Development of Watercolor Skills in an Artistic Imagination Course Using the Instructional Method Based on Simpson’s Practical Skills Development Model

Abstract

            The purposes of this research are as follows: (1) to develop an instructional method for watercolors, based on Simpson’s practical skill development model and (2) to develop the watercolor skills of students in the Artistic Imagination course, using the developed instructional method based on Simpson’s practical skill development model. The samples in this research were eight students in Matthayom Suksa Six studying English-Home Economics in English in the 2020 academic year at Saipanya School. The samples were selected by purposive sampling. The research tools comprised as follows: (1) The instructional method for watercolors based on Simpson’s practical skill development model (2) The interview forms for watercolor experts and (3) the evaluation form for the watercolor skills of students. The findings are as follows: (1) the seven-step instructional method of watercolor based on Simpson’s practical skill development model was established by experts to be at 0.91 IOC (Index of Item-Objective Congruence) Hence, it can be used to teach watercolor painting. The teaching and learning process allowed students to practice their skills step-by-step. With more practice, the students could use watercolors more effectively.  As a result, the students can benefit from their work and enjoy studying Artistic Imagination; (2) the learning achievement of the students was at a 0.05 level of statistical significance. The score of practical skills in the watercolors of the students who have learned through the seven-step instructional method for watercolors and based on Simpson’s practical skills development model was high, respectively.