Development of Hands - on Learning Unit on the Electric Steering System in Next Generation Vehicle for Mechanical Education Students Faculty of Technical Education Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

Abstract

          This research developed hands-on learning unit on electric steering systems in next generation vehicle. The aims of this work are as follows: 1) to determine the effectiveness of learning management based on the hands - on learning unit, 2) to compare the outcomes, and 3) to assess student satisfaction with the hands - on learning unit. This is a classroom action research study. The research sample consists of 25 second – year Mechanical Education students participating in a course on automotive undercarriage and transmission systems during the academic year 1/2021.The following tools were employed in this study: 1) a learning management plan for hands - on learning in the subject of electric steering systems in next generation vehicle, 2) a learning plan quality assessment form, and 3) a learning achievement exam. Statistics were used in data analysis include mean, standard deviation, and t - test statistics (Independent Samples t - test).
          The results of the research have showed 1) electric steering practice established in next generation automotive and the instructional materials have an E1/E2 learning efficiency value of 64.40/82.00, which exceeds the predetermined criterion of 80/80. 2) The learning outcome exhibited a significant difference at the 0.05 level between the pre - post learning levels with regard to the electric steering practice established in modern vehicles. 3) The level of student satisfaction with the electric steering practice set installed in next generation vehicle was determined to be maximum.