Approach for implement the royal guidance on education into education practices: Lessons from the learning marketplace project towards career skills.

Abstract

  This article aims to present the approach for implement the royal guidance on education of the King Rama 10th into the practicalities of educational institutions: Lessons from the learning marketplace project towards career skills, the context of Wat Nong Kan School. In the current global economic, social, and technological changes, students need competencies for learning in the 21st century, focusing on career skills. Career skills involve the ability to apply knowledge in the practice of a career and adapt to changing circumstances. Wat Nong Kan School embraces the educational guidelines of King Rama 10th (Part 3) and integrates them into practical implementation. The school aligns with the monarch's vision of creating employment and careers for individuals in the 10th reign through ethical practices. This is exemplified by the "Thinkers, Doers, Leaders Following the Royal Educational Philosophy: Nong Kan Style, Weaving Dreams into Career with the WNK Team" project. One student, one career is a key aspect of this initiative, promoting employment and professionalism. The foundation of this concept lies in the PDCA quality management framework, aiming to build individuals, create professions, enhance knowledge, and contribute to capacity building. Self-assessment is conducted using the Happy School Model, and activities are integrated to develop students' career skills, including Developing career and life skills based on the school's vocational curriculum. Integrating subject group learning and occupational work through Active Learning and project-based learning. Incorporating market-oriented learning projects and life skills programs to cultivate positive attitudes towards professions.