Developing the Learning Process and Creating Awareness of Local Love Through Preserving Ancient Sites in Roi Et Province Developing the Learning Process and Creating Awareness of Local Love Through Preserving Ancient Sites in Roi Et Province

Abstract

This research article has the following objectives: 1) to design learning and local patriotism activities through the conservation of archaeological sites in Roi Et province; 2) to build a learning process and local patriotism for the new generation through the conservation of ancient sites in Roi Et province; and 3) to develop a learning network and create local patriotism through the conservation of ancient sites in Roi Et province. This is an action research study. The research area was Roi Et province. The target groups were: 1) a group of five monks in the area of the archaeological sites; 2) five officials from the Fine Arts Department in Roi Et province; 3) five community leaders; and 4) 15 general members of the public, for a total of 30 participants. The research tools used were interviews, focus group notes, and an operational toolkit for creating a participatory process. Data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, academic seminars, and network development. The data were analyzed using an inductive approach.

          The research findings revealed that the learning and local patriotism activities through the conservation of archaeological sites in Roi Et province led to the community members becoming aware of their collective responsibility and having a better understanding of the ancient sites. Through these activities, everyone came to a good understanding that they should help take care of their community's ancient sites and plant trees to improve the climate. The result of developing a learning network and creating local patriotism through the conservation of ancient sites in Roi Et province was the development of a public consciousness for the conservation of ancient sites. Public consciousness development activities stimulated vitality and motivation, enhanced knowledge about the importance of community ancient sites and being good hosts, and created a group of community ancient site conservation volunteers to solve problems and conserve their own community's ancient sites sustainably.