MANAGEMENT OF THAI MUSIC SPECIAL CLASSROOMS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE SECONDARY EDUCATION AREA, PHICHIT PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the management of special Thai classical music classrooms in secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Phichit, and 2) study students’ satisfaction with the management of special Thai classical music classrooms in secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Phichit. The target group consisted of 100 students enrolled in special Thai classical music classes selected through random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were used to analyze the data.

          The results showed that the overall importance of the management of special Thai music classrooms was at a very high level. When considered by item, the aspect with the highest mean score was the learning-conducive environment (mean = 4.46), followed by the promotion of active learning (mean = 4.44), and participatory classroom management (mean = 4.43).

          Regarding students’ satisfaction, it was found that their overall satisfaction with the management of special Thai classical music classrooms in secondary schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Phichit was at a high level (mean = 4.48). When considered by aspect, the highest mean score was in equipment efficiency and service quality (mean = 4.50), followed by the classroom environment and classroom space utilization, both of which had the same mean score (mean = 4.45). The findings indicate that the management of these special Thai music classrooms is effective and has the potential to serve as a model for similar programs in other educational institutions. These results highlight the importance of continued support and development in curriculum design, teaching methods, learning resources, and administrative structure to ensure sustainable quality in the teaching and learning of traditional Thai music in secondary schools.