The Action Plan for Establishing Learning Ecosystems in Basic Education Institutions

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine and develop an operational plan for establishing a learning ecosystem in basic education institutions. The study utilizes a review of policies, documents, and research related to learning ecosystem development, combined with interviews conducted with representatives from four selected schools: (1) Wat Bang Pit Lang School, Trat Province; (2) La Salle School, Bangkok; (3) Ban Sai Thai School, Krabi Province; and (4) Rittiyawannalai School, Bangkok. The study and data collection focus on six key factors that facilitate the establishment of a learning ecosystem: 1) Mindset transformation, 2) Readiness of personnel and organizations,3) Environment and information technology, 4) Learning methods and content, 5) Learning culture and participatory strategies, and 6) Flexibility and diversity of options. The collected data were analyzed through content analysis to formulate an operational plan for establishing the learning ecosystem. This plan includes strategies and key objectives as follows:

The identified strategy emphasizes that educational institutions should establish learning ecosystems that foster the desirable characteristics of Thai citizens under the Thailand 4.0 framework and comply with the National Education Standards (2018). This strategy is accompanied by six specific objectives: 1) Mindset transformation: Shifting learners' mindsets to enhance adaptability and innovation.   2) Personnel and management development: Enhancing the capabilities of school administrators, teachers, and educational personnel, along with improving institutional management efficiency. 3) Infrastructure and technology development: Creating appropriate, sufficient, and effective facilities, environments, and technological systems. 4) Development of learning methods and content: Designing learning approaches and materials aligned with learners' needs and 21st-century competencies. 5) Promotion of learning culture and participation: Cultivating a learning culture and encouraging active participation between educational institutions and communities.             6) Development of flexible and diverse learning options: Offering a wide range of learning choices, pathways, and activities that cater to diverse needs.