The Reconstruction of Higher Education Leadership in Cambodia A Professional Development for Quality Teaching and Learning

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 7 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Dr. Teck Choon TEO, DBA

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I2P105

How to Cite?

Dr. Teck Choon TEO, DBA, "The Reconstruction of Higher Education Leadership in Cambodia A Professional Development for Quality Teaching and Learning," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 7,  no. 2, pp. 27-33, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I2P105

Abstract:

In this paper, the author traces the steps necessary to initiate reorganization in higher education. First, the introduc tion of the Cambodian education
system from the lens of knowledge society and practice model of education currently adopted in developed ASEAN education systems. Next, the author suggests a framework for reconstruction of higher education leadership in Cambodia as the guiding measure of the 21st century learner " model in the higher education . Lastly, propose s recommendation for carrying out this strategy

Keywords:

21st century skills , learning sandbox, assessment models, future entrepreneurs, collective leadership

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