Abstract:
This phenomenology qualitative study aimed to develop the qualifications framework for undergraduate jazz studies program based on Thai qualifications framework for higher education. Fifty-six informants were purposive sampling selected: 1) five jazz study experts, 2) seven jazz study lecturers, 3) twenty- five students who are studying in years 1 to 4 of jazz study programs, 4) six jazz study graduates, 5) four users of jazz study graduates, and 6) nine jazz listeners. The instruments composed of five open-ended questionnaires. All questionnaires were content validity checked by three experts. The Item-Objective Congruence Index (IOC) ranged from 0.79-0.96. Data were collected by using relevant documents and interviews during April to June 2016. Descriptive statistics, content analysis, methodological triangulation, and thematic analysis were used. The results showed that the qualifications framework for undergraduate jazz studies program consists of nineteen domains based on Thai qualifications framework for higher education. It has the characteristics of integrating appropriate music theory and music skills. The relationship between desirable characteristics and standards of learning outcomes can be shown by six domains 1) Ethics and Morals, 2) Knowledge, 3) Cognitive Skills, 4) Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility, 5) Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills, and 6) Music Skills. Moreover, learning strategies of this framework emphasize the learner-centered. In conclusion, the qualifications framework for undergraduate jazz studies program will be used as a guideline for higher education institutions to manage and develop curriculum, educate learner, and produce qualified graduates to meet the needs of society and be comparable to international standards.