Project-Based Learning Approach Utilizing Local Resources for Students in Opportunity Expansion Schools in the Context of the Kud Ting Wetland
Keywords:
Competency-Based Learning Management, Project-Based Learning, Opportunity Expansion School, Kud Ting Wetland AreaAbstract
This study aimed to develop a local resource-based learning model using a project-based learning (PBL) approach for students in extended opportunity schools within the context of the Kut Ting Wetland, Bueng Kan Province. The research employed a qualitative design with 18 key informants, including two school administrators, thirteen teachers, and three higher education experts, selected through purposive sampling based on their expertise in competency-based learning, PBL, and understanding of the local context. Data were collected through participatory focus group discussions and analyzed using content analysis.
The findings resulted in a learning management model that integrated local resources with four project-based learning initiatives. These projects enhanced student engagement, improved teacher capacity to design proactive and competency-responsive instruction, and effectively supported the development of essential 21st-century skills. The model serves as a sustainable framework for linking local knowledge and resources to classroom practice, offering potential for adaptation in other schools and communities.
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