The current innovation in curriculum development in Thailand

Abstract

This article describes the significant changes in the economy, science and technology, social attitudes, beliefs, values and moral development and international relations with international community that warrant corresponding innovations in education to help achieve the national development goals. The education reforms cover school education reform, curriculum reform, teacher reform, and administrative reforms. Among the significant reforms are the emphasis on teaching core subjects of Thai, Mathematics and Science and the improvement of teacher education to upgrade quality of teachers.