EFFECTS OF THE WORKSHOP OF BIOMIMICRY DESIGN SPIRAL INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD IN SCIENCE

Abstract

The application of the Biomimicry Design Spiral concept in learning management presented a new approach to science education in Thailand. However, it had not been widely promoted or shared, posing a challenge for biology and life science teachers aiming to foster innovation in the classroom. To address this, researchers conducted practical training with three objectives: 1) To enhance science teachers' ability to manage learning using the Biomimicry Design Spiral concept, 2) To assess science teachers' knowledge and understanding of learning management according to this concept before and after training and 3) To evaluate the satisfaction level of science teachers with the training program. Twenty science teachers participated in the training, and the research utilized self-assessment tools to assess the teachers' knowledge and understanding of learning management based on the Biomimicry Design Spiral concept, as well as an assessment of their satisfaction. The data were analyzed using content analysis, mean values, standard deviation, and paired sample t-tests. The research findings showed that science teachers who designed activities following the steps of the biomimetic design spiral concept showed a higher level of knowledge and understanding about learning management after attending the training ( =2.89, S.D.=0.05) compared to before attending the training ( =1.75, S.D.=0.20). This difference was statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Overall, the science teachers expressed the highest level of satisfaction with the training program ( =4.85, S.D.=0.26)