Dr. Supanit Kulsiri (ศุภณิจ กุลศิริ)

Dr. Supanit Kulsiri (ศศุภณณิจกศุลศ รณิณิ )

Specialty: TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of Other (Languages), Foreign Language Curriculum Development

Contact detail: [email protected] Language Center, Building 6, room 6-102 Tel: 02-649-500 EXT: 6312

Educational Background:

University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia Ph.D. in TESOL, 2002-2006 Title of the thesis: A Critical Analysis of the 2001 National Foreign Language Standards- Based Curriculum in the Thai School System

The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia Master of Arts in Linguistics 2000 Title of project: Advanced Phonetics major project on Thai tonals on stopped and unstopped syllables

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Bachelor of Education, English and French teaching and learning, 1996

Research Interest: - The development of autonomous learners in Thai contexts

- Computer assisted language learning and cooperative learning in English language classroom

Current Research Projects: - The Development of English Language for Dentist Courses for Dentistry Students at Srinakarinwirot University, Thailand – (August 2008-March 2009) - The Evaluation of Fundamental English Language Curriculum (2004), Srinakarintarawirot University October 2008- October 2009) - The Evaluation of the Implementation of English Language Standards-based Curriculum in the Thai School System (2006-2009) (Co-researcher)

Training & Awards: 2003 Nvivo Program for qualitative data analysis Endnote Program for organizing bibliography and in text references

2002, 2003 and 2004 Research workshop program, concentrating on self-learning and learning organization

2006 ProVice-Chancellor 50% Fee Waiver, Division of Communication and Education, AUD$10,800, Australia

Publications and Conferences

January 23rd -25 th , 2003 “Eliminating constraints in applying second language teaching theories and methodologies by developing teacher meaning-making mechanisms (the 3Ms)”, Annual Thailand TESOL International Conference, whose theme was “ELT 2003: Culture, Content and Competency”, Thailand

2 nd Semester, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Guest Speaker at the TESOL/ELT Curriculum Design and Management subject in the TESOL Masters program at the University of Canberra.

August 11th , 2004 Presentation of research on Thai foreign language policy and the development of the foreign language curriculum, at a seminar conducted by the School of Languages and International Education, University of Canberra

July 3 rd -6 th , 2005 “Educational Innovation and Overload: the Tension between the Development of Teachers, Teacher Education and Teachers’ Constraints in the 21st Century”, 2005 ISATT Conference, whose theme was “Challenges for the Profession: Perspectives and Challenges for Teachers, Teaching and Teacher Education”, Sydney, Australia, Full paper reviewed

August 23 rd -25 th, 2005 Entered the Thai National Research Excellence Competition, organized by the Office of the National Education Commission, Thailand. Full paper reviewed in Thai language.

November 28 th - December 1 st , 2005 “An Insightful Analysis of National Foreign Language Curriculum in the Thai School System ”, AARE 2005 International Education Research Conference, whose theme was compelling, challenging and advocating what could be described as “a generative politics for doing education research”, University of Western Sydney , Parramatta, Sydney . Janguary 24 th -26 th 2008 “Seminar on the achievement of teaching and learning English language in Thai schools”, 28th Thailand TESOL International Conference 2008, whose theme as “ English Language Teaching: Progress in Practice and Policy”, Khon-Khan, Thailand

Book: Kulsiri, S. (2008). Foreign Language Curriculum Analysis: Unlocking the Thail National Foreign Language Curriculum Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller e.K.

Interest and Activitie

2002 – 2004 Senior consultant of Thai Student Association of Canberra (TSAC) Oct. 2001 Member of organizing committee of the annual Thai Interstate Sport Competition, Canberra 2001 Feb. 2001 Master of Ceremony at Thai food and culture by Opening the shop and organizing Thai performance in Multicultural Food fair in Canberra. Other interests: Thai and Western classical music and instruments