The Evaluation of Curriculum Quality of Thai Traditional Medicine Courses (Revised Curriculum 2012) at the Sirindhorn College of Public Health, Phitsanulok Using Stufflebeam’s CIPPIEST Model

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the 2012 revision of the Thai traditional medicine curriculum for undergraduates of Sirindhorn College of Public Health, Phitsanulok using Daniel Stufflebeam’s CIPPIEST model. This study was assessed four aspects of the curriculum, including 1) context, 2) input, 3) process, and 4) product. The 208 participants were including 5 administrators, 30 lecturers, 41 current students and alumni, and 41 employers.  The questionnaire interviews were conducted and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, average, and standard deviation.

In terms of the “context” aspect, the study showed that purposes and the philosophy of the curriculum were at a high level. Regarding the “input” aspect, the requirements to enroll in the program showed the highest assessment result. However, the course contents showed the lowest result. In terms of the “process” aspect, the didactics showed the highest assessment result. Yet, the learning outcome assessment process showed the lowest result. With regards to the output, the total assessment result was high. The highest result was in the impact assessment and the lowest result was in the sustainability assessment. Overall, the alumni who graduated this program were more confident at work, could enhance their skills, and had the expertise to improve their work processes.