A Study of Students' Need for Teaching Media Home Economics Thonburi Vocational College

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) study the current use of media in teaching and learning by students, 2) examine students' needs for teaching and learning media, 3) investigate the purposes for using media in teaching and learning by students, and 4) compare personal factors with the need for media in teaching by students. This is a descriptive research study using a questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 95 students studying in the Home Economics program at Thonburi Vocational College during the academic year 2022. The sample was selected using a multi-stage random sampling method. The statistical methods used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).

The findings showed that: 1) the current media used in teaching and learning by students was at a high level. When considering the data by category, it was found that all aspects were rated highly: printed media, equipment-based media, and digital media. 2) The media that students wanted for teaching and learning was also at a high level, with digital media being the most desired, followed by printed and equipment-based media. 3) The purposes of using media in teaching activities were at a high level. 4) In comparing personal factors with the need for media in teaching, hypothesis testing revealed no significant differences in the need for media use based on gender, educational level, year of study, or program.