Guidelines For Development Of Integrated Teaching Methods For Students In Mahamakut Buddhist University; Lanna Campus

Abstract

The objective of this research article was to search for guidelines for development of integrated teaching methods. The samples were 1) 83 third-year students of faculty of social sciences, department of government selected by simple random sampling and 2) 4 experts by specific selection. The tools used for collecting data were 1) questionnaire by using statistics, percentage, mean and standard deviation in data analysis, and 2) interview. The data analysis was done in descriptive manner. 

The results of the research showed that the sample agreed with guidelines for development of integrated teaching methods in overall level at the highest level (= 4.48, S.D. = 0.31). Firstly, the guideline for development of integrated teaching methods for teachers (= 4.55, S.D. = 0.33), they proposed guideline for development that teachers should encourage students to have analytical thinking at all times. Secondly, the guideline for the development of integrated teaching methods in content (= 4.51, S.D. = 0.29), they proposed guideline for development that students should use appropriate language and artistically created correct understanding. Thirdly, the guideline for development of integrated teaching methods (= 4.48,S.D. = 0.26), they proposed guideline for development that students should have field study, create worldview and have open vision. Fourthly, the guideline for development of integrated teaching methods in environment (= 4.47, S.D. = 0.37), they proposed guideline for development that students should be given more chances in researching books. As for guideline for development of integrated teaching methods for learners which ranked last (= 4.39, S.D. = 0.31), they proposed development guidelines that teachers should pay attention on studentsí differences and focus on human potentials.