A DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING MODULE FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC BAND IN SUKHOTHAI COLLEGE OF DRAMATIC ARTS

Abstract

The objectives of this research are as follows: (1) to compare the learning outcomes before and after incorporating the learning module for the contemporary music band at Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts; and (2) to obtain a satisfaction scale for this learning module. The researcher collected data from a sample group consisting of 30 vocational students between years 1-3 at Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts. These students were members of a contemporary music band (known commonly as contemporary music) at the time of the research. The research tools used in this study included the following: (1) six learning modules for the contemporary music band at Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts; (2) pre-and post-module evaluations consisting of 30 questionnaires; and (3) a satisfaction evaluation form. The statistics used to analyze the data in this study included percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, and a t-test. The results revealed the following: (1) the pre-module average learning outcome was 17.20, while the post-module average outcome was 27.30. Subjecting both results to a statistical t-test, it was found that the post-module outcome was higher than the pre-module counterpart with a statistical significance of .05; and (2) overall satisfaction value towards the learning module was extremely high. Considering individual aspects, it was found that the students were most satisfied with their respective learning performances. This aspect was rated the highest.