THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SKILLS THROUGH MIAP LEARNING MODEL COMBINED WITH SIMULATION-BASED LEARNING FOR VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE STUDENTS IN LOPBURI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

This study aimed to develop a learning management model that integrates the MIAP model with simulation-based learning for vocational certificate students in Lopburi Technical College. The sample included 19 third-year Electrical Power students from Lopburi Technical College enrolled in the Outdoor Electrical Installation subject during semester 2/2024, who were selected by cluster random sampling. The research instruments follow: 1) the learning model integrating the MIAP model with simulation-based learning, 2) an instructional package for outdoor electrical installation, which consists of a teacher’s manual, instructional plans, presentation media, and activity sheets, 3) the learning achievement test, 4) an outdoor electrical installation skill assessment form, and 5) the students' satisfaction evaluation form. The statistical methods used in this study included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test (dependent). The study found that: 1) The developed instructional model, which integrates the MIAP learning model with Simulation-Based Learning (SBL), was of high quality (𝑥̅ = 4.34, SD = 0.37), 2) students showed significantly higher learning achievement after learning through the integrated learning model (p < .05), 3) students who learned through the developed instructional model showed high outdoor electrical installation skills (average score was 3.15 or 78.82%) and 4) students showed a highest level of satisfaction with the developed instructional model (𝑥̅ = 4.51, SD. = 0.30), thus the integrated model helps vocational students develop practical skills and a deeper understanding through active learning, real-life practice, and continuous reflection.