Nature Classroom: An Approach to Developing Active Learning Processes for Fostering Innovative Thinking Skills
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This article presents an approach to developing active learning processes using nature classrooms to foster learners' innovative thinking skills, which are crucial in the 21st century. It aligns with the National Education Plan 2017-2036, aiming to develop analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills through self-constructed knowledge and experiential learning. Using nature as a learning resource, learners engage in exploration, experimentation, problem-solving, and innovative work. The learning process involves stimulating interest, planning, taking action, and evaluation, alongside authentic assessment. Teachers play a vital role in designing learning experiences and motivating learners. Practical activities, such as "Muang Kham Creative Charcoal" and "You Plant, We Care," effectively promote learning and develop learners' innovative thinking skills.
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