THE STUDY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPING FUTURE CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT INDUSTRIES

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the requirement for curriculum development to enhance Upskill, Reskill, Newskill, and to study desired training. The sample group included both men and women aged 25 and above in the Thai population. The research utilized multistage sampling method, including purposive sample, snowball selection, accidental selection, and convenience selection, to collect a sample group of 400 sets. The data analysis employed statistical techniques such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The research findings indicated that the sample group had a demand for upskill in the smart electronics industry curriculum at 38.5%. In terms of reskill, the demand was for agriculture and biotechnology curriculum at 35.75%, while the demand for newskill focused on the digital industry curriculum at 46.75%. The average satisfaction level for upskill curriculum design was 4.95, followed by 4.94 for reskill curriculum design, and 4.90 for newskill curriculum design. The desired training includes 40% theoretical and 60% practical, totaling 83.50%. The preference was to participate in training during working days, accounting for 80.25%. Non-degree certificate programs were favored as the training goal at 48.25%. Regarding training methods, 44.00% preferred practical training, and 33.50% preferred performance assessment through practical tests.