Cultural Learning Processes through Local Wisdom: A Case Study on Adult and Lifelong Learning in Thailand

Autor/inn/en	Ratana-Ubol, Archanya; Henschke, John A.
Titel	Cultural Learning Processes through Local Wisdom: A Case Study on Adult and Lifelong Learning in Thailand
Quelle	In: International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 6 (2015) 2, S.41-60, Artikel 4 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1947-8607
DOI	10.4018/ijavet.2015040104
Schlagwörter	Case Studies; Lifelong Learning; Resilience (Psychology); Foreign Countries; Spiritual Development; Educational Policy; Educational Strategies; Learning Processes; Indigenous Knowledge; Cultural Education; Agriculture; Philosophy; Religion; Food; Nutrition; Fine Arts; Natural Resources; Medicine; Folk Culture; Handicrafts; Conservation (Environment); Economics; Informal Education; Models; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Ausland; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Lehrstrategie; Learning process; Lernprozess; Culture; Education; Kulturelle Bildung; Kulturelle Erziehung; Landwirtschaft; Philosophie; Lebensmittel; Ernährung; Bildende Kunst; Natural Ressource; Natürliche Ressource; Medizin; Handwerk; Conservation; Environment; Konservierung; Bewahung; Umwelt; Volkswirtschaftslehre; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Analogiemodell
Abstract	This article provides the background and concept of Thailand Lifelong Learning [LLL], even attempting a definition. The Thai LLL vision encompasses strategies for developing human qualities such as integrity, self-reliance, adaptability, resilience, and spirituality, to name a few. In some regards LLL seeks to recapture a more fully-developed perspective, on what in earlier times and places [1238 AD in Thailand], was called "indigenous education", as it now pursues the benefits of a vibrant Learning Society. Progress of LLL in Thailand at times seems to be very slow and methodological rather than dynamic. It stems from developing a policy of learning processes for establishing solid education systems--Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal. LLL also has developed by means of garnering and integrating "Local Wisdom" [a Thai term designating important valued human experience] into what has become known as "cultural learning processes". This Local Wisdom is held by "Wisdom Teachers" and encompasses nine areas, as follows: agriculture, handicraft/cottage industry, traditional medicine, conservation of natural resources, funding/community economics, fine arts, languages/literatures, philosophy/religion/tradition, and food/nutrition. Government Organizations and Private Non-Governmental Organizations have strongly supported and have been major forces for advancing cultural learning, LLL, and what may be labeled as a "Learning Society". In addition, collaboration between Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok [Thailand's premier university] and Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri, USA, has helped Thai LLL advance immeasurably and move toward becoming a Learning Society from 2010 to 2015. Added to this, and provided a Model of Cultural Learning, with recommendations for improvement at the National and Community levels. It concludes with assurances toward its creating diversity within the constituencies to be served, strengthening a self-sufficient economy, solidifying moral values, and enhancing Thailand's becoming a vibrant and flourishing Lifelong Learning Society. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01