Problem-Based Learning Model on Digital Law to Develop Digital Citizenship Skills for Grade 9 Students in Phichit Province

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the current state and issues related to the digital citizenship skills of Grade 9 students in Phichit Province using a mixed-method research approach. The research instruments included a questionnaire and interview guidelines. The population comprised Grade 9 students from three large secondary schools under the Phichit Secondary Education Service Area Office: Taphanhin School, Phichit Pittayakom School, and Bang Mun Nak Phumwitthayakhom School. The sample group consisted of 291 students, selected using Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) sampling formula. Research Instruments Two types of research instruments were employed : Questionnaire Interview guidelines Data Analysis Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical methods, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. The findings are as follows: The first phase of the study showed that the current state and issues regarding the digital citizenship skills of Grade 9 students in the three schools in Phichit Province were at a moderate level, with a mean score () of 2.78 and a standard deviation (S.D.) of 0.59. The second phase revealed that students currently use social media in their daily lives and are able to apply technology in their learning activities. However, they lack critical skills, such as analyzing information, ensuring cybersecurity, identifying individuals with fraudulent or exploitative intentions, empathizing with others in online interactions, and expressing opinions appropriately on social media. Additionally, they exhibit insufficient self-restraint and fail to consider the consequences of their online actions on others.