Author: Tapash Kumar Biswas
AIT Library Call Number: AIT RSPR no. HS-94-02
Year: 1994
Academic Program: Human Settlement (HS)
Type: Research Studies Project Report (M.Sc.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 1994
Examination Committee: Hans Detlef Kammeier (Chairperson); Jayant Kumar Routray, M. A. Quader Miah (Examination Committee Members)
Abstract: In Thailand, with the expansion of industrial and service sectors and the change from traditional agriculture to diversified agriculture, the demand for higher qualified manpower has increased. To meet the growing demand of qualified manpower, existing facilities particularly for secondary education are not enough. The Thai Government is going to implement the 9 years compulsory education to increase the overall educational level as well as to produce more qualified manpower. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the additional demand and resources available (supply) in order to find the solutions for optimizing educational facilities within the limited resources. Considering these issues, this study was conducted with the objectives to assess and plan for secondary education facilities including vocational based on demand projection, supply and accessibility in the Southern part of Prachuap Khirikhan Province, Thailand. The study was based on both primary and secondary sources of data. Primary data were collected from two types of respondents through structured questionnaire. A total of 60 households from 4 villages and 100 students from 4 schools were interviewed. Secondary data were collected from different educational off ices and published statistical reports. The study utilized different micro computer software programs for analysis and projection . In order to assess the demand of secondary education facilities, initially secondary school age population was projected by using Demproj3 computer software . After that demand functions for different types and levels of secondary education were estimated for projecting potential students. Here from additional demands were estimated. Appropriate locations for additional schools were estimated by using computer software (LOCNET) . The study reveals that low level of education with respect to the demand of qualified manpower is the core problem of education. The important causes are poverty, inadequate number of schools, scattered settlements and lack of awareness
Scholarship Donor(s): The Government of Germany (DAAD)
Note: A Research Study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology
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