Promotion of Advanced Practical Skills Using Disciplinary Integration Teaching and Learning Activity for Electrical Engineering Education

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is on the promotion of advanced practical skills using disciplinary integration teaching and learning activity for electrical engineering education. The study initially developed teaching and learning by focusing on learner-center in class learning and learners' involvement in the activities according to STEM Education. The instrument used in this research included teacher's handbook, teaching media such as demonstration and training packages, computer media, and evaluation form. After the developed teaching model was trialed in the course of electrical technology with the samples of students in Faculty of Industrial Technology at Chitralada Technology Institute. It was found that the developed teaching and learning model based on STEM education could promote students' involvement on determining teaching and learning activities, and their ability to select learning methods suitable for their existing knowledge and aptitude. In addition, the practice-based activities could enhance students working skill, work experience, and teamwork. Moreover, students were satisfied with the teaching and learning activities which could promote working skills to support technology education effectively and produce graduates with capabilities according to the real needs of industrial manufactures.