Development of Instructional Model Emphasizing CIPPA Process in Thai Massage Practice I for Students of Thai Traditional Medicine Program in Kachanabishek Institute of Medical and Public Health Technology

Abstract

       This research and development (R&D) aimed 1) to explore the current situation of a Thai Massage Practice I 2) to develop an instructional model of using Construct Interaction Physical participation Process learning to Application Model (CIPPA Model) 3) to assess the efficacy by using student center learning with CIPPA model on pattern 4) to investigate Thailand Qualifications Framework (TQF) learning outcomes 5) to evaluate student’s satisfaction toward the pattern. The sample in this study was fifty second-year students from a Thai Traditional Medicine Program. Data collection used 1) focus group interview questionnaire 2) learning style evaluation 3) Thai massage practice and skills assessment 4) TQF assessment and 5) Satisfaction assessment. Data were analyzed by content analysis and descriptive statistics.

          The findings of this study were indicated 1) situations of learning management reported that students missed massage focus points, students could not provide and integrate the knowledge between Thai massage and anatomy. The students needed more frequent, active practice and access to on-demand media demonstration for practicing. 2) The teaching model for the course on Thai Massage Practice, I am using the CIPPA process. The process consists of 7 steps; step 1: review of student knowledge, step 2: knowledge acquisition new, step 3: knowledge organization, step 4: knowledge exchanging of anatomy and massage of points, step 5: knowledge summary, step 6: knowledge sharing by recording and uploading videos on YouTube and step 7: applying and practicing the massage skills on patients. 3) The average score after CIPPA on the massage skills test was 70 percent, accounting for 94 percent of students. 4) TQF Learning outcomes of students after implementing the CIPPA model were also at a much higher level (M=18.93). 5) After teaching with the CIPPA model, students and instructors indicated a higher level of satisfaction (M= 18.93).