This passage describes an educational exhibition focused on research projects by graduate students in the field of education, specifically for the second cohort of teachers at the higher education level. The event was held on August 30, 2024, in Phnom Penh, with the participation of various educational leaders, teachers, students, and the general public.
The exhibition aimed to achieve six main objectives:
- Encourage students to develop professional skills through the production of teaching materials.
- Innovate teaching and learning methods using local materials.
- Enhance the research capabilities of students and teachers in knowledge, teaching methods, textbook writing, and the production of teaching and learning materials.
- Create opportunities for competition in the production and use of learning and teaching materials.
- Connect theory to practical application.
- Foster active participation in the production of learning and teaching materials.
The exhibition showcased a total of 79 topics, divided into two main categories: natural sciences and social sciences. It highlighted the research results of the students, with various topics related to teaching materials, innovation, textbooks, and practical exercises.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Hang Chhun Narong emphasized four important recommendations regarding teaching standards:
- Professional Knowledge: Teachers should understand their students, their families, national education policies, teaching theories, and students’ learning styles. They should possess deep knowledge, engage in research, and demonstrate creativity in their work to enhance students’ capabilities.
- Professional Practice: Teachers should have extensive knowledge, particularly in relevant subjects, and employ diverse teaching methods tailored to students’ interests. They should organize lessons effectively, monitor students’ progress, participate in school development activities, provide consistent support, and incorporate information technology into teaching and learning.
- Professional Development: Teachers should regularly evaluate their teaching, develop their knowledge in information technology, communication, and effective teaching practices, strengthen relationships with students’ families and the community, and engage in lifelong learning, particularly in competencies relevant to 21st-century education.
- Professional Ethics: Teachers should uphold ethics, discipline, good behavior, integrity, fairness, and honesty. They should demonstrate positive character, moral integrity, and exemplary conduct in their work within schools and communities, serving as role models for students and society.
This event reflects the commitment to improving the quality of education and the professional development of teachers in Cambodia.
