The Development of The Brain-based Learning Instructional Package of Phin Performance for the Isan Folk Music Undergraduates Students

Abstract

This study aimed to develop a brain-based learning instructional package for Phin performance based on the teaching techniques of expert Phin masters in the Isan region of Thailand. The research was conducted in three phases: (1) analyzing the instructional methods of eight expert Phin masters through interviews and observations; (2) developing a brain-based instructional package using the data from Phase 1 and validating it with experts in music education; and (3) investigating the effectiveness of the package by comparing the Phin performance skills of undergraduate music students taught using either conventional methods or the developed package. The participants included eight Phin masters, five music education scholars, and ten undergraduate students. The findings revealed that students taught through the brain-based learning package achieved significantly higher performance scores than those taught through conventional methods. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating neuroscience-informed pedagogy with traditional music instruction and provides a model for preserving and promoting local musical heritage through innovative teaching practices.