Developing Learning Activities to Promote the Ability to Create Dance for Junior High School Students by Studying the Knowledge of Dance Teachers who Organize Creative Dance Activities in the Educational Institution Context

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study knowledge from dance teachers who organize dance creative activities in the educational institution context, 2) to develop learning activities to promote the ability to create Thai dance for junior high school students by applying knowledge from dance teachers and 3) to seek the quality of the learning activities that are developed. The research methodology: Phase 1 studies knowledge from the activities organized by dance teachers, Phase 2 develops learning activities by applying the acquired knowledge, and Phase 3 examines the quality of the learning activity management. As for the target group, there are 5 dance teachers. The research tool includes a structured interview form and an assessment form for learning activity management. The research data were analyzed by interpreting and calculating the mean and standard deviation. The results of the research found that 1) The knowledge of dance teachers from organizing creative dance activities in the educational context has 3 significant principles: 1.1) Principles for promoting creative ability include selecting students, building basic knowledge, enhancing creative knowledge, organizing an experience, and creating works 1.2) Guidelines for promoting creative ability, arranging teams, dividing responsible persons according to their expertise 1.3) Strategies for promoting ability and increasing efficiency in creating Thai dance by joining to learn creativity and work on their own 2) The developed learning activities has 3 activities: 2.1) Build basic knowledge– such as dancing along with rhythm and lyrics, and interpreting the meaning of lyrics and dance moves, 2.2) Learn other people's creative work, analyzing concepts and consistency of the performance elements, 2.3) creativity by oneself and collaborating ideas to the work design in a unified manner, and 3) The quality of learning activities has been developed is at the highest level of   = 4.58, S.D. = 0.54