State of Primary Education in Bhutan - Culture, Development and Innovation

Revealing the intricate relationship between context and learning, the volume offers a fresh perspective on how Bhutan navigates its primary education landscape and is a must-read for anyone interested in innovative approaches to education.

Sommario

1 Introduction 2 Purposes and Values of Primary Education in Bhutan 3 Teaching and Learning 4 Curriculum and Assessment 5 Quality and Standards in Bhutanese Primary Education 6 Diversity and Inclusion in Bhutanese Primary Schools 7 Settings and Professionals 8 Parenting and Caring 9 Students' Lives Beyond School 10 Structure of Primary Education 11 Development of Primary Education Teachers in Bhutan 12 Funding and Governance of Primary Schools 13 Concluding Insights and Future Directions

Info autore

Gembo Tshering is a seasoned educator with a distinguished career in education. He began his professional journey as a mathematics and physics teacher in Bhutan's government schools. Over the years, he took on leadership roles, serving as Assistant Principal and later as Principal. He also held the position of National Education Assessment Coordinator, contributing to the advancement of educational standards in Bhutan. Dr. Tshering's commitment to education is further reflected in his academic achievements. He was awarded the NUFFIC Fellowship to pursue a Master of Science in Educational Assessment and Evaluation at the University of Twente, the Netherlands. Building on this, he received both the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship and the La Trobe University Postgraduate Fellowship to support his PhD studies at La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia. Currently, Dr. Tshering is making significant contributions to the field of education as an assistant professor at the Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. His research interests, which include educational assessment, teacher education, and international education studies, reflect his dedication to improving educational practices and standards.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Gembo (Royal University of Bhutan) Tshering
• Con la collaborazione di: Gembo Tshering (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032878638
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3287863-8
• Pagine: 252
• Serie: Routledge Research in Education
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Istruzione; EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Comparative, Organization & management of education, Regional Studies, Educational administration and organization, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Regional / International studies, Philosophy and theory of education, Indian sub-continent, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies