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On July 3, 2024, Walailak University, led by Asst.Prof.Dr. Hathaichanok Kommen, Asst.Prof.Dr. Upsorn Boonyang,  ACTING.SUB-LT. Jiraphat Namkaew, faculty members of the School of Science, along with first and second-year students from the School of Science and the School of Education and Liberal Arts, and staff from the Center for Academic Services, undertaken educational outreach activity beyond campus to promote learning in mathematics and science. In the activity, it involved teaching the target group of students how to make sandwiches and learning about the five food groups.

Additionally, on July 5, 2024, an on-site activity was conducted to plant vegetables, collect data, and record the growth of the plants. This activity integrated teaching and learning management with academic services under “The Development and Promotion of STEM Education Project at Chumchon Mai School.” The objective of this activity was to provide academic services to students in local school, namely, Chumchon Mai School. It utilized educational media and new generation student leaders who had been trained in facilitation skills, ensuring that the students' work was systematic and well-organized. Moreover, the hands-on activities enhanced knowledge, fostered unlimited skill development, practiced analytical thinking, systematic problem-solving, and the design and creation of inventions, aimed at developing skills for the learners, including:

(1) Academic skills integrating knowledge from four disciplines: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

(2) Personal skills in practicing analytical thinking, systematic problem-solving, personality development, and confidence in self-expression.

(3) Social skills in working together, living in society, helping others, and having a sense of public spirit.

The teaching activities focus on practical application, enabling students to apply what they learn to solve small problems and even create inventions to address everyday issues. The emphasis is on developing skills through hands-on practice. Additionally, the program aims to instill the qualities of being a teacher in the students. The participants in these activities were 15 fifth-grade students.

These activities align with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): SDG4 (Quality Education), which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. They also support SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering collaboration with various networks and relevant organizations.