Expectations and Guidelines for Social Studies Learning Management at the Post-Graduate Level in the Social Studies Program, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University

Abstract

This research, titled "Expectations and Guidelines for Social Studies Learning Management at the Post-Graduate Level, Social Studies Program, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University," is a qualitative study. The objectives of the research are: (1) to examine the expectations for social studies learning management at the post-graduate level within the Social Studies Program, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, and (2) to explore the guidelines for social studies learning management at the same level and program. The target group consisted of 20 participants, including higher education lecturers in social studies or related fields, social studies teachers, educational administrators, and educational support personnel. The research instruments were (1) structured interviews and (2) focus group discussions.

The research findings revealed two main points: (1) The expectations for social studies learning management at the post-graduate level were centered on developing graduate students in the Social Studies Program with in-depth knowledge and diverse skills. The lecturers should be proficient in teaching techniques and have expertise in all five core areas of social studies. There should be support for scholarships, and the curriculum should be aligned with the needs of students and beneficial to their future careers. (2) The guidelines for social studies learning management included enhancing teacher competencies, particularly in modern social studies teaching, conducting a SWOT analysis of the curriculum, expanding social studies content, and integrating more in-depth social studies topics alongside research activities.