An Analytical Study of Music Education Research in Thailand During 2002-2011

Abstract

The aim of this research was to synthesize the music education research in Thailand during 2002- 2011 an present the trend in music education in Thailand by using data from synthesizing research and vision of the researcher. The researcher used the document research method by synthesize from A 10-years study of the music education research in Thailand, and Focus Group with teachers who teach in the institute where offer a major in music and present the tendency of music education. Analysis revealed as following:

There are 151 studies of the music education research in Thailand during 2002-2011. The most aspect which can synthesize knowledge and research innovation is the aspect of teaching and learning management and music activity which are 52 studies or 34.43 percent, the new innovation, teaching model, instructional media were used for 36 studies or 23.84 percent, the Music education management and Music curriculum were used for 34 studies or 22.51 percent, the new teaching and learning systems, technology and on-line were used for 14 studies which examined at 9.27 percent, the integrated education management was used for 4 studies which examined at 2.64 percent, the less effective aspect is the community cooperation which is used for 1 study or examined at 0.66 percent. It can be summarized the tendency of Music education in Thailand in each aspects as following: (1) the tendency of Music education in Formal Education which are Fundamental Education and Higher Education (2) The tendency of Music education in Non-Formal Education which are Music private school, Music Academic Service Project of higher institute, and the institute for Music examination.

The tendency of Music education when considering from elements of learning were at high level in all aspects. The curriculum was developed to response the needs of learners and Music career. The Music educational staffs have developed their abilities specially. The teaching plan was developed. The instructional media, teaching innovation and modern technology were created. The institute has developed the appropriate environment in music learning. The learners in new generation have opportunity to study in their preferred major of Music.