Development of Dance Learning Activity, Creative Isan Dance Floor Set by Applying the Concept of Davey for Grade 1

Abstract

Background and Aims: This experimental research project, which aims to develop a novel Isan folk dance learning activity for seventh-grade students, employs quantitative methodologies and draws inspiration from Dewey's educational theory. With an efficiency standard of 80/80, the objectives are to: (1) design an interesting Isan folk dance learning exercise based on Dewey's philosophy for seventh-grade students; (2) determine the activity's effectiveness index; and (3) gauge students' satisfaction with the innovative Dewey-based Isan folk dance learning exercise. For the study, 36 Grade 7 pupils from the second semester of the 2021 academic year were selected using purposive sampling.

Research Methodology: The research sample consisted of 36 Grade 7 students from the second semester of the 2021 academic year, specifically selected from one classroom (Class 1/15) due to the students' strong agility skills and the high number of male and female students involved in the school's dance group.

Results: The creative Isan folk dance learning activity for seventh-grade students obtained an efficiency rating of 81.30/85.04 based on Dewey's theory, which was consistent with the established 80/80 standard. The significantly higher post-test scores when compared to the pre-test results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the students' practical dance skills at the.05 level. Overall, students rated the practical dance skills and the imaginative Isan folk dance learning activity, which was founded on Dewey's philosophy, highly.

Conclusion: Based on Dewey's concept, the innovative Isan folk dance learning exercise was created for seventh-grade children. It was discovered to have highly relevant content and to have produced high academic achievement and general student happiness.