DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCY-BASED SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to develop a competency-based social studies curriculum aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial qualities. and 2) To examine the effectiveness of the competency-based social studies curriculum in fostering entrepreneurial competencies. The participants comprised 17 Grade 8 students from the second semester of the 2024 academic year at Ongkharak Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University. A non-probability quota sampling technique was employed, selecting students who voluntarily enrolled in the elective course, capped at 35 participants. The study utilized a time-series design to track the development of entrepreneurial behaviors, alongside a one-group post-test design with situational-based assessments to gauge entrepreneurial competencies. The curriculum was systematically crafted based on a synthesis of academic literature and expert interviews, ensuring content alignment with learners' developmental stages. The curriculum framework emphasized three key dimensions of entrepreneurship: 1) Aspiration for achievement, 2) Managerial capability, and 3) Leadership potential. Data analysis involved basic statistical procedures to determine curriculum quality and to formulate standard performance benchmarks for assessing entrepreneurial traits. The evaluation revealed that the curriculum was highly appropriate, with an average suitability score of 4.70 and a standard deviation of 0.46, indicating an excellent level of alignment. Its effectiveness surpassed the predefined benchmark, reaching a performance level of 88.12/84.96 compared to the target of 80/80. Furthermore, students exhibited outstanding entrepreneurial behavior, with 10 students demonstrating high levels and 7 performing at moderately high levels, corresponding to percentile scores ranging from 65.63 to 96.88.