Officials, academics, students brainstorm for education reform

[Traveling Sailor]

"What would you say is a 'standard ' when referring to higher standards. Teachers in Thailand already require a 5 year bachelors in education and pass numerous tests before attaining employment and a teaching license. Administrators and supervisors also need to meet these requirements."

 

Because TIT. A "5 year bachelors in education" degree can be purchased. Passing numerous tests, the answers to which probably can be purchased. If you have a rich daddy all of the above can probably be purchased.

 

From what I have heard and seen, there are a lot of incompetent, lazy teachers and administrators in the Thai school system. So it seems to me that the current standards are not adequate to insure quality teachers and administrators. And, the Thai education ranking among other countries of the world seems to prove my point.  

[casualbiker]

"What would you say is a 'standard ' when referring to higher standards. Teachers in Thailand already require a 5 year bachelors in education and pass numerous tests before attaining employment and a teaching license. Administrators and supervisors also need to meet these requirements."
 
Because TIT. A "5 year bachelors in education" degree can be purchased. Passing numerous tests, the answers to which probably can be purchased. If you have a rich daddy all of the above can probably be purchased.
 
From what I have heard and seen, there are a lot of incompetent, lazy teachers and administrators in the Thai school system. So it seems to me that the current standards are not adequate to insure quality teachers and administrators. And, the Thai education ranking among other countries of the world seems to prove my point.  

And yet on paper it has the highest standards .. I refer you to the picture in my other post for an answer..

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[Traveling Sailor]

 

"What would you say is a 'standard ' when referring to higher standards. Teachers in Thailand already require a 5 year bachelors in education and pass numerous tests before attaining employment and a teaching license. Administrators and supervisors also need to meet these requirements."
 
Because TIT. A "5 year bachelors in education" degree can be purchased. Passing numerous tests, the answers to which probably can be purchased. If you have a rich daddy all of the above can probably be purchased.
 
From what I have heard and seen, there are a lot of incompetent, lazy teachers and administrators in the Thai school system. So it seems to me that the current standards are not adequate to insure quality teachers and administrators. And, the Thai education ranking among other countries of the world seems to prove my point.  

And yet on paper it has the highest standards .. I refer you to the picture in my other post for an answer..

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Yes, CasualBiker, I read the article, which expresses the opinion of ONE academic. The problem is that there are many other people, both inside and outside Thailand, who disagree with this person. Also, since you have a history with TV, I'm guessing that you are aware of the reports of cheating on exams, purchasing diplomas, etc. I remember one article that talked about a bunch of folks taking a test for one or more teaching positions and not one of them was able to pass the test. While I am 100% in favor of all teachers being required to meet the same standards, I believe that teachers from outside Thailand would be a big plus. To respond to Mr. Thongbu's statement about taking teachers feelings into account, I say, Yes, feelings should be considered but, If a teacher cannot/does not perform, then that teacher should find another job.