Active Thai Music Learning: A Motivation Strategy through Gamification
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This article presents an innovative approach to Thai music education through active learning integrated with gamification and modern digital technologies. The objective is to enhance learners’ motivation and align with the learning behaviors of the new generation, who are familiar with digital media. The model promotes holistic development knowledge, skills, critical thinking, and desirable characteristics by connecting Thai music education with interdisciplinary subjects such as Thai language, social studies, and information technology. This learning method expands the scope of Thai music from a traditional classroom subject to a dynamic cultural force in contemporary society. Consequently, the article proposes a foundational framework for educational reform that fosters both creativity and cultural preservation in a balanced and sustainable manner.
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