The Developing of Life and Career Skills Based on Samaarcheevasilp Project

Abstract

The purpose of this action research was to study the learning process based on Samaarcheevasilp
Project affecting the development of life and career skills. The study group were 30 MathayomSuksa
1 students in the first semester of the academic year 2015. Ban Non Chai School under the Office of
Education, KhonKaen Municipality which were selected by purposive sampling because they were
required to gain life and career skills. Research instrument were the lesson plan of Samaarcheevasilp
Project, life and career skills behavior of students observation form, after learning reflection form,
students’ learning journey and interviewing form. Data was analyzed by the mean, standard deviation
and content analysis
1) The learning process based on Samaarcheevasilp Project was practically efficient and could
develop life and career skills for MathayomSuksa 1 students through the 6- steps of learning process:
(1) inspiration (2) self-defining & self-reflecting (3) group empowerment (4) setting goals & planning
(5) action and (6) reflection- conclusion and presentation. With all learner- centered lesson plans, the
teachers encouraged students to participate in the classroom activities through self-working, group
working process, and a variety of learning activities. This learning process was consistently aligning with
the standard of the three integrated subject departments: (1) Vocational Studies, Basic Careers and
Technology (2) Arts and (3) Social Studies Religion and Culture.
2) The effect of learning process based on Samaarcheevasilp Project to the students’ life skills
& career skills (1) The effect of learning process based on Samaarcheevasilp Project to the students’
life skills in four areas. Frist area, they could see their own strengths and weaknesses by defining good
and bad or what to be improved and also telling their own strengths and weaknesses to others with
confidence 83% ( = 3.32, S.D. = 0.52). Second area, they can analyze, make decision and solving
problem in creative way by identifying problem, how to prevent and solve a problem properly 79%
( = 3.16, S.D. = 0.71). Third area, they can manage emotions and stresses by using one’s own way
to reduce and to build up happiness properly 76% ( = 3.04, S.D. = 0.63). The last area, they had
good relationship among themselves, that is they could work together successfully and also have ways
of communication with spoken language and body language in a way of politeness and friendliness.
In additional, they were able to conclude the lesson they have leaned. 84% ( = 3.36, S.D. = 0.43)
(2) The effect of learning process based on Samaarcheevasilp Project to the students’ career skills
in six areas. Frist area, they had working skills: planning and working as planned. 80.25% ( = 3.21,
S.D. = 0.65) Second area, they had managing skills: dividing working roles, and finding way to achieve
their work. 89.25% ( = 3.57, S.D. = 0.43) Third area, acquired the problem-solving skills: being able
to see and understand the problems as well as finding how to solve. 77.5% ( = 3.10, S.D. = 0.66)
Fourth area, they developed the teamwork skills: working and co-operating with group members better.
83.75% ( = 3.35, S.D. = 0.55) Fifth area, they gained knowledge-seeking skills that helped them find
knowledge and tools achieve. 84% ( = 3.36, S.D. = 0.43) The last and the highest impact, they
reflected their moral and ethics as well as their positive attitude the careers. 66.75% ( = 2.64,
S.D. = 0.72)