Discusses the understanding of values and value dynamics in the Thai culture. Gives meaning and characteristics of values, describes values in a cultural framework, and comments on the teaching and learning of values. Reviews the cultural background of Thailand, covering the traditional setting and new currents of cultural development resulting from contacts with the outside world. Studies the school's role in helping children learn values, covering techniques used in American and Thai schools. Presents a proposal for teaching values in the Thai elementary schools, mentioning role of teacher, environment and learning facilities, and utilization of cultural resources. [TAIC]
SUBJECT
education
social patterns
bibliographies
attitudes
research
customs
religion
history
youth
United States
Thailand
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Thailand and ASEAN Information Center (6th Floor) : Thesis