The Project-based Learning Management Process for Vocational and Technical Education

Abstract

This research is an analysis and a synthesis of research papers and case studies concerning the project-based learning management. The brainstorming among experts as well as their opinions on learning management process are utilized to define an appropriate learning process for students in vocational and technical education in Thailand. The results of this research reveal that the project-based learning management process for vocational education consists of 5 steps, i.e. preparation, topic definition, creation and test, presentation, and evaluation. This is compliant with the concepts of experts, aligning the teacher and student roles in the same direction, which can be used as a learning management process as to the vocational curricula. Thus, the project-based learning management is an approach of instructional management that is in consistence with the development of vocational students in Thailand. The objective thereof is to provide learners with skills in creating inventions and innovations in the form of projects. Also, learners are encouraged to have attributes and skills of presentation, talk and communication with others, originality, critical thinking, creative thinking, and ability to work well with others; all of these are in accordance to the 21st century skills.

Development of an Online Active Learning Model Using the Theory of Multiple Intelligence to Encourage Thai Undergraduate Student Analytical Thinking Skills

“…These were preparation and problem determination (Step 1), problem analysis (Step 2), study and collect relevant information (inside) to practice thinking (Step 3), Conclusion and presentations (Step 4), lesson summary, and evaluation (Step 5). This is consistent with Nilsook et al (2021). They investigated using a Projectbased Learning Model in vocational education teaching and determined that there were five steps, including a preparation step, a topic definition step, creation and testing step, a presentation step, and finally, the evaluation step.…”

Thai Pre-Service Teacher Learning Management Model Development for Online Learning and Coaching

“…Using e-learning systems, Zoom face-to-face classes, and a form of the basic Japanese philosophy 'monozukuri,' the authors reported good success at achieving the project's objectives. Nilsook et al (2021) also evaluated PBLM and determined from a literature review that for technical and vocational education purposes that five steps were needed including preparation, topic definition, creation and test, presentation, and evaluation. This is also consistent with Katz and Chard (2000) and Baert et al (2002) who described PBLM as having five steps including 1) students selecting a topic and form groups, 2) plan a project and present the plans to group members, 3) meet weekly to present what has been done and have discussions and what has been learnt and plan for the next week's work, 4) Prepare project work and make project activities to ensure that the results are satisfactory to everyone, and 5) prepare presentations and proceed according to the project both in terms of content and processes such as participation in a measurement and evaluation process and collaborating within the group of learners and the academic staff.…”

Nature-based Learning Management in Improving Children's Natural Intelligence

“…Children who have naturalist intelligence prefer to play outdoors. Naturalist intelligence needs to be improved to foster children's concern for the natural environment so that children will love and protect nature (Nilsook et al, 2021).…”