To produce graduates who are able to research and apply 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
MASTER OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION)
Programme’s goal
To produce graduates who are able to research and apply 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.
Curriculum Structure for Plan A2
| Prerequisite Course | No Credit |
| Required Courses | 13 Credits |
| Elective Courses not less than | 11 Credits |
| Thesis | 12 Credits |
| Total not less than | 36 Credits |
Job option after graduation
– Science, mathematics, or technology educator at any level of education, in any form of education, and in the ever-changing world or in ASEAN countries
– Academic or researcher in the field of science, mathematics, or technology education
Program Lecturer
- Assistant Professor NAMKANG SRIWATTANAROTHAI (PROGRAMME DIRECTOR)
- Assistant Professor WARARAT WONGKIA (PROGRAMME SECRETARY)
- Associate Professor KHAJORNSAK BUARAPHAN
- Assistant Professor WATCHAREE KETPICHAINARONG
- Assistant Professor SUCHAI NOPPARATJAMJOMRAS
- Assistant Professor PIROM CHENPRAKHON
- Assistant Professor PIYACHAT JITTAM
- Lecturer TINNAPOB PHENGPOM
- Lecturer SUPAN YODYINGYONG
- Lecturer PARAMES LAOSINCHAI
Lecturer
Revised Program in 2023
Qualifications for Plan A2 (Thesis & Courses)
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field of basic science, engineering, education, art (science, mathematics, and technology major), or health science from institutions which are accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
- Have cumulative GPA not less than 2.50
- Have and English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
- Other qualifications that differ from the requirements in Item 2 and Item 3 may be considered to be eligible depending on the evaluation of the program administrative committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol Univesity
Plan A2
Prerequisite Courses
2 Credits(2-0-4)
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
Required Courses
3 Credits(3-0-6)
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; morals and ethics for science and technology educators; micro-teaching
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Defining characteristics of innovation for learning science, mathematics, and technology; analyzing an existing innovation for learning science, mathematics, and technology; adapting and improving an existing innovation for learning science, mathematics, and technology; prototyping and testing an innovation for learning science, mathematics, and technology; morals and ethics in the development of learning innovation in science and technology education
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Research paradigms and methodology; quantitative research; qualitative research; mixed methods research; research question; analysis of research gaps; research design; research instruments; data analysis; ethics in science and technology education research; analysis of science and technology education research; classroom action research
1 Credits(1-0-2)
Analyses of issues in science and technology education with an emphasis on different perspectives of theories, conceptual frameworks, and impacts on the implementation; possibilities in applying research findings to the target population with different and similar learning cultures.
1 Credits(1-0-2)
Analyses of challenges in learning using innovative methods with a focus on multiple viewpoints; implications for using learning innovation with target learners.
2 Credits(2-0-4)
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
Elective Courses
2 Credits(2-0-4)
Historical and current scientific and mathematical thinking; relationship between science, mathematics, and technology; relationship between scientific thinking and scientific knowledge; incorporating nature of science and mathematics into classrooms; relationship between science and society; morals and ethics in scientific and mathematics research; important discoveries in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science
2 Credits(2-0-4)
Relationship between technology and educational reform; relationship between technology, specific content, and pedagogy; role of technology in the development of learning process; online teaching and learning strategies; technology enhanced learning; information literacy; digital literacy; 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(3-0-6)
STEM education; engineering design; artificial intelligence; machine learning; natural language processing; robots in education; drone- based instruction; big data processing; internet of things; sensor technology; interdisciplinary knowledge; context-based learning; mobile technology
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Nature of learning chemistry; misconceptions in learning chemistry; pedagogical content knowledge and technological pedagogical content knowledge for teaching chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, nanochemistry, green chemistry, biocatalyst, solar cell, and spectroscopy techniques; micro-teaching
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Nature of learning biology; misconception in biology; pedagogical content knowledge and technological 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; micro-teaching
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Nature of learning physics; misconceptions in physics; pedagogical content knowledge and technological pedagogical content knowledge for teaching mathematics for physics, mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, nuclear physics, and relativity; micro-teaching
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Nature of learning mathematics; misconceptions in mathematics; pedagogical content knowledge and technological pedagogical content knowledge for teaching probability and statistics, logic and mathematical proof, real and complex numbers, geometry, algebra, and calculus; micro-teaching
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Nature of learning computer science education; misconceptions in computer science; pedagogical content knowledge and technological pedagogical content knowledge for teaching algorithm, computational thinking, coding, data structure, simulation, artificial intelligence, and microcontroller; micro-teaching
2 Credits(2-0-4)
Psychology of learning; developmental psychology; educational psychology; cognitive psychology; metacognition; individual differences; inclusive education; multiple intelligences; mindsets; 21st century skills; life- long learning; educational guidance; counselling; philosophy in education; education and society
2 Credits(2-0-4)
Principles and concepts of curriculum design; curriculum development; curriculum implementation; curriculum analysis; curriculum criticism; curriculum evaluation; perspectives toward educational systems; national curriculum; competency-based curriculum; multidisciplinary curriculum; contemporary curriculum; curriculum in the age of technology; cultural perspectives of curriculum development; principles, concepts, and practices of educational quality development; educational quality assurance
2 Credits(1-2-3)
Classroom observation; lesson plan development; teaching trial in authentic classroom; designing measurement tool; marking, scoring, and grading; performance-based examination; analysis of problem in learning management and presentation of solution; teacher professional learning community (PLC); teacher duty; teacher’s characteristics and standards of teaching profession; cultivating teacher’s spirit; knowledge management in teaching profession; building progress and continuous development in teaching profession; good governance; morality, ethics, and ethical code for teaching profession; regulations for teacher and teaching profession
3 Credits(0-9-5)
Teaching major subject in school; measurement and evaluation and application for developing learner; analysis of learning problem in classroom; managing extracurricular activity; sharing-and-learning seminar concerning teaching practicum; performing teacher’s other duties
3 Credits(0-9-5)
Teaching major subject in school; conducting classroom action research; managing extracurricular activity; performing teacher’ s other assigned duties; seminar concerning teaching practicum
1 Credits(1-0-2)
Thai language and culture for teacher; foreign language for professional development; use of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for effective communication in both Thai and foreign languages; use of language and culture for living in harmony
2 Credits(2-0-2)
Thai language and culture for teacher; foreign language for professional development; use of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for effective communication in both Thai and foreign languages; use of language and culture for living in harmony
3 Credits(3-0-6)
Analysis of research in science and technology education; designing of 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
Thesis
12 Credits(0-36-0)
Identifying science and technology educational research proposal; conducting research with ethics; analyzing research findings; presenting and publishing research in academic journals or conference proceedings; ethics for presenting and publishing research findings
Plan A2 (Regular program)
All courses are conducted on Monday- Friday (8:00 A.M. -16:00 P. M.) including thesis supervision hours
– ILSE 602 Principles of Teaching and Learning 2 (2-0-4) | |||
|
– ILSE 600 Instructional Science 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 616 Research in Science and Technology Education 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 623 Seminar in Science and Technology Education 1(1-0-2) – Elective Course 5 credits Total 12 credits |
– ILSE 613 Innovations in Science and Technology Education 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 626 Seminar in Learning Innovation 1(1-0-2) – ILSE 655 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 2 (2-0-4) – Elective Course 6 credits Total 12 credits | ||
|
– ILSE 698 Thesis 6(0-18-0) Proposal examination Total 6 credits |
– ILSE 698 Thesis 6(0-18-0) Total 6 credits |
||
Plan A2 (Special program)
Courses are conducted on Monday-Friday (17:00 – 20:00) or Saturday-Sunday (8:00 – 16:00) including thesis supervison hours
– ILSE 602 Principles of Teaching and Learning 2 (2-0-4) | |||
|
– ILSE 600 Instructional Science 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 616 Research in Science and Technology Education 3(3-0-6) – Elective Course 5 credits Total 11 credits |
– ILSE 613 Innovations in Science and Technology Education 3(3-0-6) – ILSE 655 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 2 (2-0-4) – Elective Course 6 credits Total 11 credits | ||
|
– ILSE 623 Seminar in Science and Technology Education 1(1-0-2) – ILSE 698 Thesis 6(0-18-0) Proposal examination Total 7 credits |
– ILSE 626 Seminar in Learning Innovation 1(1-0-2) – ILSE 698 Thesis 6(0-18-0) Total 7 credits |
||
Plan A2
- Total time of study should not exceed the study plan.
- Students must complete courses as stated in the curriculum at least 36 credits including thesis (12 credits) and courses (at least 24 credits) with a minimum CUMGPA of 3.00.
- Students must meet the English Competence Standard for Graduate Students of Mahidol University defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Students must fully participate in and pass professional and personal skills development activities required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
- Students must present the thesis and deliver the final oral defense to the Committee appointed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and receive a “PASS”. The final oral defense shall be open to the public.
- The thesis or part of the thesis requires a minimum of one (1) published paper that is in press or accepted for publication in a standard academic journal, national or international, complying with the Office of the Higher Educational Commission (OHEC) ’s announcement, entitled the Guidelines and Considerations on Academic Journals for Publication, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ related announcements, OR ( 2) is presented at an academic conference in which the full paper is published in the conference proceedings.
