DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR 21ST-CENTURY CITIZENSHIP CHARACTERISTICS BASED ON DEMOCRACY: A CASE STUDY OF SONGKHLA RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1. study the characteristics and 21st-century skills in the context of Thai society and global society based on democratic concepts, and 2. propose guidelines for developing 21st-century characteristics and skills to create strong citizens based on democracy of Songkhla Rajabhat University. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants: 1. 18 experts who have knowledge and expertise in teaching and developing learners in the field of political science, and 2. 12 students of Songkhla Rajabhat University. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

The research results found that the development of important characteristics and skills of students in the 21st century to create strong citizens requires a participatory learning process and a learner-centered approach. Learning management develops learners to have analytical thinking skills, intercultural communication, digital literacy, collaboration, and social responsibility, which are the core of global citizenship. In addition, the creation of the “SKRU DNA” system, which integrates Thai values with universal characteristics, is an approach that promotes students to become citizens who have roots and are ready to connect with the world sustainably.