Vichaya Lipipun. Thailand education transformation into the new digital age. Doctoral Degree(Leadership in Society, Business and Politics). Rangsit University Library. : Rangsit University, 2023.
Thailand education transformation into the new digital age
Abstract:
The objectives of this dissertation were 1) to study current government
policies on online education in Thailand, 2) to study leading models of free opensources online education in Thailand and abroad, and 3) to explore Thailand
transformative online education for the new digital age. The qualitative study
involved document collection and analysis, 2 focus groups, and 18 in-depth
interviews using purposive sampling from key stakeholders in online education
entities from grade 1 to grade 12. The findings showed that 1) digital infrastructure in Thailand was ready for the digital transformation; 2) current Thai policies and plans were heading toward core competency curriculum to transform passive learning to active learning approach; 3) Thai human resources deficiency in digital skillset and literacy impeded education transformation; 4) Thai culture and structure of the educational system was an external factor that deterred the transformative education; 5) free open sources were available online for everyone, but not everyone had the ability to access and search for them; and 6) the supports from all stakeholders were crucial in creating a transformative education environment. The recommendations were dedicated to all educators, learners, families of learners, schools, private sector, non-profit organizations, and public entities to work together to execute the policys goal into the digital transformative education that can be realized in Thailand.