Needs Assessment for Developing the Driving System of Work-integrated Education Management of Rajabhat Universities in the Upper Northern Region

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Assist.Prof.Dr.Jiraporn ------------ Supising
Sirimas Kosanpipat
Phubet Poungkaew
Choocheep Puthaprasert

Abstract

The objective of the research was to study needs assessment for developing the driving system of work-integrated education management in Rajabhat universities in the upper northern region.  The study was divided into 3 phases as follows: 1) to investigate the current conditions for developing the driving system of work-integrated education management of Rajabhat universities in the upper northern region; 2) to examine the desired conditions for developing the driving system of work-integrated education management of Rajabhat universities in the upper northern region; and 3) to inquire into the needs assessment for developing the driving system of work-integrated education management of Rajabhat universities in the upper northern region.  Key informants consisted of representatives of faculty lecturers from four Rajabhat universities in the upper northern region, namely Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Lampang Rajabhat University, and Uttaradit Rajabhat University who were involved with the cooperative and work-integrated education program selected by purposive sampling, for a total of eight respondents. The instrument used for data collection was an in-depth interview form.  The data were analyzed by content analysis and summarizing into issues.  The results of the needs assessment in terms of the current conditions and the desired conditions led to the development of the driving system of work-integrated education management, consisting of policy, curriculum, policy implementation, students, and workplaces and employers.

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Assist.Prof.Dr.Jiraporn ------------ Supising, Western University Thailand

Assitant Professor Dr. in Educational Administration, Faculty of Education, Western University

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