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IPST is a driving force for the world-class

Science, Mathematics and Technology in Thailand by increasing students’ knowledge and capability

to international standards.

THE INSTITUTE FOR THE PROMOTION OF TEACHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY924 Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel. 02-392-4021

www.ipst.ac.th

EMPOWERING WORLD-CLASS TEACHING

AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES

F r a m e w o r k o f S t r a t e g y

Research anddevelopment and

disseminate of curricula, media, devices and learning processes

Developing science, mathematics and

technology teachers and other personnel

Evaluating educational standards in science,

mathematics andtechnology

Promoting theunderstanding andawareness of public

about the importance of science, mathematics

and technology

Increasing the teaching and learning quality of science, mathematics and technology

2. Percentage of teachers who have been trained and are able to manage learning and teaching classes as per designated criteria;

3. Results of students’ accomplishment evaluations

in schools in which teachers were trained;

1. Curriculum, media, devices and learning processes of IPST in

science, mathematics and technology:

Number (percentage of projects accomplished)

Quality (level of evaluations conducted by experts)

IPST is a driving force for the world-class Science, Mathematics and Technology

3) To coordinate and promote research and development of text books, workbooks, academic papers, all supplementary materials as well as production of science equipment and materials for teaching science, mathematics and technology;

2) To promote, coordinate and execute human resources development and training for teachers, instructors, lecturers, students and university students on the teaching & learning

and research of science, mathematics and technology;

1) To initiate, execute, coordinate and encourage the studies and research of curricula, teaching & learning techniques and evaluation in sciences,

mathematics and technology at all educational levels with

focus on basic education;

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5. Levels of satisfaction of service users; 6. Levels of strength of the network;

10. Development of networks and learning sources for

life-long learning;

11. Promotion of recognition in the learning of science, mathematics and

technology;

8. Development and assessment standards of teachers, educational personnel and schools in

science, mathematics and technology;

9. Development of measurement and assessment tools for the

evaluation of science, mathematics and technology achievement;

5. Development of teachers and educational personnel to increase quality of education in science, mathematics and technology;

6. Development of teachers to become leaders of change;

7. Development and promotion of learning

processes in schools under royal initiatives and schools in remote areas;

1. Research and development of curricula, media and learning and teaching processes and assessment processes to reach the international standard;

2. Development of digital learning centers in science, mathematics and

technology (IPST Learning Space);3. GLOBE project;

(GLOBE : Global Learning and Observation to Benefi t the Environment) ;

4. Research, monitoring and evaluating for development of science, mathematics and technology both domestically and in cooperation with

international entities;

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Developing andpromoting students talented in science, mathematics and

technology

Developing andpromoting teacherstalented in science, mathematics and

technology

Developingorganizations’

effi ciency to reach their ultimate potential

Promoting thedevelopment and management of

knowledge

Developing and promoting students with special skills in science, mathematics and technology to reach their full potential

Improving internal managementprocesses and knowledge, leading

to high quality organizations

F r a m e w o r k o f S t r a t e g y

in Thailand by increasing students’ knowledge and capability to international standards.

6) To advise governmental and non-governmental agencies and offices involved in education provision specifi cally about their authorities and duties relating to science, mathematics and technology education described in missions 1) - 5)

5) To develop and promote science, mathematics and technology talents as well as outstanding andtalented science, mathematics and technology teachers;

4) To promote the total quality assessment and assurance system development for in-school science, mathematics and technology education;

7. Percentage of success of project operations initiated to lead to innovations and their practicality;8. Levels of success in terms of acceptance of the role of the IPST.

15. Developing and improving organizational administrative systems;

16. Promoting the roles of IPST in increasing quality of science, mathematics and technology education;

17. Developing and strengthening the potential of IPST personnel;

18. Developing information technology system to expand IPST operational effi ciency;

19. Development and management of knowledge projects;

20. Intellectual property management projects.

12. Development and promotion of science, mathematics and technology talent through:

The Development and Promotion of Science and Technology Talents project (DPST) Academic Olympiads project Genius Development project

13. Development and promotion of learning managementfor the talents in science and mathematics at primary and secondary school levels;

14. The Promotion of Science and Mathematics Talented Teachers or (PSMT) project ;

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4. Levels of success in management;


Strategy 1: Research, development and dissemination of curriculum, media and devices, and learning processes

Important projects and activities under this strategy include:

1. Early childhood and primary curricula This is a part of the previous year’s study projecton the effects of the inquiry method on thedevelopment of kindergarteners’ thinking process and intellectual capacity. The activities undertaken are: Trial of assessment tools for the developmentof thinking process and intellectual capacity of kindergarteners, aged 5, in four schools under the pro ject , involv ing academics and pr imaryeducation experts. The results are used to improvethe efficacy of the tools as well as to elaborate the user’s manual; Workshop on research data gathering for project research assistants and teachers; Research data gathering through learningactivities for kindergarteners from fi ve schools in Bangkok and surrounding provinces. Each class was observed by an academic team to gather research information using effi cacy measuring devices relatedto thinking process and intellectual capacitydevelopment of individual kindergarteners at thebeginning and the end of the semester. The children’sclassroom behaviors were also observed.

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In 2013, most major projects and activities were the continuum of IPST’s endeavor to enhance the effectiveness of its operation in accordance with the following strategic plan:

STRATEGIC ISSUE 1 Quality improvement of science, mathematics and technology learning

2. Future curriculum for standard classrooms IPST has developed manuals for a future science, mathematics and technology curricula for levels 1-4.They were used as a guideline for teaching andlearning in 2013.

3. Future bilingual curriculum In 2013, IPST revised the draft indicators andlearning contents of the future bilingual science and mathematics curricula. The curricula along with the materials in Thai and English and the equipment will be developed in due course.

4. STEM education learning activities and supplementary media In view of the launch of the ASEAN EconomicCommunity (AEC) in 2015, IPST promotes the scienceprocess skills, mathematical skills and other skills for the 21st century among learners by way of theintegrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curriculum or STEM. The activities and the supplements developed will be introduced in schools at a later stage.

5. Science and mathematics supplementary materials for multigrade classrooms To celebrate the 60th birth anniversary of HerRoyal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in 2015, IPST is developing science and mathematics learning kits for multigrade classrooms at primary level.



6. Digital textbooks IPST has been creating interactive books based on the 2008 curriculum textbooks and teacher manuals; and translating the 2008 curriculum textbooks and teacher manuals for primary grades 1-6 into English.

7. Digital learning centers for science, mathematics and technology (IPST Learning Space) The main components of the Learning Spaceunder development in 2013 are: School Module and the necessary application programs; Teacher Training Module for online professionaldevelopment; Test item bank management system for enhanced learning achievement assessment Digital resource development for science, mathematics and technology such as E-books, virtual experiments and virtual fi eld trips.

Strategy 2 : Development of teachers and education personnel in science, mathematics and technology

1. Development of teachers and education personnel for improved quality of science, technology and mathematics learning through STEM education IPST, OBEC and the agencies concerned are buildinga STEM education network comprising 12 schools from all geographical regions of the country selectedas STEM Education Centers. Core Trainers and STEM Ambassadors have been selected from amongresearchers, scientists and personnel in STEM-relatedoccupations. In addition, an iSTEM website has beendeveloped to disseminate learning media and provideservices on STEM Education.

2. ASEAN STEM Leadership Project IPST collaborated with the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Offi ce (NSTIPO),the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry ofScience and Technology in organizing the followingactivities to promote STEM education. ASEAN++ STEM Education Roundtable Meeting, hosted by IPST, at the ISMTEC 2013 international conference; STEM Education in Energy Workshop under the Hawaii-Thailand-Lao PDR STEM Education Project; Regional Instructional Leadership Workshop in STEM Education for 55 ASEAN School Principals.

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3. Early childhood teacher development under the early childhood science, mathematics and technology learning development project (home of young scientists/integration) A workshop was organized to train early childhood teachers from schools attached to the border patrol police units, private Pondok (Pohnoh) schools from six southern provinces, as well as educationalsupervisors and core leader teachers under OBEC.

4. Development of teachers as change agents under the Production of Science and Mathematics Teachers Project (PSMT) IPST has trained teachers throughout the country using three IPST teacher training courses developed during the 2010-12 fi scal years; a special course was added in 2013. The four courses are: 1. Pedagogical Content Knowledge 1 (PCK1)developed by selected pedagogical experts; 2. Pedagogical Content Knowledge 2 (PCK2) adapted from the course developed by the U.S. teacher development professionals (Houghton Miffl in Harcourt: HMH); 3. Science and Mathematics Classroom Research;and 4. Special course comprising scientifi c projects, science camps, and learning sources.

IPST continually monitors the performance of science and mathematics teachers and trainers. Those with outstanding performance are granted IPST support to attend international academic conferences. In 2013, ten networking centers proved capable of effectively developing teachers as targeted andaccomplished their common purpose. A website

http://psmt.ipst.ac.th was created as a data hub for teachers. In addition, IPST organized a meeting withexecutives and coordinators from these centers toestablish a pilot STEM education center. In 2014, STEM education training courses will be provided to a total of 700 secondary and primary school teachers in the network.

5. Development and dissemination of textbooks and learning media for teachers This is an effort to support IPST’s academic staff and external experts in developing textbooks and materials for pre- and in-service teachers. This year’s outputs include four titles in mathematics, five in science, one on low-cost equipment production, and translation of seven English titles.

6. Development of science and mathematics teacher training courses on testing and assessment IPST has developed a trainer training course prototype along with materials for trainees on evaluation and writing test items for primaryscience and mathematics. A training of trainers was organized to prepare them for their role in subsequent training of education personnel in their respective education regions. Assessment, monitoring and observation forms are used to track the latter.



Strategy 3 : Science, mathematics andtechnology education standard assessment

1. Standards development and assessment of science, mathematics and technology teachers, education personnel and institutions To encourage teachers’ professional developmentand recognize their outstanding performance based on their students’ learning achievement, IPST initiatedthe Thailand STEM Teacher Awards for science,mathematics and technology teachers at both primaryand secondary school levels.

2. Development of science, mathematics and technology learning achievement measurement and assessment tools During this reporting period, IPST developedmultiple choice and essay questions for science and technology tests for students, scientific contentassessment tools for teachers’ use, and competencyassessment tools for learners in schools ofinternational standards. Workshops were alsoorganized for IPST academic staff to train them in the use of these tools.

3. Thailand Mathematics Evaluation (TME) IPST has collaborated with the GovernmentSavings Bank, Korea Education Report and Evaluation Institute (KEREI), and Edu Park Co., Ltd. to assess the mathematics skills of students at the primary and lower secondary school levels for four consecutive years. In 2013, IPST produced documents and CDs on problem-solving techniques focusing on the skills lacking among Thai students.

4. Towards higher PISA ranking (2015) Responding to the Education Ministry’s policy, IPST embarked on a two-year evaluation prior to the PISA test in 2015. IPST has created a PISA-like test in line with the Thai curriculum to improve teaching and learning activities in classrooms.

Strategy 4: Public awareness raising about the importance of science, mathematics and technology

Promoting science, mathematics and technologylearning to raise awareness and understanding of STEM education With a view to raising public awareness of theimportance of science, mathematics and technology,IPST disseminates information via a number ofchannels including exhibitions, conferences andsymposia, science fi lm festival, television programs, and print and online media (such as www.scimath.org; http://learn.ipst.ac.th; www.ipst.ac.th; IPSTFacebook page; and http://play.ipst.ac.th).

As for STEM education, the events in 2013 includedlectures on STEM Education in the Classroom,ASEAN++ STEM Roundtable at the 21st Conference on Science and Mathematics in Schools, publicity on television and radio, a press conference on “Thailand as a Leader of STEM Education: Creating networks of ASEAN educational institution administrators”, and a website http://stem.ipst.ac.th. ❖



Promoting the development of science, mathematics and technology talents

to their full potential STRATEGIC ISSUE 2

Strategy 1: Development and support to science, mathematics and technology talents

1. Potential development This project has attracted increasing attention and interest of school students, hence the continuation of the project until today. In 2013, a total of 122,765 students competed to join the project.

2. Raising academic quality and science and mathematics process skills of high-potential teachers to international standards IPST, in collaboration with POSN and OBEC, operates the POSN extension school project. In previous years, training courses covering 4 subjects: chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics were organized for teachers from 36 schools covered by nine POSN centers. In 2013, additional training courses were offered to the same group of trainees. The project will extend into 2014.

Strategy 2: Development and support to high-potential science, mathematics and technology teachers

1. Production of Science and Mathematics Teachers Project Among the activities undertaken during the reportingperiod are: Review of master’s degree in educationcurriculum for Super Premium scholarship holders; Development of teacher education master’s degree program outline for use in PSMT partneruniversities;

Workshops for partner universities’ staff; Agreements concluded with nine universities and 74 schools participating in the PSMT professional development program; Cooperation in the third phase of PSMTcurriculum and personnel development sought from foreign universities; Review of qualification criteria of PSMTapplicants to include university graduates in engineeringand applied sciences.



Promoting the development of science, mathematics and technology talents

to their full potential

Improvement of internal and knowledge management and administration

to become a high-quality organization STRATEGIC ISSUE 3

Strategy 1: Enhancement of the capacity of the organization

1. Personnel potential development and empowerment Staff are encouraged to avail themselves of theannual staff development program as considerednecessary. The development areas included in the program are managerial, people and technical skills;

2. Restructuring and human resources development systems: Since 2012, Towers Watson Co., Ltd. has beenadvising IPST with regard to its restructuring, manpower analysis, remuneration and benefits, competency and performance evaluation, career path development and succession planning, to mention a few.

3. IT system development for capacity enhancement To optimize the use of IT system in support of IPST’s mandate, the current websites and IPST Learning Space have been improved and updated so as to bring the latest information and knowledge to teachers, students and interested public. Where the use of IT system for improved internal and knowledge management is concerned, several actions have been taken including IT infrastructure improvement; installation of electronic registry, budgetary and fi nancial systems; and creation of intranet. As for public access to IPST’s pool of information and knowledge, social media and electronic magazine have proven an effective means.



4. Reinforcement of IPST’s role in augmenting the quality of science, mathematics and technology education

IPST has actively publicized its mandate and role in raising the quality of science, mathematics and technology education. Efforts in this area included rebranding and repositioning. During the reportingperiod, IPST also engaged a branding consultantcompany to improve its logo and specify theconditions for its usage.

5. Risk management IPST believes in sound risk management practice. Towards this aim, IPST has been improving the risk management manual, educating IPST staff about risk management, and managing risk in pilot projects. The latter is very successful and the three pilot projects are: 1. The second and the third years of projects to upgrade science and mathematics learning quality; 2. The bilingual science and mathematicscurriculum development project; 3. The electronic science and mathematicstextbooks production project.

1. Developing and managing knowledge To follow up on the IPST KM Internet developmentin the previous reporting period, various units within IPST have shared new knowledge and information with one another on the platform. Lectures and workshops on relevant topics were organized to encourage staff participation in KM.

2. Intellectual property management Intellectual property experts were invited to inform the staff about copyright laws and how to write without infringing copyright. IPST also has improved and developed its IT system for comprehensive intellectual property management. To comply with the local copyright practice, IPST has incorporated a copyright clause into its legal documents and rules. A business model as advised by the Intellectual Property Management and Academic Services Bureau has also been put in place. ❖

Strategy 2: Knowledge development and management


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