Roles of Non-formal and Informal Education Centers in Bangkok Metropolis in Enhancing Participation and Lifelong Learning Networking
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This article research was the qualitive research aimed 1) to study the courses offered by the Office of the Non-Formal and Informal Education (NFE) 2) analyze the role of NFE on building participation and lifelong learning networks, and 3) study the counseling model for long-life learning. The sample consisted of the director, the course supervisor, the lecturers, the community leaders and the learners from 6 zones in Bangkok namely; (1) Samphanthawong, (2) Bangna,
(3) Latphrao, (4) Latkrabang, (5) Bangkokyai, and (6) Phasicharoen. The sample consisted of
60 person represented by executives, officers, teachers, community leaders and learners.
The data were analyzed by content analysis.
The research results were found that 1) there were both core courses and short training courses which were caused by four coordinated participation process by the executive, the operator, the community and the learner. 2) the role of the executive and operations led to participation of the lifelong learning network were built the lifelong learning networks, cooperate and support the community, activities meet to community’s needs, promoting love and unity, apply technology for operation, procure curriculum standards, and establishing groups for exchanging the knowledge and relationships. 3) the consultation model was,
(a) to be the knowledge accumulates institution systematically, (b) providing the curriculum meet to community’s needs, (c) to be the lifelong learning center, (d) the institute of community networks mentor, and (e) the center of short-term career training center.
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