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Sonam Wangchuk emphasizes the critical role of instruction in the mother tongue in the early years for age-appropriate cognitive learning.
About Sonam Wangchuk:
Sonam Wangchuk, the founding director of the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), is a maverick engineer, educational visionary, and relentless proponent of sustainable development. His odyssey from a remote village to global recognition symbolizes a profound commitment to social change and sustainable development. Notable among his achievements are Operation New Hope, a transformative initiative reforming government schools, the groundbreaking Ice Stupa technique for water conservation, and the innovative solar-powered SECMOL campus. Follow Sonam Wangchuk on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/wangchuksworld
About INK:
INK is a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas across a spectrum of topics, from technology to culture to sports to education. We are experts in storytelling and are known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows and INK Women. Our mission is to accelerate the journeys of game changers. To learn more about INK, please visit our INKTalk channels on YouTube and LinkedIn or visit our website at inktalks.com
Sonam Wangchuk emphasizes the critical role of instruction in the mother tongue in the early years for age-appropriate cognitive learning.
About Sonam Wangchuk:
Sonam Wangchuk, the founding director of the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), is a maverick engineer, educational visionary, and relentless proponent of sustainable development. His odyssey from a remote village to global recognition symbolizes a profound commitment to social change and sustainable development. Notable among his achievements are Operation New Hope, a transformative initiative reforming government schools, the groundbreaking Ice Stupa technique for water conservation, and the innovative solar-powered SECMOL campus. Follow Sonam Wangchuk on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/wangchuksworld
About INK:
INK is a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas across a spectrum of topics, from technology to culture to sports to education. We are experts in storytelling and are known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows and INK Women. Our mission is to accelerate the journeys of game changers. To learn more about INK, please visit our INKTalk channels on YouTube and LinkedIn or visit our website at inktalks.com
