International Education of Rajabhat Universities in Thailand

Title : International Education of Rajabhat Universities in Thailand Researcher : Prapaporn Boonplord Workplace : Faculty of Management Sciences (Business computer) Surindra Rajabhat University (SRRU), Surin 32000 Thailand. Abstract : This study is part of the Ph.D. thesis of Rajabhat Surin The objective is to study international education Rajabhat University in Thailand The method of study in depth analysis, including analysis of documents related research from the Internet. Documents and reports on research related to the management of international institutions as a whole. And Rajabhat University in Thailand. This study will benefit the university as a whole. And, especially Rajabhat Surin Rajabhat University. The results of using this application for planning education in various fields in a concrete way. Effective. Benefit maximum And useful to understanding of the concept and its study. To define the strategy of each Rajabhat University. To move into international education. Keyword : international education, International Program, International university courses, Higher Education, Rajabhat University Introduction This study. Aims to develop policy proposals of international education Rajabhat University. Using procedures that have policy research is a three stage process context for a study to propose a two-term policy development and policy proposals from the three validation steps proposed policy. The multiple case study of foreign and domestic Proposed policy of international education. Rajabhat University system as a result of research, policy research based principles of combination. Based on data from various sources. At first, the triangle principle and principle participate integrated. Participants from integrated. From stakeholders in the development of grassroots level. Monitoring and policy proposals in step two and step three is the confidence that Proposed policy is appropriate and consistent profitability And possible On education in the international curriculum of Rajabhat University which has been prepared in accordance with policy. This will result in one option that will allow students to learn in the international course with the opportunities to practice English, learn how to generate idea, practice and expose their opinions rather than study in its original format, including the opportunity to study and live abroad. This is because in some Rajabhat Universities, there is the technical cooperation MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with foreign universities. In some courses students will receive two degrees from both institutions. Also at present, legislature has enacted Rajabhat University Act in BC 2547, the mission to Rajabhat University is that Rajabhat University shall perform the success of the international education. In order to have the efficiency of administrative and management, there must be the agency responsible for various tasks about organized curriculum with international content; learning must be an international language like English. And teachers need to develop a potential that suitable for teaching international program with the aim to create academic excellence in the region to step into the international. In this research, the researcher must obtain the proposed policy of international education of Rajabhat University to serve as the standard criterion for managing Rajabhat University to Management of International Education which is recognized as the leading institution of the Thai higher education in the social world. Research Objective : 1. Study the operation of international educational institutions as a whole. And Rajabhat University in Thailand 2. The problems and solutions of international education institutions as a whole and Rajabhat University in Thailand Concepturl Framework The study documents. Research related aforesaid Framework is summarized in this study were as follows. Figure 1: conceptual framework in research Research Methodology Research process about the proposed policy of international education at Rajabhat University aims to develop a proposed policy for education of Rajabhat University by policy research which consists of 3 phases including:1) Context study to prepare policy proposals 2) Development of policy proposals 3) Monitoring policy proposals Phase 1 Study of context to create policy proposals by various research methods. Focus on multiple data sources) according to triangulation approach, by each methodology will be parallel to the same time. And information received from each type of research will be used in developing the draft policy proposals with equivalent status design as from the concept of mixed methodology research (mixed methodology) (Majchzak. 1984 referred to Viroj Sarattana. 2548: 14) as following: The analysis of documents 1. The interview (in-dept interview) with Rajabhat University President on the International of Rajabhat University The survey of population and staffs of Rajabhat University. The multiple case studies (multi-case study). International education in 3 Universities in Thailand: Assumption University, Mahidol University and Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University. International education of Overseas Universitie Phase 2 Development of proposed policy research in two steps as following: Step 1 in-depth interview with experts and target group discussion. Step 2 proposed policy revisions Phase 3 Validation proposed policy to examine for ensuring that proposed policy in the education of Rajabhat University which appropriate and applicable. From above, research diagram has been shone the 2nd diagram. Figure 2 : The research process. "The proposed policy of international education Rajabhat University. International Education. refers to the relationship between countries in the world about learning from each other in the economic, social and cultural studies to cause cooperation through communications, modern Therefore the exchange staff personnel, teachers, students and technology different with common language as a medium (Ministry of University Affairs. 2534: 5) and International Education (1988: 296) has the meaning of International Education as International Relations in. education And international culture. During the first World War 2 looks like a student exchange program international official But after World War 2 include providing assistance and education to developing countries. Communication between students. Scholars in various countries with emphasis on building relationships between countries. International education in Thailand International education institutions. The structure of administration within a given unit or institution responsible for operation of three types of ownership course Graduate School or the central university And International College. The appropriate format depends on the purpose and goals of international courses. Structure and management of each university. Elements and the international index. In higher education. ALFONSO (1990 cited in Hansa, 2540: 29) has studied the international dimension of Higher Education and Development Index to measure the international institutions of higher education The following features. • foreign language courses. • International. • study and visit abroad. • Number of students from abroad. • Number of faculty in international exchange programs. • Number of subsidies received to carry out international activities. • Cooperation in research And Training International. International university education is to what Look like. Differ from those in other countries or not and how Today, no one would deny that the communication between the English language is very important. Whether political arena. National economy. Here. Working in various fields. Or even because of our world today. Communication is the exchange of information between all the time. Using common language of understanding associated with each other, it is essential. Is essential if students began the same since the foundation of basic education. Studying in an international program considered an alternative for those who want to prepare for future study and work in society grows each day. International education in Thailand has become an alternative to help Thai students to learn in the course of the international Opportunity to practice English. Learn how to think. Actual practice. And reviews. Than traditional education. And may have the opportunity to study and live in foreign countries. Because each institution often technical cooperation or MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between universities abroad In some courses students will have two degrees from both institutions (Double - Degree). Competitive global society today, even stocks of more intensive. Compete not only on economic but also competition information. Education and the readiness of the countries. Language is a child in urgent need to develop more. Learning to acquire technical knowledge alone is not enough. We must be able to communicate in English or other businesses can also use to communicate. And working in the world. The course is well equipped with international technical and language As an alternative to social attention. Although the tuition fees of more than to the formal study of any teaching in Thai. But it can be considered worthwhile investment because students will have expertise in both listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, including negotiation. Ideas from friends. From various countries in the classroom as well. The International Program in Thailand teaching English throughout the course of Thai friends and Gentiles together in class room Is habituation in English. And culture with each other. Reduction compared with the small world in our institution when the familiarity Confidence. When graduates away. The result is both academic and knowledge. Students also learn to coexist with foreign friends. Skilled in using language Prepare to go out and compete with people inside and outside the foreign efficiently (Editors EXIT BOOK: 2552). The International Higher Education is critical to the development of the students very much. It was evident that the purpose of education about the world (global education) intended for students tact (time and place) to understand the complexity of the problem. That affect international relations. Prepare students for the changes. To explore ideas. Reduce the local popularity. Students understand correctly that Various relationships. Not static but always changing current (Scott. 1994: 73. Referred to in Thong and Family Sothon of 2540). Since the universality of higher education Is very important. International Commission for Education in the 21st century organization UNESCO. With the Company, Mr. de ล's number (Jacques Delors) President Commissioner. Therefore international cooperation is the key role of the university The report defined the role of universities in the 21st century, the four major roles (Delors, 1987: 39. Referred to in Thong and Wong Sothon of 2540). 1. Prepare students for teaching and research. 2. Provide training to meet the high demands of life and economic and social 3. An opportunity for everyone to meet the needs of a wide range of life. 4. The international cooperation. In Thailand, there were few institutions of Institutions in Thailand in the year 2546 higher education institutions. Of 865 sites (excluding Campus Information and Education Center) There are institutions of the state of 520 In and institutions of private number 345 of the classification as institutions under the Ministry of Education, Number 681 of the institutions under the Ministry of University Affairs Unit. 78 and higher education institutions of the Ministry of Education and other specific number of 106 (Office of National Education. 2546: 5). International institutions, including an Institute of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). The International Institute. Received subsidies from the Thai government budget. And current management in higher education in Thailand. Considering BY JURISDICTION. And types of public and private institutions. May be classified into 5 groups as follows. 1.'s State institutions under the Ministry of Education. There were 390 schools of 2. Private institutions under the Ministry of Education. Private Schools in the control and promotion of the Private 3. Institute of Higher Education in the Ministry of State University's school of 24 sites If we include various campuses of the university has 29 of the total number of 53. 4. Private institutions in University Ministry. A private higher education institutions are allowed to set up the Ministry of University Affairs. Private Higher Education Institutions Act. Amendment (No. 2) 2535 degree courses. Private universities have as many as 54 of the 23 universities and colleges were 31 of 5. Specialized institutions. Education is aimed at developing the students are qualified. And professional or career skills held by the needs of specific agencies or organizations of eight under 106 total number of institutions (Commission of National Education. 2546: 6-7). Number of foreign students in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Country Number of international students Of race 1. Malaysia. 53,000 161 2. Singapore 51,000 158 3. Thailand. 5,601 72 Source: the Ministry of Education Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. 2549. Trends Year 2010 is expected to receive students overseas will increase 20% majority. People continue to be China, Taiwan, Vietnam Myanmar, etc., because the current U.S. and English or other European countries. The goal of the incendiary. Very concerned parent of child safety. Allow students to move back to Asia to study in Thailand. Or the country safer. Such a situation is a great opportunity for more business education in Thailand. Government has expanded its market strategy to study more. (Ministry of Commerce 2548: 5) with a target market, the country is divided into major markets in Asia and emerging markets as a growth market in the country like the United States and Canada, Australia and other European countries. 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