CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF SPATIAL THINKING LEARNING MANAGEMENT IN GEOGRAPHY STRAND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF HIGHLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

          The objective of this research article were to: 1) Study the concept of geography learning management, spatial thinking model to promote awareness of the environmental conservation of elementary school students. 2) Develop a spatial thinking geography learning management plan to promote environmental conservation awareness by applying   Bruner's 6-step conceptual framework and Charin Mungkung's EDMACE concept by the learning standard 5.2. 3) Study the awareness of spatial environmental conservation of students at Ban Mae Lan Luang School, Chiang Mai. This research was the qualitative research. Samples used in the research 42 students in grades 4 - 6 were obtained by specific students studying social studies, religion, and culture in semester 2, the academic year 2019. The research instruments were content analysis and environmental conservation consciousness assessment of primary school students. Ban Mae Lan Luang School, the Academic year 2019. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and conformance index values. The results of the research were as follows: 1) the conceptual framework and management of geography, spatial thinking, were consistent and able to promote awareness of environmental conservation in the upper area of primary school students. 2) Unit 1 has the highest frequency and consistency. Consistent with Bruner's 6-Step Concept and Charin Mungkung's EDMACE Concept. 3) Students lack knowledge and experience with environmental conservation. Therefore, the management of knowledge of geography as spatial thinking and the conservation of the environment in the highland is important. Able to generate, exist and use Valuable local resources.