On 4 February 2026, at the Faculty of Education and Khon Kaen University Demonstration School (International Programme), a delegation from the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) visited Khon Kaen University (KKU) for an educational exchange.
The delegation, comprising seven school administrators and leading teachers, was welcomed by the executive team of the Faculty of Education, KKU. The hosts included Assistant Professor Sharaphan Jakprateng, Ph.D., Associate Dean for the Demonstration School; Assistant Professor Natthaphon Meekaeo, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Network Management and Foreign Affairs; Assistant Professor Patsara Intrakamhhaeng, Consultant to the Khon Kaen University Demonstration School (International Programme); Lecturer Chayachol Chuaon, Ph.D., Faculty Member of the Curriculum and Instruction Programme; and Thanarat Patingnyasakdikul, M.D., Consultant for International Education Management, along with other faculty members.
The Singaporean delegation was participating in the second round of the Teacher Leaders Programme (TLP2), organised by the Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), and aimed to study and exchange knowledge concerning educational innovation management.
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During the visit, the Singaporean teacher leaders—which included Master Teachers and Lead Teachers from various subject fields—expressed keen interest in the educational management model employed by the Faculty of Education and the KKU International Demonstration School. This model focuses heavily on revolutionising education to create “Global Leaders.”
Assistant Professor Sharaphan Jakprateng, Ph.D., presented the development direction of the Demonstration School under the Faculty of Education’s new vision: to become a leading institution at the ASEAN level. He emphasised the Demonstration School’s role as an innovation model, integrating holistic learning from kindergarten through to secondary education. He also underscored the critical importance of international academic collaboration to collectively develop students’ 21st-century competencies.
Key exchanges covered several compelling topics, including the design of the international curriculum, which is based on the US Common Core standards but is adapted seamlessly to the Asian context. Discussions also covered the promotion of Global Citizenship competencies through hands-on learning activities (Play-based and Inquiry-based Learning) and the implementation of the “Career Path Academy” innovation at the secondary level. This academy partners with innovative businesses and start-ups to provide students with early, real-world experience in industry. Furthermore, attendees discussed best practices in professional teacher development through Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and team-teaching methodologies involving Thai and international instructors to elevate instructional quality.
This activity served not only as a platform to showcase KKU’s educational innovation capabilities but also as a significant step towards expanding collaborative educational networks with a leading nation like Singapore. The tangible benefits gained from this exchange will provide both pre-service teachers and educational personnel with inspiration and novel approaches for designing learning management strategies that effectively address future challenges.
Associate Professor Itsara Kanjak, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, concluded that welcoming the teacher leaders from Singapore’s Ministry of Education reflects the Faculty of Education’s vital role as a learning resource and a centre for exchanging educational innovations within ASEAN. The Faculty is committed to improving the quality of teacher training and learning management to meet the demands of the future world and drive international academic collaborations for sustainable educational development.
