To produce graduates who are able to research and develop educational innovations, to manage learning in appropriate way and correspond to social context, and to effectively and efficiency transform knowledge in science, mathematics, and technology.
Degree Designation
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION)
Programme’s goal
To produce graduates who are able to research and develop educational innovations, to manage learning in appropriate way and correspond to social context, and to effectively and efficiency transform knowledge in science, mathematics, and technology.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
(1) display moral and ethical behavior for science and technology educators both academically and professionally;
(2) apply principle in science and technology education to design and implement learning innovations in science and/or technology class appropriately;
(3) synthesis solutions to learning problems;
(4) conduct science and technology education research by integrating knowledge in the field of study;
(5) create innovations in science and technology education consistent to knowledge in the field of study and social context;
(6) enhance knowledge of oneself;
(7) display the ability to control and improve oneself;
(8) display leadership quality and ability to effectively collaborate with others.
Curriculum Structure for Plan1 (For students with master’s degree)
| Prerequisite Course | No Credit |
| Dissertation | 48 Credits |
| Total not less than | 48 Credits |
Curriculum Structure for Plan2.1 (For students with master’s degree)
| Prerequisite Course | No Credit |
| Required Courses | 11 Credits |
| Elective Courses not less than | 4 Credits |
| Dissertation | 36 Credits |
| Total not less than | 51 Credits |
Curriculum Structure for Plan2.2 (For students with bachelor’s degree)
| Prerequisite Course | No Credit |
| Required Courses | 18 Credits |
| Elective Courses not less than | 8 Credits |
| Thesis | 48 Credits |
| Total not less than | 72 Credits |
Job option after graduation
– Teacher and professional in science, mathematics, and technology education
– Educator and researcher in science, mathematics, and technology education
Curriculum Committee
- Assistant Professor WARARAT WONGKIA (ACTING PROGRAMME DIRECTOR)
- Associate Professor KHAJORNSAK BUARAPHAN
- Assistant Professor WATCHAREE KETPICHAINARONG
- Assistant Professor SUCHAI NOPPARATJAMJOMRAS
- Assistant Professor PIROM CHENPRAKHON
- Assistant Professor MONAMORN PRECHARATTANA
- Assistant Professor NAMKANG SRIWATTANAROTHAI
- Assistant Professor PIYACHAT JITTAM
- Lecturer SUTHIPORN SAJJAPANROJ
- Lecturer TINNAPOB PHENGPOM
- Lecturer SUPAN YODYINGYONG
- Lecturer PARAMES LAOSINCHAI
Qualifications for Plan 1 (Research only)
- Hold a Masters degree in any field of basic science, engineering, education, art (major in science, mathematics , and technology), and health science
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.50
- Have a related research work published in an international journal
- Have qualified English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Exemptions from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies under exceptional circumstances
Qualifications for Plan 2 (Coursework and research)
- Hold a Bachelors degree in any field of basic science, engineering, education, art (major in science, mathematics, and technology), and health science with a minimum grade point average of 3.50 and had research experience in the related field orHold a Masters degree in any field of basic science, engineering, education, art(major in science, mathematics, and technology), and health science with a minimum grade point average of 3.50
- Have qualified English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Exemptions from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies under exceptional circumstances
Plan 1
Dissertation
(48 Credits)
Learning innovation evaluation and presentation within a research group; research project on creating learning innovation in science, mathematics, and technology yielding publication in international academic journal.
Plan 2.1 (For students with Master’s degree)
Prerequisite Courses
(2 Credits)
National Education Act; National Education Plan; educational curriculum; educational system; learning standards; content; learning in the 21st century; transformative education; contemplative education; extra-curricular activity; educational technology; learning community
(2 Credits)
Components of educational research; database for educational research; information retrieval for research; literature review; basic statistics for educational research; citation and reference
(3 Credits)
Cell structure and function; life and information flow in cell, energy flow in biosystem; cell signaling; cell division; cellular differentiation; cell death and development
Required Courses
(3 Credits)
How students learn; learning theory; pedagogical content knowledge; technological pedagogical content knowledge; effective teaching and learning approaches; instructional design theory and model; learner analysis; learning level and assessment; classroom management; principle, concept, and guidelines for constructing lesson plan; ethics in teaching and professional ethics; micro-teaching.
(3 Credits)
Nature, role, relationship, and methodology of science, mathematics, and technology; origin and philosophy of knowledge in science, mathematics, and technology; scientific reasoning, law, and theory; relationship between nature of science and learning science; self-enhancement of in-depth understanding in science, mathematics, and technology; morals and ethics in the construction of knowledge in science, mathematics, and technology
(1 Credits)
Current issue concerning research in science and technology education; selected interdisciplinary topics; ethics in using and publishing academic work
(1 Credits)
Current issue concerning research in learning innovation; presentation of selected learning innovation; ethics in using and publishing leaning innovation; organizing academic seminar
(3 Credits)
Characterizing innovation for improving learning; evaluating the quality of learning innovation; ideas for creating new learning innovation; designing, developing, and testing a prototype of learning innovation; morals and ethics in the development of learing innovation; principle of intellectual property
Elective Courses
(3 Credits)
Analysis of research in science and technology education; designing of mini research project in science and technology education; components in research development; data collection and analysis; ethics in educational research; writing and presenting research work; teaching an interdisciplinary project
(3 Credits)
Information and communication technology and learning in the 21st century; concept of using modern information technology (IT) in learning and teaching; analysis of case study on using modern IT in learning activity; learning media design; application for authoring learning media; learning media development and evaluation
(2 Credits)
Relationship between technology and educational reform; relationship between technology, specific content, and pedagogy; role of technology in the development of learning process; using emerging technology in learning and teaching; technology for context-aware learning; ethics in using educational technology for learning; technology for measurement and evaluation in education
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning chemistry; misconceptions in learning chemistry; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, nanochemistry, green chemistry, biocatalyst, solar cell, spectroscopy techniques
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning biology; misconception in biology; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching cell biology, biodiversity, evolution, biochemistry, modern genetics, bionanotechnology, biomass and bioenergy, plant biology, and biomedicine; emerging fields of biological sciences; professional ethics and ethics in biology teaching
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning physics; misconceptions in physics; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching mathematics for physics, mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, nuclear physics, relativity
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning mathematics; misconceptions in mathematics; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching probability and statistics, logic and mathematical proof, real and complex numbers, geometry, algebra, calculus
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning computer education; transformation of computer education and development of today’s computer education curriculum; misconceptions in computer education; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching algorithm, programming, data structure, simulation, artificial intelligence, microcontroller
(2 Credits)
Fundamental psychology; developmental psychology; educational psychology; cognitive psychology; individual differences; inclusive education; multiple intelligences; educational guidance; counselling; philosophy, concept and theory in education, religion, economy, society and culture; educational concept and strategy for sustainable development
Dissertation
(36 Credits)
Research projects on science and technology education with emphasis on content, yielding instructional multimedia, apparatus, or processes; an international publication whose work is useful for learning and teaching in the nation; research that aligns with national priorities concerning science and technology education; research in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, or computer science
Plan 2.2 (For students with Bachelor‘s degree)
Prerequisite Courses
(2 Credits)
National Education Act; National Education Plan; educational curriculum; educational system; learning standards; content; learning in the 21st century; transformative education; contemplative education; extra-curricular activity; educational technology; learning community
(2 Credits)
Components of educational research; database for educational research; information retrieval for research; literature review; basic statistics for educational research; citation and reference
(3 Credits)
Cell structure and function; life and information flow in cell, energy flow in biosystem; cell signaling; cell division; cellular differentiation; cell death and development
Required Courses
(3 Credits)
How students learn; learning theory; pedagogical content knowledge; technological pedagogical content knowledge; effective teaching and learning approaches; instructional design theory and model; learner analysis; learning level and assessment; classroom management; principle, concept, and guidelines for constructing lesson plan; ethics in teaching and professional ethics; micro-teaching.
(3 Credits)
Nature, role, relationship, and methodology of science, mathematics, and technology; origin and philosophy of knowledge in science, mathematics, and technology; scientific reasoning, law, and theory; relationship between nature of science and learning science; self-enhancement of in-depth understanding in science, mathematics, and technology; morals and ethics in the construction of knowledge in science, mathematics, and technology
(3 Credits)
How students learn; learning theory; pedagogical content knowledge; technological pedagogical content knowledge; effective teaching and learning approaches; instructional design theory and model; learner analysis; learning level and assessment; classroom management; principle, concept, and guidelines for constructing lesson plan; ethics in teaching and professional ethics; micro-teaching.
(2 Credits)
Principle of measurement and evaluation for improving learner; formative assessment; summative assessment; authentic assessment; new techniques for measurement and evaluation; competency-based assessment; online assessment; principle and practice in measurement and evaluation of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains; quality of measurement and evaluation tool; ethics in measurement and evaluation.
(1 Credits)
Current issue concerning research in science and technology education; selected interdisciplinary topics; ethics in using and publishing academic work
(1 Credits)
Current issue concerning research in learning innovation; presentation of selected learning innovation; ethics in using and publishing leaning innovation; organizing academic seminar
(3 Credits)
Characterizing innovation for improving learning; evaluating the quality of learning innovation; ideas for creating new learning innovation; designing, developing, and testing a prototype of learning innovation; morals and ethics in the development of learing innovation; principle of intellectual property
Elective Courses
(3 Credits)
Analysis of research in science and technology education; designing of mini research project in science and technology education; components in research development; data collection and analysis; ethics in educational research; writing and presenting research work; teaching an interdisciplinary project
(3 Credits)
Information and communication technology and learning in the 21st century; concept of using modern information technology (IT) in learning and teaching; analysis of case study on using modern IT in learning activity; learning media design; application for authoring learning media; learning media development and evaluation
(2 Credits)
Relationship between technology and educational reform; relationship between technology, specific content, and pedagogy; role of technology in the development of learning process; using emerging technology in learning and teaching; technology for context-aware learning; ethics in using educational technology for learning; technology for measurement and evaluation in education
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning chemistry; misconceptions in learning chemistry; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, nanochemistry, green chemistry, biocatalyst, solar cell, spectroscopy techniques
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning biology; misconception in biology; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching cell biology, biodiversity, evolution, biochemistry, modern genetics, bionanotechnology, biomass and bioenergy, plant biology, and biomedicine; emerging fields of biological sciences; professional ethics and ethics in biology teaching
(3 Credits)
Nature of learning computer education; transformation of computer education and development of today’s computer education curriculum; misconceptions in computer education; pedagogical content knowledge for teaching algorithm, programming, data structure, simulation, artificial intelligence, microcontroller
(2 Credits)
Fundamental psychology; developmental psychology; educational psychology; cognitive psychology; individual differences; inclusive education; multiple intelligences; educational guidance; counselling; philosophy, concept and theory in education, religion, economy, society and culture; educational concept and strategy for sustainable development
Dissertation
(48 Credits)
Research projects on science and technology education with emphasis on content, yielding instructional multimedia, apparatus, or processes; an international publication whose work is useful for learning and teaching in the nation; research that aligns with national priorities concerning science and technology education; research in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, or computer science
Plan 1
– SCID 500 Cell and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 603 Basic Knowledge in Education 2(2-0-4) – ILSE 607 Basic Knowledge for Educational Research 2(2-0-4) Qualifiying Examination | |||
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Proposal examination – ILSE 898 Dessertation 8(0-48-0) Total 8 credits |
Proposal examination – ILSE 898 Dessertation 8(0-48-0) Total 8 credits | ||
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– ILSE 898 Dessertation 8(0-48-0) Total 8 credits |
– ILSE 898 Dessertation 8(0-48-0) Total 8 credits |
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– ILSE 898 Dessertation 8(0-48-0) Total 8 credits |
– ILSE 898 Dessertation 8(0-48-0) Total 8 credits Thesis examination and Graduation |
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Plan 2.1
– SCID 500 Cell and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 603 Basic Knowledge in Education 2(2-0-4) – ILSE 607 Basic Knowledge for Educational Research 2(2-0-4) | |||
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– ILSE 600 Instructional Science 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 609 Nature, History, and Philosophy of Science 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 657 Research Seminar in Science and Technology Education 1(1-0-2) – Elective Course 2 credits Total 9 credits |
– ILSE 658 Research Seminar in Innovative Learning 1(1-0-2) – ILSE 659 Innovations in Science and Technology to Improve Learning 3(1-4-4) – Elective Course 2 credits Qualifiying Examination Total 6 credits | ||
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Qualifiying Examination Proposal examination – ILSE 699 Dessertation 9(0-36-0) Total 9 credits |
Proposal examination – ILSE 699 Dessertation 9(0-36-0) Total 9 credits |
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– ILSE 699 Dessertation 9(0-36-0) Total 9 credits |
– ILSE 699 Dessertation 9(0-36-0) Total 9 credits Thesis examination and Graduation |
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Plan 2.2
– SCID 500 Cell and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 603 Basic Knowledge in Education 2(2-0-4) – ILSE 607 Basic Knowledge for Educational Research 2(2-0-4) | |||
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– ILSE 600 Instructional Science 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 609 Nature, History, and Philosophy of Science 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 616 Research in Science and Technology Education 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 657 Research Seminar in Science and Technology Education 1(1-0-2) – Elective Course 3 credits Total 13 credits |
– ILSE 655 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 2(1-2-3) – ILSE 658 Research Seminar in Innovative Learning 1(1-0-2) – ILSE 659 Innovations in Science and Technology to Improve Learning 3(1-4-4) – Elective Course 5 credits Qualifiying Examination Total 11 credits | ||
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Qualifiying Examination Proposal examination – ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits |
Proposal examination – ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits |
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– ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits |
– ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits |
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– ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits |
– ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits |
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– ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits |
– ILSE 799 Dessertation 6(0-24-0) Total 6 credits Thesis examination and Graduation |
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Plan 1
- Complete the study within the plan.
- Complete all courses in the curriculum.
- Pass the English proficiency requirement announced by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Pass qualifying examination
- Pass the thesis examination and submit the complete thesis and other requirements announced by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Participate work and life skills courses requirements announced by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Submit a document that shows that the thesis or a part of the thesis is published or accepted for publication in a journal or an academic printed matter which has a peer review at least 2 articles.
Plan 2
- Complete the study within the plan.
- Complete all courses in the curriculum
- Obtain the overall GPA of at least 3.00.
- Pass the English proficiency requirement announced by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Pass qualifying examination
- Pass the thesis examination and submit the complete thesis and other requirements announced by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Participate work and life skills courses requirements announced by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Submit a document that shows that the thesis or a part of the thesis is published or accepted for publication in a journal or an academic printed matter which has a peer review at least 1 article.
