การให้ความหมายและกระบวนการสร้างความรู้ เรื่อง การร้อยมาลัย ของสาขาวิชาคหกรรมศาสตร์ประยุกต์ คณะเทคโนโลยีคหกรรมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลพระนคร Meaning and Knowledge Building Process on Making garlands of Applied Home Economics Faculty, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon

Abstract

This qualitative research applied a phenomenological research methodology to investigate the meaning and knowledge building process making garlands of Applied Home Economics students, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. Data were collected by using in-depth interviews with 15 administrators, teachers, current students and alumni. The research instrument was an
in-depth interview form of which the content analysis was analyzed in accordance with phenomenological theory. It was found that the meaning of garland making has covered four processes including 1) arranging and embroidering flowers together, 2) sewing flower petals and leaves, 3) various techniques of tying and embroidering various materials to make bouquets (Uba in Thai), and 4) the art of embroidering flowers in various forms. The process of creating knowledge on garland making can be classified into five steps including 1) knowledge transferring, 2) teachers' qualifications, 3) raising learners’ awareness on the importance of garland making, 4) educational institutes’ policies, and 5) the use of technology and innovation in teaching and learning.