Vision

     The Basic Education Core Curriculum is aimed at enhancing capacity of all learners, who constitute the major force of the country, so as to attain balanced development in all respects—physical strength, knowledge and morality. They will fully realise their commitment and responsibilities as Thai citizens as well as members of the world community. Adhering to a democratic form of government under constitutional monarchy,  they will be endowed with basic knowledge and essential skills and favourable attitude towards further education, livelihood and lifelong learning. The learner-centred approach is therefore strongly advocated, based on the conviction that all are capable of learning and self-development to their highest potentiality.

Principles

  Notable principles underlying the Basic Education Core Curriculum are as follows:

   1. The ultimate aim is attainment of national unity; learning standards and goals  are therefore set with a view to enabling the children and youths to acquire knowledge, skills, attitude and morality to serve as a foundation for Thai-ness and universal values.

 2. The curriculum facilitates education for all, who have equal access to education of high quality.

  3. The curriculum facilitates decentralisation of authority by allowing society to
participate in educational provision, which suits prevailing situations and serves local needs.

  4. Structure of the curriculum enjoys flexibility regarding learning contents, time
allotment and learning management.

  5. The learner-centred approach is strongly advocated.

  6. The curriculum is intended for education of all types—formal, non-formal and
informal, covering all target groups and facilitating transfer of learning outcomes and experiences.

Goals

   The Basic Education Core Curriculum is aimed at the full development of learners in all respects——morality, wisdom, happiness, and potentiality for further education and livelihood. The following goals have consequently been set for achievement upon completing basic education:
 

    1. Morality, ethics, desirable values, self-esteem, self-discipline, observance of
Buddhist teachings or those of one’s faith, and guiding principles of Sufficiency Economy;

   2. Knowledge and skills for communication, thinking, problem-solving,
technological know-how, and life skills;

  3. Good physical and mental health, hygiene, and preference for physical exercise;

   4. Patriotism, awareness of responsibilities and commitment as Thai citizens and
members of the world community, and adherence to a democratic way of life and form of government under constitutional monarchy; and

  5. Awareness of the need to preserve all aspects of Thai culture and Thai wisdom,
protection and conservation of the environment, and public-mindedness with dedication to public service for peaceful and harmonious co-existence.