Wittawat Loadae, a fourth-year student of Rajamangala University of Technology Krugthep’s Faculty of Liberal Arts, disagreed with U-Net as many tough examinations to evaluate students’ academic performance were already in place.
“There are a lot of exams that we have to face,” he said.
Mr Wittawat insisted that each major already has its own tests to ensure all students meet academic requirements.
Siripitch Siranyathawat, a fourth-year student at Mae Fah Luang University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts, also said the U-Net exams would place an unnecessary burden on students.
“I disagree with this idea," Ms Siripitch said.
"My university has already has exams like U-Net, called an exit exam.
"All students of all majors must undertake this exit exam to assess their academic performance before graduating.”
Niets board chairman Somwang Pitiyanuwat insisted on moving forward with the U-Net amid disagreement.
“Niets is duty-bound to develop the tool to assess quality of education at all levels including basic schools, vocational education and non-formal education," he said.
"But we do not yet evaluate graduates’ standards at university level.”
Adapted from a story by Lamphai Intathep and Wirin Chookaew. You can read the full story here: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/406820/new-graduate-exam-a-pain