Development of Social Engineers in Area-Based Collaborative and Development Research Using Geo-Informatics, Na Bo Kham Subdistrict, Mueang Kamphaeng Phet District Kamphaeng Phet Province.

Abstract

Abstract

            The objectives of this research were (1) to create a process for selecting and developing social engineers to have the ability to area-based collaborative and development research using geo-informatics; and (2) to create a process for developing research problems and conducting research by a group of social engineers, Na Bo Kham Subdistrict, Mueang Kamphaeng Phet District, Kamphaeng Phet Province. There was a research methodology by selecting and developing social engineers to have knowledge in surveying and community learning, social engineers, geo-informatics, and area-based collaborative and development research. Then, develop the research problem and conduct research by a group of social engineers based on the problems encountered and the needs of community of 5 topics. The study found that 74 social engineers were able to select and develop. The social engineers, divided into 4 groups: children and youth (32.43%), community people and community leaders (25.68%), local administrative organizations (6.76%) and universities (35.13%). By the group of engineers, the relevant skills will be developed differently for each group with the scope of skill development in 4 aspects, 12 issues. The evaluation of social engineer development satisfaction from participants found that the overall satisfaction level was at a high level ( =4.36, =0.73) and there was an assessment of knowledge and skills learning related increases in all aspects. Herein, the developments enable social engineers to conduct research to develop areas based on the application of geo-informatics in 5 topics: community problem maps, community proud map, drought risk area, flood risk area, and suitable area for growing crops.