The Evaluation of the Curriculum on Bachelor of Arts Program in Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Humanities (Update B.E. 2556) Saengtham College

Abstract

The evaluation of the curriculum on Bachelor of Arts Program in Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Humanities (Update B.E. 2556), Saengtham College had the following objectives: 1) to evaluate context, inputs, process, product and the impact of the curriculum on Bachelor of Arts Program in Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Humanities (Update B.E. 2556), Saengtham College, 2) to study the issues and guidelines for development and improvement of the Bachelor of Arts Program in Philosophy and Religion, Faculty of Humanities (Update B.E. 2556), Saengtham College by using CIPPI Model The sample of the research comprised 4 committees of Saengtham College, 14 lecturers, 12 specialists of Catechism, 40 students ranging from sophomore to senior, 6 alumni and 3 parents of the students with a total of 79 respondents purposive or judgmental sampling. The research instruments consisted of interviews, questionnaires and focus group discussions. The data collected was analyzed using Percentage (%), Means (x̅), Standard Deviation (SD) and content analysis. The results of the research were as follows: 1. Context device: the structure and the objective of the course, the guidelines for the development of colleges received from the participants, plans to improve and develop courses in overall are very reasonable, teaching in English should be focused, the quality of teachers and students should be developed systematically and networks with other Christian Academy of Education should be created in order to prepare the graduates to be good Christian leaders. 2. Input device: the input factors of curriculum found that the structure of the curriculum was suitable at high level; books in the library and the teaching aids should be updated, new technology should be used in the teaching processes, the Eastern Philosophy should be added in the curriculum, the course descriptions should be more appropriate and the credits of some subjects should be adjusted in accordance with the courses. 3. Process device: the process of the curriculum for knowledge management in overall and in each were at high level, some courses should be analyzed and improved to suit students. The analytical thinking skills should be provided for the students as it is very important for them; the theoretical and practical skills should be integrated in the teaching processes so that students can apply their knowledge to daily life. Teaching and learning styles should be reviewed, the practical activities should be combined in accordance with student training program in the future. 4. Product device: the outcome of the curriculum in overall and in each found that graduates have knowledge of the theology and religion at high level. The projects and activities are helpful for training students to become religious leaders in the future. The college should keep this unique identity on hold. 5. Impact device: the impact of the curriculum in overall and in each were high. Students can apply the knowledge and experience they have had in their own works and professions. Students have the interpersonal skills, leadership skills, communicative skills, and the abilities to use technology appropriately for their jobs. Students have high responsibilities for society and the ability to collaborate effectively with others and be able to convey and extend the knowledge they have got to others.