Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program) is awarded for mastering a field of scholarship, for learning the methods of investigation appropriate to that field, and for completing original research.
Although the courses Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program) mainly aims at developing graduate’s efficiency of being Professional Teacher with the Moral and Ethics and enabling for reasonably and intelligently solving various kinds of problems of teaching and leaning. Besides, the program enables to produce the graduate with insightful knowledge of the teaching and learning management so that they are able to teach in reasonably and intelligently to both Thais and foreigners. As a result, those who have studied teaching English regarding this program can rightly apprehend and effectively practice along with Buddhist principles and better understanding on the current situations of the world and society and well-versed in using modern technology to propagate the auspicious teachings of English.
Teachers must model strong character traits, including perseverance, honesty, respect, lawfulness, fairness, patience, and unity. As an educator, teachers must treat every student with kindness and respect without showing any favoritism, prejudice or partiality.
Teachers accept and treat learners as unique human beings. Teachers respect the rights of learners and react to them humanely and fairly.
Teachers try to understand the learners’ starting point, thoughts and opinions. Teachers considerately handle matters linked to the learner’s personality and privacy. Teachers pay special attention to learners who require care and protection and do not, under any circumstances, tolerate bullying or the abuse of other people.
Teachers’ work also includes teaching learners to co-operate and to become good members of society. Building up confidence and good relationships is part of teachers’ work.

Teacher’s values and ethical principles

The core of teaching consists of four basic values: dignity, truthfulness, fairness and responsibility & freedom.
All teaching is founded on ethics – whether it be the teacher-student relationship, pluralism or a teacher’s relationship with their work.
Dignity means respect for humanity. Teachers must respect every person, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender diversity, appearance, age, religion, social standing, origin, opinions, abilities and achievements.
Truthfulness is one of the core values in teachers’ basic task, which involves steering learners in navigating life and their environment. Honesty with oneself and others and mutual respect in all communication is a basic aspect of teachers’ work.
Fairness is important both when encountering individual learners and groups but also in the work community. Fairness involves in particular promoting equality and non-discrimination and avoiding favouritism.
Teachers are entitled to their own values, but in their work, teachers’ responsibility is tied to their basic task and its standards such as legislation and the curriculum.

VISION

The Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, is a program aimed at developing graduates to

have knowledge and skills in teaching English. Improving the graduates to be the professional teachers, including the integration of English to propagate Buddhism. Awareness of ethics based on morality, morality, volunteer spirit and being a good model for society

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MISSION

The Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program) upholds the mission to train its graduate students to acquire knowledge and skills in teaching English.

Besides, the program enables to produce the graduates with basic skills in conducting academic research, have deep understanding and appreciation for methods and approaches of teaching English.

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Principle of Learning

The Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program) is a 4-year program approved by the Teachers Council of Thailand and the Office of the Higher

Commission of Higher Education. The program focuses on developing skills and expertise needed in the profession of teaching English, through integration of knowledge in innovation, information technology, modern educational materials, and effective classroom management, together with a variety of activities to help achieve maximum efficiency in the teaching profession. All students are required to attend one-year internship in schools and perform as actual teachers. During this time, the students will be closely supervised by administrators of the schools together with the teachers of the Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program). The curriculum has been designed to produce professional teachers that are well-equipped with exceptional English language skills, well-rounded knowledge, proper characteristics, integrity, honesty, and life-long learning habits. Extra – Curricular Activities Students will perform extra-curricular activities throughout the program, which are aimed at helping them advance academically, socially, nationally and internationally. Activities include: - Strengthening English speaking skills through constant practice with native speakers. - Develop a variety of educational activities and special projects. - Contribute to social and academic services for the improvement of the quality of life of communities.

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CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Education Program in Teaching English (International Program) aspirant specifies a program area in which classes and research work are to be done and in which she or he expects to become a scholar. This area of concentration is at least 134 graduate credit hours taken at Department of Curriculum and Teaching (DCT), Mahachulalongkorn rajavidyalaya University, exclusive of research credits and research skills requirement. The Bachelor study aspirant, with the assistance of an advisor, constructs a bachelor program plan of coursework and research opportunities.

Unit of General Education Subjects 24 credits
Unit of Specific Subjects

2.1 Professional Teacher Subjects 34 credits

2.2 Major Subjects 40 credits

2.3 Minor subjects 30 credits

Unit of Independent Selective Subjects 6 credits

Total 134 credits

CURRICULUM SUBJECTS Unit of General Education Subjects

It is divided into compulsory subjects with 18 credits that students must study all and select 6 more credits. Totally, there are 24 credits as:

Unit of General Education Subjects 30 credits

(1) Compulsory Subjects 18 credits

(2) Selective Subjects 6 credits

1.Unit of General Education Subjects 30 credits

The students must study the Unit of General Education Subjects 24 credits as follows:

1.1 Compulsory Subjects 18 credits

000 101 Man and Society

000 102 General Law

000 103 Computer and Digital Technology

000 104 English for Communications

000 205 Introduction to Philosophy

000 206 Mathematics and Statistics for Research

1.2 Selective Subjects 6 credits

000 107 Introduction to Politics and Government

000 108 Introduction to Economics

000 109 Psychology for Self-Development

000 110 Introduction to Linguistics

000 111 Language Skills for Learning

000 112 Modern Science and Technology

000 113 Introduction to Logic

000 114 Man and Environment

000 115 Current World Affairs

000 116 Basic Sanskrit

000 117 Advanced Sanskrit

000 118 Basic Thai

000 119 Advanced Thai

000 120 Basic Chinese

000 121 Advanced Chinese

000 222 Basic Japanese

000 223 Advanced Japanese

000 224 Basic Hindi

000 225 Advanced Hindi

000 226 Thai Culture

000 227 Man and Civilization

000 228 Peace Education

000 229 Leadership

000 230 Good Governance

000 231 Media Literacy

000 232 Social Responsibility

000 233 General Religions

2.Unit of Specific Subjects

2.1 Professional Teacher Subjects 34 credits

200 101 Being a Professional Teacher and Ethics

200 102 Language Skills for Teachers

200 103 Psychology for Teachers

200 104 Philosophy of Education

200 305 Curriculum and Instruction

200 206 Innovation and Information Technology in Education

200 207 Learning and Learner Assessment

200 308 Research for Learning Development

200 309 Practicum in School

200 411 School Internship

2.2 Major Subjects 40 credits

205 401 Teaching English as Foreign Language

205 202 English Grammar

205 203 English Phonetics and Phonology

205 204 Applied Linguistics

205 405 Teaching Techniques for Listening and Speaking English

205 106 Teaching Techniques for Reading and Writing English

205 107 Principle of Translation and Interpretation

205 408 Activity for Teaching English

205 209 Digital Development and Learning Innovations in English

205 310 Online English Teaching and Learning

205 311 Learning Standard for English Lessons

205 312 Research for Learning Management of Teaching English

205 113 English Literature for Learners

205 414 Methodologies for Teaching English

2.3 Minor subjects 30 credits

000 134 Buddhist Literature

000 135 Tipitaka Studies

000 136 Pali

000 237 History of Buddhism

000 238 Buddhist Festival and Traditions

000 239 Dhamma in English

000 140 Buddhist Meditation I

000 241 Buddhist Meditation II

000 342 Buddhist Meditation III

000 443 Buddhist Meditation IV

3.Unit of Independent Selective Subjects 6 credits

205 415 English for Tourism

205 317 English for Thai Culture

205 418 English for Dhamma Talk

205 419 English for Office Personnel

205 420 Seminar on Teaching English

205 421 English for Language Proficiency Tests

205 322 English for Local Studies

205 423 Translating Buddhist Literature

205 324 Strategic Thinking Skill Development for Teacher

205 425 Language and Literature

205 326 Short English Story

205 427 English Poetry