This study aimed (1) to assess the needs of the “RU for All” Learning Center and (2) to design a HyFlex Learning for the “RU for All” Learning Center, in alignment with the identified needs. The participants consisted of 279 stakeholders, including administrators, faculty members, staff, teachers, students in affiliated schools, and community members. Data were collected using a paired-comparison needs assessment questionnaire with open-ended items. Additionally, 40 participants, comprising teachers, staff, and community representatives in Bangkok, evaluated the quality of the training courses developed. The Priority Needs Index (PNI_modified) was employed to analyze and rank the needs. The findings revealed that the first-ranked need was “promoting self-directed learning through online platforms” (PNI_modified = 0.854). Based on this, the “RU for All” Learning Center was established as a HyFlex Learning model with four courses: Health Hub: Healing Minds, Strengthening Thais; Talk Pro: Enhancing Language, Expanding Opportunities; Cooking to Cash: Profitable Culinary Skills; and R&D for Expert Teachers: Advancing Expertise through Research and Development. Evaluation results indicated that the training courses achieved the highest quality level (M = 4.81, S.D. = .317), demonstrating the effectiveness of the HyFlex Learning approach in promoting sustainable community learning.

Authors:
Chuthaphon Masantiah, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
Manika Wisessathorn, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
Kritchaya Poompin, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
Wanatphong Benjaphong, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Chuthaphon Masantiah, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of the Evaluation and Research Program, Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand. My interests include educational research, assessment, and community studies.

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