Research on the Excavation and Integration of Case-based Learning in the “Residential Space Design” course in Higher Vocational Colleges to Improve Design Abilities and  Social Responsibility

Tan Jun; Teerasak Sukhsantikamol

Authors

Tan Jun Faculty of Education Phetchaburi Rajabhat University
Teerasak Sukhsantikamol Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University

Keywords:

case-based learning, design abilities, sense of social responsibility, Residential Space Design course

Abstract

This research had objectives to: 1) to compare the learning achievement resulting from case-based learning management in the Residential Space Design course; and 2) to develop design ability and awareness of social responsibility by using case-based learning management in the course. The sample group used in this research consisted of 36 first year students in the Architectural Interior Design program of the 2024 academic year. They were selected by simple random sampling, using the classroom as the sampling unit. The research instruments consisted of: 1) a learning achievement test (with difficulty values ranging from 0.35–0.80, discrimination values ranging from 0.28–0.86, and a reliability value of 0.86); 2) a design ability assessment form; and 3) an awareness of social responsibility assessment form. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and t-test.

The research findings revealed that: 1) the students who received case-based learning management had a post-learning mean score (96.5, S.D. = 1.57) higher than the pre-learning mean score (65.8, S.D. = 2.11) with statistical significance at the .05 level; and 2) the students’ design ability and awareness of social responsibility were significantly improved after receiving case-based learning management, which is an effective approach in enhancing professional skills and social consciousness among vocational students.

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