Development of Selective Course on Raising Social Cohesion in an Aging Society for the Quality of 4-Dimensional Aging for Students Grade 6

Abstract

            The objectives were to 1) study essential needs 2) create the selective course curriculum 3) compare learning achievements on the topic of social cohesion in an aging society for 4 dimensions of quality for the elderly, conduct research according to research and development methods in 3 phases: Phase 1: study the necessary needs, proceeding in 3 steps: Step 1: analyze and synthesize relevant documents and research on concepts and theories; Step 2: interview stakeholders by using structured interviews with 30 stakeholders. The data were analyzed by analysis, synthesize the content. Step 3: Check the correctness and consistency of the information with 10 experts using group discussion methods with group discussion topics. Phase 2: create social cohesion course curriculum. by carry out 3 steps: Step 1: draft the curriculum by synthesizing information from step 1, Step 2, examining the curriculum by using group chat with the topic of group discussion with 10 experts, the data were analyzed using inductive conclusions. Phase 3: pilot test and use of the curriculum 2 times. Phase 3: trial in real conditions to study academic achievement on the topic of social cohesion in an aging society in order to elderly quality in 4 dimensions of 30 Grade 6 students. The data were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation and independent t-test. The research results found that 1) the selective course curriculum had the highest level of need. 2) the selective course curriculum had 3 parts: 2.1) the introduction section, 2.2) the content section, which had the scope of the content, 4 units was My family, My role,  Caring for family members, Performing duties for the quality of the elderly in 4 dimensions took 20 hours, organizing learning activities that encourage students to study and research on their own. The important learning resources were information from the internet and family and measurement and evaluation according to actual conditions 2.3) curriculum documents 3) academic achievement on the topic of social cohesion in an aging society for the quality of the elderly in 4 dimensions for Grade 6 students after using the selective course curriculum. The significantly higher than before using the curriculum at the 0.01 level.