Learning Management Model for the Continuation of the Cultural Identity of the Tai So Ethnic Group in Sakon Nakhon Province for Grade 6 Students

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to develop a Learning Management Model for sustaining the cultural identity of the Tai So ethnic group in Sakon Nakhon Province for Grade 6 students. The sample consisted of 30 Grade 6 students from Ban Kut Sakoi School, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and field notes, and analyzed using content analysis and thematic analysis. The findings indicate the development of the SO-LEARN Model based on the concept of community-based learning. The Model consists of seven stages: S – Study Context, O – Observe and Collect Data, L – Learning Design, E – Engagement, A – Active Learning, R – Reflection, and N – Nurture Local Identity. It emphasizes learning from cultural bearers through community-based activities, including listening to local narratives, constructing a historical timeline, and creating a mini Tai So dictionary. The implementation of the Model enhanced students’ learning in four aspects: learning behavior, knowledge and understanding, language and culture, and attitudes toward local identity. Students demonstrated active participation, developed a deeper understanding of local culture, were able to use Tai So vocabulary in appropriate contexts, and showed pride in their cultural identity. In conclusion, the SO-LEARN Model provides an effective approach for integrating community cultural identity into school learning and supports the sustainable preservation of local culture.