Developing a Strategy for Blended Learning with Active Learning to Promote Competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) Develop a strategy for Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students, 2) Evaluate the strategy for Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students. The sample group was the 37 registered students in the subject of 30101-2101 Electronic Control Engine Practice, semester 2, academic year 2023. They were studying a Higher Vocational Certificate in the major of Mechanical Technology, and the major of Automotive Technical Department at Phatthalung Technique College. The group was obtained by Cluster Random Sampling. Statistics used in data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Reliability value, Index of Item Objective Congruence, Priority Needs index, and Dependent t-test.

The results showed that:

1. There were 5 strategies for Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students, as follows: 1) Developing a competency-based curriculum structure based on the Occupational Standard for Electronic Control Engine Practice. 2) Designing learning management that was consistent with the Occupational Standard for Electronic Control Engine Practice. 3) Providing an environment and resources for learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice. 4) Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice. 5) Measurement and evaluation of students' competency bases in accordance with the Occupational Standard for Electronic Control Engine Practice.


2. Knowledge after studying with the students who participated in Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice for Higher Vocational Certificate Students was higher than before studying, with a statistical significance of 0.95. The average score was 72.41% in knowledge, 88.31% in skills, 83.60% in attitudes and desirable characteristics, and 84.92% in academic achievement. The students were overall satisfied at the highest level with the strategy of Blended Learning with Active Learning to promote competency in Electronic Control Engine Practice. In addition, the students were overall satisfied at a high level.