Corrigendum to: The Development Biology Authentic Learning of Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary), Thailand

This chapter presents the “Development of Authentic Biology Learning Activities, Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary)” research study. The study included a sample group of 160 students in Grade 10 at Mahasarakham University (MSU) Demonstration School (Secondary), Thailand, divided via purposive sampling into an experimental group of 80 students and a control group of 80 students. The experimental group used authentic learning techniques to study biology, whereas the control group used normal learning to study the same subject. The study used a quasi-experimental design to assess biology knowledge after learning in both groups as well as the experimental group’s attitude towards the active learning method. The instruments used include a set of authentic biology learning activities, biology knowledge tests, and an attitude questionnaire. Results show that students in the experimental group increased their knowledge of biology after engaging in authentic learning and had a positive attitude about learning via this method. Authentic learning activities in biology give students a better understanding of the subject, evidenced by higher knowledge test scores after authentic learning, and thus is an effective way to organize learning activities for students not only in biology but in other courses of study as well

The Development of Organic Agricultural Network to Market in School for Sustainable Community

This research aims to create a development approach of organic market in the Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary) and increase the awareness of the consumption of non-toxic agricultural produce and environmental conservation in students and villagers in the community. The samples consisted of 30 Don Yom villagers, Tha Khon Yang Sub-district, Kantharawichai District and 30 students of Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary) in academic year 2016-2017 selected by volunteer sampling. The research instruments were a questionnaire, activity participation form, and interview form. The research found that data analysis on cropping and agriculture, villagers cared for non-toxic cultivation. In the community, the villagers owned non-chemical and organic vegetable farms (81.67%). They did not use chemical for vegetable farming (83.33%). Most of them have alternative material instead of pesticides (93.33%), and most of which are biocatalyst from organics fermentation (60%). The Villagers in Don Yom and students were found to have a moderate level of awareness of consumption of non-toxic agricultural produce and environmental conservation. In general, the villagers were more aware than the students, with a significant difference level of .05. By using Pair t-test to compare the average income of organic agriculture network members, it was found that their income increased significantly after joining the network, with the significance level of .05

Environmental, Economic, Social and Health Impacts from the Flood Situation in Kham Riang Sub-district, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand in 2022

The purpose of this research was to study the environmental, economic, social and health impacts of the flood situation in Kham Riang sub-district, Kantharawichai district, Maha Sarakham province. The sample used in the study were 140 villagers, 10 villagers per village, 14 villages of affected by environmental, economic, social and health impacts of the flood situation in Kham Riang sub-district, Kantharawichai district, Maha Sarakham province, from purposive sampling. The tools used in the study were: 1) interview form for the impact of the flood situation, 2) questionnaire on the impact of the flood situation. Qualitative data were analyed as descriptive. The results of the study showed that :1) Environmental impact from the flood situation, it was found that most of them were damaged in agriculture, for example, the flooding of rice fields and vegetable gardens, resulting in the lack of agricultural products for villagers and lack of income from agriculture. 2) The economic impact from the flood situation was found to affect agricultural crops and made the villagers lose income from their work due to inability to travel to work. And after the flood disaster disappeared must borrow debt borrowing money to repair the house which such villagers has been doing agriculture for the most part by damage to the plantation will fall at 1,750 baht per rai. There were some families relying on agriculture as their main occupation, the next occupation is trading. There are no products to be sold and do not have money to go buy things to resell. 3) Social impact from the flood situation, it was found that most of them were damaged in housing such as doors, windows, home appliances that were broken. The road has been damaged by water erosion, making traffic difficult for a long time, having to use a boat instead of a car to travel. Agricultural crops are damaged, especially the rice fields that were mostly damaged.4) Health impact from the flood situation, it was found that most of them had water allergies, such as biting feet. The cause of water bites is caused by irritation of the skin. Due to wetness and exposure to dirt, various chemicals in flooded areas can cause eczema. The skin looks peeling, especially at the niche of the toes which has a red rash, burning, itching, including causing stress and anxiety in the lives of the villagers in everyday life