The B.E. 2546 Thai Teacher Association Act has mandated the teaching profession a restricted vocation. According to Clause 5 Section 2 of B.E. 2547's Teacher Council's regulation, any foreigner seeking to obtain a Thai teaching license is required to pass an examination and assessment procedure set by the Thai Teacher Council. The course syllabus on Thai Language, Culture and Professional Ethics is thereby arranged to fulfill this requirement.

Objectives
To train foreigners in various aspects of Thai society and instructional ethics so that they will be equipped with knowledge and experience needed to work effectively in Thailand and as partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Thai Teacher’s license.

Syllabus Structure

Course Description

1. Thai Society                                             (4 hours)
State of Thai society in the past and at present; social structures; way of life
environments; and Thai wisdom.

2. Thai Language and Culture                        (6 hours)
Thai language in daily living; beliefs; values; characteristics of Thai people
dress code on various occasions; food; Thai sports and games; and Buddhist life styles.

3. Thai Manners                                            (2 hours)
Manners on various occasions: Standing postures on formal and
informal occasions; walking; sitting and how to rise from a seated position; how to do "Wais" to individuals of different social strata; and encountering, receiving from and handing articles to higher- ranking individuals.

4. Thai Arts and Music                                   (2 hours)
Thai arts from various regions of Thailand; values and beauty; uniqueness of Thai arts in each region; characteristics and features of Thai musical instruments; Thai dramatic arts; Thai literature; Thai sports and games.

5. Professional Ethics                                    (6 hours)
Professional standards and ethics; central focuses in The B.E. 25 Association and Educational Personnel Act; the significance of professional ethics; personal behaviors; professional ethics; ethical standards towards service recipients; ethical standards towards colleagues; and social ethics.

Methods of Training

1. Lecture
2. Demonstration
3. Discussion
4. Instruction via electronic devices
5. Hands-on Experience

Evaluation & Assessment
Observation, Interview and Discussion, Hands-on Practice.

Class Schedule and Venue
Classes will be held on every 1st weekend (08:30-17:30) of the month. Starts June 7, 2008

Tuition fee
5,000.00 Baht per person

US Graduate Credit
for this course is available with Buffalo State, State University of New York, for an     
additional Thai Baht 3,500. This course can be applied towards the completion of a
SUNY Master’s degree, for professional development or used as transfer credit.

For more information and group rates, please contact 02-233-2388
study@uecthai.com