Mahidol University International College

Thai Language, Culture and Professional Ethics

The teaching profession has been recognized as a regulated profession according to the Teacher and
Educational Personnel Council Act since B.E. 2546 (2003). Additionally, Item 5, Paragraph 2 of the
Teachers Council Regulations on Teacher Licenses, B.E. 2547 (2004), states that it is the obligation of
all foreigner nationals who wish to teach in Thai schools to be trained and evaluated under the criteria
and processes stipulated by the Teachers’ Council of Thailand. Consequently, this training program
has been created in accordance with the above regulations in order to provide foreign teachers with
proper knowledge and understanding required for obtaining the Teacher’s License within the Kingdom
of Thailand.

Objectives

- To provide foreign teachers with insight into the various aspects of Thai society, including
lifestyle, culture and identity in conjunction with a professional code of ethics for teachers, so
that they can perform their teaching responsibilities more effectively.
- To instill the attendees with both knowledge and skills so that they can meet the criteria for the
Teacher’s License

Qualification Requirement :

- At least 20 years old

- Foreigners with a degree in Education or its equivalency or any program acknowledged by the
Teacher Council of Thailand Board

Training Duration: 20 hours / 3 days

Course Structure
1. Thai Language and Culture 14 hours
1.1 Thai Society 4 hours
1.2 Thai Language and Culture 6 hours
1.3 Thai Manners 2 hours
1.4 Thai Arts and Music 2 hours
2. Professional Ethics 6 hours

Total 20 hours
 Course Descriptions

Thai Society (4 hours)

Past and present Thai Society; its structure and way of life; Thai politics and administration, the
environment.

Thai Language and Culture (6 hours)

Thai for everyday use; Thai beliefs and values; clothing, food, Thai play and Buddhist
traditions.

Thai Manners (2 hours)

Courtesy, that is, how to show respect, both formally and informally while standing, walking or
sitting; doing obeisance; paying respect to Buddha images; paying respect to elders.

Thai arts and music (2 hours)

Thai regional arts; aesthetic values and local attractions; characteristics and traits of Thai
musical instruments, dramatic art, literature and sports.

Professional ethics (6 hours)

Professional standards and ethics, content of the Teacher and Educational Personnel Council
Act, B.E.2546 (2003), the importance of professional ethics, collegial and societal ethics.

Date/Place

The training program is scheduled from January 28 to 29, 2011, at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel
and Training Center, Mahidol University International College, Salaya Campus.

Tuition fee 5,000 Baht / person

Schedule

Date 08:30 – 09:30 09:30-10:30 10:30-11:35 11:35-12:30 12:30-13:20 13:20-14:20 14:20-15:20 15:20-16:20

28 January 11 Thai Society Thai Language and Culture Thai Language and Culture

29 January 11 Thai Society Professional Code of Ethics Thai Language and Thai Manners
Culture
Lunch

30 January 11 Professional Code of Ethics Professional Code of Ethics Thai Arts and Music Closing
Certificate

Participants who attend the entire program and pass 60 % of the evaluation process will obtain
a certificate endorsed by the Teacher Council Board and Mahidol University International College.

Evaluation

Testing: 20 % and practical training: 80%

Training Method

- Lectures

- Demonstrations

- Discussions

- Role Playing

- Case Studies

Application

- Applicants must complete the application form and fax it to 02 441 0208 to make a reservation.

The method for payment is included in the application from.

For more information, please contact:

Academic Service Section

Mahidol University International College

999 Buddhamonthon 4 Road,

Salaya, Nakhonpathom 73170 Thailand

Tel. 02 441 5090 ext. 1022, 1272 Fax. 02 441 0208

E-mail: ictraining@mahidol.ac.th