Thailand urgently needs flexible education reform to achieve the vision of Thailand 4.0. Vocational education must focus on developing the "Four C's" of the 21st century: critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity, and improving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.

1. THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IN THAILAND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
FOR INDUSTRY 4.0

2. Non-profit
organization,
Thailand Charitable
Status
Empowering people
with the knowledge,
technology and skills
necessary for a better
future.
Membership
organization, over 650
members
Promoting trade and
commerce between
the United States and
Thailand since 1956.

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JOHN DASILVA
Director of Corporate Engagement
Kenan Institute Asia
Speaker
20+ years in government,
private sector and civil society
Designer of
• AMCHAM Thailand CSR Committee Chair
• Secretary, Kenan Asia Board of Trustees
• Vice President, Sasin Alumni Association
• EMBA Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration
of the Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• B.A. in Political Science State University of New York,
College at Oswego, USA

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Topics
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A changing world
Introduction
Chevron Enjoy Science
Case Study

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THE TRANSFORMATION
5
Dark. Dirty. Dangerous.
Bright. Clean. Safe.

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Scope of Problem
6
WHAT COMPANIES CAN DO
Classroom
Environment
Provide
Work
Experience
Supplement
Curriculum
Train
Teachers
Encourage
Parent
Involvement
Provide
Equipment/
Materials
Provide
Scholarships
Hard for companies to change
Pay Scales Curriculums Standards National
Testing/
Assessments
Promotional
Schemes
Decentralized
Education
System

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Science,
Technology,
Engineering
and Math
(STEM)
WHAT IS 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION?
21st century
teaching using
high-impact
teaching
practices
SMART SKILLS
COMMUNICATION
COLLABORATION
CREATIVITY
CRITICAL THINKING

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HOW DO WE CHANGE A SYSTEM?
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Supplementing
Curriculum
Materials
Professional Development
(teaching and mentoring)
Focus Beyond Student,
Beyond school.
Focus on…

9. The Voice of American Business in Thailand
CHEVRON ENJOY SCIENCE EXPERIENCE
5 YEARS (2015-2020)
425,000+
STUDENTS learn science and math through
inquiry-based methodology
10,000+
TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS implementing
new curriculums and adopting best practices
30,000 +
YOUNG ADULTS trained in needed workforce
skills – matching private sector needs,
school leaders, community and parents
660+
SCHOOLS assisted through capacity building activities
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g
425,000+
STUDENTS learn science and math
through inquiry-based methodology
10,000+
TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS implementing
new curriculums and adopting best practices
30,000 +
YOUNG ADULTS trained on needed workforce
skills – matching private sector needs with
classroom learning
660+
SCHOOLS assisted through capacity building
activities
500,000
DIRECT BENEFICIARIES

10. AWARENESS
Workforce Development
STEM CAPACITY BUILDING TVET EDUCATION
Teachers & Students Partnership Building
To improve the education
system and education related
outcomes (STEM)
To develop qualified human
resources with the appropriate
technical skills to work in the key
TVET-related industries in Thailand.
To build partnerships and raise
awareness, at all levels, of the
importance of quality STEM
education/ technical training
Objectives
SOCIAL GOAL
Strengthen Thailand’s economic competitiveness by improving Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) education, and technical vocational education and training (TVET).

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Curriculum Localization Model
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Scope 1 Research 2 Select 3 Curriculum 4
Fit for Thai ContextInput on CriteriaDefine Scope Map for Consistency to
Thai Curriculum
LANGUAGE CULTURE
COST
LOCAL
SOURCING
DESIGN WORKSHOPS
(Professional Development Design)
• Professor
• Master Teacher
• Mentor
• Design In-class
Activities

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Train Master Teachers and Mentors
in Subject Matter and Pedagogy
Roll Out 6
Capacity Building 5
Train Teachers
Educate
Students Evaluate Results
Deliver Equipment
& Materials
Professional Development

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Rigorous 3rd Party Evaluation
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
BASELINE MIDTERM FINAL
1. Does professional development strengthen
teacher engagement and instructional practice?
2. Does strengthened curriculum and improved teacher
engagement and instructional practice lead to increased
student interest and engagement?
3. Does improved teacher engagement and instructional
practice lead to increased student achievement on
national math and science metrics?
4. Does improved understanding of skills application in the workplace
for teachers and students lead to improved job readiness?
KEY RESEARCH QUESTIONS EVALUATION WORKING TEAM
NIETS
MSI
NRT
Working
committee
RIGOROUS 3RD PARTY EVALUATION
An impact and outcome evaluation of STEM and TVET components

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KEY FINDINGS (STEM FOR TVET)
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IN THE TREATMENT COHORT
64%of students say
science is their “FAVORITE SUBJECT”
Nearly 90%of students
stated that they “ENJOY SCIENCE.” 95%of teachers confirmed
that they observed students enjoy
learning science.
88% of students
work AS PART OF A TEAM when learning about science,
emphasizing the fostering of cooperative learning and promotion
of student involvement and engagement in the classroom.

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KEY FINDING (STEM FOR TVET)
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CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
44% of teachers
(compared to 24% of control
cohort teachers) used a project-
based learning approach.
Teachers’ lessons were structured in a way that
allowed students to engage and explore deep
conceptual learning and supported active
participation in
67% of treatment compared
to 42% in the control cohort. 84% of teachers related scientific
concepts to the world of work,
providing relevance to what would otherwise
be an abstract subject.
95% of teachers reported
relating science learning in the classroom to
real-life situations.
3 INSTRUMENTS

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