DEVELOPMENT OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION YOUTH IN THE THREE SOUTHERN BORDER PROVINCES.

Abstract

The research study titled “Development of non-formal education youth in the three Southern Border provinces” is a Research and Development (R&D) project involving learners and service recipients from units under the Office for the Promotion of Learning in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces. The objectives of the study are: 1) To examine the current situation, problems, obstacles, and needs for Thai language development among out-of-school youth in the southern border provinces. 2) To develop a learning process for Thai language usage for learners and service recipients from units under the Office for the Promotion of Learning in Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. 3) To propose recommendations for the development of Thai language skills among out-of-school youth in the southern border provinces. The research findings suggest that analyzing the current situation, problems, obstacles, and needs for Thai language development among out-of-school youth in the southern border provinces indicates that teachers should be equipped with new teaching techniques. They may require skills in organizing learning activities suitable for learners, as well as developing specific curricula appropriate for progressively younger target groups. Developing new learning media or innovations to enable self-directed learning for learners, and promoting participation from all sectors in providing education to out-of-school youth, is also recommended. The research suggests that whether in-classroom research or research into suitable education delivery methods for each age group target is conducted, all can contribute to the goal.