, Assam Don Bosco University,Guwahati, India).
  9. Engaged for the development of college policies and operating procedures(30 January-3 February 2016, Samtse College)

Developed courses, taught undergraduate and postgraduate (both pre-service and in-service) Students.

Has developed the following courses:

  1. ITE 501: Information Technology in Education(New Post Graduate Diploma in Education, pre-service).
  2. ITE502: Information Technology in Education(New Post Graduate Diploma in Education, pre-service).
  3. FIT102: Functional Information Technology(BA Social Work).
  4. ITE 501: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education, in-service).
  5. ITE 502: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education, in-service).
  6. EDU 605: Introduction to Educational Statistics(Master of Education).
  7. EDU 602: Educational Technology(Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education).
  8. ITE 501: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education, pre-service).
  9. ITE 502: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education, pre-service).
  10. LAT101 :Teaching and Learning using Technology(Diploma in Library and Information management)

Has taught the following postgraduate courses:

  1. EDU 602:Educational Technology(Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education).
  2. ITE 501: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education).
  3. ITE 502: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education).
  4. ITE 501: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education, in-service).
  5. ITE 502: Information Technology in Education(Post Graduate Diploma in Education, in-service).

Has taught the following undergraduate courses:

  1. ICT306: Instructional Design
  2. ICT205: Introduction to Scripting
  3. ICT204: Strategies for Teaching ICT
  4. ICT 203: Creating Web-based Materials
  5. ICT102:Teaching and Learning using Computer
  6. ICT101:Developing Resources using ICT Tools
  7. EDN419: ICT in Education
  8. FIT102:Functional Information Technology
  9. EDN 102: Educational Assessment and Evaluation
  10. MAT 101: Elementary Algebra
  11. EDN 205:Teaching Strategy
  12. EDN 203:Teaching Skills

Conference Papers/workshops/seminars/panel

  1. Participated in the Regional Conference on Transforming Teacher Development organized by UNESCO Asia(15-17 October 2019, Philippines).
  2. Attended ICT Competency Standard for Teacher workshop organized by TPSD, MoE(25-29 July 2019,Thimphu)
  3. Attended ICT Competency Standard for Teacher workshop organized by TPSD,MoE(19-22 August 2019,Paro)
  4. Attended as panel member for the IT faculty recruitment interview for Samtse College of Education(20-24 July,2019,Thimphu)
  5. Attended as a core member in the 1st National Workshop for the development of iSherig 2(6-10 August, 2018).
  6. Attended Qualitative Research method Workshop for Comprehensive Sexuality Education(8-17 July,2018)
  7. Facilitated Mentor’s Workshop (24 July-1 August 2018).
  8. Attended EU-grant writing workshop (17-21 October,2018).
  9. Attended the workshop on development of Education ICT Masterplan2(iSherig2)(5-11 August,2018).
  10. Engaged in BASW curriculum research and writing tasks including travel within the country for consultations, resource collections, attending workshop, networking and partnership building(20 Decmber 2017-26 January 2018)
  11. Current practice of computer and related health problems: A study of Samtse College of Education (SCE) office staff based on ergonomics: Presented preliminary findings at the Autumn Research Convention organized by the College Research Committee, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan (Oct,2018).
  12. Perceptions of faculty and students on use of Wechat in classroom teaching and learning. Presented research proposal at the Autumn Research Convention organized by the College Research Committee, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan (Oct,2018).
  13. Perceptions of faculty and students on use of smartphones in classroom teaching and learning: Presented research proposal at the Spring Research Convention organized by the College Research Committee, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan (May,2018).
  14. Attended the fast track version of the University Teaching programme for experienced lecturers. Vrije Universiteit(VU), Amstredam( March 17,2017).
  15. Dorji, C.(2016).Conceptualization and Implementation: A Preliminary Study of two Central School in Samtse. Presented paper at the Spring Research Convention organized by the College Research Committee, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan (May,2016).
  16. Participated in the conference on Open Access. National Chemical laboratory, Pune (October,2014).
  17. Participated in the training of trainers on the use of Life Skills Education Teacher’s Guide. Paro College of Education, Bhutan(July,2012)
  18. Completed the National Graduate orientation Programme. Ministry of Education, Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Labour & Human Resources and the Royal Civil Service Commission, Bhutan (October,2007).

Professional Service

  1. Resource for the workshop on ICT competency to the support staff(Samtse College of Education,2019)
  2. Focal person of international Computer Driving License (ICDL) Asia(2018).
  3. As a facilitator of Life Skills Education (2012-2018) to Students of Samtse College of Education.
  4. As a facilitator of Virtual Learning Environment (2012-2016) to Students of Samtse College of Education.
  5. Resource person for the workshop on Data Analysis (Samtse College of Education, 2016).

Current responsibilities:

Both teaching and non-teaching (leadership and administrative)

IT subject leader, Department of Maths and IT in Education, Samtse College of Education.

Add the committee

Membership in External Bodies:

Membership in committees and other bodies.

ICT Subject Committee member, Royal Educational Council

Core Team, iSherig2 Education ICT Master Plan 2019-2023, and Ministry of Education

Core Team, ICT CFT, Teacher Professional Support Division, Ministry of Education.

Publications:

Choeda, Pem U., Dorji C., & Lhapchu(2018). Effectiveness of the postgraduate diploma in higher education: A tracer study report :A biannual journal of Samtse College of Education, Volume 01,Number 03, pp.(1-14).

Kinley, Choeda, Dukpa D., Penjor, T., & Dorji C.(2016). Conceptualization and implementation: A preliminary study of two central school in Samtse: A biannual journal of Samtse College of Education, Volume 01, Number 02, pp. (53-63).

Current research engagement:

  1. Perspectives of the Bhutanese on the practice of promoting Class X students to Class XI without a cut-off point.
  2. Current practice of computer and related health problems: A study of RUB staff based on ergonomics.
  3. Integration of positive use of ICT in a teacher education programme.

Awards:

  1. Certificate of Participation, Region Conference on Transforming Teacher Development, Nuvali (Philippines),2019.
  2. Certificate of Participation, University Teacher Programme, Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam),2017.
  3. Certificate of Presentation, Spring Research Convention, Samtse College of Education, (Bhutan),2016.
  4. Certificate of Participation, Conference on Open Access, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune(India),2014.
  5. Certificate of participation, Shaba Middle Secondary School, Paro (Bhutan), 2012.
  6. Certificate of Completion, National Graduate Orientation programme, Thimphu (Bhutan), 2007.

Research interest:

  1. Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) education
  2. Positive use of ICT in teaching and learning
  3. Flipped Learning
  4. Virtual Education
  5. Digital and media literacy courses
  6. Game-based curricula
  7. Open educational resources
  8. Artificial Intelligent(AR) and Virtual Reality(VR)
  9. Big data analysis
  10. Social media
  11. Bhutanese philosophy

Email address: cdorji.sce@rub.edu.bt