SELF-DESIGNED LEARNING FOR CREATIVE PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE SDL MODEL IN CREATING LERT FAH THEWA BUCHA PHRA THAT CHOM THONG

Abstract

This article presents the Self-Designed Learning Model, an instructional framework that empowers learners to design their own learning experiences while positioning teachers as facilitators who guide and support meaningful, culturally relevant learning. The model comprises five sequential stages: (1) Self–Cultural Reflection, (2) Learning Goal Design, (3) Process and Resource Design, (4) Implementation and Adjustment, and (5) Reflective Creative Performance.

          A case study is illustrated through the creation of the Lanna dance performance “Lert Fah Thewa Bucha Phra That Chom Thong”, inspired by the traditional water-pouring and cloth-offering ceremony at Phra That Chom Thong. The learner independently designed and produced the performance by applying the SDL model, integrating cultural heritage with innovative learning strategies. Findings indicate that the model provides a contemporary framework for dance education, fostering the integration of cultural capital and learning innovation to enhance learners’ skills for the 21st century.