Fostering Energy Consciousness through Integrated Cooperative and Awareness-Based Learning: A Pathway to a Green Society for Mechanical Engineering Students

Managing learning for mechanical engineering students is a crucial activity to foster changes in their behavior regarding energy use and environmental preservation. The objective is to raise awareness of a greener society. This research employed an experimental design, focusing on a target group of 22 individuals studying a course on industrial energy management at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. The activities organized for this study revolve around energy conservation and involve dividing the students into four groups. The results indicate that the assessment scores of mechanical engineering students who completed the course significantly improved. Moreover, the research assessed students' awareness of energy use, contributing to the overall goal of fostering a greener society. All groups rated the quality of energy awareness positively, according to the findings. Furthermore, the satisfaction assessment indicated a high average level. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that mechanical engineering students have enhanced their understanding and awareness of energy usage, leading to more efficient energy consumption and a commitment to sustainable practices.