The Development of Instructional Model to Enhance Patriotism, Religion, and Monarchy for Grade 4 Students

Abstract

     This research aimed to 1. develop an instructional model to promote patriotism, religious devotion, and reverence for the monarchy and 2. Study of the Effects of an Instructional Model Designed to Foster Patriotism, Religious Reverence, and Loyalty to the Monarchy. The sample groups were categorized according to each phase of the research. In Phase 1, the participants included 41 teachers and 516 students. In Phase 2, participants included 41 teachers, 10 experts for evaluating the instructional model, and 5 experts for evaluating the assessment instruments. In Phase 3, the participants consisted of 41 teachers, 516 students, and 286 parents. The research instruments included 1) the instructional model for promoting patriotism, religious devotion, and reverence for the monarchy; 2) an academic achievement test; 3) a self-assessment form; and 4) a behavioral observation checklist. The statistical methods employed were mean and standard deviation.

     The research findings indicated that the developed instructional model, titled the “TRU Model,” was composed of three interrelated components: 1. Theoretical Foundations (T), which emphasized constructing knowledge, comprehension, and core concepts related to the nation, religion, and monarchy; 2. Research & Experience (R), which promoted experiential learning through authentic engagement, inquiry-based activities, and community participation; and 3. Unity & Positive Psychology (U), which aimed to instill desirable characteristics, foster social cohesion, and enhance self-worth and empathy. Expert evaluation of the model demonstrated a high level of validity and appropriateness. Moreover, the implementation results revealed that students achieved significantly higher academic performance post-intervention, reported high levels of desirable behaviors through self-assessment, and were observed by both teachers and parents to exhibit consistently positive behavioral attributes at a high level.