An Instructional Model of Thai-Myanmar Cross Culture of Higher Education Institutes in Thai Society

Authors

  • Lampong Klomkul, Phrapalad Raphin Buddhisaro, Phichet Thangto

Abstract

The purposes of this article were 1) to study the guidelines for Thai-Myanmar cross-cultural learning management of higher education institutions in Thai society, and 2) to develop and propose an instructional model of Thai-Myanmar cross culture by using research-based education for higher education institutions in Thai society. Qualitative research was used for research design which divided into 3 phases. The target groups were personnel of higher education institutions, Myanmar scholars in Thailand, and Myanmar students. The research instruments were interview guidelines, issues for group interviews, and the field record. Qualitative data were analyzed by using content analysis and analytic induction. Research results showed that 1) guidelines for Thai-Myanmar cross-cultural learning management of higher education institutions in Thai society under the promotion of learning about ASEAN, and there was cultural education in the universities. In Naresuan University, Burmese Education Center has been established for providing learning Burmese language. In Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Myanmar cultural activities using research-based education has been conducted activities and shared cultural experiences with Thai students. 2) An instructional model of Thai-Myanmar cross-cultural learning activities by using research-based education emphasis on learning Myanmar culture in order to gain their knowledge and understanding. There were 5 steps of cross-cultural learning process which consisted of (1) opening up to accept a new culture, (2) preparing mind to learn different things, (3) adjusting emotion to the situation, (4) understanding behavior of other groups, and (5) adjusting paradigm of cultures. Research-based education was also conducted, and the process was arisen from learning management in Naresuan University by organizing a project for students to learn about Myanmar using spatial experience in a factory where Myanmar people worked. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University has done a project to encourage students to conduct research-based learning activities on cross-cultural learning in Myanmar context organizing by ASEAN Studies Centre.

Published

2020-02-29

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