The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) is an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Education, responsible for the development and improvement of national curriculum, educational media and tools, standard and quality assessment on science, mathematics and technology education at the basic education level. IPST is also tasked with re-training teachers and students, promoting talents and advising science, mathematics and technology education policy.

IPST works closely with a wide range of stakeholders including government education authorities, teachers, principals, students, community and general public to ensure the comprehensive, efficient and sustainable science learning and teaching, and cultivate the scientific thinking culture in our children. IPST partners and collaborates with regional and international organizations as well as individual science and mathematics educators and professionals in sharing knowledge and best practices to continuously improve Thailand's science education to world-class standard.

History

The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) was established on 16^th January 1972 by the Announcement of the National Executive Council no. 42 dated 16^th January 2515 B.E. The initial funding and technical support came from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with precise objectives to made science curricula more responsive to the needs of the modern economy, increase the effectiveness of the methods of learning and develop training program focused on enhancing skills appropriate to modern methods of teaching and learning. Then by virtue of the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology Act 2541 B.E. (1998), and amended in 2548 B.E. (2005) (second issue), IPST has become an autonomous entity with the budget support and policy guidance from the Ministry of Education.

 

 

Status

An autonomous entity with budget support and policy direction from the Ministry of Education

Vision

IPST is a transformational leader in science, mathematics and technology education that supports students to reach their full potential and become literate citizens, skilled professionals and leading scientists.

Mission

IPST has been established with the following objectives

Core Values

Innovation, Professionalism, Service Excellence, Team Synergy and Quality

Strategies

Strategy 1: Develop science, mathematics and technology (SMT) curricula, learning materials and learning processes that emphasize on hands-on learning and enhancing better understanding among students with various learning abilities through the use of technology

Strategy 2: Drive and upgrade SMT teaching and learning through IPST’s network to ensure quality of SMT education nationwide

Strategy 3: Promote SMT teaching and learning processes that highlight on hands-on activities and provide practical understanding among the learners for both formal and informal education

Strategy 4: Commit in the development and promotion of SMT talents to become future manpower for national development in support of Thailand 4.0 national policy

Strategy 5: Reform corporate image and constantly works alongside stakeholders to strengthen IPST’s position as a transformational leader in SMT education

Goal

Short-term (2010-2011) - maintain the same level of national test score
Medium-term (2012-2016) – increase the national test score by more than 50%
Long-term (2017-2027) – increase the national test score by more than 60%
The International test score stands above average, or within top ten world ranking

IPST Governing Board led by

Professor Dr. Prasart Suebka, Chairman of the Board

Management executives led by

Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, President

Employees

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