Innovative Thinking to Develop Science Education in Thailand

Abstract

       This academic article aims to synthesize knowledge about innovative thinking in the development of science education in Thailand. From the study of documents and content synthesis, it was found that innovative thinking is the key to drive Thai education forward in the rapidly changing digital period. The application of innovative thinking that focuses on solving problems will create the value for the work and the genuine benefits. The steps are: 1) definine the problems 2) collecting data 3) creating ideas 4) developing and testing 5) improving and applying. The results from the process are methods, processes, new works or innovations that others can improve and/or the practical using and creative valuation. It can occur from the classroom learning process with various learning formations and methods such as 1) Active learning, 2) Activity-based learning, 3) Creative learning, 4) Problem-based learning, and 5) Project-based learning. These learning methods focus on allowing learners to solve problems by themselves. This results in the innovative characteristics of the learner, which are shown as follows: 1) The learner is an initiative person., 2) The learner is a leader., 3) There is integrative thinking skills., 4) There is curious and inquisitive., and 5) They can cooperate with others. Therefore, developing science education to create innovative thinking is something that everyone should be awareness in order to prepare for the changing world.