LEARNING MANAGEMENT OF PRASAT SIKHORAPHUM IN LEARNING AREA SOCIAL STUDIES, RELIGION AND CULTURE FOR MATHAYOM 3 STUDENTS, USING THE HISTORICAL METHOD

Abstract

This thesis aims 1) to study the history of Prasat Sikhoraphum in Rangaeng
Sub-district, Sikhoraphum district, Surin province, 2) to develop learning management using historical methods using the learning resources of Prasat Sikhoraphum 3) to study student satisfaction with learning arrangements in teaching by using historical methods as the learning resources regarding Prasat Sikhoraphum. The leading informant group consisted of 7 people, and the sample group was 12 Mathayom 3 students at Khaowyaiwittaya School, selected by using the purposively-mixed methods research and study from related documents, books, and research. The research tools used were In-depth interviews, a Learning management plan, Academic achievement test (Pretest - Posttest), Measurement of ability to use historical methods and Questionnaire on satisfaction with teaching and learning activities using historical methods. Quantitative data were analyzed using computer programs. Statistics used included mean, standard deviation, percentage; qualitative data was analyzed by using descriptive content analysis method.

The research results of the study found that:

1) Prasat Sikhoraphum was built around the 17th century during the reign of King Suryavarman II and was built to be a temple according to the beliefs of Hinduism Shaivism. The castle was restored to become a place of worship in the Mahayana Buddhism sect. It is assumed that the court must have been converted from 1759 onwards. The architectural characteristics are five castles located on a laterite base. Artistic elements correspond to the art of Angkor Wat in Phra Nakhon period. Sikhoraphum District began to be founded around 17th century, with diverse cultures, including languages, religions, traditions, and economy.

          2) Academic achievement after studying is significantly higher than before studying at a significance level of .05 Students took a test before class. The average score was 12.50 standard deviation. Equal to 4.42, equivalent to 41.67 percent, and they took a test after studying. They got an average score of 21.08. The standard deviation is 2.68 or 70.28 percent, and can use the historical approach methods, at an excellent level.        

          3) Students’ satisfaction with teaching and learning by using historical approach methods towards the learning resources of Prasat Sikhoraphum was at a good level. The average value was 4.32 or 86.32 percent.