A GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING THE LIFE SKILLS OF STUDENTS IN MAECHAEM SCHOOL, CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to 1) Study the condition and difficulty in the life skills of students in Maechaem School 2) Study the guidelines for developing the life skills of School with Best Practice and Workshop 3) Assess the approach of developing the life skills of students. Designed by quantitative research. The sampling of 10 people using the interview in the research consisted of administrators and teachers. The approach of developing the life skills of students using the evaluation form of developing life skills based on eligibility and possibilities. The data were collected from 335 interviewees. The statistics used in data analyses were mean and standard deviation. The results of the research revealed that the condition of developing the life skills of students provided good work skills. The school enhanced activities both in-out of school, participation in community activities, and the teaching management focusing on professional skills from the interest of the students. The difficulty in developing the life skills of the students considered in each aspect found that the most problematic aspect was self-awareness and empathy. The least problematic aspect was building good relationships with others. Approaches to developing the life skills of students with the Best Practice model were considered in each aspect as follows: the school should develop the courses of life skills development according to the needs of students. The school should provide activities that encourage students to discover their ability. The school should provide a model for developing life skills in accordance with the school contexts such as the Smart Leader Program. According to the workshop, all of the participants agreed to the approaches to developing the life skills of students. The results of the assessment of guidelines in developing the life skills of students in Mae Chaem School found that the aspects of suitability and possibility were at the highest level.