The Study of Problems and Needs from Work-Integrated Learning of Bachelor of Technology Program Students, Industrial Technology, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

Abstract

Current labor markets demand individuals with both knowledge and skills, as well as the ability to work immediately, especially new graduates. Therefore, curriculums should be prepared and improved to be effective by using data from the actual conditions of the implementation of teaching and learning, especially data from work-integrated learning (WiL). This research aimed to study the problems and needs of students from WiL of students under the Bachelor of Technology Program, in Field of Industrial Technology, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. The study population was 61 students who underwent WiL under the Bachelor of Technology Program, in field of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi in the academic year 2022. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical data analysis was performed using mean, standard deviation, and interpretation of the level of problems and needs. The results of the research found that the most common problems of students are knowledge, skills, and characteristics in the issue of understanding the job they are responsible for. The level of the problem is at a moderate level (μ= 2.85, σ =1.16). The most common needs of students are personal needs in the issue of allowing mentors to give students the opportunity to use their knowledge and abilities to the fullest. The level of need is at a high level (μ= 3.55, σ =1.25). The results of the research can be used as a guideline for developing curriculums and work-integrated learning processes to be more effective.