[RETRACTED ARTICLE] Systematic Education Management Guidelines for Chinese Students in Thai Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

The number of Chinese students coming to study in Thailand is increasing every year. Currently, it’s almost 50% of the number of foreign students in Thailand. However, from the previous surveys, it was found that at present, educational management for Chinese students still has problems. Student admission focuses on quantity, not on quality. Students have learning barriers in language, and the quality of curriculum for Chinese students is below standard. This may affect the image of Thai higher education in the future. In order to make the arrival of Chinese students an opportunity for the development of Thai higher education, this article presents systematic education management guidelines for Chinese students as follows: 1) The admission of Chinese students should be rigorous in language skills and basic knowledge in the field the apply for. 2) Curricula should have clear objectives and emphasize on improving quality, finding own strengths and developing to be internationally recognized. 3) Executives must have appropriate qualifications and seniority to lead the organization, instructors must be qualified and have published achievements. 4) The higher education institution should be closely to student, be flexible in the language used in teaching and learning and provide training course to enhance language skills and life skills of Chinese student. 5) Determination of learning outcomes, including knowledge, skills, personality traits as stipulated by the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education and cross-cultural communication skills and adaptive skills must be promoted. And 6) Evaluation of educational management must include both internal and external evaluation.