The Development of Essential Competencies in Technology Use and Life Skills for Disseminating the Way of Life of the Khek Noi Community Among Hmong Ethnic Students
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The objectives of this research were 1) to develop digital media innovations created by Hmong ethnic students for disseminating the way of life of the Khek Noi community, and 2) to study the essential competencies in technology use and life skills of Hmong ethnic students, employing a research and development (R&D) methodology. The study population consisted of 34 Grade 12 students selected through purposive sampling, along with 2 student teachers undergoing professional teaching practicum who were observed throughout the process. The research instruments were: a semi-structured interview form, a rubric for evaluating digital media innovation products, and an assessment form for essential competencies in technology use and life skills. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis.
The research findings revealed that the development process for transforming Hmong ethnic students into community YouTubers consists of four stages: Exploration, Creation, Communication, and Preservation. The students' digital media innovations were evaluated as follows: Content aspect: the content was relevant, on-topic, and aligned with the objectives; overall mean rating = very good (μ = 4.86, S.D. = 0.46), Language aspect: the language used for explanation and communication was clear and easy to understand; overall mean rating = good (μ = 4.48, S.D. = 0.56), Benefits aspect: the work effectively and engagingly disseminated the way of life of the Khek Noi community; overall mean rating = very good (μ = 4.87, S.D. = 0.57), In addition, the students' essential competencies in technology use and life skills for disseminating the Khek Noi community way of life were assessed as follows: Technology use competency: Students demonstrated correct knowledge of the media technologies employed; overall mean rating = very good (μ = 4.59, S.D. = 0.57). Life skills: building good interpersonal relationships: overall mean rating = good (μ = 4.57, S.D. = 0.57), Adapting to social changes and environmental conditions: overall mean rating = very good (μ = 4.57, S.D. = 0.49).
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