July 20, 2026 , Assistant Professor Dr. Weena Thanachaisakul led Assistant Professor Dr. Gabriel Travé González to meet with the faculty executive, Assistant Professor Dr.Wichaya Pewkam, Assistant Dean, at Meeting Room 1, Faculty of Education.

For this visit, Assistant Professor Dr. Gabriel Travé González from the Department of Pedagogy, University of Huelva, Spain, is visiting the Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University as a Visiting Scholar under the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training program. The short-term academic exchange is scheduled for 5 working days, from July 20 to 24, 2026.

Key Objectives and Highlight Activities Throughout the 5 Days

The visit of Assistant Professor Dr. Gabriel Travé González focuses on building academic cooperation, research networking, and cross-cultural exchange. The significant activities include:

• Strategic Meeting and Administrative Exchange: Meeting with faculty executives and project coordinators to analyze implementation, explore future academic cooperation, and discuss educational management and curriculum design in a non-European context.
• Special Seminar on Inclusive Education: Knowledge exchange on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive pedagogical practices, which are the visitor's specific areas of interest and expertise.
• Job Shadowing I (Classroom Observation): Observing regular lessons taught in English to study teaching methodologies, classroom practices, and assessment strategies.
• Student Engagement Session and Institutional Presentation: Presenting information about the University of Huelva and international exchange programs to interested students.
• Research Networking: Participating in small group discussions with researchers and faculty members to identify joint research interests and plan potential collaboration for future publications or projects.
• Cultural Exchange: Guided visits to Chiang Mai University's campus, nearby communities, and historical landmarks in Chiang Mai to foster an understanding of Northern Thailand's identity and strengthen academic relationships.

Participating in the Erasmus+ program marks a significant step for the Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University, in expanding its international network, providing sustainable opportunities for students and staff to learn and advance globally.

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