Linkages
External Linkages
Education is an evolving process influenced by the national and global economy, political will, belief systems, and the changing need of learners. REC as an epicentre for curriculum development, professional development and educational research in Bhutan shall collaborate, establish linkages and working modalities, with relevant agencies, within and outside the country to foster exchange of ideas and practices for improving the quality of education.
In-country Linkages
Relevant stakeholders within the country include, but not limited to:
- Ministry of Education
- Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment
- Royal University of Bhutan
- Ministry of Labour and Human Resources
- Ministry of Information and Communication
- Dzongkha Development Commission
- National Environment Commission
- International Development Partners.
Ex-country Linkages
The protocols for linkages and collaboration with institutions outside the country are as follows:
- Identify institutions with similar goals;
- Seek legal advice from the office of the Attorney General;
- Obtain clearance from the Gross National Happiness Commission;
- Obtain clearance from Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU);
- Prepare proposal
- Finalize proposal with the identified institute; and
- Sign MoU
Currently, REC has professional linkages with the following ex-country institutions
Sl. # | Institute | Location | Linkage Area | MOU |
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1 | Hamada Municipal Corporation for Education and Culture Promotion | Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan | Art Education | View |
2 | Mahidol University | Bangkok, Thailand | Special Needs Education | View |
3 | Queensland University of Technology | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) | View |
4 | Hear Hear for Bhutan | Broadway, Nedlands WA 6009, Australia | Enchancing Support in Early Literacy Skills in Primary English Curriculum | |
5 | Teton Science Schools | 700 Coyote Canyon Road Jackson, Wyoming 83001, USA | Place Based Education |