Together Model: A Participatory Student Development Model in Multicultural Society for Thailand's Deep South University Network

12 Pages Posted: 6 Aug 2018

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Yutthana Kadem

Kasetsart University - Faculty of Education and Development Sciences

Apichart Jai-aree

Kasetsart University - Faculty of Education and Development Sciences

Prasong Tanpichai

Kasetsart University - Faculty of Education and Development Sciences

Date Written: january 1, 2018

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research study was to synthesize an integrated student development model in multicultural society for Thailand’s deep south university network. Data collection was conducted through brainstorming, group discussion, critique meeting, and subsequent forum for data return and opinion sharing. The 45 key informants included 8 higher-education institutional presidents from the three southern-border provinces, 7 student-development practitioners, 20 student leaders, 5 alumni representatives, and 5 civil-society representatives. The derived data were used in a content analysis logical based on related concepts, theories, and research studies. TOGETHER Model, a participatory student development model, was operated under TDSUN Network which is an integrated student development network in multicultural society for Thailand’s deep south university network. The findings revealed that the model covered 6 following activity areas: 1) academic; 2) sports and recreation; 3) promotion of Thai culture; 4) community service and environmental protection; 5) exchange programs for students and student development practitioners; and 6) knowledge enhancement. The results of this study were found fruitful to the participatory student development as they fostered an integration of student activities which was in line with the concepts of peace building and multicultural society of the three southern-border provinces.

Keywords: TOGETHER Model, Student-Development Activities, Multicultural Society, Higher Education Institutions in the Three Southern Border Provinces

Suggested Citation

Kadem, Yutthana and Jai-aree, Apichart and Tanpichai, Prasong, Together Model: A Participatory Student Development Model in Multicultural Society for Thailand's Deep South University Network (january 1, 2018). PSAKU International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Vol.7. No.1, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3226749

Yutthana Kadem (Contact Author)

Kasetsart University - Faculty of Education and Development Sciences ( email )

50 Ngam Wong Wan Rd, Lat Yao Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand

Apichart Jai-aree

Kasetsart University - Faculty of Education and Development Sciences ( email )

50 Ngam Wong Wan Rd, Lat Yao Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand

Prasong Tanpichai

Kasetsart University - Faculty of Education and Development Sciences ( email )

50 Ngam Wong Wan Rd, Lat Yao Chatuchak
Bangkok 10900
Thailand

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