Mr Dorji Letho
Assistant Professor
Dorji Letho is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Heritage Education and Professional Development Centre. With more than two decades of teaching experience, his expertise encompasses Dzongkha language and literature, Buddhist philosophy, Bhutanese traditional music, cultural heritage and teacher education. He holds a Master of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy from Sangak Chokhor College, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Dzongkha from Sherubtse College, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the National Institute of Education, Samtse.
His academic career includes service at both Samtse and Paro colleges of education. At Samtse College of Education, he served as Head of the Dzongkha Department, Dzongkha Subject Leader and Acting Dean of Student Affairs. His teaching spans Dzongkha communication, literature, teaching methodology, creative arts, traditional music, Driglam Namzha and professional teaching skills.
His key contributions include developing and reviewing school and university curricula, teaching resources and assessment tools. He contributed to university-wide Dzongkha module development, the Dzongkha translation of the Virtual Learning Environment, and the review of a national Driglam Namzha course book. He has also supported the development of music education and research initiatives that connect Bhutanese cultural traditions with contemporary teaching.
His publications include Educational Research on Bhutanese Traditional Songs and Boedra Songs for Children, alongside Dzongkha learning materials and articles. His research interests encompass Buddhist philosophy, mind training, traditional music and language education. Through professional workshops, cultural programmes and international research collaboration, he continues to promote Bhutanese heritage and its meaningful integration into teacher education.
