A Modes beginning in this educational transforming by Samtse College

Following the issuance of the Royal Kasho on Education Reform on December 17, 2020, Samtse College of Education, aspiring to be a crucible of innovation and a nucleus of educational change, stands poised to assume a pivotal role in driving substantial educational advancements and reforms. Since its establishment as the Teacher Training Institute by the late Third Dharma King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, on May 29, 1968, the college has ardently contributed to the realization of the nation's educational aspirations.

Despite the myriad educational evolutions and strides over the past six decades of developmental endeavors, the current education system has been subjected to scrutiny, deemed insufficient to adapt to the rapidly evolving needs and demands of 21st-century Bhutan.

 The Royal Kasho on Education Reform articulates a definitive shift in the vision for Bhutanese education, emphasizing the creation of enlightened citizenship that harmonizes local and trans-local elements. This royal directive underscores the imperative for a philosophical transformation in education, including curriculum revision, pedagogical innovation, reshaping the learning process, bolstering STEM education, and embracing cutting-edge technologies to enhance educational standards, currency, relevance, and efficacy. The Royal command seeks to mold the Bhutanese education system into an exemplary model that sets benchmarks globally.

Explicitly addressing the ascendancy of technology, the Royal Kasho forecasts its growing dominance and foresees a future characterized by digital immersion and sophisticated technologies. This prognosis necessitates an adjustment and reengineering of teaching and learning methodologies, compelling a recalibration of educational practices. This paradigm shift towards transformation underscores the primacy of STEM education, advocating for STEM subjects to become integral to everyday learning. The edict urges educators to adeptly merge technology, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and automation into classroom instruction, learning, and assessment.

Teacher education stands as the cornerstone of a robust educational framework. Recognizing the transformative role that teacher education can wield in reshaping educational practices and in aligning efforts with His Majesty's vision of technology-enabled education, Samtse College of Education, as a preparatory institution for secondary school educators, embarks on a purposeful journey. The college's strides include strengthening STEM education, infusing technology for interactive and engaging instruction, and harmonizing programs with the Bhutan Baccalaureate curriculum.