Abstract:
This research had an objective to study the process, elements, and problems in
the instruction of the Thai musical instrument, Pei Nai, in the colleges of Thai
universities. The study was done on Pei Nai 9 teachers with a qualitative research
methodology. Data collection was done by interview and key observation. Data
analysis was done by categorizing, grouping, and presenting the strength and the
limits of the processes, elements, and problems in the instruction of the Thai musical
instrument, Pei Nai. Data was presented in a descriptive manner.
The results of the study on elements of the instruction were that Pei Nai teachers
are well accepted in the colleges of Thai universities and in the Thai music profession.
These teachers are well equipped as instructors on a high educational level. On the
students’part, the students possess the knowledge lower than the criteria determined
for high educational level. For the curriculum of Thai music, there are 2 types of
curriculum. One is the curriculum aiming at producing teachers and artists. The
curriculum is in line with the criteria of the study field and Thai music profession. The
instruction is done on an individual level. Students are expected to demonstrate their
ability in performances. The shows are band, and solo shows, and sign-up. The
performance measurement and evaluation are in accordance with the rules of
performance measurement and evaluation. For the instruction method, there were the
methods of Teacher Tieb Konglaithong and those tailor-made for the student. The
medium of instruction were the musical instruments themselves. Musical notes and
charts for finger use were the media used for documentation. The electronic medium
used were tape recorders. For the psychological part, the teachers used the methods
of appreciation, blaming, and pressure-giving. For performance measurement and
evaluation, it was done by committees and the teachers themselves. For the process of
instruction, the teachers were confident in the curriculum, and they had freedom in
preparing the instruction. Most of the teachers used their own wisdom in transferring
the skills more than relying solely on the curriculum. For performance measurement
and evaluation, there was an observation of development. For the problem in
instruction, it arises as a result of the student’s competency.