DEVELOPMENT OF AN ONLINE LEARNING MODEL BY CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH TO DEVELOP INTEGRATED THINKING SKILLS FOR BUNDITPATANASILPA’S STUDENTS

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Abstract

         This study aimed to 1) study the elements in developing an online learning model by constructivist approach to develop the integrative thinking skills for Bunditpatanasilpa’s students. 2) develop an online learning model by constructivist approach to develop the integrative thinking skills for Bunditpatanasilpa’s students.  3) study the results of using the online learning model by the constructivist approach to develop the integrative thinking skills for Bunditpatanasilpa’s students. The research process consisted of three phases: Phase 1: A needs analysis was conducted to identify essential components for developing an online learning model.The sample comprised 242 students from 13 colleges under Bunditpatanasilpa Institute, selected using stratified random sampling based on Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size table. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Phase 2: An online learning model based on the constructivist approach was developed. Five experts were selected to evaluate the model. The evaluation tool was a form specifically designed to assess the effectiveness of the model in developing integrative thinking skills. Phase 3: The model was implemented and evaluated. The sample consisted of 25 students from Roi Et College of Dramatic Arts, Bunditpatanasilpa Institute. An integrative thinking skills test was used as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics: percentage, mean, and standard deviation.  Findings indicated the following:

         1. The constructivist-based online learning model consisted of five key components: (1) underlying principles, concepts, or theories; (2) learning objectives; (3) teaching methods and learning activities aligned with the objectives; (4) system organization; and (5) evaluation methods.

         2. The instructional method was divided into two stages: (1) preparation before instruction and (2) the instructional process focused on developing integrative thinking skills. The process consisted of seven steps: (1) content study, (2) problem presentation, (3) problem-solving planning and approach selection, (4) data collection, (5) data analysis, (6) conclusion drawing, and (7) evaluation.

          3. The results of implementing the online learning model based on the constructivist approach to develop integrative thinking skills among students at Bunditpatanasilpa Institute showed that students demonstrated improved integrative thinking skills with an average score of 65.80 percent for the first test and 72.60 percent for the second test.