ENVIRONMENT IN ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION BUILDING SUPPORTS SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING CASE STUDY: RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ISAN

Abstract

This research is a study of environment in Architecture building supports self-directed learning, Case study at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan. It has objective to study self-directed learning behavior of students and environment in architecture education building which supports self-directed learning. Target group is 196 Bachelor’s Degree students majoring in Architecture, Interior Architecture and Urban Planning Management. This research is a combination of qualitative and quantitative pattern. Research tools are Survey Form, Observation Form and Questionnaire. The data are analyzed on qualitative and quantitative basis. Statistics used are Frequency and Percentage.

      The research found 1) Self-directed learning through outside class behavior nature of students. They often gathered in nice weather, semi open air area. They also used mobile phone to search for information from internet. Activities were meeting, group working, doing homework, and relaxing. 2) Environment in Architecture education building should support self-directed learning everywhere and every time, and appropriate for creative learning. Appropriate weather was an important factor that supported happy working of the students. Moreover, green or natural area around education building should be provided to support better concentration of the students, effecting on better working performance. Learning Environment have internet signal support everywhere and every time, have relaxing area, and have common area for co-working can be used flexibly with easy access, informal pattern at 57.10%, partial separated area at 48.00%, cool colors at 82.10%, a combination of furniture arranging at 57.70%, 3-4 seats of group at 40.30%, and have relaxing atmosphere at 62.20%.