RESULTS OF COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR FOSTERING DESIRABLE TRAITS OF STUDENTS IN THE TEACHER’S PRODUCTION FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF PHAYAO

Abstract

Abstract

This Article aimed to study (1) To study the impact of community camp activities in accordance with placed-based education on fostering desirable characteristics in teacher trainees within the local development teacher production project (2) To investigate the satisfaction level of teacher trainees regarding their participation in the community camp activities aligned with placed-based education principles. The research methodology employed a mixed-method approach utilizing placed-based education as the research framework within the context of the School of Education, University of Phayao. The target group consisted of fifth-year teacher trainees (academic year 2022), totaling 91 individuals. The research utilized two types of tools: a student-desired characteristics assessment questionnaire within the local development teacher production project and a satisfaction survey questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using means and standard deviations. Content analysis was employed to write descriptive narratives. The research findings indicated that:

1) The overall desired characteristics among teacher trainees within the local development teacher production project were at a significantly high level.

2) The satisfaction level of teacher trainees participating in the community camp activities aligned with placed-based education principles was generally high. The findings from this research serve as a guideline for teacher education institutions to adopt the activity organization model and approach to developing student teachers to cultivate desired characteristics and competencies aligned with professional standards.