1st Edition
State of Primary Education in Bhutan Culture, Development and Innovation
1 Introduction Gembo Tshering 2 Purposes and Values of Primary Education in Bhutan Jurme Thinley 3 Teaching and Learning Gembo Tshering 4 Curriculum and Assessment Thinley Dorji 5 Quality and Standards in Bhutanese Primary Education Rinchen Tshewang 6 Diversity and Inclusion in Bhutanese Primary Schools Tenzin Choden Lekphell 7 Settings and Professionals Dorji Wangchuk 8 Parenting and Caring Dechen Tshomo 9 Students’ Lives Beyond School Lungten Wangdi 10 Structure of Primary Education Yoesel Sangay Choden 11 Development of Primary Education Teachers in Bhutan Gembo Tshering 12 Funding and Governance of Primary Schools Gembo Tshering 13 Concluding Insights and Future Directions Gembo Tshering
Biography
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.
