CREDIT BANK SYSTEM OF BASIC EDUCATION

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to 1) study the credit bank system of Thailand and foreign countries; 2) propose the credit bank system of the basic education in Thailand; and 3) propose the credit bank system guidelines of basic education.This study took the form a descriptive research. During March and September 2015, the documentary study was performed on Thailand and foreign countries issues, and the three focus group discussions were carried out by 59 scholars and related people. Then, the credit bank system guidelines of basic education were drafted and peer reviewed by the 8 scholars. The research tools were the document synthesis form and the researcher. The results revealed that 1) there is no explicit credit bank system in Thailand; there is only a transfer of learning credits, knowledge, and experience of learners and trainees. In foreign countries, the system varies according to the context of each country. Some countries have the credit bank system and the transfer of learning credits; others have recognition of prior learning and experience gained from training, work, and profession. 2) The credit bank system is composed of the concept, arrangement for a credit bank central office, assignment of responsibility for the central office, affiliation, basic education schools and learners, target groups, criteria of the credit bank system, and performance strategies. 3) The guidelines for a development of the credit bank system are to set up a temporary central office, form a working team for a credit bank system preparation, pilot the credit bank system project, and develop technology for the whole credit bank system.