ความคิดเห็นและการปฏิบัติของคณาจารย์ในการใช้ระบบประกันคุณภาพการศึกษาเครือข่ายมหาวิทยาลัยอาเซียน (AUN-QA) ระดับหลักสูตรในประเทศไทย ACADEMIC STAFF OPINIONS AND PRACTICE ON THE USE OF ASEAN UNIVERSITY NETWORK QUALITY ASSURANCE (AUN-QA) AT A PROGRAM LEVEL IN THAILAND

Abstract

     The objective of this study is to explore the viewpoints and practice of academic staff on the use of ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) at a program level. Data were collected from 1,200 academic staff of 11 Thai universities which have implemented AUN-QA using a questionnaire.  A total of 625 staff responded to the survey, yielding a response rate of 51.3%. The results suggested that the goal of AUN-QA implementation was the improvement in education quality rather than the AUN certification. The use of AUN-QA resulted in the increased application of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Quality cycle (PDCA) in education by the staff. Most administrators of all levels participated in QA activities, but the administrators’ and staff’s understanding and necessary supports were moderate. Most responders considered AUN-QA appropriate to Thai education context and aligned with Thai Qualifications Framework, and would lead to future quality improvement towards international standard. The continuous increase in the understanding of concept and practice of OBE, AUN-QA, and roles and responsibilities of all parties inside the university was necessary to the success of AUN-QA implementation