The Legend of Nakhon Si Thammarat: A Series of Creative Picture Storybooks to Enhance Learning in History, Arts, and Culture
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A study on “The Legend of Nakhon Si Thammarat: A Series of Creative Picture Storybooks to Enhance Learning in History, Arts, and Culture” aims to: 1) study the legends of Nakhon Si Thammarat in relation to history, arts, and culture, 2) develop educational media based on the legends to promote learning in history, arts, and culture in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and 3) enhance learning through creative media storytelling about Nakhon Si Thammarat in the form of an electronic book (E-book). The study employs qualitative research methods, including field data collection through observation, interviews, and focus group discussions with 16 local scholars and relevant individuals. The data is analyzed using the concepts of cultural learning promotion and the theory of the diffusion of art and culture, with findings summarized through descriptive analysis.
The research results reveal that the legends of Nakhon Si Thammarat have long-standing connections to history, arts, and culture, particularly in relation to Buddhism. These legends have been passed down through oral storytelling and documented in various texts, notably the Nirvana Sutra. The researcher has creatively adapted the legends of Nakhon Si Thammarat into a storytelling set to promote learning, presented in the form of an electronic book (E-book). This format supports online learning, making the knowledge accessible to the general public and facilitating easier understanding and access to the legends of Nakhon Si Thammarat. It is well-suited to the modern era and promotes continuous learning opportunities.
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