Student Development in Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University using the Research Process together with the Wisdom of Thai Local Herbal

Abstract

Student development of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University by using the research process with folk herbal wisdom were studied. Its objectives were 1) to study knowledge of local knowledge of students and 2) to develop learning skills in research of students Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University. This research consists of a sample group consisting of regular students. There were 295 people studying in Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, consisting of 65 people from the Faculty of Education, 95 people from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Technology and 135 people from the Faculty of Science and Technology. Research was conducted as follows: 1) Creating an understanding of the organization regarding the student development process, 2) Presenting basic information of the university, and 3) Student development by using the research process with folk herbal wisdom. This study has students from the first year to the 4th year students participating in the project. By developing students in each year following details; First year students inquire about knowledge and utilization of local knowledge and folk herbs. The 2nd year students practice the skills in searching for information from reliable references. The  3^rd year students practice research skills by focusing on the identification of research problems Setting goals, making assumptions, research design writing a research proposal, data collection and data interpretation and the 4^th year students conducted research with researchers by using knowledge based on folk herbal wisdom principles. Students have carried out the research steps until reaching a conclusion and perform data analysis until the research piece came out. The results of the research were found the first year students know the name of local wisdom. The second year students could tell the benefits and properties of local wisdom. There are more than 3 sources of references available. The third year students conduct their studies with the guidance of their instructors and able to develop skills from the research. Targeting Hypothesis, Research Design, Research writing, Data Collection and the interpretation of information. The fourth year students conduct research based on the skills they have learned from the research. They can set objectives, hypothesis, research design, data collection, summarize and discuss the results.