Participatory Research for Developing the Estuarine Fish Guardians Curriculum around the Songkhla Lagoon

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the problems and needs of the estuarine fish guardians curriculum around the Songkhla lagoon, and 2) develop a quality the estuarine fish guardians curriculum around the Songkhla lagoon. The research utilized participatory action research methodology. The research instruments included the estuarine fish guardian curriculum around the Songkhla lagoon, informal interviews, and satisfaction questionnaires. Data were analyzed using means and standard deviations. The results revealed that 1) the Songkhla lagoon community needs a curriculum for educational management and a competency-based curriculum that focuses on promoting learners' abilities to apply diverse knowledge in real-world situations, seek innovative and flexible solutions for long-term problems, and promote well-being and adapt their life paths to global fluctuations and technological advancements. However, due to limited time, the curriculum should be integrated with scouting learning plans, clubs, social and public welfare activities, or organized as a camp-based curriculum. 2) the estuarine fish guardians curriculum around the Songkhla lagoon consist of a learning management plan with 6 learning units: unit 1: geography and way of life content; unit 2: natural resources of the Songkhla lagoon; unit 3: Protecting the Songkhla lagoon; unit 4: Preserving the Songkhla lagoon; unit 5: Utilizing the resources of the Songkhla lagoon and generating sustainable income; and unit 6: Community economic management. After experimenting with the curriculum activities, it was found that the learners had good results in line with the set goals.