Chemistry Project Learning Activities Using Community-Based Learning Approach: A Case Study of Ban Puk Subdistrict Community, Chonburi

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effects of chemistry project learning activities using community-based learning approach and to study the satisfaction of participants in chemistry project learning activities using community-based learning. The target group consisted of 24 third-year chemistry students Faculty of Education, Burapha University using purposive sampling and 24 villagers from Ban Puk Subdistrict participated as volunteers. The research conducted in the first semester of the 2025 academic year. The research tools used in this study were 6 chemistry project plans, 5-level Likert scale participant satisfaction evaluation form, Questionnaire on student satisfaction form. The data were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. The results found that 1. The results of the organizing chemistry project learning activities using community-based learning approach, which involved 4 steps: preparation, operating, presentation and analysis of results, conclusion and reflection. The overall satisfaction assessment of all 6 chemistry projects were at the highest level. The activities were able to meet community needs, promoted the efficient use of community resources and encouraged the application of knowledge in community work. 2. The results of the participant satisfaction with chemistry project learning activities using community-based learning showed that the overall average scores were at the highest level (4.84).  3. The results of the student satisfaction with chemistry project learning activities using community-based learning showed that the overall average scores were at the highest level (4.60).