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Early Childhood Curriculum in Thailand EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM IN THAILAND: AN INVESTIGATION INTO PERCEPTIONS OF THE CULTIVATION OF THAINESS IN YOUNG CHILDREN BY SUREEPAN IEMAMNUAY A thesis submitted to Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Victoria University of Wellington 2019 ii ABSTRACT In 2003, the Thai Government introduced a revised early childhood curriculum to replace the 1997 Pre-Primary Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 1997a). This was in response to social and economic changes in Thailand such as both parents working, increasing cultural diversity, and influences from other countries (Ministry of Education, 2003b; Renard, 2006). According to the Ministry of Education, these changes had a negative impact on the cultivation of Thainess and citizenship in a changing society. The 2003 Early Childhood Curriculum (2003-2017) provides a framework and specific guidelines for early childhood education and care for children from birth to 5 years of age (Ministry of Education, 2003b). This study investigates how early childhood services addressed young children’s learning of Thai culture and identity when the early childhood services implemented the official curriculum. The investigation explored how services perceived the role of the government in supporting the cultivation of Thainess with young children. Parents’ perceptions of their participation in promoting Thainess with their children is also addressed. The research design included a survey and a multiple case study, both carried out in two districts of central Bangkok: Klongtoey and Wattana. The survey received 235 responses while the multiple case study involved eight services. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with principals, head teachers, early childhood teachers, and parents. Document analysis was also used. Findings revealed that the majority of the services integrated various aspects of Thai culture and identity into their daily programme despite the 2003 Early Childhood Curriculum not providing specific guidelines in this area. However, government regulations were key in promoting Thainess through young children’s participation in cultural activities and practices when attending early childhood services. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to the following people for their excellent support in different ways. First of all, my supervisors, Dr Mary Jane Shuker and Dr Sophie Alcock for their continual support, delightful encouragement, positive motivation, suggestions, and contributions to my Ph.D study. Their guidance helped me throughout my research journey. I could not have completed this research without the help and support of both of my wonderful supervisors. I cannot put into words how overwhelmed I have come to value your dedication. My thanks, too, to Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education staff and administrators, Victoria International Office, the Librarian staff, and the Student Learning Team for their incredible support and assistance during my PhD. journey. My sincere gratitude goes to the principals, head teachers, early childhood teachers, teaching assistants, and children’s parents who participated in this study. Thank you for your willingness in allowing me to learn from you and your insightfulness in providing me with rich data. It was such a worthwhile experience of this research. My gratitude also goes to the school administrators who facilitated my visit to carry out the study. With much love, I also acknowledge my Iemamnuay Family – Dad Noy, Mum Tik, and my younger brother Moss for their spiritual and financial support. This also included my aunties and uncles, the most generous people in the world, for their moral support: Lek and Somchai, Tid, Aoung, Tippavan and Thanongsak, and Aoy Somporn. Special thanks to my best friend in Thailand, Tem Titirat, and to a lot of other lovely friends – Praveen Kumar, Pat and Thomas, Thichawee and Jagraphob, Lisa, Alex, Ahmed, Jenny, Molly, Tara, and the pre-opening Sterling team in New Zealand – for making my four-year journey a rewarding one. In particular, I am thankful to Anan Chanhom for his infinite support and positive reinforcement throughout this agonising journey. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract ii Acknowledgements iii Table of Contents iv List of Figures ix List of Tables x Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Thailand’s Social and Political Context 1 1.2 Rationale for the Study 7 1.3 Aim of the Study and Research Questions 8 1.4 Overview of the Thesis 8 Chapter 2 Background of the Study 2.1 History of Early Childhood Education in Thailand 10 2.1.1 Period Before Education Reforms (1238 – 1868) 10 2.1.2 Education Reform (1869 – 1931) 11 2.1.3 Education after the Political Reform (1932 – 2002) 12 2.2 Thailand’s Early Childhood Education Provision 14 2.2.1 Implementation of the 2003 Early Childhood Curriculum 15 2.2.2 The Manual of the 2003 Early Childhood Curriculum 20 2.2.3 Early Childhood Services in Thailand 24 2.2.4 The Government’s Role in Early Childhood Education Provision 27 2.2.5 Initial Early Childhood Teacher Education and Qualification 27 2.3 Thai Society, Culture, and Identity 28 2.3.1 Thai Manners 30 2.3.2 Thai Traditions 31 2.3.3 Thai Folk Wisdom 33 2.3.3.1 Thai Language 33 2.3.3.2 Thai Costumes 34 2.3.3.3 Performing Arts, Folk Play, and Food 37 2.3.4 Thai Social Values and Norms 38 v 2.3.5 Buddhism 40 2.4 Chapter Summary 42 Chapter 3 Literature Review 3.1 Definition of a Curriculum 43 3.2 Early Childhood Curriculum Framework 46 3.3 Learning Theories that Underpin Early Childhood Education in 48 Thailand 3.4 Thai Concepts Underpinning the 2003 Early Childhood Curriculum 56 3.5 Theoretical Framework: Socio-Cultural Theory 67 3.6 Chapter Summary 71 Chapter 4 Research Methodology 4.1 Research Paradigm 72 4.2 Research Design 73 4.2.1 A Qualitative Approach 74 4.2.1.1 Documentation 75 4.2.1.2 Interviews 76 4.2.2 Survey 78 4.3 Selection Strategies Used to Select Participants 78 4.4 Phase One: The Survey 82 4.4.1 Piloting the Survey 85 4.4.2 Gaining Access for the Survey 85 4.4.3 Distributing the Survey to Early Childhood Services 86 4.5 Phase Two: The Multiple Case Study 87 4.5.1 Gaining Access for the Multiple Case Study 87 4.5.2 Semi-structured Interviews 88 4.5.3 Conducting the Multiple Case Study 89 4.6 Data Analysis: Survey and Multiple Case Study 97 4.7 Validity and Reliability 100 4.8 Ethical Considerations and Role of the Researcher 101 4.9 Chapter Summary 102 vi Chapter 5 Survey Result 5.1 Demographic Data 104 5.1.1 The Survey Respondents 104 5.1.2 The Services’ Characteristics 109 5.2 Implementing the 2003 Early Childhood Curriculum 110 5.3 Integrating Thainess and Thai Culture into Teaching Practices 115 5.3.1 Thai Manners 115 5.3.2 Learning About Thailand 116 5.3.3 Learning Other Values 117 5.3.4 Buddhist Principles and Buddhists’ Practices 118 5.3.5 Thai Traditions and Other Important Dates 120 5.4 Survey Respondents’ Perceptions of the Role the Government in 121 Promoting Thai Culture 5.5 Survey Respondents’ Perceptions of the Parents’ Participation 122 5.6 Chapter Summary 124 Chapter 6 Early Childhood Services’ Perception of How Thai Culture and Identity are Promoted with Young Children 6.1 Perceptions toward the 2003 Early Childhood Curriculum 127 6.2 The Role of the Government and the Umbrella Organisations 132 6.3 Parents’ Participation 140 6.3.1 Communication with Parents from the Services’ Perspectives 149 6.3.2 Parents’ Communication with Early Childhood Teachers 151 6.3.3 Parents’ Perceptions of their Participation at the Services 152 6.3.4 How Parents Promote Songkran Festival and Visakha Bucha Day 154 6.4 Chapter Summary 156 Chapter 7 Integrating Thai Culture and Identity into Teaching Practices 7.1 Thai Manners 158 7.2 Thai Traditions 164 7.2.1 Festivals 164 7.2.2 Important Thai Dates 167 vii 7.3 Thai Folk Wisdom 171 7.3.1 Thai Language 172 7.3.2 Traditional Thai Costumes 173 7.3.3 Thai Food, Dessert, and Folk Play 175 7.4 Thai Social Values and Norms 176 7.5 Buddhism 181 7.5.1 Buddhist Principles 181 7.5.2 Buddhist Practices 186 7.6 Chapter Summary 192 Chapter 8 Discussion 8.1 Thai Manners 197 8.2 Thai Traditions 199 8.2.1 Thai Festivals 199 8.2.2 Thai Important Dates 200 8.3 Thai Folk Wisdom 202 8.3.1 Thai Language 202 8.3.2 Wearing Costumes 203 8.4 Thai Social Values and Norm 205 8.5 Buddhism 207 8.5.1 Incorporating Buddhist Principles 207 8.5.2 Visiting a Temple 209 8.6 How Thainess Underpin the Curriculum 211 8.7 Thai Government’s Role in Early Childhood Service Programmes 216 8.8 Implications of the Research 219 8.9 Limitations and Recommendations for Further Studies 221 8.10 Conclusion 222 References 223 Appendices Appendix A: Thailand’s Festivals and Important Dates 243 Appendix B: Survey for Early Childhood Teachers 247 viii Appendix C: Information Letters and Consent Forms for Umbrella 254 Organisations, Principals, Early Childhood Teachers, and Teacher Assistants: Phase One (The Survey) Appendix D: Information Letters and Consent Forms for Principals, 264 Head Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Parents: Phase Two (The Multiple Case Study) Appendix E: Examples of Interview Questions for Case-Study Early 278 Childhood Services (Phase Two: The Multiple Case Study) Appendix F: Qualitative Codebook 283 Appendix G: Cross-Tabulation Analysis 285 Appendix H: Ethics Approval Letter (*) 294 ix LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Three levels of Wai practices 30 Figure 2 Eight styles of the Thai Phraratchaniyom outfits 35 Figure 3 Selection and location of services involved
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