Learning Ecosystem Guideline in School for Active Learning

Abstract

A learning ecosystem is a systematic arrangement that supports learners to develop themselves to their full potential and has got 21st-century skills. This research aimed to establish learning ecosystem guidelines in schools for active learning. An interview form was used for collecting data on the learning ecosystem management of the model school, and then prepared a learning ecosystem manual, and transferred to the school that being affiliated with Pathum Thani primary educational service area office; satisfaction with the manual was collected by using a questionnaire. The results showed that the importance of organizing a learning ecosystem is working together, collaborating, developing, and obtaining goals with school administrators, teachers, and learners, as well as providing everyone with the opportunity to propose development ideas in terms of learning design and learning activity design which benefit learners. After reflecting on the learning ecosystem management and examples of learning activities, it was led to establish a learning ecosystem guide and transfer it to the schools. The satisfaction rating of the manual was at the highest level. The accuracy, clarity of the content, and consistency of the activity design with the curriculum indicators were rated at the highest level. Using the manual in school learning activities has shown that the content and consistency of the activities designed in the learning ecosystem guide are appropriate for the school. This research can be a guideline for developing the learning ecosystem in schools to increase potential development and response to sustainable development goal 4, in order to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.