EVALUATION OF THE BACHELOR OF THAI TRADITIONAL MEDICINE (REVISED, B.E.2553), KANCHANABHISHEK INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the Bachelor’s Degree in Thai Traditional Medicine curriculum (Revised, B.E.2553) at Kanchanabhisek Institute of Medical and Public Health technology by applying the CIPP model. The sample of this research was 226 people including undergraduates, graduates, and graduates’ employers. The research tools were an interview form, a close-ended questionnaire, focus group discussion, and an opinion questionnaire. The data were analyzed using percentages (%), means (x̄), standard deviations (S.D.), and content analysis. The results of the study were as follows:1. The context of the curriculum. It was found that overall the curriculum was appropriate at the high level (x̄ =3.61). The objectives corresponded to the policies, goals, and needs of the Ministry of Public Health at the highest appropriateness level (X = 3.69) whereas the course contents met the least appropriatenesslevel (x̄ = 3.42). 2. The inputs of the curriculum. It was shown that the contents of the courses in the curriculum were applicable at the high level (x̄ = 4.06), and overall the course contents were found up-to-date at the high level (x̄ = 3.92).3. The process of the curriculum. It was found that overall the process of the curriculum was at a moderate level (x̄ = 3.38). The counseling service on learning was the most consistent and was at the moderate level (x̄ = 3.49) while the least consistent was the schedule of courses (x̄ = 3.30)4. The products of the curriculum. It was reveal that the overall quality of the graduates was at the high level (x̄ = 3.99). The graduate identity was at the high level (x̄ = 4.20).