Phnom Penh Teacher Education College

វិទ្យាស្ថានគរុកោសល្យរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ

Phnom Penh Teacher Education College
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About Samol Nguon

Mr. Nguon Sam Ol is currently serving as the Deputy Head of the Department of Language at Phnom Penh Teacher Education College (PTEC), Cambodia. He is an experienced teacher educator, educational leader, and researcher with multidisciplinary expertise in literature and linguistics, educational management, and professional educational administration.

His academic background reflects three major areas of specialization. In the field of Literature and Linguistics, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Khmer Literature and a Master of Arts in Linguistics. In the field of Education, he obtained a Bachelor of Education in School-Based Management and a Master of Education in Educational Management Science, while currently pursuing doctoral studies in education. In addition, he has completed several professional training programs, including the Administrative Officer Training Course at the Royal School of Administration (ERA), the Certificate of Educational Inspection from the National Institute of Education (NIE), and the Certificate of Teacher of Higher Education (BA+1) with specialization in Khmer and English from NIE, Cambodia.

With more than twenty years of professional experience in secondary and higher education, Mr. Sam Ol has held various academic and administrative positions, including Educational Inspector at the Takeo Regional Office of Educational Inspection, Assistant to the Rector at one university, Head of Department of Foundation Year Course, and lecturer of Khmer Studies and Linguistics. He also served as Head of Khmer Technical Team and teacher of Khmer Literature and English at One High School in Takeo Province.

At PTEC, he supports teaching and learning activities in the Khmer language program, contributes to curriculum revision and development, prepares instructional materials for pre-service teachers, and promotes innovative and learner-centered teaching methodologies. He is actively engaged in educational research and professional development activities aimed at improving teacher education and instructional quality in Cambodia.

His research interests include Khmer linguistics, educational leadership, teacher education, curriculum development, teaching competency, constructivist instructional practices, transformational leadership, teaching self-efficacy, and cognitive flexibility. He has authored textbooks and research papers in Khmer linguistics, educational management, and teacher education, and has presented academic work at national and international conferences.

Mr. Sam Ol is committed to promoting quality education and preparing competent, ethical, and innovative future teachers who can effectively respond to the evolving demands of 21st-century education in Cambodia.

Research Interests

Educational Psychology Khmer studies Leadership style Linguistics and Literature studies Teaching and learning style
Dec 2019 – Feb. 2021: Certificate of Attendance Concept-based Curriculum Development NIEi Singapore; 27 February 2015: Certificate of Attendance CamTESOL & Regional Research Symposium; 4-8 February 2015: Certificate of Attendance National Workshop on English Language Testing and Assessment Higher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement Project Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Education Youth and Sport; 25 Feb. – 1 March 2014: Certificate of Attendance National Workshop on Developing English for Specific Academic Purpose (ESAP) Curriculum Higher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement Project Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Education Youth and Sport; 22-25 July 2013: Certificate of Attendance National Workshop on Locating Research Funding Sources and Grant Proposal Writing Higher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement Project Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Education Youth and Sport; 6-8 June 2012: Certificate of Attendance National Workshop on Learning and Teaching Enhancement on Higher Education Higher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement Project Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Education Youth and Sport; 3-7 Dec. 20112: Certificate of Attendance National Workshop on Higher Education Result-Based Planning and Monitoring Higher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement Project Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Education Youth and Sport; 28-30 May 2012: Certificate of Attendance National Workshop on Higher Education Curriculum Development Higher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement Project Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Education Youth and Sport; June 2011: Certificate of Participation: Attitude- The Key to Success Attitude Center for Education Feb 2010: Certificate of Youth Leadership Angkor Khemara University; May 2009: Certificate of Operacy Angkor Khemara University; April 2004: Certificate of Basic Environment Ministry of Environment; July 2004: Certificate of HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention Inter-Departmental Committee for HIV/AIDS Ministry of Education Youth and Sport; Nov. 2003 - Aug.2004: Certificate of Computer Course: Ms. Word and Excel Information Technology Center of National Institute of Education; 2002 - 2003: Certificate of Good Governance and Leadership Cambodia Organization Human Resource Training; Feb.-Mar.2003: Certificate of Tour Guide Cambodia Tourism Association; April 2001: Certificate of Youth Peer Supporter HIV/AIDS/STI Youth Peer Education Project Cambodian Red Cross; May 2002: Certificate of Participation in Urban Poor Community Development Urban Resource Center; Aug.2002: Certificate of Gender for men Gender Awareness for Youth and CMN Members Gender and Development for Cambodia; Mar.-Aug. 2002: Certificate of Administration and Secretaries Affair Khmer Students‘ Association.

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