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
2015 - 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.
Mahidol University, Thailand.
Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic
Studies (RIGSS), Phuentsholing, Bhutan.
Publications
Theses
Wangdi, D. (2024). Understanding the Interplay
in Middle School Science [Doctoral Thesis,
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wangdi, D., & Tshomo, S. (2016). Adolescents’ Perception of Parental Communication about Sexuality. Rabsel: the CERD Educational Journal. 18(1), 43-59.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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