THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL SUBJECT CURRICULUM ON “THAI DESSERTS OF MUANG KHON DEE” IN THE CAREER EDUCATION LEARNING AREA FOR PRIMARY 6 STUDENTS AT WAT KHAO KAEW SCHOOL

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) To develop an additional course titled "Thai Dessert of Muang Khon Dee" in the Career and Technology learning area for Grade 6 students at Wat Khao Kaeo School, and 2) To study the effects of implementing the aforementioned course. The research population consisted of 12 Grade 6 students enrolled in the first semester of the 2025 academic year at Wat Khao Kaeo School. The research employed a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest model. The research instruments included: 1) The additional course "Thai Dessert of Muang Khon Dee," 2) Six learning management plans, 3) A 20-item achievement test, 4) A performance skills assessment form, and 5) A student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and comparison of learning achievement scores. The research findings were as follows: 1) The developed additional course "Thai Dessert of Muang Khon Dee" in the Career and Technology learning area for Grade 6 students comprised the following components: rationale, objectives, course structure, content scope, instructional time, instructional activity guidelines, learning materials and equipment, assessment and evaluation, and learning management plans. The overall appropriateness of the curriculum was rated at the highest level (μ = 4.71, σ = 0.49); and 2) The implementation of the "Thai Dessert of Muang Khon Dee" course revealed that students' learning achievement after the course was significantly higher than before. Students demonstrated good performance skills in Thai dessert making and reported the highest satisfaction with the course (μ = 4.50, σ = 0.56).