Interview with Ugyen

1. Interviewer: Greetings, Ugyen.
2. Ugyen: Hello, and warm regards.
3. Interviewer: I hope you don't mind, as I have a few inquiries to make of you.
4. Ugyen: Not at all, you have my sincere welcome.
5. Interviewer: Sir, could you kindly share the duration of your tenure as an educator within this esteemed institution?
6. Ugyen: It has been nearly five years now since I commenced my journey here.
7. Interviewer: Could you elaborate on the specific subjects you are currently imparting?
8. Ugyen: Certainly. Over the past five years, I have been dedicated to teaching Physics to students of grades IX and X. Moreover, I have been instructing Physics to students of grade 11 for a span of two years, and I also temporarily taught Mathematics to grade 11 students for a period of one month.
9. Interviewer: Have you had the opportunity to engage in tasks such as exam paper moderation, evaluation, or serving as a visiting examiner?
10. Ugyen: Indeed, I have. I have undertaken visiting examiner responsibilities for a duration of three years. Furthermore, I participated in the evaluation process for grade 12 Physics once, while my involvement in paper moderation has been absent thus far.
11. Interviewer: In comparison to other subjects, could you outline the advantages you perceive as a science teacher?
12. Ugyen: As a science educator, I find myself in a relatively static position presently, owing to my limited attendance at workshops. The content I presently deliver is primarily rooted in my initial training from the institute.
13. Interviewer: Have you ever pursued any of the scholarships facilitated by RCSC?
14. Ugyen: Certainly, I have made attempts. I applied once for the Trongsa Penlop scholarship and another time for the TICA scholarship in Thailand.
15. Interviewer: May I inquire about the outcomes of those attempts?
16. Ugyen: Regrettably, I was listed as a standby candidate for 5 slots in the TPS scholarship selection, and for the TICA scholarship in 2013, I secured the 19th position.
17. Interviewer: Do you harbor intentions of furthering your own education?
18. Ugyen: Yes, I aspire to pursue a master's degree in either Mathematics or Physics. However, it has proven to be a challenge for educators like myself who graduated before 2009, as attending interviews deducts marks due to the absence of an RCSC exam appearance. In contrast, those who graduated after 2009 receive extra marks for attending the RCSC exam. My enthusiasm has waned, and I am contemplating alternative paths.
19. Interviewer: In terms of your professional satisfaction, how do you view your role as an educator?
20. Ugyen: Undoubtedly, I do. Beyond classroom instruction, the multitude of responsibilities and extracurricular involvements make teaching an arduous endeavor. While a simpler focus solely on classroom teaching might seem appealing, the amalgamation of academic and non-academic commitments leaves us with scarce moments to simply pause and reflect.
21. Interviewer: I extend my gratitude for your generous allocation of time. Until we meet again.
22. Ugyen: I appreciate your kind words. Rest assured, this rare occasion is no bother to me, but rather a privilege.