Mr. Sangay Tshering, Lecturer
Philosophy of Teaching and Learning:
Teaching and learning are dynamic processes designed for ‘realizing the full potential of a child’. I have a strong conviction in education as mean of ‘engaging the young minds’ in all possible ways to get the ‘best out of him/her’. Only those educational settings which focuses on experientially engaging the ‘whole child’ will witness the zeal and joy in students’ learning. Otherwise we may repeat the same vicious cycle of ‘mere information and data transfer’ from internet/books to teachers then to students, to semester-end exams papers, academic certificates and eventually gossiping about quality of education. I wish for more student-centered philosophy of learning which engages them practically with real life situations and environment, supported by discovery, problem solving, and enquiry-based principles of teaching-learning pedagogy. The direct-teaching-based philosophy of a ‘sage on the stage’ is not so relevant strategy in today’s century. I am interested in the development of curriculum, policies and guidelines for making schools and colleges ‘joyful spaces of quality teaching-learning processes.
Academic/Educational Qualification:
Master of Education (M.Ed) from Queensland University of Technology, Australia (2011-2012)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PgDE) from Samtse College of Education, Bhutan (2007)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Psychology from PSG College of Arts & Science, Bharathiar University, India
Professional experience:
Teaching faculty of Samtse College of Education, RUB (2008-onwards)
Programme Leader of Postgraduate Diploma in Education (2021 onwards)
Member of National Taskforce of School Education Reform (2021 onwards)
Coordinator of BA Psychology programme development (2018-2019)
Subject Leader of Educational Psychology, SCE (2016-2018)
Coordinator of Teaching Practice, SCE (2017-2018)
Head, Educational Psychology and Counseling Department, SCE (2015-2016)
Coordinator of ECCD centre (2013-2016)
Hostel Provost of Samtse College of Education (2008-2009)
Current responsibilities:
Lecturer of Educational Psychology and Professional modules
Programme Leader of Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Programme Committee Members of B.Ed Arts
Module writer of M.Ed and B.Ed programme
Membership in External Bodies:’
None
Publications:
Tshering, S., Chhogyel, P., & Gyeltshen, D. (2023). Significant Milestones of the History of Inclusive Education in the World. International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce, 4(2), 116-123. https://ijrehc.com/uploads2023/ijrehc04_17.pdf
Chhogyel, P., Tshering, S., & Nyendo. (2023). Successful Inclusion in Leader’s Attitude. International Journal of Education and Social Science Research. 6 (2), 122-128. https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2023.6211
Tshering, S., Zangmo, S., & Dorji, W. (2022). Factors determining the motivation of staffs’ and students’ in seeking counselling services. Vietnam Journal of Educational Sciences, 18(4), 60-71. http://vjes.edu.vn/sites/default/files/vjes_-_vol_18_is_01_no_06_-_60-71.pdf
Tshering, S., & Chhogyel, P. (2022). Importance of Transition Preparation for Students with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties. Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 3(3), 56-61. DOI: 10.47760/cognizance.2023.v03i03.004
Tshering, S., & Zangmo, T. (2022). Interpretative Analysis of Servant Leadership. Journal of Humanities and Education Development, 4(5), 1-4. https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/jhed.4.5.1
Pem, U., Dorji, C., Tshering, S., & Dorji, R. (2021). Effectiveness of the virtual learning environment (VLE) for online learning, teaching and assessment: Perspectives of the Academics and Students of the Royal University of Bhutan. International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences, 6(4), 183-197. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Department of Curriculum and Research Division. (2014). Guide of Tactile graphics for students with visual impairment. Ministry of Education, Bhutan. ISBN: 019-78999-3-692-3.
Department of Curriculum and Research Division. (2013). Dzongkha Braille Premier for people with visual impairment, Ministry of Education, Bhutan. ISBN: 978-99936-0-404-4.
Current research engagement:
Tshering, S., Wangmo, K., & Chhetri, R. (2023). Preparedness of Bhutanese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for Inclusive Education. An Exploratory Study. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs (under review) https://wiley.atyponrex.com/dashboard?siteName=JORSEN
Utha, K., Selden, K., Yangden., Tshering, S., Singer, M. (2023). Group Assessment Framework
Student Teachers’ Preferences of Teaching Strategies for effective learning: A case study at Samtse College of Education
Awards:
None
Research interest:
Educational Psychology
Human development and Learning
Disability education
Early childhood care and development
Human wellbeing and happiness
Mental health
Email address: stshering.sce@rub.edu.bt