Characteristics of Participants of Non-Formal Education Contributing to Learning Achievement: A Case Study of Snuol Commune, Kratie Province, Cambodia

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In this study, the main objective was to evaluate the number of days attended at Farmers’ school and their academic ability. The research site was Snuol Commune, Kratié Province. First, the relationship between the characteristics of local farmers and the results of the achievement test was clarified. In addition, the educational effect of the Farmers’ school was evaluated by multiple regression analysis. The results of the analysis are summarized as follows. 1) According to the results of the Multiple Correspondence Analysis, it was clear that the result of the achievement test was connected with characteristics of local farmers by educational background, gender, and whether or they attended Farmers’ school. 2) According to the results from the Multiple Regression Analysis, after being confirmed statistically, Farmers’ school attendance and educational background gave positive effects as a result of the achievement test. In addition, the results of the categorical regression analysis suggested the characteristic of the participant of the Farmers’ school statistically. The participants of the Farmers’ school already have the ability for reading and understanding basic Khmer. As for the educational content that the participant of the Farmers’ school expected at the same time, it was suggested that it was knowledge, except the Khmers word acquisition, such as arithmetic or the environmental problem. In conclusion, creating an opportunity for the non-formal education is a necessary condition for knowledge acquisition concerning the appropriate usage and environmental problem of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the local Cambodia area.