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SUMMARY:O18 - Astronomy Research-Based Learning as an Alternative to Class
 room Education
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: sawatkamol pichadee ()\nAstronomy is a globally reco
 gnized field that inspires people of all ages and serves as a powerful gat
 eway to science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM). The N
 ational Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) is dedicated t
 o advancing astronomy and astrophysics through scientific research\, educa
 tion\, and public outreach. One of its key educational initiatives is the 
 Astronomy Research-Based Learning Workshop\, which provides an alternative
  learning experience beyond the traditional classroom.\nThe workshop adopt
 s a research-based learning approach\, allowing students to gain hands-on 
 experience by conducting authentic astronomical research. Through this pro
 gram\, participants develop practical astronomy skills while strengthening
  their understanding of the scientific method and critical thinking—comp
 etencies that are essential for the 21st century but are often underemphas
 ized in conventional education. Students analyze real observational data c
 ollected by robotic telescopes\, learn to use professional astronomical so
 ftware\, and conduct their research under the guidance of experienced astr
 onomers.\nMore importantly\, the workshop encourages students to think lik
 e scientists. Rather than simply following predetermined activities\, they
  are encouraged to formulate their own research questions\, investigate as
 tronomical phenomena that interest them\, and develop evidence-based concl
 usions. This inquiry-driven approach helps students cultivate creativity\,
  problem-solving skills\, and scientific curiosity while providing valuabl
 e insight into astronomy as a potential career.\nTo further strengthen res
 earch-based extracurricular learning\, NARIT established the Thai Astronom
 ical Conference (TACs)\, a national platform where secondary school studen
 ts present their astronomy research projects. Over the past decade\, TACs 
 has showcased more than 500 student research projects\, providing young re
 searchers with opportunities to exchange ideas\, receive feedback from exp
 erts\, and gain valuable presentation experience. During the past three ye
 ars\, outstanding projects have also been recognized with medals\, encoura
 ging students to continue pursuing research and innovation in astronomy.\n
 Through these initiatives\, NARIT demonstrates that astronomy can be far m
 ore than a classroom subject. By engaging students in authentic scientific
  research and providing opportunities to communicate their findings\, rese
 arch-based learning not only enhances scientific knowledge but also develo
 ps the critical thinking\, creativity\, and research skills needed to prep
 are the next generation of scientists and innovators.\n\nhttps://indico.na
 rit.or.th/event/238/contributions/878/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom III
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/878/
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