Learning Management Techniques as a Cultural Mechanism to Pass on Characteristics of a Gentleman to Pre-Cadet Students at Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the use of learning management techniques applied as a cultural mechanism to pass on characteristics of a gentleman to pre-cadet
students of Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School using critical ethnography qualitative research. The target population consisted of 10 current teachers, 5 former teachers, 10 pre-cadet students currently studying, and 5 completing pre-cadet students of Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, totaling 30. The instrument used in this research was a semi-structured in-depth interview using open-ended questions in the key informant interview, including the researcher as an instrument providing information about the school’s context which was analyzed by using the concept of Disciplinary Power and Bio-power of Michel Foucault.
The results revealed that: There were 8 learning management techniques used as a cultural mechanism to pass on characteristics of a gentleman to pre-cadet students,
consisting of using flipped classroom learning management technique, learning management techniques such as analyzing case studies, learning management techniques using
role-playing activities, learning management techniques using brainstorming, learning management techniques in the Science laboratory, learning management techniques in Computer laboratory, techniques for learning management in Thai dance and techniques for learning management physical education. All learning management techniques adapted from the concept of Disciplinary power and Bio-power were incorporated to instill the gentleman characteristics into the pre-cadet students in all areas of Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School.