Learning Curve

Sometimes you have to let your students go to see what will happen.  After taking them on tours for several months, I decided that they had to design one of their own.  They had to create a real tour based on community resources that I had introduced them to. Moreover, they had to introduce another group of students to the canals, rivers, and temples within Ayutthaya. They had to pass their the torch of learning onto the next round of students. (more…)

This is the introduction to my “Views from the Outside” series. I highlight the historical background of Rajabhat University Phranakorn Si Ayutthaya and explain why Rajabhat students have such a bad reputation. My goal was was to inspire these students to learn while showcasing western teaching methods. I wanted my students to become more creative through active learning and hands-on research. (more…)