Faculty of Humanities, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.
F1000Res. 2024 Apr 26;13:401. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.146802.1. eCollection 2024.
This article presents a research study that aims to explore sustainable approaches for developing professional skills in vocational education students in Thailand. This is the second phase of the research, which utilizes a qualitative research methodology.
The key informants in this study are administrators of vocational education institutions, teachers, and students currently enrolled in vocational education institutions in Thailand, totaling 36 participants. The research uses a purposive sampling method and snowball sampling method. Data collection methods include document analysis, in-depth structured interviews, and observation. The results of the interviews are analyzed, and the content analysis is summarized. The research process consists of 4 steps: 1) literature review, 2) data collection, 3) data analysis, and 4) verification and confirmation.
The research findings highlight several key considerations, including: 1) factors influencing the development of professional skills among vocational education students, such as curriculum design, support and counseling, practical training in workplaces, interactive learning, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills development, practical learning, and supportive learning environments, 2) approaches for sustainable professional skill development involve employing the appropriate approaches for self-development. The steps include setting clear goals and plans, active learning and training, technology skill development, experiential learning, problem-solving skill development, participation in professional activities, self-reflection, and continuous self-improvement.
These approaches aim to enhance the competencies of vocational education students, ensuring quality and efficiency as part of lifelong learning and sustainable development.
本文介绍了一项旨在探索泰国职业教育学生专业技能可持续发展途径的研究。这是该研究的第二阶段，采用了定性研究方法。
本研究的主要信息提供者包括泰国职业教育机构的管理人员、教师以及目前就读于职业教育机构的学生，共有 36 名参与者。研究采用了目的性抽样和滚雪球抽样方法。数据收集方法包括文献分析、深度结构化访谈和观察。对访谈结果进行分析，并对内容进行总结。研究过程包括 4 个步骤：1）文献回顾；2）数据收集；3）数据分析；4）验证和确认。
研究结果强调了几个关键考虑因素，包括：1）影响职业教育学生专业技能发展的因素，如课程设计、支持和咨询、工作场所的实践培训、互动学习、解决问题和分析思维能力的发展、实践学习和支持性学习环境；2）可持续专业技能发展的途径涉及采用适当的自我发展方法。这些步骤包括设定明确的目标和计划、积极学习和培训、技术技能发展、体验式学习、解决问题技能的发展、参与专业活动、自我反思和持续自我提升。
这些方法旨在提高职业教育学生的能力，确保其在终身学习和可持续发展中具备质量和效率。
