Children are a vital resource of the nation and play a crucial role in driving the country toward progress, as they will grow into the adults of the future. Therefore, students in schools should be nurtured with desirable characteristics to ensure they possess both knowledge and life skills, enabling them to become quality individuals in the future. The cultivation of these desirable traits should be integrated with engaging activities, allowing students to absorb knowledge naturally. Students majoring in Elementary Education, Psychology, and Guidance gain knowledge related to teaching at the elementary level, as well as principles of psychology and guidance. In addition to academic coursework, providing students with hands-on experience through organizing activities with school children helps enhance their leadership qualities. Such experiences offer valuable opportunities for students to practice leadership, develop planning and organizational skills, and prepare them for their future roles as professional teachers.
Project Objectives:
1. To provide students with opportunities to practice leadership and develop good teamwork skills.
2. To allow students to gain hands-on experience in organizing activities with elementary school children.
3. To provide guidance to students in the areas of personal and social development.
4. To foster desirable characteristics in students through engaging activities.
The project featured four guidance-based learning stations focused on personal and social development:
1. Storytelling with Vocabulary – A creative language activity aimed at building communication and cognitive skills.
2. Tug-of-Heart – A team-building activity designed to promote empathy, connection, and collaboration.
3. Victory Hunt – A game-based activity that encourages perseverance, problem-solving, and goal-setting.
4. Proud to Be Me – An activity that fosters self-esteem and self-awareness, encouraging students to appreciate their own unique identities. In addition, recreational activities were organized to further promote the development of desirable traits in participating students.
The Sustainable Area Development Project: Capacity Building Program for Students in Elementary Education, Psychology, and Guidance was held on March 5, 2025, at Wat Bang Pheng School (Kulab Rat Amnuay Wit School), Chonburi Province. The event was attended by 53 students from the Faculty of Education and 62 elementary school students.
Students developed leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as team members through a structured collaborative process. This began with meetings to select the location and date of the event, the delegation of responsibilities among team members, budget management, and careful planning and rehearsal of the activities. These processes provided students with real-world experience and enhanced their ability to organize educational activities for elementary school children. Moreover, the students at the host school received guidance in both personal and social aspects through activities that promoted the development of desirable characteristics. This project served as an integration of academic knowledge with practical application, as university students applied their learning in guidance and counseling to creatively design and implement meaningful activities. In addition, the project functioned as an academic service that supported and developed schools in underprivileged communities. It highlighted the role of students in using their knowledge for the benefit of society and reflected the university’s strong commitment to social responsibility.
Project Leaders: Ketsara Noimanop and Supukjira Promsuwicha Faculty of Education
