The Development of Blended Learning Model Enhancing Systems Thinking of Students of Thailand National Sports University

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the components of blended learning; and 2) to develop a blended learning model that enhanced systems thinking among students of Thailand National Sports University. It was a quasi-experimental research. In synthesis of the components of a blended learning model, suitability was checked by 5 experts. The tool used for data collection was a questionnaire with a 5-level evaluation scale. Data were analyzed by using mean and standard deviation. The results of the synthesis of the components of blended learning were classroom learning and online learning management. In development of learning model, suitability of learning model and learning management plans was checked by 7 experts. The tool for collecting data was a questionnaire with a 5-level evaluation scale. Data were analyzed by using mean and standard deviation. The results of the research revealed that 1) the important components of the blended learning model consisted of 8 components: 1.1) rational criterion of the model, 1.2) objectives of the model, 1.3) content, 1.4) learning process divided into classroom learning and online learning management, 1.5) roles of the classroom teachers, 1.6) roles of the online learners, 1.7) measure and evaluation, 1.8) facilities; and 2) the learning management plan consisted of 6 steps as follows: the first stage was provoking the problem,  the second was the search for knowledge, the third was the development of intelligence, the fourth was the presentation and conclusion, the fifth was the evaluation of the work, and the sixth was the application of knowledge. Checking the suitability of learning model, overall,  was at a high level ( = 4.49) (S.D = 0.568) and the result of checking the suitability of learning management plan overall was at a very good level (= 4.62) (S.D = 0.559).