Evaluation of Master of Arts Program in Rehabilitation Counseling and Guidance Service for Persons with Disabilities in Thailand
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Keywords
counseling, disability, Thailand
Abstract
This research examines the positive and negative aspects of the Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Guidance for persons with disabilities in Thailand, since it began in 1997. A CIPP model was utilized for the program evaluation. Multiple methods were used to collect the data, and both retrospective and prospective data collection were undertaken. The research results indicated many positive outcomes. They also indicated certain features of rehabilitation within the Thai context differed significantly from traditional rehabilitation counseling programs in Western countries.
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Young, R., & Shaw, D. (1997). Student characteristics: Differing views of effective teaching. Paper read at American Educational Research Association, Chicago. Cited in Claremont Graduate University. Higher Education Abstract, 33 (1), 55.
Auchala, P. (1987). Evaluation of bachelor of art in general management of Taphsatree Teacher College. Unpublished master’s thesis, Srinakarintharawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Bento, F. R. (1996). Faculty decision-making about reasonable accommodations for disabled college
students: Informational, ethical and attitudinal issues. College Student Journal, 30, 494-501.
Brooker, R., & Macdonald, D. (1999). Did we hear you? Issues of student voice in a curriculum innovation. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 31, 83-97.
Cheausuwantavee, T. (1997). Working situation, understanding and attitudes toward rehabilitation
services of individuals who work with persons with disabilities. Unpublished research report, Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Corey, G. (1995). Group counseling (4th ed). Pacific Grove, California: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). (2000). Accreditation manual. Retrieved March 4, 2001, from http://www.core-rehab.org/manual/manual.html.
Dewey, J. (1973). How we think, a restatement of the relation of reflective thinking to the educative
process. In C. L. Koch, M. J. Arhar, & M. L. Wells (Eds.), Educating rehabilitation counseling students in reflective practice (2000) (pp. 255-268). Rehabilitation Education, 14 (3).
Evan, D. W. (1969). An evaluation of the doctoral program in health and safety at Indiana University. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Georgia State University. (2000). Master of science: Major in rehabilitation counseling. Retrieved February 2, 2001, from http://www.gsu.edu/ ~wwwaae/MS/reh/.
Havranek, E. J. (2000). Reaction to Mpofu: Rehabilitation counseling, an independent profession. Rehabilitation Education, 14, 299-300.
Hershenson, D. B. (1998). Systemic, ecological model for rehabilitation counseling. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 42 (1), 40-50.
Hunt, B., & Hunt, S. C. (2000). Attitudes toward people with disabilities: A comparison of undergraduate rehabilitation and business majors. Rehabilitation Education, 14 (3), 269-283.
Jacobs, E. E., Harvill, L. R., & Masson, L .R. (1994). Group counseling: Strategies and skills (2nd ed). Pacific Grove, California: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
Koch, C. L., Arhar, M. J., & Wells, M. L. (2000). Educating rehabilitation counseling students in reflective practice. Rehabilitation Education, 14 (3), 255-268.
Leahy, J. M., & Szymanski, M. E. (1995). Rehabilitation counseling: Evolution and current status. Journal of Counseling & Development, 74, 16-74.
Mahidol University. (1997). Master of art program in rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. Unpublished document, Bangkok, Thailand.
Moore, L. C., Porter, D., & Flower, C. (2000). Teaching in rehabilitation program at a minority institution: Perceptions of faculty. Rehabilitation Education, 14 (4), 407-416.
Nasser, F., & Glassman, D. (1997). Student evaluation of university teaching: Structure and relationship with student characteristics. Paper read at American Educational Research
Association, Chicago. Cited in Claremont Graduate University (1997). Higher Education Abstract, 33 (1), 53.
National Education Act (1999). Cited in Wisit, R. National Education Act 1999. Pathanasouksa Co. Bangkok, Thailand.
Nipawan, P. (1997). Evaluation of master degree of art in English for business communication. Unpublished master’s thesis, Srinakarintharawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Northeastern University. (1996-1998). Rehabilitation counseling. Graduate Bulletin, 6-7, Boston.
Nuananong, B. (1995). Evaluation of certificate program of basic nursing of Ministry of Public Health. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Srinakarintharawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Payne, D. A. (1994). Designing educational project and program evaluations: A practical overview based on research and experience. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Pullin, D. C., & Heaney, K. J. (1997). The used of flagged test scores in college and university admissions: Issues and implications under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act. Journal of College and University Law, 23, 797-828.
Ratchasuda College. (2000). Background. Retrieved March 21, 2002, from http://www.rs.mahidol.ac.th. Nakornprathom, Thailand.
Rehabilitation for Disabled Persons Act 1991. (1991). Cited in T. Kanittha Rehabilitation: Consistent development of persons with disabilities. (Appendix: 1-6). Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Bangkok, Thailand.
Scorzelli, F. J. (1999). The perceptions of agency directors on the role and functions of the rehabilitation counselor in Thailand. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 30, 29-32.
Somwang, P., Sawat, P., Paitoon, S., Tisana, K., & Sumnuan, D. (1979). Evaluation of doctoral degree of educational psychology. Unpublished research report, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
State University of New York at Buffalo. (2000). Rehabilitation counseling. Retrieved May 9, 2000,
from http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/DC/CEP/RC.html.
Stufflebeam, D. L. (1973). Evaluation as enlightenment for decision-making. In B. R. Worthen & R. J. Sanders (Eds.), Educational evaluation: Theory and practices (pp. 41-73). Worthington, OH: Charles A. Jones Publishing Company.
Stufflebeam, D. L. (1997). Strategies for institutionalizing evaluation: Revised. Retrieved April 22, 2003, from http://www.wmich.edu/evalctr/pubs/ops18.pdf
Stufflebeam, D. L. (2002). CIPP evaluation model checklist: A tool for applying the fifth installment of the CIPP model to assess long-term enterprises. Retrieved April 22, 2003, from
http://www.wmich.edu/evalctr/checklists/cippchecklist.htm.
Terwel, J. (1999). Constructivism and its implications for curriculum theory and practice. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 31, 195-199.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. (1997). Rehabilitation counseling psychology. Retrieved May 9, 2000, from http://www2.swmed.edu/gradschool.
Tumnu, P. (1994). Evaluation of vocational education of air force soldier. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Srinakarintharawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
University of North Florida. (2000). Master of science in health: Rehabilitation counseling program. Retrieved May 9, 2000, from http://www.unf.edu/coh/cohrehab.htm.
Waraporn, T. (1999). Evaluation of bachelor degree in engineering. Unpublished master’s thesis,
Srinakarintharawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wasorn, R. (1998). Evaluation of master degree of business administration of Ratchamongkol Institute. Unpublished master’s thesis, Srinakarintharawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Young, R., & Shaw, D. (1997). Student characteristics: Differing views of effective teaching. Paper read at American Educational Research Association, Chicago. Cited in Claremont Graduate University. Higher Education Abstract, 33 (1), 55.
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Author Biography
Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Mahidol University
Tavee Cheausuwantavee has a Master’s degree in mental health. He works at Mahidol University, while he studies for his doctoral degree in Social Administration at Thammasat University, Thailand. His academic work and interest emphasize teaching and research regarding rehabilitation counseling and community based rehabilitation (CBR). He may be contacted at: [email protected].