Implementing Constructionist Learning: Approach of Organizational Learing at Thai Ceramic Co., Ltd.

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The study attempted to explore the constructionist learning approach implemented by Thai Ceramic Co., Ltd. The company's main purpose of implementing C-Building Program was to modify its employees' work behavior to reflect the organization's five core values (open-minded, think out of the box, assertive, risk-taking, and eager to learn). Questionnaires, interviews, and observations were used to gather data. Findings revealed behavioral changes in all 12 participants, specifically changes in awareness of self and others, control of emotion, team behavior, and thinking and learning skills. Moreover, the critical success factors yielding to the sustainability of these changes were found to include involved partners, assigned work after the participation in C-Building Program, knowledge reflecting and broadening activities, and learning network.

Stream: Organisational Learning, Organisational Change

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Dr.Juthamas Kaewpijit has been in a teaching career for more than 5 years. Her main expertise focuses on adult learning and human resource development. She has been actively involving in consulting and research activities in the areas of individual learning, facilitation, organizational learning, knowledge management, etc. She received her Ph.D. in Adult Learing and Human Resource Development from Virginia Tech University with full scholarship.

Dr. Wichai Utsahajit has more than 10 years of teaching experience. He has earned his associate professorship and been recognized for his active participation in consultancy and research work in Thailand. His areas of interest include organizational behavior, workplace learning, communication, and leadership. He has received his Ph.D. in Business Education from University of Missouri at Columbia, U.S.A.