Decade-Long Insights: Examining the Impacts of Faculty Development Funding Policies at Chulalongkorn University and a Counterproposal

This study examines the funding strategies of Chulalongkorn University's Learning Innovation Center (LIC) to support every type of education research in every level, initiated in 2011. We analyzed 267 research projects from 21 faculties and institutes, categorized based on the funding they received. The objective was to learn from past funding experiences to improve future decisions. Our analysis revealed that while many projects were successful within their classrooms, their impact was limited beyond those settings. These findings underline the urgent need to reevaluate and adjust our funding policies, calling for the incorporation of state-of-the-art knowledge in educational practices. By pinpointing past shortcomings, we aim to shape an improved funding strategy that broadens the impact of research projects, ensures equitable support across all faculties and institutes, and better aligns with the university's lifelong learning goals. Ultimately, this research seeks to augment the efficacy of LIC's initiatives, fostering a sustainable and innovative learning environment that aligns with national development strategies. Keywords─ Classroom Action Research, Active Learning, Teaching and Learning, Education Innovation, Funding, Scholarship