Development Of a Competency Based Learning Management Model for Children and Youth in Justice Process: Case Study Vocational Training Center, District 5

Abstract

This research aims to develop a competency-based learning management model for children and youth in the judicial process and to propose supporting mechanisms. The researcher used participatory action research. The target research group was in the Vocational Training Center, District 5, Ubon Ratchathani, consisting of 10 executives and officials and 30 children and youth. The research is divided into 2 parts: Part 1. Participatory action research has 4 steps. Step 1: The Planning Step 2: The Action Step 3: The Performance Observation Step 4: The reflection. And in Part 2, the researcher develops a proposition of the learning support mechanisms in the judicial system, consisting of the document analysis, the interview, and the focus group discussion. The results showed that 1) the competencies of the children and youth in the judicial process were classified into 6 primary competencies and 48 secondary competencies. 2) There are 8 types of learning styles, including (1) role-playing (2) designing individual learning plans (3) learning from resources, emphasizing personnel with specific abilities. (4) demonstrating; (5) participatory (6) learning through practice, (7) self-directed learning, and (8) play-based learning. 3) The promotion of competency-based learning consists of six processes as follows: (1) entering education and learning by creating individual learning plans (2) carrying out learning activities; (3) observation and evaluation process; (4) motivation process; (5) developing teaching tools and media; (6) participatory learning process. 4) Providing learning has a process, tools, and innovations, including (1) instructional media (2) learning games (3) learning through practice (4) networked learning, and (5) contemplative education. Mechanisms to support learning for children and youth in the judicial system need to conform with the ecological system theory.