Teaching Thai Performing Arts in the 21st Century

Abstract

This article explores the essential competencies of Thai performing arts teachers in the 21st century. It focuses on promoting and enhancing students’ learning potential, arguing that teachers must cultivate expertise in both theoretical knowledge and practical performance, and apply a variety of instructional strategies. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for teachers to understand learners’ individual backgrounds and characteristics in order to design learning experiences that are both appropriate and effective. The article also considers the impact of the increasing role of information technology in education, which has transformed the teaching and learning of Thai performing arts. In this evolving context, teachers are positioned as “facilitators of learning,” responsible for orchestrating learning processes, fostering student engagement, creating safe and supportive learning environments, and enabling students to apply their knowledge meaningfully in everyday life.