The Development of Digital Media for Improving Students Abilities and Performance in Producing Thai Classical Dance Poses for Grade 5 Students in Primary School at Srinakharinwirot University ; Prasarnmit Demonstration School (Elementary)

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1) develop digital media on the gestures of Khon dance to enhance the Khon performance skills (Thai Classical Dance Poses) 2) study the use of a digital media on the gestures of Khon dance to enhance the Khon performance skills (Thai Classical Dance Poses) of Grade 5 students at Srinakharinwirot University: Prasarnmit Demonstration School (Elementary). This research is a research and development. The sample group for the research was divided into two groups: 1) a group selected through purposive sampling to study the effectiveness of the digital media which consisted of 23 male students who studied performing arts and Khon dance, and 2) a group selected through purposive sampling to study the effect of using the digital media on Khon gestures, consisting of 30 male students studying performing arts and Khon dance. The research tools included the digital media on Khon gestures, an assessment and evaluation form for the quality of the digital media, a lesson plan, learning achievement tests, and an assessment and evaluation form for Khon gesture skills. The data analysis was analyzed by calculating the efficiency E₁/E₂, mean, standard deviation, and paired sample t-test.

          The research findings indicated that the quality of the digital media on Khon gestures was excellent (x̄ = 4.49, S.D. = 0.65), with an efficiency of 82.00/88.00, which was higher than the set criteria of 80/80. Regarding the use of the digital media, the students' academic achievement after learning through the digital media on Khon gestures was significantly higher than before learning at 0.05 statistic level. Additionally, the students demonstrated very high overall Khon performance skills.  (x̄ = 2.43, S.D. = 0.60).