LEARNING MODEL FOR ADAPTATION OF LOCAL WISDOM BASED ON LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF PEOPLE

Abstract

    Local wisdoms have arisen in accord with landscape ecology and has supported people's livelihoods. However, these practices had been overlooked and denied, resulting in their progressive extinction. The purposes of this study were: 1) to explore situation of local wisdoms in relation to conservation of natural resources and environment, 2) to analyze learning model for adaptation of these local wisdoms based on landscape ecology, and 3) to analyze guidelines for promoting this learning of local people. This study was participatory action research with three types of research tools: semi-structured interviews, learning assessment, and observation with index of item objective congruence between 0.80-1.00. The data were collected by interviews, focus group discussions, observation, learning action, and conducting after action reviews, and it was analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The results showed that landscape ecology of Thung Yee Pheng community consisted of hills, plains and lowlands. This community had various local wisdoms for the conservation of natural resources and environment, but most of them had disappeared and were being lost. This learning model called "Five Locals Learning". Their overall assessment results of pre-test were an intermediate level of knowledge, and minimal levels of attitude and behavior. Meanwhile, post-test was the highest level of knowledge, and high levels of attitude and behavior. The guidelines for promoting such learning were authentic, experiential, cross-generational and collaborative learning management. This learning model would promote the ability to conserve natural resources and environment of community.