Sam Ol KONG

Deputy Head

Group Level: Department Level

Faculty: Faculty of Sciences Education

Department: Department of Sciences

Department Structure: Deputy Head

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About Sam Ol KONG

Asst.Prof. Sam Ol KONG has been working as a Deputy Head of the Department of Science and a Lecturer in the Faculty of Science Education at Phnom Penh Teacher Education College since 2018, and as an Environmental Specialist. He works in the Department of Science and is responsible for a variety of tasks related to the science curriculum, syllabus, textbooks, teaching materials, STEM education, action research, and MoEYS technical support.

He graduated with a Master of Science in Earth System Science from Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Phuket, Thailand, in 2017. (2006) He holds a methodology degree from the National Education Institute in Phnom Penh. (2005) He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Royal University of Phnom Penh. He also achieved a Master of Education from Cambodian University of Specialities, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2011).

He has experience working as a Teacher Educator, a National Master Trainer, and a Trainer and has been teaching Environmental, Earth Science and English subjects in high school since 2006. Moreover, he was also a core English Language Teacher in the English Access Micro Scholarship Program, supported by the U.S Embassy in Phnom Penh. He has been in many national and international conferences and workshops related to professional development. He attended the 6-week SUSI Program (FY-2021) for Secondary School for Educators (Teachers) at the Institute for Training and Development (ITD) in Amherst, MA, in the United States of America. In 2019, he attended the 4-week Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Young Scientist Program funded by the U.S. State Department in Lao PDR.

His area of professional interest is the impact of climate change on water levels and ecosystems in the Tonle Sap Lake and Mekong River. He is also interested in research related to Environment, Earth science, Science teaching and STEM Education. His current project and research paper involve changes in temperature and water levels in Tonle Sap Lake and their impacts on the ecosystem. Other current projects (GDN, CLIMATED and Promoting Green Cooperation of Climate Change STEAM Education for Engaging Adaptation and Resilience of Next Generation in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam) and research papers involve teaching methodology in science and STEM in PTEC. He has a strong passion for youth and women’s development. He has been taking part in youth and women’s programs in the community as an English Language teacher, mentor, and youth leader.

Research Interests

Ecosystem Environment Research Ecosystem Science Education STEM/STEAM Education

Curriculum and Instruction Textbook Development Research CEAR EIA

Selected Publications

Book Publication:

Cambodian Textbook Revision (Earth Science and Environment Textbook, grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12), Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Cambodia.

Publications:

Kong, S. O., Set, S., & Sam, C. (2026). Pedagogical innovation in statistics teaching and learning using 5I’s framework with teachers and teacher educators: an action research study. Journal of Computers for Science and Mathematics Learning, 3(2),152–166. https://doi.org/10.70232/jcsml.v3i2.63
Kong.S.O, Lok. S., Chorn, S., Srun, S., S., Peng, T. (2026). MAKING SCIENCE MEANINGFUL: STEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO EMPOWER SCIENCE LECTURERS AND TEACHERS. Southeast Asian Journal of STEM Education (SAJSE), 6(2), 56-69
Mubarokah, T., Fadly, W., & Kong, S. O. (2026). Sustainability Literacy: What is its Impact on Pro-Environmental Behavior and Students’ Ecological Competence?. Journal of Natural Science and Integration, 9(1), 1-11.
Srun, S., Srieng, K., Kong, S. O. (2025). Student Teachers’ Challenges Toward Action Research in Teacher Education College. Integrative Science Education and Teaching Activity Journal, 6(2), 155 – 167
Kimsron, S., Khun-Chan, S., Mork, T., Chhoen, C., Kong, S. O., & Srun, S. (2025). Implementation of STEM Education to Enhance Wildlife Awareness: A study of Promoting Siamese Crocodile. Journal of Innovation, Advancement, and Methodology in STEM education, 2(4), 247-254.
Srieng, K., Sina, O., Lok, S., Chhoen, C., Srun, S., & Kong, S. O. (2025). From Bananas to Chips: A STEM Journey to Explore Food Processing Concept. Journal of Innovation, Advancement, and Methodology in STEM education, 2(2), 97-104.
Voeng, S., Cheng, M., Kan, L., Heng, U., & Kong, S. O. (2025). The Role of Self-Directed Learning in Shaping Behavioral Learning Attitudes among Teacher Trainees at Pursat Provincial Teacher Training College. INSECTA: Integrative Science Education and Teaching Activity Journal, 6(1), 1-17.
Kong, S. O., Chheun, S., Phon, S., Proeung, S., Mul, S., Doem, D., & Rom, N. (2024). The Ecosystem STEM Education Learning Activity: Terrarium and Aquarium Model. Asia Research Network Journal of Education, 4(1), 16-23.
Mom, P., Mom, S., Phann, S., Srieng, K., & Kong, S. O. (2024). Implementing STEM Project to Improve students’ creativity and learning outcomes in the concept of Circulatory System. INSECTA: Integrative Science Education and Teaching Activity Journal, 5(1), 121-129.
Chheun, S., & Kong, S. O. (2023). Implementing Scientific Method to Strengthen the Student’s Scientific Attitude: a Study on Biology Subject. INSECTA: Integrative Science Education and Teaching Activity Journal, 4(2), 195-208.
Kong, S. O., Boreyphal, K., and Seanghour, S. (2023). Student Teachers’ Perception on Using Stakeholders’ Discussion as a Teaching Strategy in Engaging in Active Learning and Critical Thinking. Asia Research Network Journal of Education.
Putheary, M., Khim, H. and Sam Ol, K. (2023). Implementation of a Cooperative Learning Method to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes in Biology in Grade 8. Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM. MoYES. Volume 1. No. 1.
Chanboremey, N., Sovannsereyroth, N., Sreynan, T., Sreynich, P., Chandy, L., Nary, M. and Kong, S. O. (2023). Implementation of Blended Learning to Help Students Be Active in Science Subjects in Grade 3. Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM. MoYES. Volume 1. No. 1.
Sreyneath, N., Boryphal, K. and Kong, S. O. (2023). Implementation of Inquiry-Based Learning to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes in Grade 7 Biology. Cambodian Journal of Education and STEM. MoYES. Volume 1. No. 1.
Avirut, P., Ratha, M., Sakanann, V., Kong, S.O., Thongchai S. and Terdkiad, N. (2022). Groundwater Modelling for Natural Recharge Estimation in Phuket Island, Thailand. BURAPHA SCIENCE JOURNAL, Volume 27. No.1, 316-333.
Kong, S. O., Boreyphal, K. and Kimsron, S. (2021). Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Improving Students’ Learning Outcome on Rock Identification and Classification. Phnom Penh Teacher Education College. Volume 01.
Kong, S.O., Vann, S., Avirut, P & Pham, H.G. (2021). Hydrogeological characterization of groundwater resources in Kathu district, Phuket. Cambodia Journal of Basic and Applied Research (CJBAR), 3(1), 101-121.
Avirut Puttiwongrak, Sam Ol Kong, Sakanann Vann, Thongchai Suteerasak and Terdkiad Nontapot, (2020). Groundwater Modelling for Natural Recharge Estimation in Phuket Island, Thailand. JGSE.
Puttiwongrak, Kong, S. O. and V. Sakanann (2018). Groundwater Recharge Estimation in Kathu, Phuket using Groundwater Modelling. Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA, published in 2018 (ISSN 0046-5828). Volume 49 Issue No. 3 September 2018
Kong, S.O. (2017). Hydrogeological Characterization of Phuket Aquifer System with Reference to Groundwater Development of Phuket, Thailand. Master’s Thesis, Prince Songkla University, Phuket, Thailand, 2017. [Google Scholar]

Conference Papers:

Sam Ol, K., Kimsron, S., and Sienghour, S. (2023). STEM disciplines and teaching pedagogy in PTEC- Student Teachers’ Perception, Proceeding of the 6^th International Annual Meeting on STEM Education, 14th – 15th September 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Kanha, L., Solinda, R., Sokuntheary, C., Pechleakena, N., Sam Ol, K., and Kimron, S. (2023). The Marine Biome STEM education learning activity: Mollusk shell recycling, Proceeding of the 6^th International Annual Meeting on STEM Education, 14th – 15th September 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Seavleng, N., Kimsron, S., and Sam Ol, K. (2023). The Recycling corn husks-A STEM decorative item project in PTEC student teachers, Proceeding of the 6^th International Annual Meeting on STEM Education, 14th – 15th September 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Sam Ol, K., and Sakanann, V., and Puttiwongrak, A. (2017). Groundwater Modelling of Natural Recharge Estimation in Phuket Island, Thailand. Proceeding of the international Symposium on Flood Pulse Ecosystems, 24-27 July 2017, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sam Ol, K., Sakanann, V., Puttiwongrak, A., and Giao, P.H. (2017). Hydrogeological Characterization and Groundwater Analysis with Reference to Development of Kathu, Phuket, Proceeding of the 5th Asia-Pacific Coastal Aquifer Management Meeting, 17-19 July 2017, Da Nang, Vietnam

Presentations:

September 14-15,2023: Paper presentation, the 6th International Annual Meeting on STEM Education, 14th – 15th September 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, “STEM disciplines and teaching pedagogy in PTEC- Student Teachers’ Perception”.
December 12-13, 2019: Poster presentation, Annual Scientific Symposium, Lower Mekong Initiative Young Scientist Program, Yangon, Myanmar
July 24-27, 2017 : Paper presentation, International Symposium on Flood Pulse Ecosystem, Siem Reap, Cambodia, “Groundwater modelling of natural recharge estimation in Phuket, Thailand”.
July 17-19, 2017 : Paper presentation, 5th Asia-Pacific Coastal Aquifer Management Meeting (APCAMM), Da Nang, Vietnam, “Hydrogeological characterization and groundwater analysis for a coastal aquifer in Phuket Island, Thailand”.
April 26, 2017 : Poster presentation, Pince of Songkla University Phuket Campus Best Poster Award 2017, “Groundwater potential in Phuket Island using Transmissivity and Storativity Estimation”.
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