My name is Dumcho Wangdi. I am from Pema Gatshel, Bhutan.
I completed my PhD (Education) from the Queensland University of Technology, funded by 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 Coder, I 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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