Decrypting Esan Mural Paintings: From Esan Mural Paintings to Design of a Learning Package for Youth in the New Normal Era in Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This evaluative research aims to: 1) study the guidelines for development of the learning package of “Decrypting Esan Mural Paintings” for youth in the new normal era in Khon Kaen province; 2) develop a learning package of “Decrypting Esan Mural Paintings” for youth in the new normal era in Khon Kaen province; and 3) study the guidelines for expanding the learning package of “Decrypting Esan Mural Paintings” for youth in the new normal era in Khon Kaen province. Data collection consisted of studying related documents and field study of Hoop Taem's identity in Khon Kaen province and surveying youths’ opinions in organizing learning activities of decrypting Esan mural paintings. The results of this research showed: 1) the learning package of “Decrypting Esan Mural Paintings” consisted of an activity manual, website, learning media, and 2) creative activities. These included: 1) Hoop Taem printmaking and 2) Hoop Taem postcard coloring. The activities incorporated a variety of learning processes, and educational and creative activities. The process of the activity consisted of 3 steps as follows: Step 1) Learning, which involves promoting the identities of Esan mural paintings for youths; Step 2) Doing creative activities; and Step 3) Shopping through an online platform. The 3 components of the guidelines for the development of the learning package consisted of 1) Community: promoting community engagement, 2) Expansion: collaborating with government agencies or private organizations to disseminate the learning package; and 3) Reach: developing an online platform for youth to access the learning package. The result of the assessment of the learning package of “Decrypting Esan Mural Paintings” by experts was appropriate and can be used to organize the activity.