The Art and Method of Learning Thai Poetic Composition : Synthesis of Textbook on Poetic Words

Abstract

          Poetry or poetry referred to words that have been arranged and put together in order according to the rules of prosody. It has a rhyme and melodiousness that was different from ordinary words. It was divided into 5 main types: khlong, Chan, Kap, Klon, and Rai. Each type had different rules and regulations. This was the wisdom of language that had existed since ancient times. Even at present, the Thai basic education curriculum stipulated that reading and writing instruction be taught in every level. However, it appeared that most Thai students still lacked in knowledge and skills in composing poetry. This article, therefore, aimed to synthesize the art and methods of learning Thai poetry composition from textbooks that contained a content about Thai poetry by using the principles of synthesis of knowledge from reading by Ruenruthai Sujjapun (2019) as a guideline for the study. The results of the study found that there were 4 art and method to learning how to compose Thai poetry: 1. The art and method of learning to analyze prototype poems, 2. The art and method of learning exercises to develop skills, 3. The art and method of learning poetry riddles, and 4. The art and method of learning poetry games. By these 4 arts and methods being found, it was confirmed that Thai poetry had a clear and important learning method. It should be worth studying and learning both in terms of maintaining it to last a long time and in terms of using it as a tool for developing wisdom and refining youth.