EVELUATION OF THE BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK (REVISED CURRICULUM 2020) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES MAHAMAKUT BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) evaluate the Bachelor of Social Work Program (Social Work major) based on the CIPPI Model and 2) propose guidelines for curriculum development. Data were collected through interviews with 22 key informants, questionnaires administered to a sample of 103 participants, and a focus group discussion with 8 experts. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

The findings revealed that:

1. Students’ opinions toward the curriculum in all dimensions were at a high level, including the course context, input factors related to learning media, and curriculum processes covering instructional management and assessment and evaluation. This reflects that the curriculum is appropriate, of good quality, and effective in supporting student learning.
2. The proposed guidelines for curriculum development indicate that the curriculum context, structure, courses, qualifications of instructors and students, instructional processes, curriculum management, and assessment and evaluation are generally consistent and conducive to learning. However, the curriculum objectives should be revised to align with new learning outcome criteria, the sequence of courses should be adjusted, and practical course credits should be increased. In addition, assessment methods should be diversified. Graduates demonstrate quality, are well accepted by training sites and employers, are able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and possess leadership and competencies in accordance with professional standards. Nevertheless, skills in technology and English should be further strengthened to enhance graduates’ future potential.