A Visit to Bansankhong (Chiangraijaroonrat) School
Admiral Narong Pipattanasai, Minister of Education, visited Bansankhong (Chiangraijaroonrat) School, Muang district in Chiang Rai province, to observe English language teaching and learning activities. Mr. Phirun Bundi, Director of the Bansankhong (Chiangraijaroonrat) School, and teachers welcome the group of the Minister and led them through the observation.
There were240 preschool students who were studying in 8 classes, with teaching and learning activities in English by foreign English teachers from the Philippines, America, Canada, and England. The school employed these teachers using the expenditure budget from the special classroom project, approved by the Basic Education Committee of the school and the Elementary Educational Service Area Office in Chiang Rai Zone 1. Students from preschool to elementary level can attend these activities which will assist them to have a good command of English language, especially when speaking. The Minister of Education praised the school for their excellent teaching and learning management.
The Minister of Education talked to students in English and they were able to converse with the Minister fluently. This proves the success, quality, and effectiveness of the school under the Office of the Basic Education Commission, to ensure their students are prepared for the opening of the ASEAN Community at the end of 2015. The Minister of Education noted in the government inspection book that the "Teaching and Learning in Bansankhong (Chiangraijaroonrat) School is admirable, as it teaches students to have knowledge and competency through their good command of the English language.