Conference paper 2025

Student Insights into the FILA Strategy in Project-Based Learning at Darunsikkhalai School for Innovative Learning

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Tanprasertkul, Surat
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Tep, Puthyrom
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Rattanathavorn, Ittichai
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Thitayanuwat, Watchara
Proceedings - 2025 10th International STEM Education Conference, iSTEM-Ed 2025
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Abstract

Although the FILA (Facts, Ideas, Learning Issues, and Action Plan) strategy is widely used in Project-Based Learning, little is known about students' experiences with it in the classroom. This study explores insights gained from upper school students working with FILA. The participants consisted of 10 students, six females (60%) and four males (40%), with an average age of 14.5 years. The interviews were conducted and lasted between 10 and 25 minutes each. Thematic analysis revealed seven themes: (1) Structured Planning and Project Management, (2) Research and Knowledge Building, (3) Problem Solving and Adaptability, (4) Communication and Team Collaboration, (5) Creativity and Innovation, (6) Challenges and Areas for Improvement, and (7) Practical Applications and Academic Benefits. The results advance the understanding of students' engagement with FILA in practice, its function in PBL, and offer recommendations for curriculum design. © 2025 IEEE.

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Project-Based Learning FILA Strategy Qualitative Study Student Insights Upper School Students

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Curricula Education computing Students Project based learning Problem solving Project management Student experiences Qualitative study Action plan Average ages FILA strategy Innovative learning School students Student insight Upper school student
Author Affiliations
Darunsikkhalai School for Innovative Learning, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
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