THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL CURRICULUM ON“BAITANSARNSIN (PLAMLEAF WEAVING) AT SALAKHUAN”OF WATSALAKHUAN SCHOOL, PHETCHABURI PROVINCE BY PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH

Abstract

The objective of this study was to 1) Study the local knowledge on “Baitansarnsin (Plamleaf weaving) at Salakhuan” of Watsalakhuan School Phetchaburi Province  2) To develop a local curriculum on “Baitansarnsin (Plamleaf weaving) at Salakhuan” of Watsalakhuan School Phetchaburi Province by Participatory Action Research and 3) To study the results of the trial of the use of local curriculum on “Baitansarnsin (Plamleaf weaving) at Salakhuan” of Watsalakhuan School Phetchaburi Province The results showed that: 1. Local knowledge on “Baitansarnsin (Plamleaf weaving) at Salakhuan” of Watsalakhuan School Phetchaburi Province consists of 1) The context of Bansalakhuan Community, 2) Things to know about Tan (Plamleaf weaving), 3) Plamleaf weaving work (a toy, a gift, a decoration) and 4) The sale of products.  2. Development of the local curriculum on “Baitansarnsin (Plamleaf weaving) at Salakhuan” of Watsalakhuan School Phetchaburi Province by Participatory Action Research process consisting of 4 local learning units: 1) The context of Bansalakhuan Community, 2) Things to know about Tan (Plamleaf weaving), 3) Plamleaf weaving work (a toy, a gift, a decoration) and 4) The sale of products, 4 learning management plans, 20 hours of teaching time.  3. Course Trial Results Students in grade 4 achieved higher post-test achievement than pre-test, accounting for 62.36%, Students in grade 5 achieved higher post-test achievement than pre-test, accounting for 63.22%, Students in grade 5 achieved higher post-test achievement than pre-test, accounting for 63.38%, overall performance skills assessments were excellent, and student satisfaction assessments were the highest.  The findings from this research showed that by organizing activities that meet local needs, students practiced their subjects close to themselves. Therefore, school administrators should encourage teachers to use local resources to provide continuous instruction.
This results in students taking pride in their locality.