The National University of Battambang participates in the project management meeting and the third study visit of the 21st Century Teaching Skills Project

(Phnom Penh): Dr. Sam Rany, Vice-Rector, a representative of His Excellency Sok Khorn, Rector of the National University of Battambang, led a delegation of five leaders, including Mr. Yoeng Hak, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Education; Mr. Tieng Morin, Dean of the Faculty of Business Management and Tourism, Mr. Im Kuoy, Vice-Dean of Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Education, Mr. Hour Ry, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Education, and Mr. Em Dara, Head of Foundation Year Department have attended the third project management meeting and study visit from March 6 to 11, 2023 at the Sunway Hotel and Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 

The third study visit aims to learn about the education and culture systems as well as share the best practices and experiences related to the teaching methods and educational programs of partner universities in the project. Some 21st Century Learning and Teaching Materials, such as Collaborative Problem Solving, Deep Thinking, Digital Evolution, and 21st-century Century Learning and Assessment, will be shared on the official website at www.21stteachskills.eu for upcoming projects.

The National University of Battambang has incorporated these skills into its curriculum to improve the quality of students' education in line with the University's strategic plan, the National Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, and the policies of the Royal Government of Cambodia. During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Katerina Tasidou, Project Coordinator, stated that the reason for choosing the Kingdom of Cambodia as the third study visit is because Cambodia is developed, prosperous, and has a beautiful and environmentally friendly environment. Peace in the region Please note that the 21st Century Teaching Skills Project (Erasmus + CBHE 21st Century Teaching Skills) is part of a collaborative project for innovation and capacity building in higher education with the European Commission’s financial support. It has six university partners, including Greece (University of Ioannina), Lithuania (Klaipeda University), Luxembourg (Novel Group), Cambodia (Royal University of Phnom Penh and National University of Battambang), China (Southwest University and Shenzhen Polytechnic), and India (Symbiosis International/Deemed University and Banasthali University).