The The Effect of a Non-formal Education Process with Contemplative Learning Approach to Enhance Purposes in Life for Thai Bachelor’s Degree Students
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The objective of this action research is to study the effects of a non-formal education process with a contemplative learning approach to enhance purposes in life for Bachelor’s Degree Students. The target group was the first-year undergraduate students from all faculties of Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University. The sampling method was a voluntary selection. The quotas were given to 6 faculties of Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University; 4 for each faculty which became 24 students in total. The results of the study showed learning outcomes in 4 areas, namely 1) realizing their potential, 2) finding life goals that meet their needs, 3) practicing learning planning and design skills, and 4) being inspired from their action to follow their purpose. The result suggested that the learning process organizers should give students freedom to choose their own area of development, based on their interests, and focus on connecting the learning experience with the student's internal growth.
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