The Development of Learning Activities Using Design Thinking Process and Buddhist Art in the Community to Enhance Packaging Design Ability for Grade 4 Students of Ban Jambon School

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) Develop learning activities using the design thinking process with Buddhist art resources in the community to enhance packaging design abilities for students in grades 4, and 2) To study the outcomes of these learning activities.This quasi-experimental research involved 20 students in grade 4 at Ban Jambon School, studying in the 2nd semester of academic year 2023, selected through purposive sampling.The research tools included lesson plans, pre- and post- tests on packaging design, and a packaging design skills assessment form.Data analysis comprised descriptive statistics such as percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

Research results found that: 1) Learning activities using the design thinking process with Buddhist art resources in the community to develop packaging design abilities were highly appropriate (  =4.72 S.D.= 0.06), and 2) Post-test scores in packaging design were higher than those of the pre-test scores, with a statistical significance of 0.05.The skills obtained from the design thinking process learning activities facilitated students in understanding the packaging usage problems, analysis of such problems, brainstorming solutions, creating prototypes, and testing packaging models.The result was a significant improvement of skills in every aspect.From this research, the researcher will gain new knowledge about the design thinking process.This allows learners to apply the five stages of design thinking to packaging design, utilizing patterns from Buddhist art sources in the community.The outcome is a product that can add value to the community through the design thinking process, resulting in packaging that is unique, distinctive, and widely recognized both within the community and beyond.The designed packaging will be tested and adapted for use with local products and school products, increasing the potential for generating income for both the school and the community.