THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STORYBOOK SERIES TO RAISE CONSCIOUS MIND IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AGAINST CORRUPTION

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to 1) develop a storybook series to raise conscious mind in early childhood against corruption, 2) try out the storybook series and 3) study the results of the storybook series development. It was conducted as research and development. Three phrases of research were implemented: Phrase 1 Storybook series development, Phrase 2 Trying out the storybook series, and Phrase 3 Studying the results of storybook series development. The research instruments included a storybook series to raise conscious mind in early childhood against corruption, evaluation form of knowledge and understanding, and evaluation form of satisfaction towards using a storybook series for teachers/parents. Data was collected by using evaluation forms and questionnaires. The statistics used in this research were mean and standard deviation. The research findings were: 1) according to the survey of early childhood behaviors and interviews with teachers/parents as a basis for creating a series of storybooks, most children had behaviors and attributes of honesty. However, some children liked to steal toys, did not follow the rules.                  The children’s overall score on their understanding of honesty and anti-corruption was at a moderate level ( = 3.32). The score of storybook appropriateness considered by experts was at a very appropriate level ( = 4.36) that they could be used for organizing activities to raise conscious mind in early childhood. 2) After the storytelling activities, the preschool children’ score of knowledge and understanding about anti-corruption was 17.35 points and the anti-corruption behavior score was 14.26 points, higher than before arranging the activities, and 3) in terms of the results of the storybook series development, the teachers and the parents were satisfied at the most satisfactory level ( = 4.53).