Abstract
This study aims to study Thai non-formal education teachers’ perceptions of their opportunities to obtain knowledge about the learning society; identify the knowledge of non-formal education teachers need about the learning society which could be obtained through a distance learning package; and to develop and evaluate distance learning package on the learning society for the non-formal education teachers. The study sample was 264 non-formal education teachers in local areas from 24 district non-formal education and informal education centres in 12 provinces across the country. Research instruments were questionnaires and interviews. Data obtained were analysed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. Results of the study showed that the non-formal education teachers agreed that knowledge about the learning society was important for their work in promoting lifelong education for people. They strongly agreed that they needed knowledge and understanding about developing a learning society. The self-directed distance learning package on learning society was accepted by 10 experts in the field. Moreover, it was found that after the teachers had studied the distance learning package, their knowledge and understanding about the learning society was significantly higher. They were also highly satisfied with the printed media and the video cd (VCD) in the learning package. Key words: Lifelong education, learning society, non-formal education teachers.
Highlights
In Thailand, the importance of lifelong education has been recognized since 1940 when the government established the Adult Education Division to provide nonformal and informal education for post-school-age people and adults
(2) To identify the knowledge of non-formal education teachers need about the learning society which could be obtained through a distance learning package
Developing every community, village or local society as a learning society is an important part of extending lifelong learning opportunities to all Thai people
Summary
In Thailand, the importance of lifelong education has been recognized since 1940 when the government established the Adult Education Division to provide nonformal and informal education for post-school-age people and adults. The concept of lifelong education was officially introduced in the National Education Plan in 1977. This Plan stated that “education is a continuing process through-out life” (Office of National Education Commission, 1977). The Act proposed a lifelong education philosophy as a principle and a framework for organizing the whole education system of the country (Office of National Education Commission, 1999). The National Education Development Plan 2016 to 2036 (Ministry of Education, 2017) has the vision to let all Thai people obtain quality lifelong education
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