METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING THAI LITERATURE FOR MODERN CHILDREN

Abstract

The objective of this academic article was to examine appropriate instructional methodologies for Thai literature tailored to Generation Alpha learners within the context of a rapidly changing digital society. Distinct personality traits, attitudes, and cognitive processes are shaped by the shifting environments of each generation. In particular, Generation Alpha individuals were born and raised amidst advanced digital technologies and social networks, by which diverse information is accessed and multifaceted interests are cultivated. Nevertheless, amidst this modernization, the preservation of Thai national identity, traditional arts, culture, and Thai literature as a valuable cultural heritage was deemed highly essential. According to the findings, the development of positive attitudes toward Thai literature among modern learners was required to be facilitated through innovative and diverse pedagogical methodologies. Through these active learning processes, learners were enabled to bridge the knowledge of traditional literature with real-life applications in contemporary society. Consequently, the implementation of these adaptive instructional frameworks was concluded to be crucial for enhancing the efficiency of Thai language education for the new generation.