THE SCENARIO OF CURRICULUM THAI CLASSICAL DANCE EDUCATION OF THAILAND
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The purpose of this research article was to analyze the future prospects of the Thai fine arts curriculum in the next 10 years (B.E. 2565–2575). A futures research approach was employed, utilizing the EFR technique. Data was collected through document analysis and semi-structured interviews conducted with various sample groups, including 1 ministry-level executive, 13 deans and directors, 13 fine arts education professors, 13 students enrolled in the fine arts curriculum, 13 alumni, and 4 graduate users. The research findings indicate that the educational components in each aspect have the following landscape: 1) In the teaching aspect, there was readiness in terms of qualified personnel who had graduated in the relevant field and received continuous support for capacity development. However, the teaching workforce may be constrained by a declining trend in student enrollment. Teachers may became part of the driving force in university economic development, where research missions could become a primary workload burden. In the student aspect, future students were expected to possess high learning skills due to growing up in the era of technology and rapidity and exhibiting bold thinking and expression. However, it was found that the newer generation of children showed decreased interest in Thai fine arts subjects. 3) In terms of content, it underwent changes according to the era, and technology played a significant role in driving learning. 4) Regarding the context, higher education institutions might face economic conditions that impact the overall curriculum, including the fine arts curriculum. Additionally, policies from the ministry could be another interesting factor in the future development of the Fine Arts curriculum, such as the implementation of a sandbox curriculum approach.
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