THE LEARNING MANAGEMENT MODEL OF CURRICULUM FOR THAI LANGUAGE, THAI CULTURE AND THAI HISTORY IN INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

The main objective of this research paper was to develop a model of learning management for curriculum of Thai language, Thai culture and Thai history of the secondary level at international schools. It is a mixed methods research with quantitative research and qualitative research, divided into 3 steps: Step 1 was to study the condition and management guidelines for learning management of Thai language courses, Thai culture and Thai history by using questionnaires, the samples used in the research were the heads of the Thai language department and 60 teachers of the Thai language department in international schools in Bangkok. In-depth interviews with qualifications and experts including 10 international school directors was conducted and was selected by purposive sampling. Step 2 was to develop a model by 5 highly qualified experts. Step 3 was to evaluate the draft model. The research target group was 60 international school directors and heads of Thai language departments and was selected by purposive sampling. The results of the research were as follows: 1) The condition of learning management of Thai language courses, Thai culture and Thai history at the secondary education level in international schools showed general in practice at a high level. 2) The learning management model of Thai language courses, Thai culture and Thai history at the level of secondary education in international schools consisted of 3 components: 1) curriculum improvement, 2) process of learning management, and 3) 4 factors promoting learning management. 3) Results of assessing the validity of the learning management model, curriculum, Thai language, Thai culture and Thai history in international schools both overall and each component was at the highest level.