Khomphat: The Wisdom of Printed Fabric and the Integration of Learning Management in the Social Studies, Religion, and Culture Learning Area at Wat Kammasen School under the Prachuap Khiri Khan Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

            This research aimed to 1) study the history and wisdom of Khomphat printed textiles, and 2) integrate the wisdom of Khomphat printed textiles into the teaching and learning of the Social Studies, Religion, and Culture subject at Wat Khamasen School, under the Prachuap Khiri Khan Primary Educational Service Area Office 1.The targeted informants included 1) knowledge holders, who were individuals with in-depth knowledge and experience regarding the history, wisdom, development, production process, patterns, and management of Khomphat printed textiles; 2) practitioners, including teachers, students, villagers, and those involved in learning, practicing, and preserving Khomphat printed textiles; and 3) the general public, including local residents or people from nearby provinces who had experience or familiarity with Khomphat printed textiles.

           This research employed a qualitative cultural approach and used data collection tools such as surveys, interviews, observations, focus group discussions, and workshops. The research findings revealed that 1) Khomphat printed textiles were a local wisdom reflecting Thai cultural identity and craftsmanship. They originated in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, with the aim of creating jobs and improving the community’s quality of life. This study examined the history, development, production process, patterns, and management of Khomphat printed textiles from past to present. The findings showed that Khomphat printed textiles had continuously developed and adapted to contemporary social and economic contexts while preserving their original identity. They were not merely handicraft products but a cultural heritage of significant value that should be sustainably preserved and passed on. 2) The integration of Khomphat printed textile wisdom into the teaching and learning of Social Studies, Religion, and Culture at Wat Khamasen School emphasized linking local wisdom with the students’ real-life experiences. The learning management included clear objectives, practical teaching processes, and assessment based on students’ creative work. Students’ knowledge, understanding, and creative thinking skills increased, along with positive attitudes toward preserving Thai culture. Using local wisdom as a learning base enhanced the quality of teaching and learning in a way that corresponded effectively with the local context.