Development of the Bachelor of Arts Curriculum Interdisciplinary Field of Study for Local Development Use the Cooperative Education Model and Cooperative and Work Integrated Education : (CWIE)

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) Establish a cooperative education network and integrate work-based education, 2) Develop and produce a curriculum (TQF 2), 3) Develop and produce lesson plans (TQF 3 or TQF 4), and 4) Synthesize knowledge and Innovations in curriculum development (TQF 2) in form (CWIE). The sample group consisted of leaders from three enterprises, totaling 15 individuals. The data analysis results indicated the following:
1. A memorandum of understanding has been made on the cooperation in graduate production and integrated education management between Maha Sarakham Rajabhat University and 3 local administrative organizations.
2. Results of curriculum development: An integrated workbased curriculum plan was developed for the first and second years, A total of 10 courses were created, comprising 30 credits, along with core and elective courses chosen by students in the first year and summer session, totaling no less than 42 credits. In the second year, semester 1 includes core and foundational courses, with 7 courses totaling 21 credits, and in semester 2, 6 courses in (CWIE) system using module-based, problem-based, and case study approaches, totaling 18 credits. Each semester is divided into two modules as follows: Module 1 – Understanding Local Context, and Module 2 – Local Development Concepts. In the third year, semesters 1 and 2 focus on specialized courses, with 5 courses and 15 credits per semester, divided into modules corresponding to each semester’s courses, including: Module 3 – Local Management, Module 4 – Innovation Development Following the Master Plan, Module 5 – Integration for Local Development, and Module 6 – Interdisciplinary Studies for Local Development.
3. Results of lesson plan development: The development outcomes for learning achievement were divided into general education and specific courses.
4. The results of the synthesis of knowledge and innovations for the development of integrated education management with work found that the curriculum (TQF 2) was obtained in the form of
(CWIE).

Keywords: Curriculum development, Learning management plan, Cooperative education.