Learning Model for English Communication Among Youth in The Old City Area, Phrae Province based on Community Learning

รูปแบบการเรียนรู้การสื่อสารภาษาอังกฤษของเยาวชนในพื้นที่เขตเมืองเก่าจังหวัดแพร่โดยใช้ชุมชนเป็นฐานการเรียนรู้

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study a model for English communication learning, 2) develop an English communication model for youth, 3) evaluate a community-based English communication learning model for youth in the old city area of Phrae province. This study used a mixed-methods approach. Data was collected using questionnaires from youth and individuals connected to the old city area of Phrae who are involved in community-based learning. This included caretakers or those associated with the old city area and youth connected to the area. Statistical analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Interview results were analyzed descriptively.

Research Findings   

1. Study of the English Communication Learning Model found that designing an English communication learning model for youth in the old city area of Phrae province should fully utilize the community's existing cultural and social assets. It should integrate communicative and experiential teaching approaches with a second language acquisition theoretical framework.
2. Development of the English Communication Learning Model for Youth found that 1) Community Activities Integration, which involves learning language skills through ongoing community activities that different communities organize annually. 2) Learning from Community Experts, which involves learning from local wisdom, knowledgeable individuals, or experts with skills relevant to the community's learning resources. 3) Community Cooperation, which is essential for successful community-based learning as it requires on-site engagement. 4) Community Used Resources, which is a crucial factor for accessing the community and fostering collaboration among participating youth.
3. Evaluation of the English Communication Learning Model for Youth found that 1) The comparison of pre- and post-learning achievements in English communication for youth in the old city area of Phrae revealed average scores of 15.13 and 16.90, respectively. The post-learning scores were significantly higher than the pre-learning scores at the 0.05 statistical level. 2) The evaluation of the community-based English communication learning model for youth in the old city area of Phrae found that the model was at a high level.