RESULTS OF STUDENT-LEARNING MANAGEMENTOFKING MONGKUT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY THONBURITHROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION

Abstract

The main purpose of this participatory research was to study results of student-learning management through public-private collaboration. The study was conducted at King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) by means of qualitative methodology. The research instruments used to collect the data were observations, in-depth interviews, group discussions, project evaluation questionnaire and open-ended students’ learning self-report.  The samples and key informants were thirty-nine undergraduate students studying in the subject area of managerial psychology and participating in the project of field trip study. The data analysis involved fundamental statistical analysis, content analysis and inductive analysis. The findings revealed that the private sector collaboration came from Mitr Phol Sugar Corp., Ltd. The learning management process was implemented through the field trip study project at Mitr Phol human resource department. Additionally, the students had satisfactions and benefits at the highest level ( = 4.41).   Their self-inquiry learning-reflection and inner contemplation fit in with the subject goals and KMUTT Student Qualification Framework(KMUTT-STUDENT QF) on the global leader aspects i.e. adaptability (89.74%), leadership(97.44%), and management skill(94.87%).  Moreover, other learning’s (organizational image, organizational commitment, organizational culture, work ethic etc.) also occurred.