DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPROACH FOR ENHANCING THONGSOOK COLLEGE STUDENTS’ LEARNING CURIOSITY USING THE ANDRAGOGY THEORY

Abstract

            The objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of inquiry learning among students at Thongsook College, 2) to propose the guidelines to promote the learningaccording to Andragogy Theory for students of ThongsookCollege. The target group consisted of 150 undergraduate students of Thongsook College who enrolled in year 1-year 4. Data were also collected from 3 experts in non-formal education and 2 lecturers of Thongsook College. A questionnairewas used as a research tool to measure the level of inquiry learning, and an interview form was used to study inquiry learning promoting guidelines. The analysis of the student's level of inquiry learning at Thongsook College was conducted using statistics ​​such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Inquiry learning promoting guidelines according to Andragogy Theory were proposed using written description of each issue.The results of this research indicated that 1) Overall inquiry learning among students at Thongsook College was at a high level, 2) The guidelines to promote the learningaccording to Andragogy Theory for students of Thongsook College include that positive atmosphere should be created by instructors to build confidence and initiative among students. Learning is organized using a learning contract while social media should be applied as instructional medium including using project activities to create challenges. The evaluation should be conducted reflecting actual conditions. Instructors should play an important role as facilitator of learning, creator of happy atmosphere, stimulator, and advisor to suggest learning practices and resources for students.