Management Techniques in Learning History for Social Studies Teachers in the 21st Century

Abstract

Progress in science and technology of global society these days
enables humans to have easy and quick access to information occurring
in this borderless world. There is a need in the modification of education
to keep up with political, economic and social changes so that students
can become good citizens and live happily with others. This forces social
studies teachers to develop their learning processes in a regular basis
using the lessons from the past as a case study in order to make learning
atmosphere enjoyable and challenging. Learners are encouraged to
appreciate their cultural roots, see their own values including those of
others in order to live in the society of diversity so that they can be
instilled with patriotism, retain their ancestral heritage, become good
citizens and fully aware of Thai nationhood. Students are taught to be
proud of being Thai as a sustained concept