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When the Teacher Becomes the Student

This blog begins in Samtse College of Education, Samtse, but its story begins much earlier. After more than a dozen years in professional practice and over two years in academia, returning to the classroom as a student again has been both humbling and refreshing. Enrolling in the Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education program (PGCHE) has reminded me that learning does not end with experience. It deepens when experience is questioned.

The ICT module has been a powerful pause in this journey. It has challenged familiar teaching habits and invited me to see technology not as an add on, but as a space where learning, interaction, and assessment can become more human. Digital tools, when used thoughtfully, do not distance teachers from students. They bring voices forward, extend conversations, and make learning visible beyond classroom walls.

A special acknowledgment goes to Mr. Ran Singh Tamang, our module leader, who introduced blogging as part of ICT learning. Blogging was not framed as a technical requirement. It was introduced as reflection in action. A space to think aloud, connect ideas, and document growth. Through blogging, I found myself learning slowly, honestly, and with renewed curiosity.

This blog is not about expertise. It is about transition. It captures moments of uncertainty, discovery, and insight as I navigate educational technology during PGCHS. It is written for educators who have taught for years, yet still believe in the courage to learn again.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful learning begins the moment the teacher becomes the student.







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  1. Jeewan K BastolaJanuary 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM

    This post offers a deeply reflective and inspiring perspective on lifelong learning. Your honest portrayal of transitioning from teacher to student highlights humility, curiosity, and professional growth, while your reflections on technology and blogging emphasize learning as a human and meaningful process. It is a powerful reminder that effective educators continue to learn, question, and evolve.

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