Model for Developing Student Competency to Become Smart Farmers Competency Development Model, Student, Smart Farmer

Abstract

This research aims to develop a model for enhancing the competencies of high-vocational innovation scholarship students in the Associate Degree Program in Agricultural Technology at Phrae Community College to become smart farmers. The research methodology employed a mixed methods research design, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods. The sample consisted of 25 stakeholders involved in the project to develop the potential of high-vocational innovation scholarship students in the Associate Degree Program in Agricultural Technology at Phrae Community College, including administrators, lecturers, students, and agricultural entrepreneurs. The research results revealed a development model called the "PHRAE Model." This model is an integrated model consisting of the following components: P: Plan: A meeting of lecturers to plan student competency development for each semester. H: High Technology: The use of high technology to promote agricultural careers. R: Relationship: Building relationships and networks for experiential learning during the study period. A: Area: Students are required to learn and work in the community with businesses. E: Evaluation: Monitoring students to ensure they have jobs that match their competencies in each semester. The evaluation and validation results of the model showed an overall mean score of 4.43, which exceeded the set criteria. Therefore, it can be concluded that the experts validated the model developed by the researcher.