Staff Development
The Department of Thai Language, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, has a policy to develop staff at all levels to enhance efficiency, expand knowledge and skills, and strengthen capacity to drive and prepare the department for curriculum improvement. The goal is to ensure modernised programs that respond more effectively to the needs of employers.
Therefore, the department organised a staff development project in Chiang Rai Province to broaden perspectives, provide firsthand learning experiences, and enhance skills in teaching, research, and academic work. The project also sought to establish academic networks with institutions that teach Thai and Thai as a foreign language.
This study visit serves not only as an opportunity to integrate new knowledge into teaching but also as inspiration and motivation for staff, reinforcing organisational loyalty and improving work performance in alignment with the mission of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Project Objectives are composed of
1. To enable staff to apply knowledge gained from the study visit in teaching, research, and academic innovation.
2. To broaden staff perspectives through firsthand learning experiences in Chiang Rai Province.
3. To enhance morale and motivation, inspiring staff to drive organisational success.
4. To build academic collaboration networks.
This project was conducted as a study visit to Chiang Rai Rajabhat University and Mae Fah Luang University, providing staff with opportunities to exchange knowledge with counterparts from both institutions. The knowledge gained would guide improvements in teaching, research, and academic innovation.
Two key discussion topics were:
1. “Thai Language and Cultural Education Management for Lifelong Learning: Creating Activities to Empower Women and Children in the Community”
2. “Thai Language and Cultural Teaching for Foreigners in the 21st Century: Enhancing Educator Competency to Meet the Needs of Learners Across All Ages”
Both topics align with the social dimension of the SDGs, focusing on lifelong learning support for all, particularly women and children, through policy and practical initiatives.
The visiting staff acquired new ideas, insights, and knowledge, which were summarised for use in developing teaching, academic work, and research. These efforts aim to integrate Thai language and literature disciplines with broader educational goals.
The department aims to promote lifelong learning for all age groups, including women and children, and foster equal opportunities for everyone. Moreover, collaboration between institutions was initiated, providing future potential for joint actions aligned with lifelong learning and equality policies.
Project Leader: Miss Kanrapee Somchit & Miss Karnrawee Elabyad, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences