GUIDELINES FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THAILAND

Abstract

The purpose of this quantitative research was to study the expected conditions and to propose guidelines for the management of vocational education for people with mobility disabilities in public and private vocational schools in Thailand. The sample group consisted of executives at the level of director or deputy director of each educational institution, representing 275 public and private vocational schools. There were 6 issues in the questionnaire, and the data was analyzed by descriptive statistics. It was found that the expected conditions of vocational education management for people with mobility disabilities were at a high level in the aspects of personnel, management, curriculum/ teaching contents, and healthcare/health. Another result was that location/classroom/environment and facilities were at a moderate level.  Guidelines for the management of vocational education for people with mobility disabilities emphasis should be placed on a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and on the inclusive education of people with mobility disabilities in the ordinary classroom. Personnel in educational institutions should have a positive attitude towards people with disabilities. Preventing dignity lessening and treating all students equally are important, including setting up a committee or assigning a person to be responsible for teaching and learning management. Educational institutions should regulate teaching methods for teachers to enable people with mobility disabilities to gain access to course contents like other learners. It is important that people with mobility disabilities get treatment /referral quickly and safely when they have an accident.