The results of the experiment using the management model to convey Local wisdom for secondary schools

Abstract

This Article aimed to study (1) Implement a management model for transmitting local wisdom in secondary schools (2) Evaluate the effectiveness and benefits of the management model in transmitting local wisdom in secondary schools. The research employed a participatory action research (PAR) design. The research site was Thapla Prachauthit School, located in Tha Pla District, Uttaradit Province. The target groups included 33 teachers, 12 students, 12 basic education board members and parents, and 12 local wisdom scholars affiliated with Thapla Prachauthit School in the 2024 academic year. A purposive sampling method was used.The research instruments consisted of: 1. A questionnaire, and 2. Focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and Content Analysis. The research results were found as follows;

1. The management model for transmitting local wisdom in secondary schools wasfound to be highly effective overall (𝑥̅ = 4.62, S.D. = 0.33). Specifically, teachers rated the model at the highest level (𝑥̅ = 4.67, S.D. = 0.31), school board members and parents also rated it at the highest level (𝑥̅ = 4.67, S.D. = 0.44), while local wisdom scholars rated it at a high level (𝑥̅ = 4.45, S.D. = 0.24).

1. The model proved beneficial as teachers, students, local wisdom scholars, schoolboard members, and parents all played active roles in the management process to transmit local wisdom. The model integrated local wisdom into the school curriculum and utilized resources and technology to facilitate transmission in creative and modern ways, enhancing learning efficiency in the digital age. It fostered strong relationships between schools and communities and contributed to the preservation of local wisdom. The community served not only as a vital source of knowledge but also as a driving force in promoting education that meets local needs.