THE DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC LEARNING MEDIA FOR ISAN FOLK MUSIC INSTRUMENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE

Abstract

         This research aimed to: (1) investigate the body of knowledge related to learning media for Isan folk music, (2) develop fundamental learning media for Isan folk music instruments to promote sustainable learning, and (3) examine students’ attitudes toward the developed learning media. The sample group was selected using purposive sampling and consisted of first-year undergraduate students majoring in folk music within the music education program at Roi Et College of Dramatic Arts. The research instruments included: fundamental Isan music instrument learning media, a structured interview form for experts, an achievement test, a learning media quality assessment form, an attitude questionnaire, and a practical performance assessment in Isan traditional music.  

          The data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and qualitative analysis. The results revealed that: (1) the body of knowledge regarding Isan folk music learning media has been continuously improved to enhance accessibility for learners, evolving from numerical notation and “Do-Re-Mi” notation systems into more comprehensive instructional materials; (2) the developed learning media achieved an efficiency of 86.50/88.20, meeting the established criteria, and students’ post-learning achievement scores were significantly higher than their pre-learning scores at the .05 level; and (3) students’ attitudes toward the learning media were at a high level, with an overall mean score of 4.42.