A Study of Behavior and Satisfaction Students of Active Learning Teaching and Improvement of Active Learning Classroom Development of Suranaree University of Technology

Abstract

Research on Survey and Comparison of Satisfaction and Behavior from Using Active Learning Classroom in Teaching and Learning of Suranaree University of Technology. The main objectives of this institutional research are 1.) To study the learning behavior of students in the Active Learning classroom 2.) To study satisfaction with Active Learning teaching. The population in this research is divided into 2 groups: The first group is teachers who used active learning and ordinary classrooms. They were selected from 8 schools in the university. The data were obtained through the in-depth interview as Opinion Questionnaire. To analyze the opinions of teachers are put in ordering and categorizing by using content analysis. The second group is students who used Active Learning classrooms the same as the teachers. The data were collected from Checklist Questionnaires. The sample was 191 students. The results of the research are as follows:

1. The results of learning behavior in the Active Learning classroom was found that regular attendance had the greatest impact on learning behavior in the Active Learning classroom, followed by better learning attitudes, and can work together as a group with others, respectively.


2. The results of the study on the satisfaction of the Active Learning teaching were found that wanting to teach in other subjects was the most satisfaction, followed by to encouraging students to participate in their learning, able to work with others, and create a good environment for teaching and learning, respectively.


3. Guidelines for the development and improvement of the Active Learning classroom, including improving the wireless Internet system to be stable to support the number of applications. To provide various audio-visual equipment, such as microphones, power outlets, whiteboard pens, and mobile whiteboards, display screens, locker cabinets to store teaching equipment. Including to install glass boards around the room instead of the writable wall, because it's easier to write and erase. Improving the table to be easily folded and organized into a circle, strong and be wide enough to conveniently place the school supplies. Besides, budget allocation to purchase accessories in the teaching and learning more. Active Learning also needs to improve the room to keep sound, be well lit and has a bright tone, and always maintain the classroom cleanliness. If there are improvements and increases Active Learning classrooms in the future, there should be a variety of types to meet the needs of different applications. Finally, policymakers should ask for opinions and suggestions first.