SDG 4 : Quality Education
4.3.4 Education outreach activities beyond campus
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University (PBRU) has continuously implemented educational outreach and community development programmes beyond the university campus, focusing on academic services for youth, local communities, and the general public. These initiatives aim to transfer knowledge, develop practical skills, and enhance the quality of life of community members through participatory learning and engagement.
Working collaboratively with faculty members, local organizations, and community networks, the university conducts situational analyses, development planning, and integrated projects that respond directly to local needs.
These efforts reinforce PBRU’s role as a regional learning hub and a driving force for sustainable development at both local and regional levels.
- Science Camp Outreach Programme
The Faculty of Science and Technology organized a “Science Camp” for 415 primary school students from Wat Don Kai Tia School (Grade 1) to foster early interest in science and technology through active learning and hands-on experimentation.
The programme included eight interactive learning stations, jointly designed and operated by three academic departments, providing fun, experiential learning opportunities that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving among young learners.
Through these engaging activities, students gained foundational scientific understanding and inspiration to pursue further education in science and technology fields, reflecting PBRU’s mission to promote STEM education and lifelong learning in local communities.
- Academic Service on Child and Youth Protection Law
The Law Program, under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, conducted an academic outreach activity titled “Legal Knowledge on Child and Youth Protection” for Grade 10–11 students at Benjamarachalai School, Phetchaburi Province.
The project aimed to provide students with accurate legal knowledge and to promote civic awareness of rights, responsibilities, and social ethics among young people.
Through interactive lectures and case-based discussions, participants learned about the Child Protection Act and related laws, fostering analytical thinking, social responsibility, and respect for the rule of law. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening civic education and promoting youth empowerment through accessible legal literacy in the community.
- Certificate Programme for Border Patrol Police Teachers (Generation 21)
The Faculty of Education, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, implemented the Certificate Programme for Border Patrol Police Teachers (Generation 21) a seven-month training initiative designed to enhance the professional qualifications and teaching competencies of police officers serving as teachers (Por Thor 1 positions) in Border Patrol Police Schools across Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan Provinces.
The programme focuses on developing participants’ pedagogical knowledge, instructional skills, and classroom management competencies, as well as promoting an understanding of learner-centered education appropriate to remote and rural contexts. It also emphasizes the teachers’ roles as community developers, empowering them to integrate educational knowledge into community improvement and local well-being.
This initiative plays a vital role in reducing educational inequality and enhancing the quality of education in border and underserved areas, reflecting Phetchaburi Rajabhat University’s mission to advance inclusive, equitable, and sustainable education for all.
