THE DEVELOPMENT OF IOT TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM SUPPORTING SMART AGRICULTURE WITH SOLAR ENERGY FOR PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING FOR NON-FORMAL LEARNERS IN CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
This research aimed to 1) develop an IoT technology training curriculum for solar-powered smart agriculture, 2) pilot test the curriculum, and 3) implement the IoT technology training curriculum for solar-powered smart agriculture. The curriculum development involved 32 participants in focus group discussions to determine the structure and content of the curriculum. The curriculum consisted of six chapters: Chapter 1 - IoT Technology, Chapter 2 - Smart Agriculture, Chapter 3 - Solar Energy, Chapter 4 - Basic Knowledge of Solar Cells, Chapter 5 - Solar Cell Systems, and Chapter 6 - IoT Technology Applications. The curriculum was evaluated as having the highest level of appropriateness and a high level of consistency. The pilot testing of the curriculum involved 20 participants. Pre- and post-training knowledge assessments revealed a statistically significant increase in mean scores from 2.96 to 4.07 points (t = -14.02, p < 0.001). The expanded implementation of the training involved 60 participants. Participants' knowledge showed a statistically significant increase in mean scores from 3.06 to 4.47 points (t = -26.34, p < 0.001), demonstrating that the training had a clear impact on developing participants' capabilities and skills to a highly satisfactory level. Overall satisfaction with the training was at the highest level ( = 4.52, SD = 0.25).
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
The owner of the article does not copy or violate any of its copyright. If any copyright infringement occurs or prosecution, in any case, the Editorial Board is not involved in all the rights to the owner of the article to be performed.
References
Chotmongkhon, W. (2015). Development of energy training curriculum with quality function deployment techniques [Independent study, Chiang Mai University]. [in Thai]
Chaiyaphum Provincial Learning Promotion Office. (2024). Annual report 2024. Chaiyaphum, Thailand: Author. [in Thai]
Chaiyaphum Provincial Office. (2023). Chaiyaphum provincial development plan B.E. 2566–2570. Chaiyaphum Provincial Learning Promotion Office. [in Thai]
Narkglom, A., Boonyapalanant, E., & Koseeyaporn, P. (2020). Development of a system training course for system developers with digital technology by using the learning IoT technology platform with universities industrial linkage. Journal of Education and Innovation, 12(3), 303–314. [in Thai]
Niyomves, B. (2020). Roles of non-formal and informal education centers in Bangkok metropolis in enhancing participation and lifelong learning networking. Journal of MCU Peace Studies, 8(2), 633–645. [in Thai]
Office for Non-Formal and Informal Education. (2017). Development plan for non-formal and informal education. Office for Non-Formal and Informal Education. [in Thai]
Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council. (2023). Lower Northeastern Region 1 provincial cluster development plan phase 5 years (B.E. 2566–2570), revised edition for fiscal year
B.E. 2567. Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council. [in Thai]
Office of the National Strategy Committee Secretariat. (2018). National strategy B.E. 2561–2580 (2018–2037). Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council. [in Thai]
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, & Office of the Secretary-General of the Education Council. (2017). National education plan B.E. 2560–2579 (2017–2036). Prikwan Graphic. [in Thai]
Pinthong, J., & Kaewmanee, W. (2021). The development of training course of solar farm using virtual reality. Journal of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, 33(4), 1–12. [in Thai]
Sawatrukkul, S., & Thongchaisuratkrul, C. (2022). The development of competency-based training curriculum for responsible personnel of electrical energy management in building and factory. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Nakhon Phanom University, 12(3), 313–327. [in Thai]
Suvarnaphaet, P. (2017). The development of the training course on method for calculating day length for agriculture. Veridian E-Journal, Silpakorn University, 10(2), 1435–1445. [in Thai]
Suvarnaphaet, P., & Suvarnaphaet, M. K. (2018). The development of the training course on low-cost solar dryer for crop production technology students. Silpakorn University e-Journal, 38(2), 51–62. [in Thai]
