Dr. Kanu Priya Mohan

Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI),

Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok

@AIT International Conference on Collaboration for Innovation

May 12, 2016

Overview About my work context: SWU and BSRI

What do we do at BSRI?

Case study of C&M in Thai Educational Reform

Conclusions: What is the main learning?

Recommendations

Some Questions for the Way forward

My work context Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI),

Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand

Celebrated its 60th anniversary on 25th August 2015

BSRI was established as a joint venture between the Government of Thailand and UNESCO in August 25, 1955.

Formerly known both as the

“International Institute for Child Study” and

the “Bangkok Institute for Child Study”

My work context Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), Bangkok, Thailand

SWU- developed from two institutions: The Advanced Teacher Training School, founded in 1949 and the College of Education, founded in 1953.

Formally named in 1974

The emblem derives from a graph showing the mathematic equation of an exponential curve ( Y = ex ).

Its symbolizes increase or growth which is consistent with the university philosophy "Education is growth" (สิกขา วิรฬุ หิ สม ปต ตา)

What do we do at BSRI? BSRI has two main functions: teaching and research.

• Applied Behavioural Science

• Masters & PhD level

• Multi-disciplinary approach

• Experts from different fields

• Strong research methods

• Focus on Application of knowledge

Teaching

• Achieve excellent standards- original, ethical

• Create new body of knowledge in BS

• Applied significance

• Improve Quality of life in the community

• Innovate!

Research