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Swat- Dee. Higher Education in Thailand. Royal family and Thai HE. Presentation Outline. Thai Higher Education Profiles University Governance + Regulations Quality Assurance Major issues in Thai HE and policy initiatives. Education System in Thailand.
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Presentation Outline Thai Higher Education Profiles University Governance + Regulations Quality Assurance Major issues in Thai HE and policy initiatives
Future Direction • Reduce state • regulations • Focus on • -policy formulation • -Post auditing Strengthen governance of University Council & university management Promote good governance & management of universities Give full autonomy to public & privateuniversities 12
University Governance Teaching University’s responsibilities Research Providing academic services Preserving & promoting arts & culture
Types of HEIs (Degree Granted) LiberalArts University Specialized/ Comprehensive University Groups of HEIs Community College Research/ Graduate University
No. Students in 2007 & Graduates in 2006 Number of Graduates in 2006 (all degree levels) Total: 2,048,997
Number of Total Students Classified by Type of Institution for the Year 2004-2007
Number of GraduatesClassified by Type of Institution for the Year 2003 - 2006
Enrollment in higher education institutions classified by level of education in 2007 Source: Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Thailand 23
Quality System of HE National Education Act (1999) • Higher Education Standards • Standard Criteria of HE Curriculum • QA System (IQA & EQA) • NQF(National Qualifications Framework for HE) • Accreditation
Higher Education Standards Comprising of 3 Standards • Quality of Graduates • Administration in Higher Education • Establishing and developing knowledge- based and learning-based society
Quality Assurance System • to ensure improvement of educational • quality and standards at all levels • - IQA & EQA • - CHE is responsible for IQA • - IQA must be “part of educational • administration and a continuous process • - ONESQA (The Office for National • Education Standards and Quality • Assessment)is responsible for conducting • evaluation of “educational achievements” • of each educational institution(EQA)
Standard Criteria of HE Curriculum: Topic to Consider • Degree Designation • Admission Requirement • Total Credits and Study Duration • Structure of Study Program • Number and Qualification of Instructors • Registration • Evaluation Criteria and Graduation • Program Quality Assurance • Program Development
Types of Degree programs - Associate Degree Programs - Undergraduate Programs - Graduate Program - Graduate Diploma Program (post – baccalaureate level) - Master Program - Higher Graduate Diploma Program (post – master degree level) - Doctoral Program
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) CHE developed a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for HE to support QA processes. NQF….. - Describe qualifications in terms of standards of learning outcomes of graduates - Describe qualifications in terms of learning outcome rather than prescribing in terms of syllabus, credits, duration of study, etc.
Domain of Learning Outcome At least 5 domains • Ethical and moral development • Knowledge • Cognitive skills • Inter-personal and responsibility skills • Analytical and communication skills
National Education Standards Standards 3 Guidelines for creating learning society/Knowledge society Standard 2 Guidelines for educational provision Standard 1 Desirable characteristics of the Thai people as both good citizens of the country and member of the world community Standard 3 Establishing and developing knowledge-based and learning-based society Standard 2 Administration in higher education Standard 1 The quality of graduates Higher Education Standards Regulations to oversee that the standards are maintained The internal and external quality assurance The quality of educational products The Relationships between the Education Standards, Relevant Criteria and the Education Quality Assurance System
Quality and Standard System CHE Policy: • Public, Autonomous, Private HEIs have to be treated equally under the same standards
Policies: Research ConsortiumProblem-Based Networking 1.Alternative Energy 2. Nano-materials and Devices 3. Innovation in Chemistry 4. Physics 5. Mathematics 6. Converging Technologies in Health Sciences 7. Food, Herb and Fruit Safety 8. Enabling Technologies for Advanced Agriculture 9. Emerging Diseases and Bio-Warfare 10. Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization 11. Environment, Water and Emergency Management & Technology
Research Networks 12. Gems, Ornaments and Fashion 13. Standardization and Instrumentation in S&T 14. Software & Digital Technology Software 15. Logistics, Transportation, Aviation, Traffic 16. Education Innovation and Knowledge Management 17. Intellectual Property and Knowledge Commercialization 18. Languages, Culture, Art and Indigenous Knowledge 19. Social Sciences 20. Science and Technology for National Defense and Security
Output Concept Excellence vs Country Needs ●Publication No.●Impact Factor●Research Grants ●Products●Patents●Commercialization International vs Local Basic vs Applied