The Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education launched the Master of Education in Learning Innovation (Distance Education / New Degree Program 2022) program in August 2023. The program equips learning changemakers with analytic (critical and creative thinking) and design skills and with the ability to facilitate learning for learners of all ages in both classroom and out-of-class settings across various contexts. Graduates will be able to synthesize information and create diverse educational innovations. They will be able to communicate in English and use the language for their studies or research. Graduates will know how to integrate their knowledge, skills, and practical wisdom and apply them in various societal contexts to enhance learning in schools and society. Graduates might work as teachers or as educational/learning personnel in all sectors of society. The program is taught primarily in Thai.

        The program was established to equip educators with skills that respond to current global needs. It helps teachers, human resource developers, and others who are interested to gain skills for creating learning innovations that meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. The following four main perspectives are drawn on in the program to help learners build a deep and comprehensive understanding of learning and to become creators of tomorrow’s learning.

1. Curriculum & Pedagogy

        Learning how to design curricula and pedagogy that are effective and appropriate for the target group.

2. Learning Technology

        Learning how to apply educational technology to create learning media that benefit learners and enhance teaching. 

3. Leadership and Society

        Learning how to become a leader in shaping learning and changing society. 

4. Learning Design and Facilitation

        Learning how to design and arrange learning processes to facilitate learning in various dimensions.

Highlights of the Program

        The Master of Education in Learning Innovation program was established to meet the learning needs of people in the digital era. It provides opportunities for those interested in learning innovation to develop their 21st century learning facilitation skills.   Learners can choose to study when and where convenient, as well as customize their learning within the bounds of the objectives and activities of each subject. The available subjects cover learning technology and innovation as well as skills for leadership and changemaking in the digital era, and integrate various perspectives, such as natural science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and liberal arts. The instructors have diverse fields of expertise, which helps to broaden learners’ perspectives and understanding of human nature, drawing on social sciences and humanities as well as scientific reasoning. The instructors do not just lecture about learning theories, but also create diverse, online learning experiences, such as discussions and sharing viewpoints. The program offers both synchronous and asynchronous learning activities to enhance learners’ understanding of learning-related concepts and theories and how they are applied in the real world. 

Who is this program suitable for?

        The program is suitable for those who want to develop their abilities and skills in self-directed learning, critical judgment, leadership, and communicating with the public. These skills are in high demand by society and by domestic as well as international labor markets, not exclusively in jobs that directly deal with learning. Through this program, individuals in various fields can develop their skills and readiness for new types of work. Tomorrow’s labor markets need people who can solve complex problems, think creatively and flexibly, and can evaluate options and make justified decisions. To navigate tomorrow’s labor markets, individuals need to keep learning and developing themselves, because the digital-era society is very complex and in constant flux. Continuous skill development is crucial for building a high-quality labor force and meeting the needs of an innovative drive economy.

Additional information (in Thai):

รายละเอียดหลักสูตรศึกษาศาสตรมหาบัณฑิต สาขาวิชานวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ (หลักสูตรการจัดการศึกษาทางไกล/หลักสูตรใหม่ พ.ศ. 2565)

For further details:

https://www.skilllane.com/academic/thammasat-university/degree/learninginnovation