An Integrated Inquiry-based BYOD Approach for Supporting Social Studies Learning Abilities in Museums

Abstract

History is an important required subject on every level and every country. In particularly Thailand has prioritized to study history. Nevertheless, there has a limitation in studying history. Especially teaching and learning approach that still mostly be taught through lecture-based learning, and memorization skill. In this study, the author designed the historical learning approach that integrating inquiry-based BYOD approach to learning and experiencing in the historical museum. 62 grade 12 participants were assigned the mission through the communication gadget. In the mission, participants were anticipated to trained Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking skill in the 21st century through the mission associated with historical, architectural, and cultural knowledge’s content. From the experiment, it founded that participants mostly developed and increase Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking skills after experienced this museum education approach. The findings of this study could serve as a model in adopting blended learning with museum learning activities for social science and other subject.