Results of the learning management of Active Learning Approach in Science subject towards the creation of learning motivation for vocational students

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study 1) the results from the Active Learning Approach in Science subject to create the motivation for vocational student education 2) the attitude of the vocational student towards Science (Physics) education. The target group of this study is students in vocational certificate level (vocational certificate) who are studying in the vocational subjects, including electricians, mechanics, mechatronics and welder of the Technical College under the Vocational Education Commission, 100 schools nationwide. Collect data from a total of 9,541 students by random sampling. The tools used for collecting data are 1) class observation record form 2) group discussion 3) Survey of students' attitudes at Vocational Education for Science (Physics) level. Analyze data using basic statistics, such as Percentage, analysis of group discussion using Content Analysis Method

The research found that Active learning Approach in Science affecting the motivation of learning at the vocational level students which consist of main points are: 1) work intention 2) reflecting on what students have learned in class 3) participation in content discussions, and 4) the importance of applying in daily life. The motivation that makes students want to study Science subject is the teachers organize the teaching approach to be consistent with the students' aptitudes and preferences, there are a variety of teaching methods, focus on practical learning, focus on experimenting or solving problems using group processes, and students have clear roles, using 7E and inquiry-based learning using project-based, and have lectures as teaching material, such as videos, PPT, pictures and so on. Teachers encourage students by using questions to stimulate students’ interest, exchanging ideas from time to time, enhance motivation by scoring and adjust their personality to create a friendly relationship with students. And teachers have examples of applying concepts to real-world work or daily life at personal and family level, can be used in higher education and the future, and students have a good attitude towards Science, Science content that has been learned which useful in the future, have an understanding of the content of Science education and Science helps to live a better life.