Abstract:
This research aimed to evaluate and study the future images of the Bachelor
of Education Program in Biology Revised Curriculum Academic Year 2019, Faculty of
Education, Burapha University following to the CIPP model and in accordance with
the guidelines of Thai Qualification Framework and Criteria for Internal Quality
Assurance at the curriculum level. The evaluation also based on AUN QA criteria and
using EFR technique as a guide to future program Improvements. The population
used in the research totaled 144 people, consisting of 5 instructors in charge of
program, 50 undergraduate students, 34 graduates, 15 instructors, 30 graduate users,
5 program related people, and 5 experts. Research tools include questionnaires,
surveys, and interviews. Data were analyzed using frequency statistics, percentages,
mean scores, and standard deviations. and analysis of documentary evidence. The
research results revealed that:
1. Overall opinion according to the CIPP model was at the highest level (μ =
4.52, σ = 0.51). The aspect with the highest opinions is the process aspect. (μ = 4.71,
σ = 0.50), followed by opinions on contextual aspect (μ = 4.55, σ = 0.34), opinions
on output (μ = 4.48, σ = 0.57), and opinions on input factors (μ = 4.47, σ = 0.49),
respectively. In addition, it was found that 85.30 % of all graduates gained very high
cumulative grade point average (≥ 3.50).
2. Overall performance of this program passed the criteria set for evaluation
according to the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework.
3. The performance of this program also passed the criteria for internal
educational quality assurance and according to the AUN QA criteria, which had an
external committee to evaluate. The average of all indicators was at a level of 4,
which was good results and met the goals of this program. Moreover, the level of
overall opinions of graduates on the curriculum process according to the AUN QA
criteria was at a high level (μ = 4.31, σ = 0.54).
4. The future images of this program using EFR technique that divides the
future image into 3 parts: good, bad, and the most likely image. The data could
summarize from these 3 parts to present the future image on various issues with
recommendations into 4 points as follows: 1) In terms of the curriculum's objectives
in producing graduates, it was found that the program was able to operate quite in
line with the objectives set. In the future, it should be able to maintain its condition.
2) In terms of the curriculum, the structure and number of credits should be
adjusted to be concise, appropriate, and consistent with the National Higher
Education Qualifications Standards Framework, Higher Education Quality Assurance
Standards and the Teachers Council of Thailand's professional standards framework
to be strengthened. Teaching and learning preparation should be increased.
Professional experience training in real educational institutions for students, grouping
of subjects in the form of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) to
meet the needs of today's teaching profession should be considered. 3) In terms of
curriculum management process, the activities that promoted work experience and
life skills should be increased. Exchanging knowledge outside the academic field of
biology and others that are currently necessary. It should also reinforce the module
based course management format, credit bank system, and online learning for
students in the regular system, and provide opportunities for professional
development in reskilling and upskilling for those interested. In addition, instructors
should be encouraged to plan research work for their student development.
Academic follow-up activities should be added to help and take care of students.
4) In term of after graduation, product monitoring activities should be considered.
Including building a network of professional relationships between graduates,
program instructors, and alumni of the program.