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Karuna Kleubmongkol, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, ThailandPronyos Chattarakul, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Preeyakamon Soseng, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Abstract
This study investigates how learning environments can be developed in Satun, Thailand, recognized both as a UNESCO Global Geopark and an emerging Learning City, through the implementation of the Geo Camp Project. Drawing on an action research framework, the study examines two years of field interaction with local communities, aiming to classify critical factors that drive learning and uncover new educational opportunities. The conceptual model is built around the intersection of three domains: learner profiles, learning content, and learning experiences. This classification reveals that people-to-people interaction and context-based content, particularly in geo-science and geo-culture, are essential to Satun’s educational character. Through qualitative observation and analysis, the research highlights how Satun’s untapped local knowledge, especially narratives rooted in “Geo-culture,” fosters both community awareness and engagement. Geo Camp emerged as a co-created program designed and implemented by local stakeholders. It supports experiential, place-based learning while stimulating civic participation and local pride. Moreover, it acts as a strategic catalyst, influencing local government to adopt policies that align with lifelong learning principles and quality tourism development. This paper argues that such community-centered initiatives can serve as scalable models for other rural learning cities in Asia. Geo Camp’s classification model, integrating learner diversity, local content, and immersive experience, offers a practical framework to empower underserved communities through inclusive and sustainable learning ecosystems.
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Conference: ACE2025Stream: Adult
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Kleubmongkol K., Chattarakul P., & Soseng P. (2026) Classifying Opportunities for Lifelong Learning in Satun Through the Geo Camp Project: A Community-Driven Model of Education ISSN: 2186-5892 – The Asian Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 1169-1184) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.92
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.92
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