1. Thailand

2. 1.1 Key message and lessons ?
Importance of MLE
Definition of MLE – lots of confusion on the definition + lack of fully understanding at all levels
Lost of Language
The importance of Bridging Language
Support from government and policy makers will contribute to the success of MLE development and sustainability
Benefits of MLE to
Education for ALL

3. 1.1 Key message and lessons ?
Benefits of MLE to (cont’)
Improving learning process of minority groups / children
Sustaining local wisdoms
Improving national security
Encouraging participation and cooperation of local people/ minorities

4. 1.2 Most Relevant ?
We do not have MLE policy in the National Law, Educational Act, Policy

5. 1.3 What to change
The MLE MUST be included in the Educational Policy and National Language Policy by stating explicitly and clearly with the DIRECT and CLEAR message
No more using the word “Culture”

6. 2 Who ? Regional Level Ministerial Bodies
Educational Ministerial Council (SEAMEO)
International Funding Agencies: WB, ADB.
Regional and International Education or Language or HR Development Agencies
SIL, SEAMEO, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, ASEAN, CARE, Save the Children, FAL etc .
International Mass Media

7. 2 Who ? National Level Policy makers at all levels Prime Minister
Ministers of relevant ministries (Interior Affairs, Defense, National Security Committee)
Minister of Education
Permanent Secretary/ Educational Inspectors
Head of Basic Education/ Non Formal Edu.
National Education Council
Head of Academic Affairs and Educational Standard / Curriculum Devel.

8. 2 Who ? National Level Research & Development Institutes
Local Education/ Language/ HR Development Agencies
Universities / Teacher Colleges
Elites, Opinion Leaders
Mass Media
Language Educators, Scholars, Practitioners
General Public

9. 2 Who ? Provincial Level Local Governors
Local Educational Administrators
Local Teacher Colleges
Schools/ Teachers

10. 2 Who ? Local Level - Ethnolinguistic
Head of community/ head of village
Community Learning Centers/ Teachers
Local Schalars/ Village Scholars
Head of Religious
Villagers - parents, member of communities
Learners

11. 3 How will communicate the key message
Set up the Focal Center/Committee or Training Center on MLE by utilizing the existing Research and Development Language Center of Mahidol University
Local & Inter Forum on MLE
Utilize capacity of Inter Development Agencies to motivate or drive this issue to the Ministerial level
Publizise
- Simple, go to the point
Attractive
- Visual presentation

12. 4 What Additional Resources
Set up a MLE Training Center by utilizing the Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development (ILCRD), Mahidol University. The tasks:
Research & Development
Training Center
Clearing House
Policy Dialogue
Publication Development
Implementation/ field work
Networking

13. 4 What Additional Resources
Financial supports
Technical supports
Facilities
Team and Staff to manage and implement
Database, Web
Publication development