ดร.สมชัย ตระการรุ่ง
สาขาวิชาดนตรีศึกษา(สถาบันดุษฎี บริพัตร)
- หมายเลขห้อง: A107
- เบอร์ติดต่อ: Ext. 108
- อีเมล์: tsomchai@gmail.com
- Facebook: Somchai Trakarnrung
- Line ID: Dr. Chai
Education
2004 – 2007 Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Music Education
Ph.D. (Music Education) (University of Toronto Fellowship)
Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada
2014 – present Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Executive M.B.A.
Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
2003 – 2004 Master of Music Degree in Music Education
Mus.M. (Music Education) (University of Toronto Fellowship)
Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada
2002 Master of Music Studies Degree in Music Performance/Teaching
M.Mus.Stud. (Performance/Teaching)
Faculty of Music, University of Melbourne, Australia
1999 – 2002 Master of Arts Degree in Language and Communication
M.A. (Language and Communication)
School of Language and Communication,
National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand
1995 – 1997 Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
B.A. (English)
Faculty of Humanities, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
1989 – 1993 Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto
ARCT (Honors) Diploma (Piano Performer) with First Class Honors
Professional School, Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada
1992 – 1993 Full-time special student
Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada
Executive Development Education
2014 Certificate of Training in Balanced Scorecard
Thammsat Business School, Thailand
2013 – 2014 Executive Mini MBA (Class III)
NIDA Business School, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand
2013 – 2014 Deans for Change (Class III)
Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand
2013 Advanced Management Program (MU – AMP) (Class III)
Office of the President, Human Resource Division, Mahidol University, Thailand
2011 Talent People for Mahidol Leadership Program
Office of the President, Human Resource Division, Mahidol University, Thailand
2010 Executive Development Program (MU – EDP) (Class VI)
Office of the President, Human Resource Division, Mahidol University, Thailand
2007 Music Management and Administration Program for Music Administrators
School of Music, DePaul University , USA
2003 – 2005 Kodaly Pedagogy Teacher Certificate level I-III
Under apprenticeship of Edith Lantos (Kodaly’s student)
Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada
1994 Early Childhood Music Education Certificate
Under apprenticeship of Katarin Forrai (Kodaly’s student) & Donna Wood
Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada
1990 – 1994 Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Certificate level I-III
Under apprenticeship of Lois Berkenshaw-Flaming
Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada
Professional Experiences
2014 – present Chair of Academic Promotion of College of Music
2014 Chair of Master of Arts in Music Education (Special Program)
2013 – present Associate Dean for Music Education for General Public
2011 – present Chief Executive Officer, Thailand International Music Examination
2009 – present Graduate Academic Committee of Mahidol University
2008 – 2013 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research
Chair of Academic Committee
Head of Music Education Department
2009 – 2012 Chair of Ph.D. Program in Music
2008 – 2009 Deputy Director for Research and Academic Affairs
Chair of M.A. Program in Music
2006 – 2008 Assistant Director for Academic Affairs
1997 – 2001 Piano Instructor
International School Bangkok, Thailand
1993 – 1997 Piano Instructor & Accompanist
The New International School of Thailand (UN related), Thailand
1993 – 1995 Piano Instructor
Chintakarn Music Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
1984 – 1989 Piano Instructor
Yamaha Music School, Bangkok, Thailand
Scholarship and Awards
2012 Supervisor Recognition of Doctoral Student’s Distinguished Thesis Award
Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
2004 – 2007 University of Toronto Fellowship (Ph.D.)
2003 – 2004 University of Toronto Fellowship (Mus.M.)
Research
“Synthesis of music therapy intervention and test instruments of music therapy research in Thailand”. (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2010
“Survey and synthesis of publication and citation of Thailand music therapy research in national and international research database”. (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2010
“History of Music Therapy in Thailand.” (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2011
“A comparative study of music therapy undergraduate curricula in selected countries.” (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2011
“Hand injuries from piano playing and treatments.” (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2012
Publications and Academic Presentations
“Thai Pre-service Music Education Students’ Perception of Their Future in Music Education and Its Role in Society”; Dr. Lindsey Williams & Dr. Somchai Trakarnrung
Paper presented at the 30th International Society for Music Education World Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, July 15-20, 2012
“Educating Global Musicians: Multiple Musical Cultures Curriculum Model for 21st Century”
Paper presented at the Sixth QS Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore, November 17-19, 2010
“Research on Spirituality Relating to Thailand’s Ceremonial Music” (2007), Author in “The New International Handbook in Arts Education,” Lilora Breslor (Editor)
“Envisioning Doctoral Education”
Paper presented at the Fifth International Research in Music Education Conference (RIME), University of Exeter, UK, April 10-14, 2007
“Developing Future Music Educators for 21st Century Thai Society: An Introduction to the Issues of Music Teacher Education in Thailand”
Doctoral project presented at Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada, November 24, 2005
“Canadian Music in Education: Sounds like Canada”
Paper presented with Patricia Martin Shand, Lee Bartel, Lori-Anne Dolloff, Ben Bolden, Lynn Tucker, and Nancy Dawe at the “Music Education in Canada: What is the State of the Art” Symposium, University of Western Ontario, Canada, May 25-27, 2005
“Traditional vs. Non-traditional Music Education: Lessons Learned from Thai Music Teacher Education”
Paper presented at the Annual Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Conference, Stanford University, California, USA, March 22-26, 2005 and at the Fourth International Conference for Research in Music Education (RIME), University of Exeter, UK, April 5-9, 2005
“Integrated Arts in Music Education”
Workshop presented with Lori-Anne Dolloff at the Ontario Music Educators’ Association Conference (OMEA), Toronto, Canada, November 12-13, 2004
Technical & Scholarly Works
Trakarnrung, S., Subhayon K., & Jaiprasong, P. (2013). Syllabus of Western Music Theory. Thailand International Music Examination, College of Music, Mahidol University. ISBN: 978-616-279-290-8
Graduate Supervisions
Doctoral Dissertation Major Advisor:
Plitakul, P. (2014). A study of analytical and critical thinking behaviors about music. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Kongtuk, K. (2014). Thai music in series of archaeological dances: An interpretation of historical symbolic meaning. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Promsukkul, P. (2014). Developing musicianship through improvisation: An eclectic teaching module for pre-school children. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Chiengchana, N. (2013). Examining the effects of Kodaly-based music experiences on social communication responses and musical learning for children with autism spectrum disorders. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Laovanich, V. (2013). Marginalization of music subject in Thai basic education curriculum: Archeology of knowledge approach. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Leeswadtrakul, S. (2013). Dr. Sugree Charoensook: Music education reformist. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Pitupumnak, K. (2013). A narrative study of professional artistry in selected Thai music teachers. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Promsukkul, M. (2011). Acquisition of absolute pitch in Thai traditional music training. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Songned, K. (2011). The inheritance of Sa-Law in Lanna music culture.Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Research in Progress:
Promsukkul, P. (In Progress). Parental involvement in the development of young piano students.
Suriyonplengsaeng, C. (In Progress). Parent and teacher partnership in supporting children musical learning.
Tayrattanachai, N. (In Progress). A study of piano pedagogy course content at undergraduate level in Thailand.
Thummarattana, P. (In Progress). Contemporary commercial music vocal training for Thai singers.
Doctoral Dissertation Co-Advisor:
Roongruang, W. (2014). Television and Thai music: Khanthapsala program 1960-1973. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Meepom, D. (2013). The inheritance of Pleng Dio Ranad Thum (solo piece) of Khru Phum Bapuyawat.Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Suwannaphachana, P. (2011). Mutto Taek: Improvisational indigenous knowledge in traditional Phleng Khorat.Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Charanyananda, A. (2011). Education for music teachers in Thailand: A case study of Buriram Rajabhat University. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Hirunrux, S. (2011). Model standards for Thailand’s music education. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Research in Progress:
Pum-In, P. (In progress). An analytical study of music education research during 2022-2011.
External Doctoral Appraiser:
Wangphanich, C. (2013). The integration of e-learning in higher music education in Thailand. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Masters Thesis Major Advisor:
Suksangjan, N. (2010). A study of selected recorder expert’s opinions on writing recorder method books for Thai students. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Fuangaugsorn, N. (2010). A comparative study of the selected Bachelor of Music programs majoring in Jazz Studies in the United States of America, England, Canada, Australia, and Thailand. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Promsukkul, P. (2009). Mapping the way to alleviate music performance anxiety. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Jumneanpan, W. (2009). An analytical study of the grade one music textbook at the Kecskemet Kodaly Zoltanenek-Zeneiiskola, Hungary. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Phukphan. A. (2008). A meta-pedagogical study of teaching posture and gesture in piano playing. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Pitupumnak, K. (2008). A phenomenological study of the existence of Pi-Phat ensemble in contemporary Thai urban life. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Pongpradit, P. (2008). Graduate guitar recital. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Julaopas, S. (2007). A comparative study of the royal bandsman curricula of the Royal Thai military schools of music. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Numtee, W. (2007). A call for curriculum design of music industry technicians for Thailand vocational education institutions. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Masters Thesis Co-Advisor:
Wuthiwan, T. (2014). Graduate piano recital. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Sukittiworakul, R. (2011). The effect of musical learning on spatial ability. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Supajitra, P. (2009). A study of improvisation techniques of Sonny Rollins. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Subjects Taught
- MSAP 111 Major Performance 1
- MSAP 112 Major Perfomance 2
- MSAP 211 Major Performance 3
- MSAP 212 Major Performance 4
- MSAP 311 Major Performance 5
- MSAP 312 Major Performance 6
- MSED 503 Principles of Music Teaching and Learning
- MSED 505 Psychology of Music Education
- MSED 624 Seminar in Comparative Music Education
- MSED 625 New Paradigms in Music Education
- MSED 626 Administrations of Music in Educational Institutions
- MSMS 501 Music Research Methodology
- MSMS 503 Music Research Seminar II
- MSMS 697 Thematic Paper
- MSMS 698 Thesis
- MSMS 699 Thesis
Research Interests
- Music Administration and Management
- Music in Higher education and Teacher Education
- Music in Childhood
- Comparative Music EducationPiano Pedagogy
Professional Music Affiliations
- International Society for Music Education (ISME)
- International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM)
- Ontario Music Educators’ Association (OMEA)
- Canadian Music Education Research Centre (CMERC)
- Thailand Music Educators’ Association (TMEA)
Languages
- Thai – native language
- English – second language with high proficiency
- Chinese; Mandarin, Cantonese, Teochew – basic
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