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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 PsychologyKhmer studiesLeadership styleLinguistics and Literature studiesTeaching and learning style
Dec 2019 – Feb. 2021: Certificate of AttendanceConcept-based Curriculum DevelopmentNIEiSingapore; 27 February 2015: Certificate of AttendanceCamTESOL & Regional Research Symposium; 4-8 February 2015: Certificate of AttendanceNational Workshop on English Language Testing and AssessmentHigher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement ProjectDirectorate General of Higher EducationMinistry of EducationYouth and Sport; 25 Feb. – 1 March 2014: Certificate of AttendanceNational Workshop on Developing English for Specific Academic Purpose (ESAP) CurriculumHigher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement ProjectDirectorate General of Higher EducationMinistry of EducationYouth and Sport; 22-25 July 2013: Certificate of AttendanceNational Workshop on Locating Research Funding Sources and Grant Proposal WritingHigher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement ProjectDirectorate General of Higher EducationMinistry of EducationYouth and Sport; 6-8 June 2012: Certificate of AttendanceNational Workshop on Learning and Teaching Enhancement on Higher EducationHigher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement ProjectDirectorate General of Higher EducationMinistry of EducationYouth and Sport; 3-7 Dec. 20112: Certificate of AttendanceNational Workshop on Higher Education Result-Based Planning and MonitoringHigher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement ProjectDirectorate General of Higher EducationMinistry of EducationYouth and Sport; 28-30 May 2012: Certificate of AttendanceNational Workshop on Higher Education Curriculum DevelopmentHigher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement ProjectDirectorate General of Higher EducationMinistry of EducationYouth and Sport; June 2011: Certificate of Participation: Attitude- The Key to SuccessAttitude Center for Education Feb 2010: Certificate of Youth LeadershipAngkor Khemara University; May 2009: Certificate of OperacyAngkor Khemara University; April 2004: Certificate of Basic EnvironmentMinistry of Environment; July 2004: Certificate of HIV/AIDS Awareness and PreventionInter-Departmental Committee for HIV/AIDSMinistry of EducationYouth and Sport; Nov. 2003 - Aug.2004: Certificate of Computer Course: Ms. Word and ExcelInformation Technology Center of National Institute of Education; 2002 - 2003: Certificate of Good Governance and LeadershipCambodia Organization Human Resource Training; Feb.-Mar.2003: Certificate of Tour GuideCambodia Tourism Association; April 2001: Certificate of Youth Peer SupporterHIV/AIDS/STI Youth Peer Education ProjectCambodian Red Cross; May 2002: Certificate of Participation in Urban Poor Community DevelopmentUrban Resource Center; Aug.2002: Certificate of Gender for menGender Awareness for Youth and CMN MembersGender and Development for Cambodia; Mar.-Aug. 2002: Certificate of Administration and Secretaries AffairKhmer Students‘ Association.

Education
- 2021 to Present: Pursuing Doctor of Education, National Institute of Education (NIE)
- Master of Education in Educational Management Science, Angkor Khemara University, Cambodia
- Bachelor of Education in School-Based Management, Royal University of Phnom Penh
Literature
- Bachelor of Art in Khmer Literature, Royal University of Phnom Penh
- Master of Art in Linguistics, Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), Cambodia
Professional Training
- 01 Feb. 2021 – 03 Jan. 2022: Administrative Officer Training Course, Royal School of Administration
(ERA)
- 2016-2017: Certificate of Educational Inspection, National Institute of Education (NIE), Cambodia
- 2003 -2004: Certificate of the teacher of Higher Education (BA+1), Specialty: Khmer and English,
National Institute of Education (NIE), Cambodia

Selected Publications