My name is Dumcho Wangdi. I am from Pema Gatshel, Bhutan.
I completed my PhD (Education) from Queensland University of Technology, under the prestigious Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (International) and RTP Fees Offset (International) scholarship.
In my doctoral thesis, I explored the interplay between social bonds (social and emotional connections) and metacognition (thoughts about thinking) in science classrooms. This work offers a sociological perspective that complements the existing psychological and cognitive viewpoints, contributing to a holistic understanding of metacognition.
My academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s Degree (Education) from Samtse College of Education, Bhutan. Here, I received the F. L. Goropse Prize for Academic Proficiency for my academic excellence and the Institute Prize for Valuable Contribution for my outstanding service to the college.
I obtained an MSc. in Science and Technology Education from Mahidol University, Thailand, supported by the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) scholarship. My thesis work culminated in the development of a low-cost hands-on model for demonstrating the law of mechanical energy conservation. Six years later, I was conferred with a Certificate of Invention and Petty Patent (No. 18158) by the Department of Intellectual Property, Thailand, recognising the innovation and originality of my invention. My group and I also received an Outstanding Oral Presentation Award during the 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Education held at Mahidol University, Thailand.
My career spanned over a decade as a secondary Physics teacher until my resignation in 2020. During this time, I received a Certificate of Academic Excellence for my teaching and support, contributing to students’ exceptional performance in the National (BCSE) Physics Examination.
I also assumed leadership roles, such as the Head of the Department, overseeing the Science Department, and Mentor Teacher, guiding preservice physics teachers.
I contributed to developing standardised national examination (BCSE) materials as a Physics Test Developer and spearheading national marking camps as a Physics Chief Marker.
I played a pivotal role in designing the National Education Assessment Framework (NEAF) to assess the competency of Years 3, 6 and 9 students in Science Literacy.
As a Test Administrator and Coder, I administered and coded student responses to the Science domain items in Bhutan’s first-ever Program for International Student Assessment for Development (PISA-D), 2017-18.
I secured the Sherig Endowment Fund for three consecutive years. As a research lead, I initiated research culture in schools and facilitated educational workshops, targeting school principals and teachers.
I became the recipient of the Young Professionals Leadership Program (YPLP-6) from the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS), the premier institute envisioned by His Majesty the King. YPLP is a leadership program designed for mid-career professionals selected based on meritocracy and their potential to be prospective future leaders.
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