Development of Standard Thai Folk Dance Training Curriculum Model Based on Practical Skills Theory with Design Thinking to Enhance Dance Learning Management Competency in Small Schools

Abstract

This research consists purposes were 1. to investigate the fundamental information and components of a Ram Wong Standard training curriculum model based on the Practice Skills Theory integrated with Design Thinking to enhance teachers’ competencies in performing arts instructional management for small schools, and 2. to develop the said training curriculum model. This study employed a quantitative research design. The research instruments consisted of an evaluation form for assessing the appropriateness of the curriculum components, an evaluation form for assessing the appropriateness of the training curriculum and an evaluation form for assessing the appropriateness of the training curriculum implementation manual. The sample comprised 32 teachers responsible for teaching dance in small-sized schools, selected through multistage sampling. In addition, the target group included five experts selected through purposive sampling. Data collected from the research instruments were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including the mean, standard deviation, and the index of item-objective congruence (IOC). The research findings revealed that 1) the developed training curriculum comprised six componentsprinciples, objectives, content, training process, training media, and assessment and evaluation. The overall suitability of the curriculum components was rated at the highest level (x̅= 4.93, S.D. = 0.25), with IOC values ranging from 0.80 to 1.00 and 2) the overall suitability of the training curriculum was also rated at the highest level (x̅= 4.83, S.D. = 0.38), with IOC values ranging from 0.80 to 1.00.