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Tsering Yangzome Nidup is a senior English lecturer, currently working at the Paro College of Education. Besides being a keen teacher educator for 22 years she has also shouldered the responsibilities of an Editor (2014-2017) at the Centre for Educational Research and Development (CERD) for the RABSEL and JEAR journals and PCEyes newsletter published by the Centre. She has assumed various roles at the College in her capacity as the Programme Leader (Diploma in Leadership and Management, 2006-2010) and Course Leader for the Bachelors of Education (Secondary, 2005-2007).

She has a Master’s degree in English from the Bond University, Queensland in Australia. She is also the recipient of both the Vice Chancellor’s Award and the Dean’s award for three consecutive semesters while at the University.  She teaches subjects related to the English Language and Literature and methodology related courses both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

She has resourced workshops on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) both at the tertiary and school levels and ELT workshops for English teachers in Bhutan. Her areas of expertise are in the areas of English Language/ Literature, Multigrade teaching, Media and Information Literacy and Critical Literacy. She was also the Convener for the International Seminar on Sexuality Education hosted at the Paro College in December, 2015.  

Email: tseringynidup.pce@rub.edu.bt

Tshering Wangmo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. She began her carrier as a teacher educator in February, 1983 at the Pre-Primary Teacher Training Centre in Paro under the Ministry of Education. Since then she has been working in the same organization as it evolved from a Teacher Training College and Demonstration School (TTC & DS) to TTC and to National Institute of Education (NIE) and now to Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan.

During her whole tenure as a teacher educator, she has written and vetted courses, taught undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervised Masters theses, trained school and university teachers and talked to many parents. She has facilitated several workshops and trainings for teachers in early year education specially in the areas of teaching skills, early childhood education, research and contemporary theories and practices. She headed the Department of English in the college and also lead and revamped programmes and modules in programmes such as the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Diploma in Early Child Care and Development.

She is currently the Director of Rinpung ECCD Centre. She is very passionate in the education of young children and has spent 13 years of her life studying in this area. She is a part of the leading team for ECCD in the Paro College of Education. Her teachings emphasize rigor, relevance, recency, and real-world competencies, and the pertinence of Bhutanese home funds of knowledge through teacher education. She was a part of the committee who set up the first draft ECCD policy for Bhutan in 2008 and continues to be an active participant in any programmes concerning early year education. She is a member of the Higher Degree Research Committee of the RUB.   

Email: tsheringwangmo.pce@rub.edu.bt

Som Gurung, Assistant Professor, started his career as a teacher in November 1991. His educational qualification and training include MSc in Physics from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India, BSc from Sherubtse College in Bhutan, Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Samtse College of Education in Bhutan, Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Information Systems (PGCertTIS) from Sherubtse College in Bhutan,. Prior to joining the Royal University of Bhutan he taught physics and mathematics to pre-university students. He went on to become the Assistant Principal in 2000 and promoted to Vice Principal in 2002.

In March 2006 he was transferred to Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. Between 2006 to 2009, he was Lecturer and the Head of Department of Science. He spear headed the establishment of the Rinpung Science Campus and launched the Bachelor of Education in sciences in 2008. He was Coordinator of Academic Programme Unit, Teaching Practicum Coordinator and Officiating Dean of Academic Affairs for the period 2009 to 2012. In Between 2012 to 2015 he was Lecturer and Dean of Academic Affairs at Paro College of Education. He was instrumental in the development of the college strategic plan 2013-2020, development & launching of Master of Education in Dzongkha, Diploma in Physical Education & Sports Coaching and Diploma in ECCD.  He stablished linkages and offered consultancy services. He was awarded the prestigious meritorious promotion to the next higher level as Specialist in January 2015.  In October 2018 he was appointed as the Programme Leader for Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management. He has developed and examined university programmes, taught undergraduate, postgraduate students, mentored and trained school teachers, and supervised Masters theses.    

Email:  somgurung.pce@rub.edu.bt

Kezang Sherab is the Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages/Assistant Professor at the Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. He has a PhD (Cum Laude) in Education from the University of New England in Australia and M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Francis Xavier University in Canada. He teaches Health and Physical Education and Research Methodology courses both at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provides professional development programmes for school teachers, university academics, and also for youth voluntary groups. Kezang has published on a variety of educational topics, reviewed journal manuscripts, examined PhD theses and has led several consultancies for the Ministry of Education (MoE), UNICEF, National Council, UNFPA, and the Royal Education Council. His research interests are in educational change, student engagement, efficacy beliefs, GNH Education, non-cognitive skills and issues concerning the youth.

He served as the Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages at the Centre for Educational Research and Development from 2009-2010 and 2014-2017. He was the Editor-in-Chief for the RABSEL, the CERD Educational Journal, and the Founder of Journal of Educational Action Research (JEAR). He was successful in winning several International and nationally funded projects and bids that helped establish collaborations and exchange programmes with external universities. Kezang was also successful in bidding and convening International (International Society for Teacher Education Seminars – 32nd in 2012 & 40th in 2020), and 7th International Association of Art in Early Childhood Conference (in 2017) and national seminars (Education through sports and physical education 2005). He is both the past and current member of numerous professional committees- the Review Panel Member for Bhutan Education Blueprint (2014-2024), Tertiary Education Roadmap for Bhutan (2015-2025), and University Organisational Development Exercise team, amongst many other achievements. He also consistently contributes to the development of university sports in his capacity as the General Secretary of the Bhutan University Sports Federation.                           

Email: kezangsherab.pce@rub.edu.bt