Dr. Supanit Kulsiri (ศุภณิจ กุลศิริ)
Dr. Supanit Kulsiri (ศุภณิจ กุลศิริ)
Specialty: TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of
Other (Languages), Foreign Language Curriculum
Development
Contact detail:
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 -25th , 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
2nd 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 3rd -6th, 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 23rd-25th, 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 28th - December 1st , 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 24th-26th 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