DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTIVE LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL WITH BOARD GAME INTEGRATION TO PROMOTE MORAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CIVIC EDUCATION AMONG GENERATION ALPHA YOUTH IN HAT YAI DISTRICT, SONGKHLA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) Investigate the moral and social problems among Generation Alpha youth, 2) Develop an instructional model to promote moral development through civic education using Active Learning integrated with a board game, and 3) Examine students’ satisfaction with the developed learning model. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) methodology that corresponds to the learning characteristics of students in the 21^st century. The target group consisted of 180 Grade 9 students from six schools in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included focus group discussion forms, the Path of Rights board game, Active Learning lesson plans, interview forms, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a mixed-methods approach through mean (), standard deviation (S.D.), and content analysis. The findings revealed that 1) Generation Alpha youth faced fundamental moral problems, including a lack of discipline, responsibility, respect for rules, and social coexistence skills. These issues reflect the characteristics of digital-age youth, who tend to exhibit high individualism, low tolerance, and a greater emphasis on rights rather than responsibilities. In addition, traditional lecture-based instruction was found to be inconsistent with the learning characteristics of contemporary learners. 2) The developed instructional model integrated Active Learning with the Path of Rights board game, a strategic simulation game designed to promote decision-making based on human rights principles. The model emphasized student-centered learning and promoted critical thinking, collaboration, communication skills, and moral reasoning. And 3) Students’ overall satisfaction with the developed instructional model was at a high level ( = 4.27 S.D. = 0.86) Furthermore, students were able to apply their knowledge of rights, duties, and responsibilities appropriately in their daily lives.