Photo: by Heng Reaksmey Teng Somongkol, a PhD candidate at Minnesota University who is researching Cambodian academic institutions, told “Hello VOA” Monday.
Wednesday, 07 December 2011
Im Sothearith,VOA Khmer | Washington, DC
Listen to the audio of the interview here.
In the last 10 years, a number of private universities have sprung up in Cambodia. And while their quality often surpasses Cambodian state institutions, they remain uneven, Teng Somongkol, a PhD candidate at Minnesota University who is researching Cambodian academic institutions, told “Hello VOA” Monday.
Wednesday, 07 December 2011
Im Sothearith,VOA Khmer | Washington, DC
Listen to the audio of the interview here.
In the last 10 years, a number of private universities have sprung up in Cambodia. And while their quality often surpasses Cambodian state institutions, they remain uneven, Teng Somongkol, a PhD candidate at Minnesota University who is researching Cambodian academic institutions, told “Hello VOA” Monday.
Private universities have grown rapidly and sporadically, he said, but their quality is generally lower than US schools, where faculty enjoy wider benefits and better salaries.
Many Cambodian private universities have fixed subjects taken each semester, which does not provide as much academic freedom as US universities, he said. Cambodian education remains “teacher centered,” rather than “student centered,” he added. In US schools, students are allowed to pursue a number of different subjects outside of their requirements.
Teng Somongkol said teachers at Cambodian institutions still have a low standards of living; some work full time, others part time. Many have insufficient salaries, which contributes to a low standard of education, he said.
“In order to survive, some faculty members have to work part time, such as helping their wives run small businesses or running motorcycle taxis or something else,” he said.
Many Cambodian private universities have fixed subjects taken each semester, which does not provide as much academic freedom as US universities, he said. Cambodian education remains “teacher centered,” rather than “student centered,” he added. In US schools, students are allowed to pursue a number of different subjects outside of their requirements.
Teng Somongkol said teachers at Cambodian institutions still have a low standards of living; some work full time, others part time. Many have insufficient salaries, which contributes to a low standard of education, he said.
“In order to survive, some faculty members have to work part time, such as helping their wives run small businesses or running motorcycle taxis or something else,” he said.
2 comments:
The "most prestigious" private university in Phnom Penh is "Chamroeun Pahuvithia University"run by "His Excelency PhD" Chamroeun,next to the military Court.
You just paid some hundred Dollars to this university and you can get a Master or a PhD from this Univertsity.
Many government officials attend this University to get the Degree and the promotion.
This "University", the size of a kindergarten in the US,is very affiliated to the CPP.
Ah muk jrook khvai!!
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