Walailak University celebrates its success as the most teachers in Thailand have been certified with over 90% of UKPSF teaching standards.
- Walailak University Celebrating success On the off chance that teachers are certified to the UK Professional Standards for teaching and supporting quality learning, the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) is more than 90% of all teachers. which is the most in Thailand.
- Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University presided over the celebration of success On the occasion that Walailak University has 450 teachers who have been certified by the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and supporting quality learning as the most in Thailand. 95.88 each to all instructors who meet the eligibility criteria. (Information on 15 Nov 2021) divided into 393 Fellow levels, 56 Senior Fellows and 1 Principal Fellow. The activities were held at the 3rd floor meeting room, Administration Building. Walailak University Hospital via online system Zoom Meeting and live on Walailak Channel page on November 16, 2021.
- This opportunity was honored by Professor Dr. Wijit Srisa-arn, former president of Walailak University Council. Special Lecture on the topic “UKPSF and Thai Higher Education” Prof. Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University Special Lecture on the topic “Learning and Teaching Reforms of Walailak University” Associate Professor Dr. Surin Maisrikrod Vice-President is the moderator and Dr. Suthanya Doung-In, Assistants to the President Summarizing the results of applying UKPSF system to Walailak University teaching and learning together with Mr. Lan Hall , Head of Membership (International) , Adcance HE , Ms.Kathy Wright , Asistant Director , Knowledge , Innovation and Delivery (KID ), Advance HE and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andy Hudson , Advance HE Consultant congratulated Walailak University and all UKPSF accreditations.
- Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of Walailak University, said that the quality of education depends on many factors. One of the most important factors is the teaching process or teaching method that teachers use to transfer knowledge to students. The teaching and learning of Thailand has long been criticized for the importance of rote learning. As a result, Thai students lack the skills of thinking, analyzing, and synthesizing. However, teaching at Walailak University is not so because we are fortunate to work with Professor Dr. Wijit Srisa-arn who is a highly regarded academician. One of the best in the field of higher education in Thailand and while he was the chairman of the Walailak University Council He introduced management to UKPSF.
- Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong added that Teaching reform at Walailak University was one of the first things he had thought of since he became president of Walailak University in 2016. At that time, he was looking for a teaching model that could promote learning. students’ knowledge And abolish rote teaching and answer that UKPSF is a teaching and learning framework that encourages students to practice thinking and doing. It has also been developed and recognized internationally. UKPSF also contributes to the development of professional teaching process concepts. This allows teachers to monitor students’ learning outcomes more closely. It also supports students’ learning. by focusing on individualized learning outcomes This kind of learning assessment is important in promoting cognitive thinking. Therefore, the UKPSF framework makes the learning and teaching process of Walailak University quality. to move towards a university of quality.
- Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong further said that We would like to thank the team of experts from Advance Higher Education , Miss Kathy Wright , Associate Professor Andy Hudson and Mr. Ian Hall for their dedication and contributions in making the teaching and learning process of Walailak University go global. Since 2017 Kathy and Andy has organized workshops for the faculty of Walailak University in 4 groups and since then The university held so-called “Pre-UKPSF” training for teachers who were not in the first four groups. As a result, virtually none of the teachers failed the UKPSF process test. Walailak University’s teaching and learning has changed in accordance with UKPSF teaching principles.
- Currently, more than 90% of the total number of 450 professors at Walailak University Have passed all qualifications and have been accepted by HEA fellowships This can demonstrate a significant milestone and success of Walailak University’s teaching and learning process model. which makes all Walailak people proud.
- “I would like to represent Walailak University in thanking Professor Dr. Wijit Srisa-arn, Mr. Ian Hall, Ms. Kathy Wright, Associate Professor Andy Hudson, the management team from Advance HE, as well as all faculty members who have dedicated both physical and mental strength that made it successful today and to enable our students to continue their education in a quality education system,” Professor Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong said.
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