This research aimed to : 1) study the constructivist teaching method through cooperative learning activities to enable students’ self-instruction 2) to design the cooperative teaching and learning model based on the constructivism for the information literacy and research skills course for the students at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon and 3) to develop the constructivist-cooperative teaching and learning instruction to develop critical thinking and learning achievement for the information literacy and research skills course at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. This research used a mixed-method between quantitative research and qualitative research. The data were collected from 30 students using the questionnaire approved by the experts. The in-depth interviewed data from five students who were fast acute and adept learners were analyzed and processed. The computerized statistics were percentage mean and standard deviation. The qualitative data were analyzed for content (Content Analysis). The findings showed that the students had the opinion at a high level about the model of constructivist-cooperative teaching and learning model in the information literacy skills course. Regarding each aspect it was found that the students were extremely satisfied with the constructivist-cooperative teaching and learning model. The following satisfaction lied in the development of the teaching and learning model and the trial of the model conducted with real students to see any potential flaws for further improvement and development of appropriate and effective instruction models. In addition the opinions of the informants were accordant with those of the students. The model should focus on the content and the instruction design. Group works should be used so that students can help each other. Experts in constructivism should play a main role in the development of a constructivist-cooperative instruction model. The constructivist-cooperative instruction model should be implemented with real students. The results can be further used for improvement and development of appropriate and effective instruction models.

The purposes of this research were 1) to study organic rice production of Praknamdaeng Community Amphawa Samutsongkhram 2) to investigate explicit knowledge of organic rice plantation in Praknamdaeng Community and 3) to discover guidelines on promotion to grow organic rice for food security of Praknamdaeng Community. The population groups were agricultural government officials and Praknamdaeng’s farmers. The research tool was interview analyzed by content analysis. The results revealed as follows: 1) According to organic rice production of Praknamdaeng Community there were 288 hectares (1800 rais in Thai) rice-growing areas and 90 farmers’ families in villages 2 3 4 and 6. The land was full of clay not flooded and in the downstream irrigation area. The weather was humid because it was near the sea. There were many different types of rice varieties grown in Praknamdaeng Community namely; Khao Leuang Patew Chumphon Pathumthani fragrant rice RD 31 Suphan Buri 1 RD 59 RD 47 Sangyod Maung Phatthalung rice Aromatic Black (Hom–nin) rice and Riceberry rice. Rice farming process was mostly taught by villages’ ancestors or experts through learning by doing and working together. The problem of traditional rice growing was soil degradation. The organic rice cultivation in Praknamdaeng Community began in 2005. Khao Leuang Patew Chumphon the loca rice was highly grown. Nowadays 70 percentage of the land was full of GAP organic rice production. The biggest problem for the farmers in the community was drought. 2) As for the appropriate knowledge of organic rice production in Praknamdaeng Community the rice farming processes between traditional and organic rice growing were not different. In the case of organic rice production bio-chemicals were used as herbicides and pesticides but the amount of chemical substances was reduced and only used in a short period for safe. 3) Due to guidelines on promotion to grow organic rice for food security of Praknamdaeng Community there were some guidelines for the 2 groups: farmers and community. The guidelines for the farmers were 1) the pursuit of knowledge or transfer of knowledge to the farmers 2) establishing the learning center of organic rice production in the community by chemical-free cultivation 3) providing organic rice paddy demonstration plot for learning 4) preparing the local people to understand and be volunteers for organic rice cultivation 5) developing farmer organization and 6) promoting comprehensive marketing. The guidelines for the community were 1) in the aspect of the quality of life organic rice consumption has to be promoted for the local people and for food security in the future 2) in the aspect of promotion of farmer career organic rice products can be more value-added make pride and more money for the community 3) systematic community enterprise management 4) support for the networks of producers food processing and distribution of organic rice among other communities and provinces. In the aspect of food security the farmers firstly focus on farmer career stability because they consider it as one of the important careers to produce food to the society. Moreover standard qualified products and suitable demand and supply are included.

This study of the role of family locals and community in enhancing the quality of elderly people’s lives in central area by means of Sufficiency Economy theory collected the data from people. It aims 1) to study the role of family locals and the community to enhance the quality of elderly people’s life in Thailand’s central region; 2) to analyze factors related to the quality of elderly people’s lives; and 3) to identify ways of encouraging the development of elderly people to prepare them to be part of the society of elderly people in the ASEAN region. The participants in this research were elderly people in the central region. The research used quantitative methods to measure quality of life. Multi-stage sampling was employed. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics such as average (x̅) and standard deviation to investigate the elements of each factor in the study. The results from the focus group regarding the quality of elderly people’s life can be summarized as follows: 1) The development of the quality of life of elderly people is based on the concept of “Strong community and people through the development and adaptation of the theory of the Sufficency Economy”. 2) The development of the quality of elderly people’s lives by means of religion: emphasizing the Buddhist way of life and local wisdom and culture to teach family members to be a grateful and loyal and to be a good person for the family and local community. 3) The quality of life of elderly people can be improved by implementing laws informed by morality to encourage generosity between family locals and community to solve the problems of elderly people. 4) The quality of life of elderly people locals and the community is based on mutual respect living together naturally according to the concept of the Sufficiency Economy in order to support large numbers of elderly people in the future. Suggestions arising from this research and from other ideas from participants include increases in government funds budgeted to support elderly people and the creation by local government of projects and activities for elderly people. In addition the participants also perceive the need for a chance for the elderly to study and learn in the local elderly school without age limit as a form of life-long learning. The participants also suggested the idea of evaluating the systems of schools for elderly people according to the “cheerfulness and happiness” of learners rather than by any other method. Connections between the schools for elderly learners in the central area should be co-ordinated so as to create more projects and activities.

: The purpose of this research was to 1) study the profile of physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. 2) study the factors contributing to physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. 3) study the guidelines in building physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. The research focused on the quantitative aspects of sport fitness by using equipment to test physical fitness and the questionnaire to measure the factors contributing to physical fitness and the guideline supporting the physical fitness. The questionnaire approved by the experts was used to collect data from 215 students who had been tested for physical fitness. To answer the research questions the data were statistically analyzed and processed using computer program for frequency percentage mean and standard deviation. The results of the study were as follows: 1) a good level of physical fitness of the undergraduate students was sitting and bending forward. An average level of physical fitness included standing & sitting in 60 seconds per one time long jump and 50 meter run. A low level of physical fitness was a 30-second push-up. 2) the factors contributing to physical fitness of the students included 2.1) interest 2.2) physical readiness 2.3) equipment 2.4) need for exercise and 2.5) sport outfits and 3) the guidelines for supporting physical fitness of the students included 3.1) fast walking 3.2) cycling 3.3) swimming and 3.4) running.

This research aimed to this research aim: 1) to study the problems of the National Museums in Central Region of Thailand 2) to study The Guidelines of Marketing Development of Arts and Sciences Educational Attraction of the National Museums in Central Region of Thailand. This research is qualitative research with interviews. The researchers also studied theories involved from documents includes Marketing Mix (7P’s). The sample group used in this study is the officers involved in the Central National Museum. The tools used in this research are interviews. This research found that Products and services the three national museums products or antiques Is interesting and distinguished in itself. Service characteristics of the museum focus on providing educational services providing information to interested parties. The price of collecting admission fees and using the premises according to the regulations of the Fine Arts Department. Location convenient transportation both private cars and public transport. Marketing promotion there are books brochures brochures and information systems through computer networks. Personnel or employees there are good work intentions good service smiling. Physical environment the building is quite old. It should improve modern display techniques. Processes Group visits are usually contacted in advance in order to arrange a guest speaker. Suggestions for museum development Products and services should consider the enjoyment of the visitors learning including receiving details of meaningful signs. Location adding a sign showing a large museum entrance. Marketing promotion should advertise through various online media should organize creative learning activities. Physical environment should improve modern display techniques. Processes adding a tourist center help to inform visitors of the rules and regulations for visiting museums for proper conduct.