Effectiveness of Training and Curriculum Development Guidelines for Community Happiness Innovation on Creative Community Leadership

Abstract

     This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Community Happiness Innovation Workshop: Creative Community Leadership organized by Thepsatri Rajabhat University, as well as to explore recommendations for future curriculum development and training. A mixed-methods research design was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study population comprised 120 community leaders who participated in the training. Research instruments included questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, while data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and content analysis.

     The findings revealed four levels of training effectiveness. Level 1: Satisfaction – participants reported the highest level of satisfaction, particularly with the appropriateness of the instructors and the content. Level 2: Knowledge and Understanding – post-training knowledge and comprehension were rated at the highest level. Level 3: Knowledge Application and Behavioral Change – participants successfully applied the acquired knowledge to initiate health promotion activities and disseminated learning outcomes to wider community leader networks. Level 4: Community Outcomes – communities demonstrated significant improvements, including the implementation of wellness development projects, environmental management initiatives, creative leadership networks, and the development of new community projects. Recommendations for future curriculum and training development include extending the training duration, incorporating content on coaching skills and community innovation, and providing continuous training to build on and sustain the skills acquired.