The management of cooperative and work-integrated education for academic institutions of higher education in Thailand - Vol. 9 - 4 Issue - 2023

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The purpose of this article is to explain the process and benefits, as well as the obstacles and keys to success, of education management in the Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education Program (CWIE) within Thailand’s higher education system. Using secondary data analyzed through content and descriptive analysis, the study finds cooperative education courses are jointly delivered by higher education institutions and business establishments. Cooperative education supports employability-ready graduates and develops competencies aligned to labor market needs, while noting challenges such as limited job training and insufficient advisor support. For development, institutions should create a dedicated digital platform for managing CWIE.

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Contents

Introduction

Cooperative Education in Thailand

Methods

Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 9, No. 4, 136-141, 2023 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10. 20448/edu. v9i4 .5220 © 2023 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group The management of cooperative and work-integrated education for academic institutions of higher education in Thailand Lertlak Jaroensombut1 Wanchai Chuaboon2 Thongphon Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn3 Pongsatean Luengalongkot4 Kanokwan Auiwong5 Surakarn Boonkawin6 SakdaYekpiewpong7 Wanchai Dhammasaccakarn8 Sukhumvit Saiyasopon9 Thananchakorn Pakittawichit10 Akkakorn Chaiyapong11􀀣 1,2,3Faculty of Management Science, Silpakorn University, Thailand. 1Email: [eagle_lj@yahoo.com](eagle_lj@yahoo.com) 2Email: [cwanchai@su.ac.th](cwanchai@su.ac.th) [3](3Email: Thongphon.p@gmail.com)[Email: ](3Email: Thongphon.p@gmail.com)[ Thongphon.p@gmail.com](3Email: Thongphon.p@gmail.com) 4Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University, Thailand. [4](4Email: pongsate@hotmail.com)[Email:](4Email: pongsate@hotmail.com)[ ](4Email: pongsate@hotmail.com)[pongsate@hotmail.com](4Email: pongsate@hotmail.com) 5Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Phetchabun Rajabhat University, Thailand. [5](5Email: kanokwanmuay99@gmail.com)[Email:](5Email: kanokwanmuay99@gmail.com)[ ](5Email: kanokwanmuay99@gmail.com)[kanokwanmuay99@gmail.com](5Email: kanokwanmuay99@gmail.com) 6,7Phokhunphamuang Buddhist College, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand. [6](6Email: dr.su2506@gmail.com)[Email: ](6Email: dr.su2506@gmail.com)[ dr.su2506@gmail.com](6Email: dr.su2506@gmail.com) [7](7Email: phaisanmr@gmail.com)[Email:](7Email: phaisanmr@gmail.com)[ ](7Email: phaisanmr@gmail.com)[phaisanmr@gmail.com](7Email: phaisanmr@gmail.com) 8Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. [8](8Email: wanchai.m@psu.ac.th)[Email: ](8Email: wanchai.m@psu.ac.th)[ wanchai.m@psu.ac.th](8Email: wanchai.m@psu.ac.th) 9,10College of Innovation Management, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Thailand. 9Email: [sukhumvt@kku.ac.th](sukhumvt@kku.ac.th) [10](10Email: Jintaka@kku.ac.th)[Email:](10Email: Jintaka@kku.ac.th)[ ](10Email: Jintaka@kku.ac.th)[Jintaka@kku.ac.th](10Email: Jintaka@kku.ac.th) 11Faculty of Law, SuratthaniRajabhat University, Thailand. [11](11Email: mr.akkakorn@gmail.com)[Email:](11Email: mr.akkakorn@gmail.com)[ ](11Email: mr.akkakorn@gmail.com)[mr.akkakorn@gmail.com](11Email: mr.akkakorn@gmail.com) (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract The purpose of this article is to explain the process and benefits of, as well as the obstacles and keys to, the success of education management in the Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education Program (CWIE)in Thailand’s higher education system. This study employs secondary data, which we analyze using content and descriptive analysis. Data analysis showed that cooperative education courses are taught in a coproduced manner between higher education institutions and business establishments (public, private, and community) so that graduates are ready to enter the real world of work immediately, develop competencies that match the needs of the labor market, and prepare for future job positions. In addition, cooperative education encourages students to gain professional, self-development, and academic skills from the knowledge they receive. Cooperative education is an activity or operational process that includes an effective planning process and cooperation from all parties, including the business establishment, as well as quality cooperative education, including educational standards, curriculum teaching, supervision standards, student’s standards, and measurement and evaluation standards. However, problems arise in cooperative education; for example, students should receive job training, and advisors do not receive much support. For the development of cooperative education, academic institutions should create a digital platform specifically

FAQs

What is the main objective of the article?

To explain the process and benefits, along with obstacles and key factors for success, of education management in CWIE within Thailand’s higher education system.

How were the data analyzed in the study?

The study uses secondary data analyzed with content analysis and descriptive analysis.

What cooperative education implementation model does the study report?

Cooperative education courses are taught in a co-produced manner between higher education institutions and business establishments, helping graduates be ready for real work and labor market needs.

What challenges and development suggestions are highlighted?

Challenges include inadequate job training for students and limited support for advisors; the study suggests academic institutions should build a dedicated digital platform for managing cooperative education.

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