Development of a Practice-Based Learning Model: The Praboromarajchanok (PBRI) Model for Thai Traditional Medicine Students
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This research and development study aimed to 1) examine the current situation and problems in teaching and learning regarding the PBRI Model for traditional Thai medicine students at Kanchanabhisek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology, Nonthaburi Province; 2) develop a practice-based instructional model; and 3) evaluate the effects of implementing the model. The sample consisted of 37 instructors and traditional Thai medicine students. Data collection was conducted in three phases: 1) situational analysis, 2) model development, and 3) evaluation of model implementation. Research instruments included focus group record forms, in-depth interview forms, a knowledge test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis, while quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test. The findings revealed that. 1) The conventional instructional approach lacked a clear activity structure, utilized outdated teaching materials, and provided limited opportunities for hands-on practice. 2) The developed practice-based instructional model comprised theoretical and laboratory instruction combined with Experiential Learning, incorporating the 7-Color Traffic Light principle and the 3E and 3Reduce behavior modification approach. and 3) mean knowledge scores of students on the PBRI Model after implementation ( = 18.59, SD = 1.74) were significantly higher than before implementation (
= 14.14, SD = 2.29) at the .001 significance level. Overall satisfaction with the instructional model was at the highest level (
= 4.67, SD = 0.39). These findings suggest that PBRI Model content should be integrated into the curriculum, community-based practice opportunities should be expanded, and teaching materials should be updated to enhance learning outcomes.
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