The Effectiveness of a Training Package on Controlling Solar Water Pump Motors to Enhance Practical Skills Using Experiential Learning Process

Abstract

The objectives of this research are threefold: (1) to develop a training package for controlling a solar water pump motor, aimed at enhancing practical skills through the experiential learning process; (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of the training package; and (3) to assess the satisfaction of trainees who utilize the training package.The study targeted 30 first-year undergraduate students enrolled in the Mechatronics Engineering program at the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, These participants were purposively selected from those registered in the Basic Electrical Engineering course during the first semester of the academic year 2023. The research employed the following instruments: (1) a training package for controlling a solar-powered water pump motor, (2) an expert evaluation form to assess the quality of the training package, and (3) a satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that: (1) the developed training package received the highest quality rating, with a mean score of 4.62 (on a scale from 1 to 5); (2) the effectiveness of the training package, measured at 82.16/79, exceeded the predefined threshold of 75/75; and (3) the overall satisfaction of trainees utilizing the training package was rated as high, with a mean score of 4.49.