Abstract:
To explore the state and propose the basic steps for local art curriculum development on Ta-Jug hand weaving for the ninth grade students in Kanchanaburi. This study suggests learning objectives, classroom activities, teaching aids, and student assessment. Population and samples included 33 secondary-level art teachers in Kanchanaburi, 33 secondary-level school administrators, 11 art teacher supervisors in Kanchanaburi, and 15 local Ta-Jug hand weaving makers. Research instruments are questionnaires were interviews. The data from the questionnaires were analyzed by descriptive stratistics for percentage, mean, standard deviation. The obtained data from interviews were trancribed and categorized using content analysis. The findings concerning problems in teaching show that the teachers did not have experience in the hand weaving, and schools did not have the budget for the weaving teaching equipments. Opinions of the stakeholders about local art curriculum are as follows: 1) Define purpose: the local art curriculum on Ta-Jug hand weaving should be collaboratively developed by the curriculum designers and the local experts. Besides, the curriculum should aim to promote learners creativity. 2) Define contents: the curriculum should emphasize on the importance, the benefits, and the social, cultural, and economic impacts of Ta-Jug hand weaving on the community. 3) Define learning activities and teaching aids: different samples of Ta-Jug hand weaving should be presented and analyzed. 4) Student assessment: students should be able to explain about different types, values, and functions of Ta-Jug hand weaving. Based on the findings mentioned, there are several recommendations for further studies. Firstly, there should be more studies on local wisdom in different contexts (settings). Secondly, there should be collaboration among curriculum designers, local experts, and the community. Moreover, the local art curriculum should be implemented in all levels of education. Finally, there should be future studies on problems and solutions for conserving local arts regionally and nationally.