IMPROVING THAI DANCE HERITAGE CURRICULUM USING THE PDCA CYCLE TO ENHANCE LEARNER COMPETENCIES AND PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THAI DANCE HERITAGE IN THE DYNAMICS OF MODERN SOCIETY
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This academic article aims to achieve five objectives: 1) analyze the curriculum structure, problems, and limitations of Thai performing arts curricula at the tertiary level through a synthesis of diverse sources including curricula, research studies, academic articles, and related policies; 2) analyze the impact of modern social contexts on learning and preserving Thai performing arts; 3) build learner competencies and maintain cultural heritage sustainability through the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle; 4) connect Thai performing arts curriculum development with Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Cultural Sustainability (CS) concepts; and 5) present a conceptual framework or strategic model for improving Thai performing arts curricula that can be practically applied.
The synthesis reveals that some Thai performing arts curricula at the tertiary level still have gaps in systematically integrating knowledge from other disciplines. Although some institutions have already begun to utilize technology and the creative economy. This article does not claim that all Thai dance curricula are outdated; rather, it proposes a systematic framework to help existing curricula develop continuously. The recommendations include applying the model in educational institutions, developing teacher capacity, building collaborative networks, integrating digital technology and creative economy concepts into learning, and promoting policy initiatives to support sustainable Thai dance curriculum development.
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