Abstract:
Most of the students' technical problems are related to the problem of incorrect circuit connection. Incorrect wiring is a common problem, which may lead to short circuits and motor damage. In addition, the current teaching is not interesting enough. This research aims to 1) develop a learning model through an inquiry simulation application, 2) study the students' practical skills, and 3) study the students' acceptance of technology using the learning model. An electric motor control training kit was developed through the Simurelay application to connect electric motor control circuits. The research instruments included a learner's practical skills test and a technology acceptance assessment. This study was quasi-experimental research with an unequal control group design. The students' practical skills were assessed before and after using the developed learning model. The target group was second-year vocational certificate students in the Electrical Power Department, Thanyaburi Technical College, who registered to study electric motor control in the first semester 2024. Thirty-eight students were selected and divided into two groups: an experimental group of 22 and a control group of 16. The study results found that students in the experimental group had higher practical skills than students in the control group. In addition, they accepted technology at a high level.