STUDY OF THE CURRENT STATE, NEEDS, AND KNOWLEDGE PACKAGE SYNTHESIS ON FANG LOCAL HISTORY FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

          This article is a part of the project on local history curriculum development of Fang River Basin using participatory action research (PAR) to enhance active local citizenship for secondary school students. It aimed to 1. Investigate current state of curriculum development on Fang local history, 2. Study needs for developing curriculum on Fang local history, and 3. synthesize knowledge package on Fang local history for secondary school students. The qualitative data were collected from 15 key informants selected by purposive sampling. The research instruments were document analysis form, field note, semi-structured interview form, and focus group discussion form. The data were analyzed by using analytical induction and content analysis.

          The results were as follows.

          1. The current state of curriculum development on Fang local history consisted of folklore and mainstream history. The current local history education was inconsistent with the social issue, and students found it boring.

          2. The needs of developing curriculum on Fang local history could focus on community-based learning by providing students fieldwork activities that included in-depth content reflecting reality. The local scholars needs were developing community to be lifelong learning center and being local lecturers. 

         3. Knowledge package synthesis on Fang local history for secondary school students was classified into 3 eras: past, current, and future knowledge.