Food Curriculum Development to Support Community Health Tourism in Mae Yom Subdistrict Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province

Abstract

The research is objective. To develop food courses for communities in Mae Yom Sub-District Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province Combined Research sample group Selected by using a specific method (Purposive sampling) of 30 people using the selection criteria are housewives who are interested in and have a career in food/local food trade. The research tool was Focus group Discussion, needs questionnaires and The Curriculum Correspondence Index (IOC) assessment form analyzed the data by descriptive statistics.

The results showed that All 4 villages in Mae Yom sub-district have 2 food processing groups, namely 1) Banana Chips Group 2) Laab Chili Paste Group the Mae Yom Sub-district group has a need to develop local food. therefore, brainstorming ideas from representatives of the Mae Yom Sub-district Housewives Group Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province, advisors and working groups developed 3 curriculum outlines, namely 1) Local Food Course for Supporting Health Tourism 2) Course on Food Product Processing from Local Raw Materials and 3) Promotion Course. Community Product Marketing Then bring it to the course and teaching experts. and experts in food and nutrition Checking the curriculum, it was found that all 3 courses had the corresponding values (IOC) which were appropriate and consistent in all 5 areas. The courses with the most consistent values (IOC) were the courses for local food to support health tourism. The opinion was equal to 1.00, followed by the course on food product processing from local ingredients. The opinion was equal to 0.92 and the last place was the Community Product Marketing Promotion Course. The opinion was equal to 0.88. All 3 courses were appropriate and consistent with the context of Mae Yom Sub-District community. The course can be used for training to create additional careers in the community. generate household income Supporting the strength of the basic economy of Mae Yom Sub-District community