A study of the Needs Assessment in the subject for the Design and Technology Course for Mathayom 3 students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study and analyze the problems and needs in organizing learning in Design and Technology for Mathayom 3 students at Maeonwittayalai School, 2) to develop a learning management model for Design and Technology for Mathayom 3 students that is consistent with the needs analysis results, and 3) to measure the students' academic achievement from organizing learning in Design and Technology. The sample in this research was 32 Mathayom 3/1 students. Purposive sampling was used. The research instruments consisted of 1) a needs questionnaire to study the needs in organizing learning in design and technology. For Mathayom 3 students, 2) learning management model, and 3) an achievement test for students in the Design and Technology subject. Data were analyzed using the Priority Needs Index and a One-Way Repeated Measures ANOVA using the Jamovi program, along with content analysis.

Research findings concluded that: 1) Students had the highest needs for learning basic technology (PNI modified = 0.328), followed by readiness to use technology media (PNI modified = 0.263). The top five needs were basic programming knowledge, the ability to explain basic concepts of technology design, knowledge of software use, knowledge of technology applied in everyday life, and the availability of necessary tools and equipment. 2) The developed learning management model consisted of four components: basic principles, learning objectives, a five-step learning management process, and assessment and evaluation. The learning was organized into 5 learning units, totaling 20 weeks. 3) Students' academic achievement after learning was significantly higher than before and during learning at the .05 level, reflecting that the developed learning management model can effectively improve students' academic achievement.