A Study of Stakeholder Needs for the Analysis of Expected Learning Outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts Program in Department of Community and Social Development Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University

Abstract

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the needs of stakeholders regarding the competencies and attributes of graduates in the Bachelor of Arts program in Community and Social Development at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University and 2. to analyze the expected learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts program in Community and Social Development at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed. The data providers included representatives from organizations where graduates have completed internships or entered the workforce, current students, prospective students, alumni, faculty and service users/local communities, totaling 299 people. The research instruments were questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that 1) The overall needs of stakeholders regarding the competencies and attributes of graduates in the Bachelor of Arts program in Community and Social Development at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University were at the highest level, accounting for 93.20%, in the following areas: 1) Knowledge 2) Skill 3) Ethics and 4) Character and 2) The results of the analysis of the expected learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts program The Community and Social Development program at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University focuses on the following learning objectives (PLO1): integrating theoretical knowledge and applying it in community and social development; developing work skills for community and social development; ethical considerations for community and social developers and demonstrating acceptance and adaptation within a multicultural society. These objectives were then used to design the learning outcomes for each year (first to fourth year).