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Dr. Sonam Rinchen
President, Samtse College of Education
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Dr. Kinley Seden
DRIL, Samtse College of Education
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Mr. Kuenzang Gyeltshen
DAA, Samtse College of Education
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Mr. Ramesh Kr. Chhetri
DSA, Samtse College of Education
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Dr. Sonam Rinchen
President, Samtse College of Education
Qualification: PhD (Science education), Queensland University Technology, Brisbane, Australia (2014)
Philosophy: My philosophy of work centres on creating a conducive environment for both faculty and students, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation. Capacity building of staff will be a priority, to ensure a skilled workforce capable of generating new knowledge through research and making informed decisions. An inclusive work environment will be built that values diversity and equality. Teaching and learning infrastructure, including adequate resources, playgrounds, and housing will be enhanced to support a thriving academic community. Building networks with international institutions for exchange programmes and engaging with the community to promote vitality are key strategies. Overall, the focus will be on making decisions that prioritise the welfare and success of both students and staff, ensuring the college’s continuous growth and impact.
Dr. Kinley Seden
DRIL, Samtse College of Education
Qualifications: PhD in Education (Masaryk University, Czech Republic & Evtos Lorand University, Hungary, 2019)
Philosophy: My philosophy of teaching and learning is fundamentally rooted in the Cogen approach, which emphasizes collaborative dialogue and shared responsibility in the learning process. I believe that education should be a co-creative experience where students and educators work together to construct knowledge, foster critical thinking, and cultivate a sense of community. In addition to the Cogen approach, I embrace the Capability Approach, which emphasizes empowering students to realize their full potential and pursue their goals. This empowerment is essential for thriving in both academic and personal spheres.
Kuenzang Gyeltshen
DAA, Samtse College of Education
Qualification: MA in Geography from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India (2003)
Philosophy: Teaching is a lifelong process of learning. It provides an opportunity to learn new strategies, new ideas, and new philosophies. As a teacher it is important to create safe, caring community where student are free to express their views and grow to become a responsible citizens. The teacher is responsible for assisting each student to develop their own potential and learning styles. Every classroom has its own unique community and it is important to incorporate hands-on learning, cooperative learning, projects, and individual work that engage and activate students learning in order to cater to diverse needs of the learners.
Ramesh Kr. Chhetri
DSA, Samtse College of Education
Qualification: M.A (History) Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh, India (2011)
Philosophy: I believe that teaching is a lifelong learning process and every day is a new learning experience for every teacher. I teach subjects like history, history education, pedagogical principles and methods, curriculum studies, and education for development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels but in the process I too learn something new every day. I am passionate about teaching and making a difference in children’s lives. All children are unique with varied abilities and learning styles and I seek to inspire them in all aspects of their lives by helping them to develop their potentials. I always believe in inclusive classroom with positive learning environment where each child feel welcomed, comfortable and safe.