The Development of Blues Guitar Learning Management Process Online for Rajabhat University in Thailand

Abstract

This article aimed to 1) study the problems of the online blues guitar learning management process at Rajabhat Universities in Thailand; 2) study the blues guitar transmission process; 3) develop the online blues guitar learning management process at Rajabhat Universities in Thailand; and 4) study the results of the practice of the online blues guitar learning management process at Rajabhat Universities in Thailand. The research design was mixed-method research. The population used to provide information was blues guitar instructors and blues guitarists by purposive selection. There were 5 types of research instruments: 1) questionnaires; 2) interviews; 3) teaching manuals; 4) practical skills exercises; and 5) practical skills assessments. The statistics used in data analysis included mean, standard deviation, discriminant, reliability, and content analysis. The research results were as follows:

1. Feedback form on learning management, It was found that the learning management in guitar courses during this COVID-19 situation has shifted to an online format and forced teachers to learn to use various online teaching programs to ensure the continuity of learning management.

2. Study of the process of transmitting blues guitars, It was found that it is divided into 3 aspects as follows: 1) Instrumental techniques and practice of blues guitar, It was found that you need to study both the history of blues music and the music as well; when you listen to it and start to catch the sound and understand the mood of blues music, you start with the basics of 12 Bar Blues. 2) In terms of the teaching process for blues guitar, it was found that practical training focusing on demonstration, listening, and having students play along step by step is effective. 3) In terms of evaluating the learning management process, it was found that the assessment was based on the exercises or songs given to practice and sent video clips to check from time to time.

3. Developing a learning management process Guitar Blues Online Rajabhat University in Thailand, It was found that it consisted of 1) teaching style and 2) lesson content. Teaching material clip 3) Practical skills practice form 4) Practical skills assessment form over a period of 8 weeks, once a week in the guitar practice course 1.

4. Practical results of the learning management process Guitar Blues Online Rajabhat University in Thailand, It was found that the efficiency of the process (E1), the average score during the course, was 8.59, or 85.95 percent, and the efficiency of the result (E2) obtained from the average score after studying was 46.22, or 92.44 percent.