การพัฒนากลยุทธ์เสริม สร้างนักประดิษฐ์ระดับอาชีวศึกษาด้วย TOWS MATRIX

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the external environment in developing vocational innovators to have innovative competencies 2) to develop strategies to strengthen vocational innovators. This research used a qualitative research method to collect data through small group discussions with a group of 10 key informants who are involved, have a stake in and carry out the mission to develop vocational inventors to analyze strengths, weaknesses of the NRCT include the external environment that affects the development of vocational innovators in every dimension. Then, a brainstorming session was conducted to determine strategies for strengthening vocational innovators with key informants using the TOWS MATRIX analysis method. The results of the study found that the strategies used for strengthening vocational innovators are divided into 3 aspects: 1) Human resource strategies by organizing training courses/activities to promote invention and innovation skills that focuses on essential knowledge in the 21st century, developing vocational education personnel to have skills and knowledge in research and innovation through a mentoring system, as well as creating a curriculum to enhance skills and learning tools that are appropriate and up to date for expert and vocational project managers. 2) Process strategy by creating a mechanism to push inventions to the market by matching businesses with vocational inventors, developing further inventions and innovations in vocational education that reach the highest TRL or SRL, developing a monitoring, evaluation system and activity achievement database system. 3) Policy strategy by developing a collaborative network to create opportunities to develop skills, creative inventions, and training experience. In addition, promote cooperation between vocational inventors and foreign inventors, promote invention competitions and honoring inventors at the vocational level, as well as, creating a network of cooperation between vocational education institutions and industry to raise research funds and support resources for research and innovation.