Section 2 Operational Recommendations (Academic Year 2024)

2.1 Evaluation Based on Quality Assurance Standards

The program has been implemented in compliance with the standards and has “passed” all quality assurance criteria as per the announcement of the Higher Education Standards Committee regarding the 2024 Undergraduate Curriculum Quality Standards.

Quality Assurance CriteriaEvaluation Result
1. Number of Full-Time Program Instructors pass
2. Qualifications of Instructors Responsible for a Curriculum/Program of Studies pass
3. Qualifications of Full-Time Program Instructors pass
4. Qualifications of Teaching Instructors pass
5. Specified Period of Time Within Which Curriculum Must Be Revised pass

2.2 Internal Quality Assurance Evaluation Based on AUN-QA Criteria

criteriaItems Score
1. Expected Learning Outcomes ( 5 item ) 4 4
2. Programme Structure and Content ( 7 item ) 6 5
3. Teaching and Learning Approach ( 6 item ) 6 5
4. Student Assessment ( 7 item ) 5 4
5. Academic Staff ( 8 item ) 7 5
6. Student Support Services ( 6 item ) 5 5
7. Facilities and Infrastructure ( 9 item ) 8 5
8. Output and Outcomes ( 5 item ) 1 1
Total 42
Average Score 4.25

The program has implemented internal quality assurance standards by applying the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Version 4.0 as a key university quality indicator.

2.3 Summary of Implementation in Academic Year 2024

The internal quality assurance implementation for the [Program Name] was reviewed by the committee, which identified the following strengths and areas for improvement

Strengths

  • The curriculum is meticulously designed in accordance with the Thai Qualifications Framework (TQF) and utilizes an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach.
  • The program aligns well with the AUN-QA framework and professional standards in education.

Weaknesses

Areas for Improvement

  • The alignment and connectivity between Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) can be further developed to be more explicit.
  • Learner assessments have not yet implemented a standardized central rubric system across all courses.
  • The tracking system for graduate outcomes (including graduation rates, employment rates, and employer satisfaction) is incomplete and lacks benchmarking data.
  • Student support services and international exposure, such as academic exchanges and collaborative learning with overseas institutions, should be further expanded.

2.4 Reflection on Internal Quality Assurance Implementation

The internal quality assurance evaluation for the Master of Education in Educational Administration in the academic year 2024, based on the St Teresa International University Internal Quality Assurance Standards (2024), is as follows

criteria 1 : Expected Learning Outcomes

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) comprehensively cover knowledge, research skills, leadership, and ethics/morality.
  • Valuable feedback and suggestions were obtained from alumni and school administrators

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • Clearly define practical and operational indicators for each PLO to robustly verify and confirm the achievement of learning outcomes.

criteria 2 : Programme Structure and Content

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • The curriculum structure is well-designed and appropriate, comprehensively covering theory, practice, and research.
  • Elective courses are available to effectively respond to the specific interests of learners.

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • Additional content regarding digital leadership, innovation in education, and sustainability in education should be integrated into the curriculum.

criteria 3 : Teaching and Learning Approach

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • Student-centered learning and problem-based learning approaches are successfully utilized.
  • Experience-sharing and knowledge exchange with actual educational administrators are highly encouraged.

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • Develop a structured feedback loop system connecting students, faculty members, and employers of graduates to continuously improve instructional methods.

criteria 4 : Student Assessment

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • Diverse assessment methods are employed, including reports, presentations, research projects, and theses.

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • Standardized central rubrics should be developed to clearly and explicitly reflect the alignment between Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).

criteria 5 : Academic Staff

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • Faculty members possess high academic qualifications and have published academic work in the field of educational administration.
  • Faculty members have direct, practical experience in school administration and research.

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • Establish a dedicated faculty development plan focusing on international research publications and innovative teaching methodologies

criteria 6 : Student Support Services

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • An effective advising system, research support, and extracurricular activities are well-established.

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • Enhance career services, strengthen the alumni network, and expand opportunities for international academic exchange.

criteria 7 : Facilities and Infrastructure

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • Classrooms are modern, equipped with robust IT systems and an e-library to support learning.
  • Available facilities effectively facilitate both learning and research.

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • Increase collaborative learning spaces and develop digital platforms tailored for international learning collaboration.

criteria 8 : Output and Outcomes

Strengths/Key Appreciations

  • Graduates are highly capable of working in educational administration tracks and possess research work that can be practically applied.

Recommendations for Quality Improvement

  • A systematic graduate and employment tracking system should be implemented, along with establishing benchmarks against other leading international programs.

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