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Jutharat Sunprasert, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, ThailandTas Yusoontorn, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Shinichiro Mito, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Abstract
This study aimed to develop an instructional model for the “Project” course offered to Grade 11 students in the Automation Engineering program at KOSEN KMUTT. The model integrates STEM-PjBL (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – Project-Based Learning) with the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to establish connections between steps of the EDP and disciplinary knowledge. Through this approach, students apply STEM knowledge in Problem Definition, Data Analysis, Design, Construction, Experimentation, and Refinement. The research was first implemented with the 3rd cohort of the program, during which data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The findings identified three major challenges: (1) project topics were too narrowly defined, limiting access to relevant information; (2) the application of classroom knowledge to project work was limited, and (3) teacher support was inadequate. Consequently, student satisfaction was rated at a moderate to good level. Based on these findings, the instructional model was revised for the 4th cohort of the program in the following year. Key modifications included: (1) adapting project topics to align more closely with students’ real-life contexts, (2) aligning the teaching of prerequisite content with the project timeline, and (3) providing increased teacher support through consultation and technical guidance. The revised model resulted in significantly higher levels of student satisfaction, particularly in project process management, with ratings improving to “good” and “very good.” Overall, the study demonstrates that integrating STEM-PjBL with the EDP effectively enhances teaching and learning in the “Project” course and provides a practical framework for improving project-based education in engineering contexts.
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Conference: ACE2025Stream: Learning Experiences
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Sunprasert J., Yusoontorn T., & Mito S. (2026) Development of a STEM-PjBL Teaching and Learning Process Using the Engineering Design Process (EDP) in a Project-Based Course for Grade 11 Students in the KOSEN-KMUTT Program ISSN: 2186-5892 – The Asian Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 529-540) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.40
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.40
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