Evaluating and Developing a Pre-University Program in Health Science and Engineering Technology: A CIPP-Based Pilot Study

Authors

  • Saroj Pullteap Faculty of Education, Silpakorn University
  • Kanit Kheovichai

Keywords:

Feasibility study for initiating curriculum, Pre-University program in health science and engineering technology, CIPP model, STEAM education

Abstract

          This research employed an evaluative research design incorporating a pilot study to assess the feasibility and implementation of the Pre-University Program (PU-HSET) at the Demonstration School (Secondary Division), Silpakorn University, using the CIPP Model to evaluate readiness across all 4 dimensions. The study employed a mixed-methods approach with 75 participants, including 10 curriculum development committee members, 5 external experts, 30 parents, and 30 Grade 9 students. Data were collected through questionnaires, evaluation forms, observation sheets, and in-depth interviews, with instruments demonstrating reliability coefficients ranging from 0.88 to 0.94.

          Context evaluation findings revealed

           Strong demand for specialized education programs among parents and teachers, with satisfaction rates of 93.3 percent and 88.7 percent, respectively. Input evaluation results indicated that the curriculum achieved an excellent overall rating of 4.52 out of 5.00 from expert panels, with the philosophy and principles dimension obtaining the highest score of 4.60. Process evaluation through classroom observations demonstrated that teachers effectively implemented research-based learning activities (4.35) and successfully integrated STEAM Education (4.22). Product evaluation showed that students attained average academic performance between 3.42 and 3.58, professional competencies between 4.10 and 4.22, with 73.3 percent achieving English language proficiency at the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: CEFR level B1, and both students and parents expressing high satisfaction at 4.35 and 4.42, respectively. The research concluded that the curriculum demonstrates high feasibility for implementation in the 2026 academic year.

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2026-04-30

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Pullteap, S., & Kheovichai, K. (2026). Evaluating and Developing a Pre-University Program in Health Science and Engineering Technology: A CIPP-Based Pilot Study. Pitchayatat Journal, 21(1), 94–120. retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/Pitchayatat/article/view/284602

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