The Development of a Training Curriculum to Enhance Applied Lam Klon Performance Competency Based on Isan Mor Lam Culture for Members of the Northeastern Christian Education Center

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) investigate the problems and needs concerning the use of worship-oriented Lam Klon in Christian ministry activities; 2) develop a training curriculum to enhance applied Lam Klon performance competency based on Isan Mor Lam culture; and 3) examine the results of implementing the developed curriculum. The outcomes were assessed in four competency domains: Khaen listening, applied Lam Klon singing, dance performance, and costume presentation, together with trainees’ satisfaction. The study was conducted in three phases: needs assessment, curriculum development, and curriculum implementation. The sample for the needs assessment consisted of 65 members of the Northeastern Christian Education Center from five provinces, selected by simple random sampling from a population of 259. The target group for curriculum implementation consisted of 25 members of the Khon Kaen Christian Education Center, selected by purposive sampling. Research instruments included a problems and needs questionnaire, the training curriculum, skill practice exercises, four competency assessment forms, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and percentage.
The findings indicated that:
1. The use of Lam Klon in Christian ministry activities was at a low level, with Khaen listening identified as the greatest problem, whereas the need for using Lam Klon was at a high level, with applied Lam Klon singing ranked as the highest need.
2. The developed curriculum consisted of five components: rationale, objectives, content, training activities, and evaluation
3. After implementation, trainees demonstrated high levels of competency in all four domains, reported a high level of satisfaction, and stakeholders evaluated the curriculum at the highest level.