TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization

TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization and CamTech University are collaborating to amplify the impact of integrating EdTech into the teacher training curriculum.

Our aim? To empower educators with cutting-edge skills that foster dynamic and effective learning experiences for students.

Stay tuned for updates on this innovative partnership!

Our teacher meetup workshop on “Teaching Health Education: A Recommendation for an English Language Educator” on June 23rd, 2024, was a great success!

Participants enjoyed learning about:
- The importance of health
- Definition of health education
- Integrating health education into teaching

Many are eager to apply what they’ve learned in their classrooms! This meetup was a fantastic opportunity for teachers to update their connections and professionalism.

Special thanks to our presenter, Kate Dansereau, Masters in Public Health and Certified Health Education Specialist.

Stay tuned for more events!

"Women in Community Leadership" workshop, held on June 16th, empowered 20 female public primary school principals and vice principals with essential leadership and management skills through five key training topics: Introduction to Principalship, Instructional Leadership, Management and Leadership Skills for School Principals, Administration, and Financial Management.

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our guest speakers, and co-organizers, The Community of Practice Siem Reap (CoP-SR) English Teachers in Siem Reap, the event was a resounding success!

Here's to stronger leadership and brighter futures for our community! 🌟👩‍🏫📚

Our teacher meetup will be on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024. Our special guest speaker will be Ms. Kate, a Health Education Specialist. If you are passionate about teaching health education to your students, this workshop will be extremely beneficial for you.

Please click the link or scan the QR code to register. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Register at: https://forms.office.com/e/ShfkZ8AS4T

On May 20, 2024, TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization, in partnership with Aide et Action SEA-Cambodia, hosted the kick-off meeting for the third cohort of The Blended Teaching-Learning Methodologies and English Language Training.

The event featured 43 participants, including key figures such as Mr. Veng Kimheng, Head of the Primary Office (PoE), Mrs. Chan Ron, Deputy Governor of Kralanh District, and Mr. Mo Phok, Director of the Kralanh District Office of Education, Youth, and Sports (DoE), alongside 35 targeted school principals.

The meeting outlined the following key aspects:
- The program's goals and framework, focus on innovative English teaching and learning methods.
- Strengthening stakeholders' cooperation and securing support from specialized education departments to ensure the program's success and sustainability.

The chiefs of the POE and DOE expressed their appreciation for TDSO's collaboration in Kralanh district. School principals showed enthusiasm and readiness to select teachers for the training, marking a promising step towards improved educational outcomes.

Our 10th Alumni Meetup was an incredible success, with 42 participants diving into the world of "Interactive Teaching of Listening Comprehension"!

Alumni Pha Chheng and Kan SO Khit led an engaging session, sharing insights into effective listening teaching methods. From top-down approaches to captivating teaching demonstrations, attendees gained valuable techniques for enhancing listening skills. Plus, they were introduced to many online resources and platforms to further practice and refine their abilities.

Stay tuned for more enriching sessions as part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program!

On May 5th, TDSO held a parent-teacher meetup, prioritizing key elements essential for enriching student learning quality at our practice school.

During the meeting, we talked about a few important things:
- Progress Review: We shared what we've achieved and talked about our plans for the next semester. This helps parents know how the school is doing and where they can help.
- New Regulatory Guidelines: We explained some new rules to make sure all students have a fair and equal chance to learn well.
- Enhancing Parental Engagement: We talked about how important it is for parents to be involved in their child's education. Research shows that kids do better when their parents are involved.
- Quality Management: We discussed ways to keep our teaching quality high so that students get the best education possible.

Overall, parents showed they care about their kids' education, which will help make the next semester even better. Their involvement and commitment are important for making sure students at TDSO have a great learning experience.

TDSO trains over 500 teachers every year!

For the 2024 academic year, TDSO has two cohorts of trainees participating in our on-campus teacher training programs. The first cohort, consisting of 111 graduates, completed their training in April. The second cohort, which started this week, includes 125 trainees who are public school teachers, NGO/community teachers, and novice teachers.

On April 27-28, the TDSO team conducted the course orientation for the new intakes of the second cohort. They are now ready to start their first training session this weekend.

At TDSO, we are committed to providing quality education and training to support the growth and development of educators. We hope our new trainees will gain useful skills during these six-month training programs to enhance their professional development.

The TDSO Alumni Meetup is back!

You are all invited to join our teacher meetup next Sunday, May 12, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization

To register, please scan the QR code or click the link below.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/1GrXn0B7Sj

Participation is FREE!

Wishing everyone a very happy Khmer New Year 2024!

🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉

We're thrilled to welcome Mr. Sinat Kol to our team as our new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Coordinator! 🌟

Mr. Sinat brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, and we can't wait to see him in action. From organising CPD events to liaising with stakeholders and collaborating with our fantastic trainer team, Mr. Sinat is set to make a real impact. 💼

With his skills and dedication, we're confident that Mr. Sinat will excel in his role and contribute immensely to our team and the wider alumni community. 🚀

Please join us in giving Mr. Sinat a warm welcome aboard! Let's make great things happen together!

The Executive Director of TDSO participated in the 4th National Conference on Inclusive Education on March 20–21, 2024.

More than 70 representatives from local and international organizations working in different education sub-sectors attended the event.

During the conference, our Executive Director presented the importance of coaching and mentoring teachers as an essential lever to inclusive education. Based on TDSO’s experiences, well-guided and encouraged teachers significantly outperform their peers when successfully involving ALL students!

If you are an early career English Teacher and want to improve your teaching skills significantly, you are welcome to join this program.

It will start on the 27th of April and continue till the end of September 2024, every Saturday morning or afternoon. The workshops will be held at the TDSO campus in Siem Reap.

The first group will have their workshops on Saturday morning, and the second group will have theirs on Saturday afternoon.

The course participants are deemed to have the needed knowledge of the English language. It is NOT a language course. Before starting the course, you will be invited to take a language-level test.

Participation in the program is FREE, but we expect everyone to be very active during the workshops and to spend a few hours a week preparing for the next session.

For information call 076 4147 769, 096 2617 079 – 088 2775 783
The number of seats is strictly limited.

The courses are on Saturdays, and therefore can be easily combined with normal family life.

Training site: The training will take place at TDSO, located behind Wat Preah Enkoasei in Siem Reap.

Click for registration: https://forms.office.com/e/epv1LB8fQE

It's not solely about the training of teachers; rather, it's about cultivating an ecosystem where teachers can thrive, develop, and receive ample support.

In alignment with this vision, TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization, in partnership with Aide et Action SEA-Cambodia, recently conducted a mid-course evaluation for the English for Public Primary School Teachers Program (Cohort 2). Held at Kravan Primary School on March 12, 2024, the workshop garnered a remarkable turnout of 73 participants. Among them are the Deputy Chiefs of Prasat Bakong and Pouk Districts, District Youth and Sports Office representatives, principals from 49 targeted schools, EPST trainee representatives, and our partner, Kampuchea Action to Promote Education.

The workshop achieved remarkable success by addressing pivotal topics, including the assessment of achievements and challenges, with a strong emphasis on the necessity of collaborative efforts among stakeholders. Additionally, it introduced an innovative framework tailored for grades 4-6 and outlined Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities specifically tailored for TDSO alumni engaged in EPST programs.

Local authorities voiced their unequivocal support for the expansion of the project, highlighting the imperative of reaching more community schools and teachers.

The Reflection Workshop provided a dynamic platform for the exchange of information, collaboration, and strategic planning, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to enhance the potential impact of the EPST project on English education in public schools.

TDSO is honored to play a pivotal role in this initiative and eagerly awaits its continued success.

The new term of the ENGLISH FOR TEACHERS program starts on April 27, 2024.

For information, call 092 307 890

Who is this course intended for?

English for Teachers is a language proficiency program for English Teachers in NGO's, in informal and in public schools.

This course helps you to significantly improve your language skills.

The course takes place at the TDSO campus in Siem Reap.

The course lasts 20 weeks (till September 2024)

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a highly-rated certificate.

The course is FREE for teachers.

The number of seats is strictly limited.

After registration, you will be invited to take a level test.

Click for registration: https://forms.office.com/e/cfXHGkPuq1

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The TDSO Alumni Meetup is back!

You are all invited to join our teacher meetup next Sunday, March 10, from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization

To register, please scan the QR code or click the link below.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/cghgBUD4Ka

Participation is FREE!

It was a great privilege to be invited to the monthly cluster school meetings at Bakong and Wat Roka primary schools in Prasat Bakong District. The meeting aimed to identify strengths and room for improvement in instructional practices (through a mock teaching performance across different subjects).

The TDSO team had a chance to observe two trainees from cohort 2 of our English for Public School Teachers (EPST2), namely Mr. Voeun Chea and Mrs. Choeum Ravy.

We were thrilled to see the great attempts or efforts of the two teachers to implement what has been trained, basically Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), with the use of games, inquiry-based learning, and the ESA model. The teaching scenarios and the remarks were, to a large extent, inspiring to the stakeholders, particularly school principals and non-EPST teachers.

We do appreciate the care of the individual stakeholders for quality education in their community. We can’t thank the chief of the Prasat Bakong District Office of Education enough for involving us in such a valuable event. We are always ready for further cooperation.

Meet our new Headmaster, Mr. Sovannakroeun! 🎓

With vast experience in educational leadership, he'll oversee teacher management, student welfare, community engagement, program development, and administrative tasks for our English Language Center (practice school) and English program for partner organizations. His expertise guarantees a top-quality education for our students.

Welcome aboard, Mr. Sovannakroeun!

Our new building construction has begun today. Although there may be some noise, our classes will continue as usual. Stay tuned for the unveiling of our new facility, which will provide greater comfort and productivity for our staff, trainees, and students over the next few months.

🌟 Step into the world of educational transformation with TDSO's Annual Report 2023! 📈 Discover how we've made waves in the Cambodian education scene, implementing top-notch quality management practices and fostering excellence in teaching. 💼 Dive into our report to learn about our achievements, hurdles overcome, and exciting plans for the future. 📘 Join us in celebrating the dedication of our incredible team and partners who've played a vital role in our journey!
Download the report at https://tinyurl.com/tdso2023

Congratulations, Ravy Soth!

Ravy is a featured workshop speaker at the LaoTESOL Conference 2024 on February 1-2, 2024, at the National University of Laos, Vientiane.

His dedication to education and knowledge sharing has earned this well-deserved opportunity, and TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization always encourages our team to seize such professional development chances.

Let's rally behind Ravy and wish him all the best for the conference!

On January 26th, 2024, TDSO - Teacher Development Support Organization celebrated the success of our dedicated primary school teachers from Cohort 1, who completed training in Blended Teaching-Learning Methodologies and English Language. Dr. Kann Puthy, Deputy Director of the Primary Education Department at the MoEYS Cambodia, led the opening ceremony, joined by representatives from Aide et Action SEA-Cambodia, Kampuchea Action to Promote Education, education authorities, and other stakeholders.

The event highlighted the program's outcomes and underscored the critical impact made possible through collaborative efforts. We are grateful for all stakeholders' unwavering support and cooperation in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the training program.

All successful trainees were invited to join our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program. It is specifically designed to provide ongoing support to our alumni, helping them improve their teaching quality and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field.

TDSO organized a field trip to the Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium as part of the celebration. The goal was to bring the stakeholders closer, build trust, and foster positive relationships.

🎊 Congratulations to all trainees on this remarkable achievement! Best wishes as you continue to deliver high-quality education to Cambodian students.

🌟 Welcoming Reaksa Sar to Our Teaching Team! 🌟

With great pleasure, we announce our newest teaching team member – Reaksa! We are thrilled to welcome Reaksa on board and eagerly anticipate the positive influence she will undoubtedly bring to our students.

Reaksa is a valuable addition to our family. Her dedication to education and commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment align perfectly with our mission to provide top-notch education.

Let's warmly welcome Reaksa and embrace the exciting journey ahead as we continue to empower and inspire our students.

Here's to a bright future together!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of the TDSO Alumni Meetup. We cordially invite you to join us for our teacher meetup on Sunday, 14th of January, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at TDSO.

To register, please scan the QR code or click the link below. Thanks.😊
https://forms.office.com/e/N4gLqq33uD