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Collaborative project-based learning to train students for conducting the training project for older adults

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education
Journal · Vol. 11 · Issue 4 · pp. 2039-2048
Abstract

This research aimed to study the results of collaborative project-based learning by students studying the training technique course to conduct training programs for older adults in state home care in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The population consisted of 40 undergraduate students from different faculties and years. The instruments used for data collection consisted of the lesson plan of the training technique course, student behavior form, journal form after teaching, student products, student reflection journals, the questionnaire to gauge the level of satisfaction of students, writing and presenting reflections on students’ learning, and training evaluation based on the level of satisfaction of the older adults. The research separated students into two groups based on different faculties, each group was composed of 20 students, and they could learn better in a small group. Data were analyzed by using content analysis, statistical calculation, and percentage, and were presented in the form of a description and table. The findings showed the results of the collaborative project-based learning to train students for conducting training projects for older adults successful. The students had a change in their attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and experience in conducting training, their satisfaction showed at the highest level (97.50%). Students were satisfied with the project-based learning at the highest level (90%), and especially the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from conducting training programs at the highest level (95%). The older adults’ satisfaction from participating in two training programs conducted by the students was at the highest level (100%) too. © 2022, Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved.

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Project-Based Learning collaborative learning Train students Training project for older adults

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Author Affiliations
Teacher Professional Group, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Department of Computer Education, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Department of Vocational Education and Wellness Promotion, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Department of Curriculum, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Funding & Acknowledgements
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, KMUTNB
The researchers would like to thank the director, staff, and older adults from the state elderly home care, Banthammaprakorn Chiang Mai, who participated in the two training programs conducted by students, as well as undergraduate students who study the training technique course in 2/2019 semester. Special thanks go to the Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University, and the Research center for vocational education technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok for supporting this research.
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