The Integration of Buddhist Innovative Learning Management in Traditional Indigo-Dyed Fabric Handicraft Education: A Mixed-Methods Research and Development Study in Sakon Nakhon Province, Northeast Thailand
Keywords:
Buddhist education, traditional crafts, cultural preservation, learning management systems, mixed-methods research, Northeast ThailandAbstract
Background: The preservation of traditional crafts faces significant challenges in the digital age, particularly in rural communities of Northeast Thailand. Buddhist principles offer potential frameworks for sustainable cultural preservation through innovative educational approaches.
Purpose: This mixed-methods research and development study investigates the integration of Buddhist innovative learning management systems in traditional indigo-dyed fabric handicraft education within Sakon Nakhon Province, Northeast Thailand.
Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed using Research and Development (R&D) methodology. Quantitative data were collected from 384 participants (artisans, educators, students, and community members) using structured questionnaires, while qualitative insights were gathered through in-depth interviews with 45 key informants. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling using SPSS 29.0 and AMOS 24.0.
Results: The integrated Buddhist learning management model demonstrated significant positive correlations with cultural preservation effectiveness (r = 0.742, p < 0.001), student engagement (r = 0.685, p < 0.001), and community cohesion (r = 0.721, p < 0.001). The developed model explained 67.3% of variance in traditional craft sustainability outcomes. Key success factors included mindfulness integration (β = 0.341, p < 0.001), ethical production practices (β = 0.298, p < 0.001), and community-based learning approaches (β = 0.287, p < 0.001).
Conclusions: The Buddhist innovative learning management model effectively enhances traditional craft education while preserving cultural heritage. The study provides empirical evidence for scaling this approach across similar cultural contexts in Southeast Asia.
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