ERIC Number: EJ1485006
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1927-5250
EISSN: EISSN-1927-5269
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Driving SMT Competency-Based Curriculum with Area Potential Integration in Thailand's Education Sandbox
Sinchai Suwanmanee; Suntaree Wannapairo; Warintorn Benjasri; Chatchawan Chumruksa; Chintana Kasinant; Singha Prasitpong; Khanchai Sae-Tae; Thaniya Yaodum; Matee Di-Sawat; Wilaipin Kaeopheng; Palagon Klaithong; Jongkonwan Pisitphunphorn
Journal of Education and Learning, v14 n5 p283-294 2025
This study examines the integration of a Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SMT) Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) within Thailand's Education Sandbox initiative, established under the 2019 Education Sandbox Act, to foster innovation, reduce inequalities, and decentralize education management. The research aims to adapt and expand the SMT CBC to align with local contexts, enhancing students' 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. A three-phase methodology was employed: monitoring curriculum implementation in prototype schools, expanding it to network schools, and developing a systemic framework for broader application. Key findings emphasize the roles of school leaders, teachers, and stakeholders in successful implementation. Visionary leadership, teacher training in competency-based methods, and community resource contributions were identified as essential. Collaborative workshops and knowledge-sharing activities across four provinces facilitated best practice dissemination and sustainable educational networks. Despite challenges like limited teacher readiness and resource constraints, the SMT CBC shows promise in improving educational quality and equity. It prepares students for real-world applications while fostering collaboration among schools and communities. The study highlights the importance of localized policies, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous evaluation, contributing valuable insights for advancing competency-based education in Thailand and globally.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Competency Based Education, STEM Education, Curriculum Implementation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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