The Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, through its Master of Education Programme in Educational Administration, organised the “Intensive Workshop on Research and Innovation Development in Educational Administration” from 16–19 July 2026 at Room ED1414, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University. The workshop aimed to enhance graduate students’ research capabilities, foster innovation in educational administration, and provide opportunities for academic exchange with an international expert.
The Faculty of Education was honoured to welcome Professor Makiko Tanaka from Osaka Kyoiku University, Japan, as the keynote speaker. Professor Tanaka shared her expertise and research experience, offering academic perspectives that strengthened the quality of graduate research and promoted international academic standards.
The programme commenced on 16 July 2026 with a study visit and academic exchange at the Khon Kaen University Demonstration School (Primary Section). During the visit, Professor Tanaka met with the school’s administrators and faculty members to explore educational management practices, exchange ideas on school leadership, and discuss opportunities for future academic collaboration between Thailand and Japan.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issara Kanchak, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, presided over the official opening ceremony on 17 July 2026, delivering the opening remarks and warmly welcoming Professor Tanaka. The day’s activities featured the workshop “Research and Innovation Development in Educational Administration”, providing master’s students with intensive training on research methodologies, innovation development, and contemporary issues in educational administration under the guidance of an internationally recognised scholar.
The workshop continued on 18 July 2026 with the session “A Critique and Recommendations on Educational Administration Research”, during which master’s students presented their research proposals and received constructive feedback from Professor Makiko Tanaka together with faculty members from the Educational Administration Programme. The expert critiques and recommendations will serve as valuable guidance for students in strengthening their theses and producing high-quality research that contributes to educational development at both national and international levels.
This intensive workshop reflects the strong commitment of the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, to enhancing graduate education and advancing internationalisation through academic collaboration with leading overseas institutions. Beyond strengthening research competencies, the programme also promotes international academic networking, encourages knowledge exchange in educational administration, and supports the development of research that generates meaningful academic and societal impact.
