Development of Learning Activity Guidelines by Applying Therapeutic Dance and Folk Songs of Ban Khao Samo Klang to Enhance the Quality of Life for the Elderly

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the guidelines for organizing learning activities by applying therapeutic dance and folk songs of Ban Khao Samo Klang to enhance the quality of life for the elderly; and 2) to create and verify the quality of the guidelines for organizing learning activities by applying therapeutic dance and folk songs of Ban Khao Samo Klang to enhance the quality of life for the elderly; This was the research and development. sample consisted of experts in dance therapy concepts, local folk dance scholars of Khao Samo Klang, experts in curriculum and instruction, and elderly persons from Khao Samo Klang School for the Elderly, obtained by purposive sampling. The research instruments used included interview forms and a suitability assessment form. Data analysis included content analysis and descriptive statistics. The research results found that 1) there were 2 approaches to organize learning activities, namely 1.1) in physical and mental aspects, activities should be organized for the elderly to jointly create Mangkala dance moves and folk songs of Khao Samo Klang to enhance strength, muscle flexibility, and positive attitudes toward jointly preserving Khao Samo Klang folk songs, 1.2) in terms of social and environmental aspects, activities should be organized for the elderly to jointly practice Mangkala dance with folk songs of Khao Samo Klang under the design and preparation of classroom spaces that were appropriate and safe for the elderly; 2) for the guidelines in organizing learning activities by applying Mangkala dance therapy and folk songs of Khao Samo Klang to enhance the quality of life for the elderly, there were 3 important steps: Step 1: To create Mangkala dance moves by reviving Khao Samo Klang folk songs; Step 2: To enhance quality of life with Mangkala dance therapy and folk songs of Khao Samo Klang; Step 3: To review the results of enhancing quality of life with Mangkala dance therapy and folk songs of Khao Samo Klang. However, the developed learning activity guidelines showed high appropriateness (Mean = 4.45, SD = 0.06).