Learning Process in the topics of Food and Dental Caries among the students in Singburi Province, Thailand. 2005-2007.

Abstract

This study was research and development which conducted during 2005-2007 among the students in Singburi Province, Thailand. The objectives of this study were to find out and develop the model of learning process in the topics of food and dental caries. In case of food was the fundamental element of living and dental caries was the major problem among Thai children. The study methods consisted of 2 steps. Firstly, defining the learning process of students through their experiences and action leaned under the context of each school. In order to have a critical mass for finding the learning process model and developing it, the study conducted in 15 schools from 3 districts in Singburi. Secondly, developing the learning process model in 3 residual districts, 15 schools. The study findings found that the students learned and constructed new knowledge from learning by doing since dental caries survey, survey of kinds, amount and frequencies of eating dental harmful food such as snack and soda. Data collection and data analysis showed in percentage, finally searching for the problem solving in each school situation. From this kind of learning, students were enthusiasm, filled with creation and imagination, be proud of themselves, shared and learned, produced a lot of innovation. This model of learning process was child-centered, individual learning and group leaming, thinking skill and management skill, learning from experiences and learning by doing in terms of teachers as facilitators and health workers as coordinators and supporters. This model of learning process should be introduced and conducted furthermore study in any other topics which had influence and effect to the holistic health of children.