At the Best Practice Awards Ceremony held at Chaophraya Phonlaphep Auditorium, Dhonburi Rajabhat University (DRU), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panadda Yimsakul, Acting President of DRU, and Dr. Saksin Rojsaranrom, Chairman of the Academic Quality Improvement Program Institute (AQIP), shared their perspectives on the future of education in Thailand. The event was centered on showcasing outstanding educational practices through the GPAS 5 Steps framework — a model promoting higher-order, systemic thinking in teaching and learning.

Dr. Saksin, who also serves as advisor to the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, and formerly served on the National Education Reform Committee, emphasized during the opening remarks that quality education must be reflected in the quality of student learning outcomes. He noted that such outcomes stem from the holistic development of schools — including education management and a transformation from passive to active learning methodologies.

He explained that the goal of the Best Practice competition is to foster improved educational quality in schools in alignment with external quality assurance standards. AQIP aims to empower teachers to implement active learning strategies, rooted in systemic, higher-order thinking processes, to achieve faster and more effective student development.

“The GPAS 5 Steps framework not only enhances student capabilities but also addresses longstanding issues in the Thai education system, particularly the cycle of rote learning and memory-based testing, which contributes to declining education quality,” Dr. Saksin stated.

The event reflected a strong commitment by DRU and AQIP to promote educational transformation through evidence-based practices, driving systemic change from classrooms to the broader national education landscape.

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