Desired Attributes of Graduate in the Thai Dance Education Major, Rajabhat University DOI:

Abstract

This study aims to explore the desirable graduate attributes and determine strategies for their development among Performing Arts Education graduates at Rajabhat University. The research employs a Mixed Method approach, using purposive sampling to select the sample groups, which include 12 administrators, 47 faculty members, 288 Thai dance teachers, 288 fourth- and fifth-year student teachers undergoing professional training, 317 alumni, and 86 employers. The research tools consist of questionnaires and interviews validated by the experts. Data were analyzed using basic statistics such as mean and standard deviation and content analysis derived from open-ended responses and expert interviews. Responses were categorized and synthesized into new narrative summaries. The results indicate that the overall demand for desirable graduate attributes in the ideal condition has a mean score of ( = 4.61), rated at the highest level. When ranked in order of importance, the findings show the following attributes: 1) Ethics and Morality: Achieved the highest mean score of ( = 4.76) rated at the highest level. 2) Personality: Mean score of ( = 4.73), rated at the highest level. 3) Emotional and Social Skills: Mean score of ( = 4.72), rated at the highest level. 4) Self-Development: Mean score of ( = 4.67), rated at the highest level. 5) Preservation of Arts and Local Culture: Mean score of ( = 4.66), rated at the highest level. 6) Communication Skills: Mean score of ( = 4.60), rated at the highest level. 7) Teaching Ability: Mean score of ( = 4.53), rated at the highest level. Stakeholders such as employers, teachers, alumni, administrators, and faculty members suggest the following strategies: Enhancing entrepreneurial skills. Expanding the curriculum to include music and arts-related courses. Promoting skills in integrating Thai dance with other subjects. Engaging experts with knowledge in both traditional Thai and international performing arts. Selecting talented youths with skills in performing arts and providing them with scholarships.