AN INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL OF THAI - MYANMAR CROSS CULTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

Objectives of this research were to study the guidelines, the model development, and the presentation of an Instructional Model of Thai - Myanmar Cross Culture using research as a base of higher education Institutions in Thai society using a qualitative research method.

The results shown as follows; 1. There was a Burmese Studies Center at Naresuan University that organizes Burmese language classes and Burmese studies courses on linguistics, history traditional culture cross-cultural learning, promotes learning through research networking. So, there were subjects in the curriculum related to ASEAN Studies, Research-based Teaching on Myanmar Culture at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. 2. The development of a research-based model for learning about Myanmar culture was in 5 steps: open-mindedness, mindful learning understands the differences and situations cultural paradigm shift. Naresuan University had been done the research on Myanmar, establishes a Burmese Study Center to seek knowledge of Burmese language studies. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University had conducted research on cross-cultural learning in ASEAN and also organized workshop activities, including a network of ASEAN and ASEAN cross-cultural learning for students. 3. The Instructional Model of Thai - Myanmar Cross Culture used by research as the basis of the two higher education institutions: 1) the instructional model arising from spatial education management, 2) the instructional model arising from workshop activities, and 3) the instructional model arising from teaching and learning activities in the classroom.