The Development of the Senior Scouts Patriotism Curriculum under the Jurisdiction of Chonburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) A Study of Causal Factors Affecting Patriotism Among Senior Cub Scouts Under the Office of Chonburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2; (2) to develop a “Senior Scouts Patriotism Curriculum” for the said educational office; and (3) to evaluate the developed curriculum. The sample group consisted of 200 Senior Scouts from opportunity expansion schools that offered the Senior Scout program within the jurisdiction of Chonburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. The study was divided into three phases: Phase 1 – analysis of content components influencing patriotism; Phase 2 – development of the Senior Scouts Patriotism Curriculum; and Phase 3 – evaluation of the developed curriculum. The research instruments comprised questionnaires, evaluation forms, a Focus Group Discussion Form, and an Evaluation Form. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and confirmatory factor analysis. The research results were as follows: 1) The curriculum content components included five observable variables: Thai values, citizenship, environment, morality and ethics, and media and communication technology. These were grouped under the latent external variable “curriculum content,” while the latent internal variable “patriotism” consisted of four observable variables: knowledge, skills, attitude, and patriotism-related characteristics. 2) The developed curriculum was structured into five parts: introduction, curriculum structure, subjects and content, supplemental patriotism-enhancing activities, and assessment and evaluation. 3) The evaluation of the curriculum revealed that it was rated at the highest level in terms of accuracy, propriety, feasibility, and utility. Therefore, it is considered effective and practical for enhancing the patriotism of Senior Scouts.