An Experience-Based Learning System to Enhance Learning in Geographic Information Technology for Students of Mahamakut Buddhist University, Srilanchang Campus

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) study knowledge about Experience-Based Learning System to Enhance Learning in Geographic Information Technology for Students of Mahamakut Buddhist University, Srilanchang Campus; (2) develop an experience-based Learning system; (3) trial an experience-based Learning system; and (4) evaluate an experience-based Learning system. The research utilized a Research and Development (R&D) design and piloted it with 11 third-year students in the first semester of 2024. The findings revealed the following:
1. Studying knowledge about experiential teaching systems promoted students' practical learning, developed 21st-century skills, understood spatial relationships, integrated across disciplines, and prepared for the digital age.
2. Creating an experiential teaching system from learning. The learning process consisted of seven steps: (1) Knowledge Study, (2) Needs Assessment, (3) Conceptual Framework Development, (4) Soliciting Feedback, (5) Prototype Drafting, (6) Testing, and (7) Final Report Improvement.
3. Experimenting with the Creation of an Experience-Based Learning System. The results for the communities are: (1) community maps of Ban Phu Bo Bit, Ban Kang Pla, and Ban Tiu; (2) systematic spatial data; (3) community-institution collaboration; (4) the emergence of modern data management concepts; (5) participation in surveys and planning; and (6) awareness of the value of spatial data for long-term development.
4. The overall evaluation of the teaching system was at the highest level (= 4.74, S.D. = 0.93 ).
5. The knowledge gained from the research is the (GIT) CIPOF PLAN, which is a geographic information system for Experience-Based Learning to develop learning effectively and sustainably.