The Scenario of a Learning Society Model Toward a Positive Paradigm Shift for Communities

Abstract

The study on the scenario of a learning society
model toward a positive paradigm shift for communities
is a prospective qualitative research where the EDFR
(Ethnographic Delphi Futures Research) technique is used.
Research purposes are to 1) analyze and synthesize
learning society models and a positive paradigm shift for
communities from domestic and foreign literature,
academic articles and relevant researches; 2) study
opinions of experts on learning society development from
relevant public and private agencies, positive paradigm of
the communities, and, strategies for the development of
learning society toward a positive paradigm shift for
communities; 3)develop a learning society model toward
a positive paradigm shift for communities; and 4) present
the learning society model and the strategies for the
development of learning society toward a positive
paradigm shift for communities. There are 4 research
procedures based on the research objectives as follows:
Stage 1: Analyze and synthesize learning society models
in Thailand and foreign countries, as well as positive
paradigm of the communities from literature, academic
articles and relevant researches in Thailand and foreign
countries from 2003 to present with respect to: 1) social
contexts; 2) development direction and policies; 3)
components of learning society; 4) relevant individuals
and networks; 5) procedures or nature of activities; 6)
non-formal education and leisure education activities; 7)
success factors; 8) principle of practicing community; 9)
problems and obstacles; 10) components leading to the
successful implementation of learning society; 11)
paradigm and positive paradigm shift for communities;
and 12) strategies for the development of learning society.
Stage 2: Study opinions of 42 experts on learning society
development from relevant public and private agencies,
positive paradigm of the communities, and, strategies for
the development of learning society toward a positive
paradigm shift for communities using in-depth interview,
study visit, Delphi Techniques questionnaires, focus
group discussion, and so on. Stage 3: Develop a learning
society model toward a positive paradigm shift for
communities, as well as strategies for the development of
learning society toward a positive paradigm shift for
communities. Stage 4: Present the learning society model
and the strategies for the development of learning society
toward a positive paradigm shift for communities: the
components of learning society, the model of a learning
society model, and the strategic plans for promotion of a
learning society model. Finally, it is hoped that the
knowledge obtained through this study can effectively
promote lifelong learning in all sectors of Thai society
and transform the communities into ones of a learning
society, guide the establishment of a learning society
development strategies of agencies, communities and
cities for the sustainable development of the country, and
the findings can benefit individuals interested in
conducting further research on the subject.