Science education in Thailand realizes the importance of organizing science learning that is modern and on par with international standards, aiming to achieve the greatest results for students. The organization of learning should promote students to develop their natural abilities and their full potential in line with their interests and aptitudes, taking into account individual differences...
NARIT has organised “The Astronomical Teacher Training and Workshop” to train teachers teaching in school, especially those who teach in science and astronomy. Astronomy is the subject included in Thai Basic Education Core Curriculum in 2008. The ultimate goal of this particular training is teachers are able to use astronomy to inspire students on their interests in science, as well as to have...
Astronomy education has received more interest in recent years. However, there are still increasing demands for access to professional astronomical resources, and gaps in accessibility is still a recurring problem in many regions around the world. To help bridge this gap and promote equal access to educational opportunities, the ITCA Teacher Training Workshop was developed for an...
The Edible Astronomy is an innovative educational workshop designed to make astronomy more accessible and engaging through the medium of food. Developed by the PBESA astronomy club, this program transforms complex astronomical concepts into interactive culinary experiences. Each activity combines science with creativity, allowing participants to explore the universe through taste and...
Empowering teachers and educators is vital in building a strong foundation through meaningful and engaging teaching strategies. This empowerment plays a key role in enhancing student learning while nurturing adaptive, globally competitive learners. Astronomy training allows science educators to create dynamic learning experiences, where students engage with complex concepts about the universe,...
This set of activities was developed for the astronomy elective course offered since 2022 to upper secondary school students in the Science-Mathematics program at Satthasamut School. The primary goal is to enhance students’ skills in analytical and computational thinking, observation, and inquiry within the field of astronomy, helping them recognize its relevance to everyday life and foster a...
Literatures in Astronomy Education often assume that students and classrooms globally are similar and we often discuss best classroom practices as if they are universal. Often times, it is implied that all it takes is just translating classroom materials in native language and then the success could be replicated. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Even though we all share the...
The Philippine Space Science and Astronomy Research Conference (PSSARC) will be held for the first time on August 8-12, 2025, at Adamson University, Philippines. This will be the first conference of its kind, wherein Filipino experts, researchers, scientists, and enthusiasts in space science and astronomy will gather together to create an avenue for building new connections, fostering novel...
India is the land of unity in diversity. It offers unique challenges when it comes to delivering quality, affordable, and accessible astronomy education to students, especially in its most remote and marginalized regions. Inspired by the vision and efforts of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space program, the LIFE-To & Beyond Foundation came up with the Outreach Sarabhai...
In this talk I shall present our experience with astronomy education in schools. With the help of various kits on light, pressure, magnetism, and Newton's Laws, we explained various principles in physics that students have studied in schools and extended it to astronomy, ranging from the working of telescopes to rocket launching and others. We have also been training students with material for...
In pursuit of fostering Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in astronomy education, Laniakea Ventures Opc is leading efforts to promote space and astronomy learning in the Visayas and Mindanao regions of the Philippines. Recognizing that societal, cultural, religious, economic, and physical barriers often limit participation in science, the initiative develops innovative, localized...
In the Philippines, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) plays a crucial role in fostering scientific literacy and promoting astronomy across diverse communities. This paper examines the evolution of astronomy education and public outreach initiatives by PAGASA, highlighting its key programs before, during, and after the COVID-19...
Astronomy, as an interdisciplinary science, uniquely integrates fundamental concepts from various scientific disciplines, making it highly relevant and engaging for diverse audiences. However, its integration into national curricula varies significantly across countries, raising questions about its optimal level and role within these frameworks. This presentation explores the challenges and...
In the context of Asia, where urbanization and light pollution pose significant challenges to astronomy education, innovative approaches are crucial for engaging students and fostering environmental awareness. This presentation showcases the ASTROx project, an interdisciplinary initiative that integrates dark sky education into science curricula through design thinking and social innovation....
Curriculum development plays a crucial role in shaping students’ understanding and engagement with astronomy. With the upcoming transition to the MATATAG Curriculum, it is essential to revisit and critically evaluate the astronomy competencies outlined in the current Philippine K-12 system. This paper presents the challenges and concerns encountered in implementing astronomy education within...
To enhance astronomy outreach activities, this research investigated the baseline conceptual understanding of secondary school students in northeastern Thailand. We administered the Astronomy Diagnostic Test, Thai version (ADT-TH v2.1), to 168 students in a science-focused program at a large secondary school prior to their participation in a 'Sci-School Lab' outreach event hosted by the...
This study explores students’ understanding of fundamental astronomy concepts using the Basic Astronomy Questionnaire (BAQ), a concise instrument designed to probe critical concepts for building a solid foundation in astronomy education, such as astronomical scales and sizes, the seasons, and gravity. Research indicates that students frequently hold alternative views about these topics...
Nowsaday AI technology takes an important role in our daily lifes. It makes our lifes easier than in the past. We can collect many data from all over the world by only using our fingertips or we can even summarize a long article in few seconds. We can also generate things using a generative AI only by input an appropriate promt. From the ability of AI mentioned above, it's a cool idea to...
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In an era where science and technology play a crucial role in national development, instilling scientific knowledge and inspiration in young people is essential—especially in remote areas with limited access to educational resources. The astronomy activity “To Younger Primary School Students” was organized by secondary school students from the...
17 years ago, "Astronomy Camp" was a relatively new concept in Thailand, with most youth having no prior experience in astronomy. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) recognized this gap and organized “NARIT Youth Camp” (NYC) under the theme "Play, Learn, and Stargaze." The goal is to foster a positive attitude towards learning astronomy among Thai youth by allowing...
The ASEAN Astronomy Camp (AAC) 2025, was Designed to enhance astronomical learning and cultural exchange among youth aged 15-19 from across the ASEAN region.It also aims to stimulate interest in astronomy and science careers, which can inspire youth to pursue these fields and to provide a valuable opportunity to promote cultural exchange and grants access to astronomical resources and...
The activity of volunteer stars “Take younger siblings to explore the universe, foster relationships between schools” is an activity organized by the Astronomy Club of Amnat Charoen School. The objectives are 1) to enable students in the club to be speakers in organizing activities and disseminating knowledge of astronomy to participants. 2) to create inspiration and stimulate interest in...
Lao-Ngam Pittayakom School, located within the Ubon Ratchathani Geopark in northeastern Thailand, lies amidst distinctive geological landmarks such as Sam Phan Bok, Pha Chan, and the Giant Rock Pillars. This region's exceptional dark sky conditions (Bortle scale Class 1 at Pha Chan) and rich cultural-geological context make it an ideal setting for place-based astronomy education.
In December...
AE4ALL (Astronomy Education for All) is a nationwide science education initiative in Taiwan that aims to foster interest and understanding of astronomy across all age groups. Anchored at the National Central University (NCU) Observatory, the program brings together academic and community resources through exhibitions, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote astronomy...
“FLY ME TO THE SUN” is an educational board game developed as part of an extracurricular astronomy club initiative to promote understanding of the Solar System. Rooted in game-based learning and the 5E instructional model, this project enhances student engagement and science literacy through interactive play and collaboration.
Students explore planetary features, simulate space travel, and...
Astronomy club in Thailand was not very widespread in schools and establishing one can be challenging. NARIT Astronomical Society (NAS) is a series of astronomy camps specifically tailored with the goals of facilitating the establishments of astronomy clubs in schools in mind. Participants get to learn relevant skills in amateur astronomy, exchanging their ideas and creating a sense of...
Nowadays, social media platforms have become essential for astronomy outreach, deeply changing the way the marvels of the universe are communicated to the public.
This abstract examines how social media contributes to a broader involvement with and comprehension of astronomical ideas. An instance of effective multi-platform astronomy communication is the work of 'KornKT, who utilizing...
This study aims to investigate the transformative impact of the Astronomy Olympiad framework in advancing astronomy education in Thailand’s five southernmost provinces—Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Satun, and Phatthalung—where access to advanced science education has long been limited. Set against the backdrop of socio-political complexity, cultural diversity, and educational disparity,...
Understanding the concept of the habitable zone (HZ) is one of the core principles of astronomy, yet existing tools for modeling it remain largely inaccessible at the K–12 level. Most platforms require coding skills, professional software, or are too abstract for meaningful engagement. Despite the HZ being part of many national science curricula, there is a lack of interactive media designed...
Public libraries serve as vital hubs for learning, especially for students. However, in the Philippines, only three percent (3%) of the total number of public libraries mandated by law are operational and accessible to the public, based on the 2018 status report on Philippine Libraries and Librarianship by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP). Moreover, none currently offers...
The report will present 25 years of experience in extracurricular astronomy activities, conducting regional, national and international events with students and teachers. Projects and resources to support astronomy education will be shared, as well as some ideas for organizing and conducting events to popularize astronomy.
As a member of the Board of the European Association for Astronomy...
Astronomy has long been a cornerstone of space science, igniting one’s curiosity and critical thinking through explorations to unlock the mysteries of the universe. With numerous concepts and understanding in the space domain emerging, several astronomy misconceptions, such as definition of constellations, concept of black holes, nature in gravity in space, persists among mid-learners,...
Since 2009, the Abdul Jabbar Astronomy Workshop has emerged as a flagship program of the National Outreach Coordinator (NOC)-Bangladesh Office under the IAU Office of Astronomy Outreach (OAO). Named after one of Bangladesh’s pioneering astronomy educators, this initiative aims to foster interest and foundational understanding of astronomy among higher secondary and undergraduate students...
With the success of NARIT's public outreach program and teacher training workshops, there are now, more than ever, a rapid increase in the interest in astronomy. In order to expand upon this interest, we must train and provide support to those teachers who has potential to reach wider audiences. For the past 10 years, NARIT has been distributing 10" Dobsonian to participating schools over all...
Thailand is one of the few countries with astronomy as part of the required curriculum in secondary schools. As a result, there are many astronomy teachers in Thailand. With increasing interest in astronomy, there are now more than ever many astronomical activities, both formal and informal in schools. In order to support the growing interest, the Conference on Astronomical Activities in...
Astronomy is a globally recognized field that captivates people of all ages, fostering an enthusiasm for science and technology. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has a main mission to carry out, support, and promote the development of astronomy and astrophysics through research and astronomy activity. NARIT's Astronomy Research-Based Learning Workshop offers an...
"Space Youth Challenge" is a competition in which teams of 5 students use the game "Kerbal Space Program" to dream up their space missions and then execute them in-game in according to the laws modeled after real laws of physics. Participants get to put the knowledge they learn in schools from physics, celestial mechanics, newton's law of motions, vectors, torque, aerodynamics, etc. into...
Education in astronomy extends beyond traditional classrooms, with informal programs playing a pivotal role in inspiring lifelong learning and curiosity. This study discusses the impact of experiential learning through informal astronomy education initiatives, focusing on programs like Space Time PH, organized by Laniakea Ventures Opc. Drawing on feedback collected from diverse audiences, the...
We are working on a project named Internet Telescope Project (ITP,
https://www.kitp.org/). The purposes of our project are the development of Internet Telescopes (ITs) and the spread of astronomical education using them.
ITs are small telescopes with cameras that are operated by a browser user interface via the Internet and are available for free. We installed them at various locations in...
Misi Luar Angkasa.id (MLA) is a startup dedicated to bridging the gap in astronomy education for children in Indonesia by connecting them with experts, including ITB astronomy graduates and field professionals. MLA has successfully conducted 14 online classes, three hybrid excursions to Bosscha Observatory, and astronomy workshops, collaborating with Bosscha Observatory, ITERA, Apa di Langit,...
This presentation summarizes my astronomy teaching experience at a primary school in Bangkok. The school has a recently upgraded planetarium and astronomy teaching in the school was combined with the usage of the planetarium. An astronomy curriculum was introduced, focusing on basic astronomy knowledge, planetarium usage and emphasizing hands-on activities. The curriculum was tailored to suit...
