Integrated Learning Management System in Performing Arts Research Course, Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts Program in Performing Arts (Thai Dance and Theatre), Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
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The objective is to study learning system, management, features, factors, achievement, and utilization of integrated learning system in Performing Arts Research course, Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts Program in Performing Arts, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, academic year 2021. Research is conducted by documentation, interview, observation, and evaluation of learning achievement. For the results, 51 students were categorized by research skills into 3 groups: advanced development group, development with guidance group, and development with difficulties group. The learning was conducted online, emphasized the equality to develop learners according to their individual potential. The content is corresponded to performing arts and its related topics in both theory and practice. The learning system are: 1. Indication of benefits from research and self-development to adjust learners' attitude; 2. Application of games to stimulate learning, develop skills, and build learning experience. By learning with classmates, the learners will feel accepted by others, which will create confidence and pride in themselves; 3. Doing research on their chosen topic to discover their potential and development. Researching the interested topics will be beneficial for future studies and their occupation; 4. Exchange of knowledge, demonstration, and advices from friends and instructors, both in group and individually, to stimulate learning and help learners to accept opinions of others and understand the code of conduct for researchers. This is based on social psychology to adjust learners' attitude and social behavior. Using games as a medium can approach the learners effectively. The achievement is evaluated by: 1. Level of interests in learning contents; 2. Rate of assignment submission; 3. Idea for research topics, which helps develop research skills according to the course objectives; 4. Application of knowledge in other courses and in daily life. This study is innovative and worth developing in performing arts education.