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ABOUT ME





Dumcho Wangdi
 Jorphung, 
Chongshing, 
Pema Gatshel, 
Bhutan




Education
        PhD (Science Education),    
        2020 - 2024 
        Queensland University of Technology, Australia

        MSc (Science and Technology Education),  
        2013 - 2015        
        Mahidol University, Thailand

        Bachelors Degree (Secondary Science),     
        2005 - 2007
        Samtse College of Education, Bhutan

Experience
    Science (Physics) teacher | Science Coder (PISA-D) |         
    Editor & Reviewer (Journals, Theses, Newsletters,         
    Magazines) | Marker and Chief Marker (BCSE, 
    Physics, 2017, 2018, 2019) | Coach (Table Tennis, 
    Level II)

Skills
    Research | Academic Writing | Creative Writings |  
    Blogging | Data Analysis | Adaptability | Project 
    Management | Team Building | Resiliency 

Employment History
        Bajothang Higher Secondary School, Wangdue,             
        Bhutan
        2025 - 2020

        Kabesa Middle Secondary School, Punakha, Bhutan 
        2012 - 2015

        Chaskhar Lower Secondary School, Mongar, 
        Bhutan
        2009 - 2011 

        Chaskhar Pam Community Primary School, 
        Mongar
        2008 - 2008

Credentials
 2022    Certificate of Achievement for the Invention 
               and Petty Patent (18158), Department of 
                Intellectual Property,  Thailand.   

2019    Member Developer, National Education 
            Assessment Framework (NEAF), Australian 
            Council for Educational Research (ACER), New 
            Delhi & Bhutan Council for School 
            Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA). 

2018    6th Young Professionals Leadership Program 
              (YPLP-6), Royal Institute of Governance and 
              Strategic Studies (RIGSS), Bhutan. 

2015    Outstanding Oral Presentation, 2nd 
              International Conference on Innovation in 
              Education (ICIE), Mahidol University. 

2007    Certificate of Merit for the Publication of 
             Teachers' Manual for Health and Physical 
             Education, Samtse College of Education. 

2007    F L Goropze Prize for Academic Proficiency in 
             Bachelors Degree of Education in Secondary 
             Science, Samtse College of Education.

2007    Institute Prize for Valuable Contribution, 
              Samtse College of Education. 

2003    2nd Runners Up, National Level High School 
              Category Essay Competition, Conservation of 
              Cultural and Historical Monuments and Sites, 
              FUKAI Prefecture Group, Japan for Bhutan. 

Alumnus  
            Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

            Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic         
            Studies (RIGSS), Phuentsholing, Bhutan. 
 
            Thailand International Cooperation 
            Development Agency (TICA) Scholarship.

  Publications

Theses
 
        Wangdi, D. (2024). Understanding the Interplay             
        Queensland University of Technology]. 


        Wangdi, D., (2015). Development of a Guided 
        Inquiry Laboratory to Enhance Students’                 
        Understanding of Law of Mechanical Energy 
        Conservation [Masters Degree Thesis, Mahidol 
        University]. 

Journals 
  1. Wangdi, D., Precharatanna, M., & Kanthang, P.  (2020). A Guided Inquiry laboratory to Enhance Students’ Understanding of the Law of Mechanical Energy Conservation. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education. 28(1), 29-43.
  2. Wangdi, D., Tshomo, S., & Lhamo, S.  (2019). Bhutanese In-service Science Teachers' Conceptions of the Nature of Science. Journal of Instructional Research. 8(2), 80-90. 
  3. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2019). Using a Learning Cycle Model to Improve Grade Ten Students’ Conceptions of Simple Electric Circuit. Research Journal of Recent Sciences. 8(4), 31-39. 
  4. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2018). The Effect of 5E Learning Cycle on Students’ Understanding of the Law of Mechanical Energy Conservation.  Rabsel: the CERD Educational Journal. 19(1), 24-42. 
  5. Wangdi, D., Tshomo, & Dorji., P. (2018). A Preliminary PISA-D Preparation Assessment Survey under Wangdue District. Bhutan Journal of Research and Development. 7(1), 32–44. 
  6. Wangdi, D., Kanthang, P., & Precharattana, M. (2017). Development of a Hands-on Model Embeddedwith Guided Inquiry Laboratory to Enhance Students’ Understanding of Law ofMechanical Energy Conservation. Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching. 18(2), 1–13.
  7. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2017). Exploring Higher Secondary School Students' Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Waste Management. Rabsel: the CERD Educational Journal. 18(2), 47-60.
  8. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2016). Adolescents’ Perception of Parental Communication about Sexuality. Rabsel: the CERD Educational Journal. 18(1), 43-59. 
  9. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2016). Investigating Chemical Laboratory Safety based on Students' Ability to Recognize the Common Laboratory Hazard Symbols. Educational Innovation and Practice. 1(1), 41–52. 
  10. Wangdi, D., Dorji, K., Dema, M. (2015, 16–18, March). Hands-on Activities to Enhance MiddleSecondary Students’ Understanding about Relation of Mass, Volume and Density of Objects using 5E Learning Cycle. In the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Education (ICIE, 2015), Mahidol University, Thailand. 
  11. Wangdi, D., Kanthang, P., & Precharattana, M. (2014, 2–4 December). A Low Cost Hands-on Model for Demonstration on Law of Mechanical Energy Conservation. In the Proceedings of the 40th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Seminars and Conferences  
  1. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2019, 22-4, October). Let's NOT talk about Sex: Parents Experiences of Talking about Sexuality with Adolescents. National Conference on Celebrating ICPD@25 in Bhutan. Paro College of Education, Paro, Bhutan. 
  2. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2018, 26, October). The Effect of 5E Learning Cycle on Students’ Understanding of the Law of Mechanical Energy Conservation. Autumn Faculty – Student Research Convention. Samtse College of Education, Samtse, Bhutan. 
  3. Wangdi, D., Tshomo, S. (2017, 10–11, May). Exploring Higher Secondary School Students’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Solid Waste Management. International Conference on Challenges of Anthropocene (ICCA), Sherubtse College, Kanglung, Bhutan.
  4. Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2016, 4–5, November). Adolescents’ Perception of Parental Communication about Sexuality. National Seminar on Combating Sexual Violence for a Better Society. Samtse College of Education, Samtse, Bhutan. 
  5. Wangdi, D., Dorji, K., Dema, M. (2015, 16–18, March). Enhancing Middle Secondary Students’ Understanding of Mass, Volume and Density of Objects using 5E Learning Cycle. 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Education (ICIE, 2015), Mahidol University, Thailand. 
  6. Wangdi, D., Kanthang, P., & Precharattana, M. (2014, 2–4 December). A Low Cost Hands-on Model for Demonstration on Law of Mechanical Energy Conservation. 40th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  7.  Wangdi, D., Dema, M., & Nopparatjamjora, S. (2014, 26–29, March). A Survey of Bhutanese Grade 10 Students' Understanding of Simple Electric Circuits. 9th Annual Conference of the Thai Physics Society: Siam Physics Congress, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Books 

2018    Dumcho Wangdi & Sonam Tshomo. 
              Class 10 Physics: Guide and Extension     
              Kuensel Corporation Limited. 
            ISBN 978-99980-823-0-4

2018   Wangdi, L. et al. 
         Teachers Manual for Health and Physical 
         Education (PP-VI). 
         Samtse College of Education. 
         ISBN 9936-25-10-8

Magazines

 2007    Editor. An Oratorical Omnibus.
                  Samtse College of Education.

2007    Editor. Fountain of Insights. 
              Samtse College of Education. 

2007    Editor. Some Common Uncommon Why's. 
              Samtse College of Education. 

2002    Student Editor. Loden Rigel. 
              School Newsletter. 
              Nangkor Higher Secondary School, Pema 
              Gatshel.   
    
Research Grants
 2019    Sherig Endowment Fund. 
               Ministry of Education,
               Royal Government of Bhutan 

 2018    Sherig Endowment Fund. 
               Ministry of Education,
               Royal Government of Bhutan

 2017    Sherig Endowment Fund. 
               Ministry of Education,
               Royal Government of Bhutan

Professional Services (Facilitator) (Selected)
2019    Action Research Workshop, Principals of                 
             Thimphu District, Hotel Pema Karoo, Wangdue. 

2019    Action Research Workshop, Rukhubji Primary 
             School and Sephu Primary School, Wangdue. 

2018   Action Research in Schools, Samtengang Central 
            School, Wangdue. 

2018  Action Research for Beginners, Basics of SPSS. 
            Principals for Gasa, Wangdue, Dagana, Tsirang, 
            and Punakha District, Wangdue.   

2017  Preparation for the Program for International 
           Students Assessment for Development (PISA-D). 
           Samengang Central School, Phobjikha Central 
           School, Gaselo Central School, Bajothang Higher 
           Secondary School, Wangdue. 


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