Quality Standards 3.1 Student Admissions
Quality Standards 3.1 Student Admissions
Quality Standards Type Input
Description
A basic factor in the successful operation of a program of studies is the qualifications of students who are admitted into the program. Each curriculum has a philosophical concept in designing, and it is essential that student qualifications be set forth that are consistent with the nature of the curriculum. Student selection criteria must be transparent, clear, and in harmony with student qualifications specified in the curriculum. Tools, data, or methods are used to select students who are intellectually, physically, and emotionally ready and determined to learn, and who have adequate time to successfully complete the program of studies within the timeframe specified in the curriculum.
When reporting operations for this indicator, describe processes or show operational results covering at least the following issues:
3.1.1 Student admissions
3.1.2 Readiness Preparation before Study Commences
Assessment criteria
Assessment to determine the quality level consider the overall picture of the operations in 2 areas; student admissions and readiness preparation before study commences which will increase their readiness for studying in curriculum. Assessment level is a score between 0-5 as follows
| 0 |
– No system – No mechanism – No concept of overseeing, tracking, and improving – No information or evidence |
| 1 | – A system and mechanisms are in place – System and mechanisms are not put into practice, implemented |
| 2 | – A system and mechanisms are in place – The system and mechanisms are put into practice, implemented – The process is assessed – There are no improvement/developments integrated into the process |
| 3 | – A system and mechanisms are in place – The system and mechanisms are put into practice, implemented – The process is assessed – There are improvement/ developments integrated into the process from assessment results |
| 4 | – A system and mechanisms are in place – The system and mechanisms are put into practice, implemented – The process is assessed – There are improvement/ developments integrated into the process from assessment results – There are concrete results from the improvements that can be clearly seen |
| 5 | – A system and mechanisms are in place – The system and mechanisms are put into practice, implemented – The process is assessed – There are improvement/developments integrated into the process from assessment results – There are concrete results from the improvements that can be clearly seen – There are good practice with support evidence, assessment committee can clearly explain why these are good practice |
Operational Result
3.1.1 Student admissions
The expected outcome of the indicator leads to strengthening the student intake process to the program.
Initially, the program followed the minimum eligibility criteria for admission:
1. A bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline from accredited institution.
2. Original transcript of records and diploma
3. Must be of good moral standing
The process of admitting the student in the program is:
1. Potential students have submitted their Transcript of Records to check their completion of bachelor’s degree. Qualifications shall
be in accordance with the criteria set forth in TQF 2 and the criteria of the Teachers Council. All of them are regular teachers.
Classes are based on the basic level of education.
2. Students have undergone interview and screening process.
3. The students were notified through email or phone call about the schedule of the interview.
4. The program director, together with the instructors, interviewed the potential students.
5. The program director and instructors handed over the interview results and the full-time program lecturers consider the students for admission.
Process and Evaluation
The curriculum committee evaluates the process according to the system and mechanisms for recruiting students with the expectations of recruiting high potentials candidates. And the situations of COVID-19 pandemic, the number of applicants were low. So the curriculum committee has launched new processes of recruiting and selecting candidates. added more channels to inform prospect or interesting teachers in schools, especially in international schools or teachers in English programs. Faculty of Education has delivered more brochures to many schools through current students who are studying in other graduate programs.
Implementation/Development
Preliminary Screening and Evaluation of Candidates
With the initiative of the program director, he required all the prospect candidates to submit their self-introduction statement and self-introduction video. This served as preliminary requirements before the candidates will be given invitations for personal interview. Rubrics were used to carefully select the most qualified candidates.
Recruiting of Candidates
Involvement of Faculty Member to Career Guidance/Marketing for Academic Year 2021, the faculty members was sent to join the Marketing Team during Career Guidance to different basic
education institutions in Thailand. The program director also sent communications/letters promoting the diploma program to schools where the college alumni were employed.
The curriculum committee has also launched new processes of recruiting and selecting candidates by adding more channels to inform prospect or interesting teachers in schools, especially in international schools or teachers in English programs. Faculty of Education has organized meetings with current students who are studying in graduate diploma in teaching profession program about this program.
Strengthening Social Media Presence through Promotional Ads and Students’ Testimonials
For Academic Year 2021, with the initiative of the program director and technical support from the IT Department, recorded promotional videos and students’ testimonials were posted on the college official Facebook Page.
Improvement
There were communications / letters sent to schools where our Graduate Diploma completers were employed. The program administrators also promoted the program to our alumni in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching Profession program. Strengthened communication and linkages to universities in the Philippines and Myanmar were also done to promote the program.
Results
There was no new graduate student admitted into the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic period.
Plan for process improvement
To strengthen the partnership between and among the college and international schools in Thailand, there will be a plan to organize an International Schools Association or Organization which will be spearheaded by the current students of the college as leaders.
Number of students
|
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
Graduated |
|
|
2017 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
|
2018 |
7 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
|
|
2019 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
||
|
2020 |
1 |
1 |
– |
|||
|
2021 |
0 |
– |
||||
|
Total |
5 |
11 |
18 |
15 |
12 |
4 |
3.1.2 Readiness Preparation before Study Commences
System and Mechanism:
The program sets a preparation system and process for new students. The program director arranged for the orientation session before the formal opening of classes. The process involves the following:
1. Presentation of the instructors who will be teaching the program
2. Articulation of the purpose or rationale of the activity.
3. Presentation of the college rules and regulations.
4. Dissemination of the curriculum content and duration.
5. Grading systems
6. Teaching profession courses
The students will attend two orientations: The orientation before the start of the classes
The post-orientation seminar and send-off ceremony after the practicum/internship courses
Process Assessment
Based from the evaluation results of the previous orientation session, it was found out that there was a problem about their readiness to study the teaching profession courses. They suggested to have a short seminar before the formal lessons start.
Process Improvement
For the academic year 2021, the orientation process was planned to include a one-day Induction Seminar for students’ readiness in studying the core courses and to be more acquainted with the program.
Results
The above seminar was not arranged due to no students.
Evidence
| 3.1.1.1 | System and Mechanism |
| 3.1.1.2 | ประชาสัมพันธ์การรับนักศึกษาเข้า |
| Self-Assessment | Score |
| 3.1 | 3.00 |