Editors: Kimkong Heng, Koemhong Sol, Chan Hum, Samnang Yen, and Sovanncharya Ren
Year of publication: 2022
ISBN: 978-9924-9834-0-8
https://doi.org/10.62037/cef.book.2022.02.04
Publisher: Cambodian Education Forum
Citation: Heng, K., Sol, K., Hum, C., Yen, S., & Ren, S. (Eds.). (2022). Critical issues in Cambodian education: Insights from youth. Cambodian Education Forum.
Table of Contents
Notes on Cambodian Education Forum
1. The Role of Youth and the Importance of Their Perspectives
Kimkong Heng and Koemhong Sol
Part 1: Research and Education Systems
2. The Importance of Promoting Research for the Future of Cambodia
Liseinet Din
3. The Education Systems in Cambodia and Thailand: A Comparative Perspective
Phanna Kov
4. New Generation Schools in Cambodia: Issues and Recommendations
Sivly Houy
Part 2: Key Issues in Cambodian Education
5. So Close, Yet So Far: Narrowing the Geographical Gap in Cambodian Education
Chhayheng Soth
6. Cambodian Women in Higher Education: Progress and Challenges
Sreypich Lay
7. School Bullying: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Pech Monyleap Neang
8. Corruption in Education: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Thavrith Sara
9. Sexuality Education: Effectiveness, Barriers, and Recommendations
Sreypich Lay and Pech Monyleap Neang
10. How Can Cambodian Youth Prepare for Industry 4.0?
Vicheka Mon
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Biography of Editors
Kimkong Heng is currently an Australia Awards scholar pursuing a PhD in the School of Education at the University of Queensland, Australia. He is a co-founder and chief editor of the Cambodian Education Forum and the Cambodian Journal of Educational Research. He is also a visiting senior research fellow at the Cambodia Development Center. His research interests include TESOL, research engagement, and academic publishing.
Koemhong Sol is currently a Japanese Government (MEXT) scholar pursuing a PhD in Education at International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan. He is an Editor of the Cambodian Education Forum and the Cambodian Journal of Educational Research. His research focuses on teacher education and policy, continuous professional development for EFL teachers, school leadership, special education, higher education, and learning and teaching assessment.
Chan Hum is currently a PhD student at The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. He graduated with a BEd in TEFL from the Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh, and a Master of Education and Development Value from the Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia. His research focuses on educational language policy, language teaching and learning, language learning investment, education management, and teacher management practices in higher education.
Samnang Yen is currently a Cambodian diplomat at the Cambodian embassy in Brunei Darussalam. He has a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Cambodia and two bachelor’s degrees in Education in English and in International Relations (with honors) from Sachak Asia Development Institute and the Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, respectively. His research interests include education and foreign policy.
Sovanncharya Ren is currently a Program Manager at Teach For Cambodia. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (BEd in TEFL) from the Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the same university. Her research interests include teacher training and professional development, adult education, and leadership.
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