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Abstract
The activity "K.S. ASTRO-INNOVATOR: Sky of Dreams – An Astronomy Innovation from Kuruprachasan School to Primary Classrooms" was developed with the objective of integrating the subject Earth, Astronomy, and Space with analytical thinking, innovation development, and knowledge transfer. The program engaged upper secondary students as designers, developers, and facilitators, transferring astronomy knowledge to primary school students in partner schools. The project employed an Active Learning approach, divided into six phases: 1) Igniting Curiosity – Exploring the Universe in the Classroom, 2) Inspiring Ideas – Astronomy for Whom?, 3) From Concept to Creation – Innovation Development, 4) Trial and Refinement – Peer Testing, 5) Real-World Application – Secondary Students Teaching Primary Learners, 6) Conclusion and Community Astronomy Exhibition.
Results showed that the program successfully expanded active learning practices to 12 partner primary schools, involving 23 teachers and 142 primary students. The entire initiative was designed and implemented by 156 secondary students from Kuruprachasan School. These students demonstrated significant development in analytical thinking, problem-solving, innovation creation, and leadership skills. Meanwhile, primary students showed improved understanding of astronomy content, developed a positive attitude toward science, and were inspired to further learning. Teachers in the partner schools were able to adapt and apply the model in their own classrooms, contributing to the enhancement of instructional quality and the establishment of a sustainable astronomy learning network. This initiative thus serves as a model for learner-centered education that effectively fosters 21st-century skills and aligns with national goals of improving educational quality and building a lifelong learning society.
Keywords: Astronomy, Educational Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, Active Learning
