Local Information Sources for Learning Promotion: A Case Study of Mabgrad Witthaya School, Mabgrad Subdistrict, Phra Thong Kham District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to 1) collect and categorize local information sources
for applying to the teaching activities of Mabgrad Witthaya School, Mabgrad Subdistrict, Phra
Thong Kham District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and 2) study needs for using local information resources for teaching and learning of Mabgrad Witthaya School, Mabgrad Subdistrict,
Phra Thong Kham District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. This research was survey research.
The instruments for data collection consisted of the record forms used for compilation and
categorization of data. The area of study covered 8 villages in Mabgrad Sub-district, Phra Thong
Kham District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The data analysis involved document analysis,
feld study and structured interview based on a triangulation technique. The needs of using
local information provided the structured-questionnaire for the collection of data and 16
respondents had completed the questionnaires. Percentage, mean, and standard deviation
were employed in the data analysis. The majority results were as follows:
1. There are 102 information sources can be applied to teaching and learning at
Mabgrad Witthaya School consisted of 4 types i.e. 1) 45 institutional information resources, 2)
14 place resources, 3) 14 personal resources, and 4) 29 event resources.
2. Teacher’s needs for using local information resources for teaching and learning
on a large scale for all resources were most needed. Considering each aspect, the personal
resources was the highest level and followed by the event resources, institutional information
resources, and place resources respectively.