OBEC: Switching to new model of school time utilization 70-80% complete

BANGKOK, 2 September 2015 (NNT) – Switching to the new model of classes scheduling is 70-80% complete, according to the Office of the Basic Education Commission.

OBEC Secretary-General Kamol Rodklai, speaking on Tuesday of the government policy to reduce class hours at schools, said the new scheduling will place the major subjects of Thai, English, social science, science and mathematics in the morning classes. Afternoon classes will be devoted to activities such as practical classes in health education, physical education, work skills training, free electives, clubs and supplementary teaching. School will start and end at the same times as previously.

Mr. Kamol indicated that 70-80% progress has been made in switching to the new model of school hours utilization. Representatives from private schools, demonstration schools and international schools will work with OBEC personnel this week to finish drafting a guideline for the change by Friday. Students and the public will then be able to give their feedback on the draft guideline through the OBEC's website.

Mr. Kamol expects the entire process to be completed by October 10, and the new model to be put to use in the second semester of the current school year.


-- NNT 2015-09-02

err...so kids can't go home at 2pm now? How is this different that what happens in most schools anyway? Most of my students do math/sci/english/Thai in the mornings and the 'lighter' subjects in the afternoon. Does anyone actually talk to each other in OBEC/MoE ?? Making a shorter day ultimately would mean some subjects are reduced or dropped. I just don't see schools wanting to do that...

My problems with the system is understanding. We had a system like this where I went to school for potential

dropouts. We didn't have dropouts, but they were allowed to go to work in the afternoon at a job. I guess I still

have a problem with the school caring about the direction that the poorer student elect to take.

They should change their name to The Office of Basic Entertainment Commission as they surely know nothing about education.