กระบวนการเรียนรู้เพื่อพัฒนาตนเองของเกษตรกรปลูกหม่อนเลี้ยงไหมหัตถกรรม Learning Process for Self Development of Traditional Serculture Farmers

Abstract

          The purposes of this study were to 1) examine the factors that encourage traditional sericulture farmers in a community context and 2) analyze the learning process for self development of traditional sericulture farmers. Qualitative research using in-depth interviews was conducted with 21 key informants from three community enterprises: Ban Nong Bua Phae Silkworm Group Community Enterprise, Ban Ang Toei Silk Weaving Community Enterprise, and Ban Pa Kluai Silkworm Group Community Enterprise. The research tools were a semi-structured interview questionnaire, observations, and the researcher. The data were analyzed by content analysis.

           The results revealed that the factors that encourage traditional sericulture farmers in a community context and in the production process for mulberry silk handicrafts are: 1) expertise in knowledge gained from experience; 2) readiness of farmers physically, mentally, and emotionally aspects; 3) social integration; and  4) support of government agencies and educational institutions. The learning process of traditional sericulture farmers was studied, and it was discovered that a learning process for self-improvement can be divided into three phases: The first phase begins in the house, the starting point of basic wisdom, and farmers begin the learning process by transferring it within the family. The second phase, knowledge development, is obtained from the public sector and educational institutions, through self-practice and through research engagement with educational institutions. The third phase includes the extension of knowledge to creativity, and the design of the fabric pattern is the identity of the group.