Services Offered by the Thai Education Transformation Initiative
1. Teacher Professional Development
- Workshops & Training: Practical sessions on scaffolding, peer learning, and applying the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) in lesson design.
- Mentorship Programs: Pairing novice teachers with experienced mentors to model Vygotskian classroom practices.
- Online Learning Modules: E-learning content for continuous upskilling, accessible nationwide.
2. Curriculum Design & Consultation
- Collaborative Curriculum Development: Co-creating lesson plans and learning activities that integrate social interaction and problem-solving.
- Learning Resource Production: Developing Thai-language teaching aids, storybooks, and digital tools aligned with sociocultural learning theory.
- School Support: On-site coaching for schools implementing learner-centered reforms.
3. Classroom Innovation & Pilot Programs
- Model Classrooms: Establishing demonstration schools or classrooms to showcase Vygotsky-inspired learning environments.
- Peer Learning Labs: Facilitating group projects, collaborative inquiry, and cross-school exchange programs for students.
- Technology Integration: Supporting schools in using digital tools for cooperative learning (online forums, interactive whiteboards, etc.).
4. Research & Policy Advocacy
- Impact Studies: Conducting action research on the effectiveness of Vygotskian teaching methods in Thai classrooms.
- White Papers & Policy Briefs: Providing evidence-based recommendations to education ministries and local governments.
- National Symposiums: Organizing conferences to share findings and best practices with educators, researchers, and policymakers.
5. Community & Parent Engagement
- Parent Workshops: Training parents to act as learning partners at home, supporting children’s ZPD.
- Community Learning Events: Creating learning spaces where students, teachers, and community members solve real-world problems together.
- Public Awareness Campaigns: Promoting understanding of active, collaborative learning through media and outreach.
6. Student Development Programs
- Peer Mentorship Programs: Encouraging older students to mentor younger ones in structured learning activities.
- Critical Thinking Clubs: Supporting debate, project-based learning, and creative problem-solving clubs.
- Inclusive Learning Initiatives: Ensuring all students, including those with learning differences, receive culturally relevant scaffolding.