AN INTEGRATED LEARNING APPROACH THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF A STUDENT CONCERT PERFORMANCE AT UNIVERSITY OF PHAYAO

Abstract

Objectives of this study were to introduce a learning model that applied concept of integrated learning and experiential learning through process of concert performance organized by third- and fourth-year students in the Music and Dance Program, Music Major, School of Architecture and Fine Arts, University of Phayao. The learning model was designed to systematically integrate skills and connect to the main stages of concert organization, including preparation, design, rehearsal, technical supervision, and evaluation. Findings from observations, interviews, and group discussions showed that students developed four core competencies: 1. Professional competence in music, 2. competence in planning and management, 3. competence in creative thinking, and 4. competence in teamwork and communication. These competencies were cultivated through the integration of course-based skills into experiential practice, driven by Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, which consisted of four stages: 1. Concrete experience, 2. Reflective observation, 3. Abstract conceptualization, and 4. Active experimentation. This process enabled students to achieve holistic learning and to develop professional competencies relevant to their future practice.