The B.Ed.(Math.): Revised Curr. and Implementation
PART – 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Name of the Institution : St. Theresa International College [ STIC ]
Location : Ongkarak (Klong 14), Nakhon Nayok, Thailand – 26120.
1.2. General Introduction and Executive Summary :
In St.Theresa International College [STIC], Education Quality Assurance has been recognised as the key development of the institute. To strengthen the activities of the Quality assurance Division [QAD], the institute authority promulgated a decision to set up a committee and established the Center for Educational Testing and Quality Assessment [CETQA] since almost the beginning of the institute and then onwards the Quality Management Office [QMO] is active and the Quality Assurance [QA] has become a formal and permanent activity in STIC.
In order to enhance the quality of the Bachelor of Education Mathematics [BEDM] offered by the Faculty of Education [FE] of STIC, the programme was selected for QA as per AUN-QA, version 4.0 standards.
The Self – Assessment Report [SAR] which provides detailed but brief quality information of the Bachelor of Education Mathematics [BEDM] programme, is prepared by the faculties of EDM along with the support of QMO.The Self – Assessment Process and SAR preparing process are implemented following the PDCA cycle as described below:
Table 1(1):
| Code | Description |
| PLAN [P] | Formulate a PLAN for the Self – Assessment Activities and SAR writing; then disseminate PLAN to the lecturers and other concerned units and members involved in the institute. |
| DO [D] | Perform Self – Assessment Activities; collect all information, data, evidence deemed fit and appropriate for SAR, and write the SAR for submission. |
| CHECK [C] | Send the SAR to the lecturers and QMO for feedback for necessary and further edition before final submission before the committee. |
| ACT [A] | Make necessary corrections to the SAR based on the feedback; update the collected information and include more supplementary evidence, if and as necessary, to complete it for the final submission before the committee. |
After approval of SAR, disseminate it throughout the institute and then submit the report finally before the AUN – QA
committee for the evaluation of the programme.
The SAR abounds with four major parts, closely following the eight criteria defined in the manual Guide of AUN – QA
Assessment Programme Level Version 4.0 as narrated below :
Table 2 (1):
| Part | Description |
| Part – 1 | Brief introduction and overview of STIC. FE and BEDM programme |
| Part – 2 | Quality assessment and analysis [in brief but informative] of the programme as per AUN – QA criteria |
| Part – 3 | Review, strengths, weaknesses and innovation strategies, for necessary modification and / or corrections |
| Part – 4 | The appendices and necessary evidences |
1.3. Introduction to The Organisation :
1.3.1. Brief History : St. Theresa International College, formerly known as St Theresa Inti College, is established as an institution of higher education. Established in 2538 by a joint venture between St. Theresa International School of Business Administration. Thailand and Inti College The founding name was St. Theresa Inti College and was announced in the Government Gazette on 10 May 2544.
In 2546, it was accredited as an educational institution that uses English as the medium of instruction for all courses from the Ministry of Universities.
In the academic year 2552, the name was changed to “St Theresa International College”. The college has collaborations to produce graduates with overseas institutions such as the University of East London, the United Kingdom, the Wairiki Institute of Technology in New Zealand, and the University of Patten, USA.
In the academic year 2554, the college received the third round of external quality assessment from the external auditors from the Office of Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organization) at the institutional and faculty levels. Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Public Health and Faculty of Humanities
In the academic year 2555, the Faculty of Humanities was renamed to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
In the academic year 2556, the college started with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a total of 4 faculties: Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Public Health and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, with both Thai and foreign students.
In the academic year 2557, the college separated the education-related programs from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences to become the Faculty of Education. Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Public Health Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Education
In the academic year 2558, the college offered 3 more programs: Bachelor of Communication Program, Bachelor of Education Program in Mathematics and Certificate Program in Teacher Profession. In the academic year 2559, the college opened 2 more programs, namely the Bachelor of Science Program in Aviation and the Bachelor of Education Program in General Science.
In the academic year 2560, the college offered two additional programs, namely the Bachelor of Accounting Program in Accounting and the Master of Education Program in Science Education. On January 2, 2561, the Office of the Higher Education Commission granted accreditation at the curriculum and institutional levels, and in the academic year 12, the college closed one master’s degree program, the Master of Education Program in Science Education.
In the academic year 2563, the college has developed the Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Business Administration into 2 programs, namely the Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Aviation Business.
In the academic year 2564, the college passed the assessment of the quality of education from the Office of Education Standards and Quality Assessment (OSEC). The assessment results were based on 28 standards, 4 indicators were not accepted (because doctoral studies have not been carried out). Permission to certify doctoral degree status and one new program is launched, namely the Doctor of Education Program in Educational Administration (New Course 1). As a result, in the 2565 academic year, there were 5 programs, including 2564 undergraduate programs and 19 graduate programs from 13 schools: Business Administration, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Nursing, and Public Health.
The college has a prolonged objective and committment to continually develop the quality of its degree programmes through international collaborations while producing appropriate graduates for multinational professions.
The essential feature of programmes of STIC is that students will be elligible to transfer and study at any of our partnered universities where they could be required to complete their final year and could receive a respective Bachelor degree from their chosen university. STIC is, furthermore, one of the few international institutes in Thailand where the medium of teaching instruction in all the faculty programmes is English. This is a great advantage of our students to qualify for career oppurtunities abroad. The Bachelor of Education programme of STIC produces undergraduates to meet the higher demand of English speaking teachers with specialization in Mathematics and Science. In the dynamic era of globalization, the college is committed to promoting internationalization, while preserving national pride and cultural participation among students, regardless of race, religion and nationality. The multi – cultural community of students and faculties create a real, true and complete international environment and atmosphere that truely escalate the students’ back bone to the international standard for their future studies and STIC programmes are accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of The Ministry of Education,Thailand in accordance with the standards defined by the ASEAN Economic Community Education Framework.
Chancellor Dr. Piyada Wattanasan – Ph.D. (Education Management) Adamson University – MBA. (Master in Business Administration) Management Centre, University of Bradford, England
1.3.2. Philosophy
: Good quality education to develop individuals to succeed and have a good society of life.
1.3.3. Resolution (Determination)
International College St. Theresa is committed to developing the institution into a higher education institution of quality and international standards.
1.3.4. Administrative Policy
The College has established a management policy with the approval of the College Council as follows:
1) To produce outstanding graduates with expertise in foreign languages, especially English.
2) Accelerate graduate production and develop manpower to be good people. Quality and meet the needs of the nation.
3) To promote and support the development of knowledge and abilities of faculty and staff in English and vocational education support to support the ASEAN Community
4) Promote the production of quality research results to lead to academic development and local development. Promote research and development to organize knowledge systems leading to knowledge transfer to the community.
5) Develop quality assurance systems and mechanisms that can truly create quality education. Establish an organizational management system based on good governance and participation of college and community personnel.
1.3.5. Objective
1) To produce graduates and develop internal and external personnel on the basis of knowledge and morality. Universal Skills and Good Citizenship
2) Research and develop knowledge in related sciences for the benefit of society and community.
3) Provide quality academic services to society, strengthen communities, society and create added value.
4) Promote Thai values and preserve Thai arts, culture and traditions of the Thai nation.
5) Manage by using good governance principles to create organizational results in accordance with quality standards. National and International
1.3.6. Vision and Mission of STIC :
The Vision and Mission of STIC are depicted as in the following:
Table 3 (1):
| VISION | MISSION |
| STIC aims to become a leading and outstanding university that would be acknowledged and accepted nationally and internationally. Nevertheless, STIC is a multidisciplinary eco – friendly student – teacher – friendly institute, following the model of a research university, envisions to become a center of excellence for creative innovation for training and development of knowledge and application to cater to the society and the nation effectively and efficiently and to become a model university to the future generation. | – M1. Produce graduates with high academic achievement and English language proficiency; – M2. Develop research and academic activities that would be acknowledged and recognized around the globe; – M3. Mage a Center of Excellence for Academics, Professional Development and English Language Competency; – M4. Preserve Thai and International arts and culture to form a co-existing multi-cultural society; – M5. Employ an administrative system that achieves excellent in organizational management; – M6. Educate young resources to generate high quality manpower in order to integrate the local and global environment in several fields of science, technology, management and teaching. – M7. To develop skill, knowledge, research and English capabilities in teaching and other respective fields at par with global standards to meet relevant industrial and social needs. |
1.3.7. Shared Value:
Valuable people can create valuable contributions, resulting in the organization multiplying value.
1.3.8. Slogan:
Education is the key to success.
Education is the key to success.
1.4. Graduates’ Characteristics
1.4.1. Ability to use English to work professionally –
1) Have a positive attitude towards oneself and society. Adhere to morality and ethics in living
2) High knowledge and ability in the field of occupation
3) Ability to think critically and solve problems logically
4) Leadership, responsibility, and ability to work well with others
5) Communication and information technology skills
6) Ability to apply concepts
7) Continuously pursuing knowledge and self-improvement.
1.4.2. College identity :
“English Proficiency” – Students and staff at all levels are able to communicate in English both academically and in daily life.
1.4.3. College’s Uniqueness:
“Internationalization” – provides education focusing on international skills (English usage) as well as promoting internationalization in international culture based on Thai culture and harmony.
1.6. Strategic Goals :
Regular and continuous improvement of the educational quality of in order to educate the students having knowledge,virtue,ability,skills and physical strength that that may meet the essential qualities in various fields viz.education, management, literature, science, engineering and technologies, at the local and global standar levels.Faculties would be a reliable, reputable, prestigious and noble partner in educating, scientific research and technology transfer to the society, nation and abroad in various fields of study.
1.7. Core Values : P.H.M.P.I.I.L
PATIENCE – HARMONY — MORALITY – PERSEVERANCE – INTEGRATION – IMPLICATION – LEADERSHIP
Based on the humanistic foundation, the Faculties always place the students at the center of our educational process, and this viewpoint has always been guiding all construction and development activities of the Faculties. The CORE VALUES of the Faculties educate the future young Thai generation :
1) to learn actively creativity self-reliance, integration of knowledge and skills and their implication with leadership quality,
2) to become patience, harmonious, perseverance in academics and activities,transcendence against any natural and social hindrances with sound morality and ethics,
3) to respect righteousness, honesty, and and have responsibility and solidarity to build up our society in the spirit of serving the community; to contribute to environmental protection;
4) to respect the traditional culture of Thailand, to appreciate and admire and be a patriot for the nation; to respect other countries too for the development of the international community.
1.8. Organizational Structure :
College Council : In accordance with Thailand Act of Legislation (2007), The College Council and its members have the following authorities and responsibilities :
– Policy Management – The Council is responsible for the establishment of rules, regulations and policies for harmonious operation and control of the College. This would include the allocation of budget and investment of funds.
– Academics – The Council is responsible for –
(1) Approval of curriculum modifications,
(2) Establishment of joint ventures or academic partnerships with national and international institutions.
– Quality of Education – The College Council is responsible for the development and support of all College efforts in addressing academic QA requirements. This includes the improvement of programmes, Development of skills for academic and non-academic staff, management of research projects, awarding of scholarships and promotion of academic services to national or international communities.
1.7. List of executives Member of the College Council Current Executive Committee
1.8. Brief background information about budget and facility:
The college has adequate and appropriate facilities and budget. Meet the criteria for the use of the specified facility. Safety is regularly administered and budgets are allocated in accordance with the college’s strategic plan. as follows:
1.8.1.College buildings and classrooms:
St. Theresa International College There is a school building, classrooms. Laboratories, libraries and dining rooms that can provide adequate and appropriate learning resources include:
1) 1 administrative building and school building
2) 1 Learning Center Building and Meeting Room
3) 1 operating building and meeting room
4) Faculty of Nursing Building: 1 unit
5) Library building: 2 units
6) 1 canteen building
7) Canteen and exercise building 1 unit
8) 2 sports operations buildings
9) 2 Co-Working Space Workshop Building
10) 5 student dormitory buildings
11) Stadium (Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton court, water sport court)
12) Multi-purpose courtyard for outdoor activities and herb garden.
1.8.2. Budget :
The college has allocated the budget into 2 groups as follows:
1. Central budget is the budget for personnel management and facility management.
2. The budget for teaching and learning is the budget of the faculty and related departments.
1.9. Organizational culture:
St. Theresa International College is a private educational institution that focuses on developing graduates with a good quality of life in society.
S = Sharing and Caring Generous and generous
T = Trustworthy Honest, accurate, on time
I = Inter-cultural competency Compatible with multinational cultures
C = Commitment to Quality Striving for Quality
1.10. Faculty of Education Programme :
1.10.1. Basic Information of FE Programme :
Table 4 (1):
| 1 | Awarding Institution | St.Theresa International College |
| 2 | Teaching Faculty | Faculty of Education |
| 3 | Discipline | Bachelor of Education |
| 4 | Major | Mathematics |
| 5 | Course Duration | 4 years [Full time] |
| 6 | Degree Title | Graduate Teaching |
| 7 | Course Workload | Total credits – 132Credit Division General Education [24 credits]Specialized Course [102 credits]– Professional Teaching [36 credits]– Major [Mathematics] [46 credits]– Minor [English] [20 credits]– Free Elective [ 6 credits] |
| 8 | Employment Opportunities | – Able to work as teacher in any private and public schools, – Able to work as non-academic staff in any school, institute, university – private and public – with positions as deemed fit for their ability, knowledge and competency, – Able to work at several companies, factories, corporate offices, government organizations viz. post office, bank, embassy, immigration, police etc., private organizations with working positions deemed appropriate for their ability, knowledge and English proficiency and competency |
| 9 | Post-graduate Study Opportunities | Able to study graduate study and doctorate programme in mathematics, education, mathematics education and other related disciplines in any university of home country and abroad |
1.10.2. Faculty of Education – Brief Introduction :
Established in 2556 (2013) under the recommendation and supervision of the Teacher Council of Thailand, the FE was founded with the goal of offering opportunities to the students in professional development that emphasizes on advanced teaching practices, improving learning experiences and progressive research efforts. Our small student-to-faculty enunciates that everybody would have unpreceedented opportunity for one-to-one collaboration with our excellent faculties.all of whom are dedicated to everybody’s successes.
FE offers a Bachelor and Master programmes in Education, both of which would prepare students for a range of education settings and specializations.
The Bachelor of Education programmes provide new faculties with essential academic knowledge skills deemed appropriate to address the ever – changing teaching teaching and learning environment.FE offers three majors in Bachelor programme – Mathematics, Science and English.
The Master of Education programme exposes students to the Art of Educational Administration where they will be able to cope up with any kinds of modernized educational institutes. Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to contribute to the evolution of education.
Approved and accredited by Thailand Ministry of Education, STIC is proud to be the only institute to offer International Graduate Diploma Programme in Teaching Profession.This programme exposes students in many aspects of Thailand Educational System. Successful completion of the programme makes students to become an accredited school teacher which is fully licensed to teach in the Kingdom of Thailand. Beyond the classroom, STIC is a part of the community. STIC regularly hosts community – centered educational seminars and events where the college and the local districts are brought together in order to cater to the shared goals of the ASEAN community.
1.10.3. Vision and Mission of Faculty of Education (FE) :
Vision and Mission of the FE are enunciated as in the following:
Table 5(1) :
| VISION | MISSION |
| FE aims to- provide students with a diverse learning experience to the extent of international standards,- support students throughout their journey to become highly qualified teachers or educational administrators,- be recognized as one of the leading international institutes in Thailand and to reach the acme of National and International standards in Teaching and educational qualification in Education in Mathematics, Science and English in English Language to cater to the needs of the society. | – M1: Excel in the field of education at per with the national standard criteria, – M2: Research, analyze and disseminate knowledge that effectively contributes to the academic community, – M3: Provide academic services for the educational development of the local and global communities, – M4: Education, Research and technology transfer, – M5: Provide high quality teachers, researchers and experts at the graduate and postgraduate levels to support socio – economic development in the local and global community. – M6: Promote cultural arts with learning and teaching integration, |
1.10.4. Core Values : Q.E.C.:
QUALITY – EFFICIENCY – CREATIVITY
QUALITY – The FE considers QUALITY as the foundation for its reputation and that quality would be the foundation of trust students, partners and stakeholders;
EFFICIENCY – The FE determines that efficiency is the standard performance and goal for its staffs;
CREATIVITY – The FE believes that creativity and innovation are validity for development and the source of uniqueness and identity.
1.10.5. Educational Philosophy :
FE of STIC is believed to be a very special place for being a source of teacher education. Today’s important task of
FE is to motivate young bright generations to become professional teachers for tomorrow.Our commitment to community diversity and equity motivates us to pursue solutions for addressing the disparities in today’s schools. It is often said, “Children are the Future of Nation”, for which we make it our mission to contribute to the youth development, beginning with local communities. Students of STIC actively participate in the charity – based community projects for educational development in underprivileged schools and orphanages.
Within the community of STIC, we are proud of our interdisciplinary collaboration. Our aims are to educate students of undergraduate and postgraduate levels so that their valuable contributions in the educational development to the society in all levels of Thailand and abroad. Our philosophy is to motivate students of FE to be a part of a community where people strive to achieve success in the pursuit of excellence in education for all.
1.11. Department of Bachelor of Education Mathematics :
1.11.1 Brief Introduction to the Bachelor of Education Mathematics Programme :
Integration of the ASEAN community has influenced the gradual increased importance of English usages in education and teaching profession.Further, need for English speaking Mathematics teachers are increasingly important in almost all schools, colleges and universities. STIC is proud to be the first private university – level institute that offers the International Programme in Bachelor of Education in Mathematics. For this the bachelor of Education Mathematics programme at STIC would be the best choice for a teacher with expertise in Mathematics and advanced teaching methodology in English language.
Bachelor of Education Mathematics started admission from the year 2014 (2057) and still continues and produces successfully graduates in Education Mathematics to support the realm of English speaking Mathematics teachers to develop the society to the extent of International standards.
The Bachelor of Education Mathematics Programme (International Programme) is a 4 Year regular programme designed to produce professional teachers that are highly proficient in English along with advanced knowledge in Mathematics.The programme will train students to have professional integrity, together with life – long learning habits. It will prepare students to cope with the rapidly changing world and also to acquire leadership roles in building up educational models especially for Thailand and the ASEAN community. The programme focuses on building up skills and expertise, honing one to be a well – rounded teacher of Mathematics.Our international faculties provide high quality innovative knowledge, information technology expertise and modern up-to-date educational materials for effective teaching and classroom management together with a variety of activities to achieve maximum efficiency in teaching profession.
During the fourth year of the programme, all students are required to take a full year long internship as student-teachers in actual schools.While being closely monitored and supervised by both STIC teachers and supervisors of the school throughout the internship, students are directly involved in real teaching, preparing lessons and relevant materials related to teaching and organizing activities for their school pupils as well as evaluating and improving students’ performances. Abreast with professional teachers, the internship helps students to enhance their teaching spirit and gain first-hand work experience.
1.11.2. Extra – Curricular Activities :
Students of the BEDM programme perform numerous extra-curricular activities all the year round, all of which are aimed at helping them advance academically, socially, nationally and internationally. Activities include :
– Community service that involves teaching of mathematics at local schools in Nakhon Nayok;
– Preservation of Thai traditions, arts and culture during national festivals ( viz. Songkran) strengthening the English speaking skills through involvement in STIC Radio Channel;
– Water festival, Loi Krathong festival, Christmas’ day. Father’s day, Mother’s day and Wai Khru Teacher’s day;
– Complete in academic contests at national and international levels;
– Visit national and international schools to learn and experience real – world classroom activities.
1.11.3. Vision and Mission of Bachelor Education Mathematics :
Vision and Mission of the BEDM programme are narrated as in the following:
Table 6(1) :
| VISION | MISSION |
| BEM aims – to be a Center which is committed to excellence in mathematics research, – to attain the status as the regional hub of mathematics education, – to provide a strong foundation for the country’s development of science and technology as well as economy and financial system, toward a higher quality of living for the populace, – to educate students to know mathematics as a path to progress and as a base of existence. | – M1: To support the mission of FE and STIC through teaching, researching and transferring mathematical and teaching activities and to provide the best English speaking graduate mathematics teaching professionals, – M2: To provide students with a strong theoretical foundation, advanced professional knowledge, practical skills, experience in interpersonal communication and teamwork, ethics, research and development for further graduate study in mathematics, – M3: To appreciate the usefulness, power and beauty of Mathematics, – M4: To become a Center of Excellence with a commitment to carry out advanced research in mathematics with emphasis on application and mathematics education in teaching profession to provide the nation with a strong basic platform for the development of science and technology, – M5: To support the national strategic plans and key issues of concern and to increase the country’s competitive capabilities in the international arena, – M6: To train and develop highly qualified personnel in mathematics, critical shortage of which has been felt in all sectors and create opportunities for technology transfer between the academic and the relevant industrial sectors, putting our focus on instilling the mathematical thinking process in English Language to Thai youths would become the necessary foundation and back bone of the country’s financial and economic growth in the foreseeable future. |
BEDM programme comprises of five well qualified faculties including national and international satisfying all necessary eligibility criteria prescribed by the Commission of Higher Education of The Ministry of Education, Thailand. They are sufficiently competent to educate Thai students in English Language as per the vision and mission of the department and competently able to educate students in mathematical knowledge and in teaching profession with the extent of technology usages.